Thomas Hudson
Board-Certified DUI Specialist. Faculty, Natl College for DUI Defense, Author
- Biography
Tom Hudson’s only focus is DUI defense. He is a board-certified specialist in DUI Defense, one of only four lawyers in Florida with that designation. He is nationally known as an expert in DUI law, and has lectured to other lawyers, paralegals and laymen for over twenty years. In July, 2019, he was a featured speaker at the Summer Session of the National College for DUI Defense, held at Harvard Law School
Tom now limits his practice to DUI defense and teaching DUI defense to other lawyers. However, he previously also practiced as a personal injury lawyer. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group restricted to lawyers who have attained success in major civil litigation.
- Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
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- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- Since 1996
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Senior Attorney
- The Hudson Law Office
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1985 –
Current
- Owner/Shareholder of the Hudson Law Office
- Radio Personality
- WSRZ Radio, 107.9FM, Sarasota, Florida
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1996 –
2009
- Radio Personality
- WMJI Radio, Majic 105.7, Cleveland, Ohio
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1993 –
1996
- Assistant County Prosecutor
- Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office
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1980 –
1985
- Prosecuting felony cases, including major felonies such as death penalty litigation.
- Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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1977
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1980 -
- Kenyon College
- B.A. | Political Science
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1973
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1977 - Honors: cum laude
- Activities: Manager, WKCO-FM campus radio
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- Awards
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate’s Forum
- 2012
- Awarded for success in high-value litigation.
- Community Contribution Award
- Suncoast Cathedral Metropolitan Community Church
- 1998
- Awarded for service and advocacy on behalf of the LGBT community.
- Professional Associations
- National College for DUI Defense
- Sustaining Life Member
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2015 –
Current -
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate’s Forum
- Member
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2012 –
Current - Activities: Recognition of attorneys who have had success in major civil litigation resulting in awards in excess of $2 million.
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- Animal Rescue Coalition of Sarasota, Inc.
- Board Member
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2009 –
Current - Activities: Saving the lives of innocent animals by providing neutering services and an Emergency Medical Fund to help injured animals.
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- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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2006 –
Current -
- National College for DUI Defense
- Member
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2004 –
Current -
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Florida State Bar
 # 77089
- Member
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1996 –
Current -
- Manasota Trial Lawyers Board
- Treasurer
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2013 –
2021 -
- Manasota Trial Lawyers Board
- Member
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2009 –
2021 -
- National College for DUI Defense
- Florida State Delegate
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2010 –
2018 - Activities: Act as Liaison between Florida membership and the Regents and Executive Director of the National College for DUI Defense. Maintain the Florida library of statutes and briefs for the National College for DUI Defense
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- ALSO for Out Youth
- Advisory Board Member
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1999 –
2005 -
- Temple Sinai Reform Congregation
- Board member
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2000 –
2001 - Activities: Sarasota’s Reform Jewish Congregation
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- Southwest Florida Business Guild
- Board Member
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1997 –
2000 -
- ALSO for Out Youth
- Board Member
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1997 –
1999 - Activities: Organization dedicated to preventing bullying and providing guidance to LGBTQ youth.
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- Publications
- The Drinker’s Guide to Driving: The Secrets of DUI from One of America’s Top DUI Lawyers
- Bookbaby
- September, 2013
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