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Thomas Kokonowski

Springfield, MA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

Spanish English

About

I graduated from Westfield High School and then attended the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, MA as a post-graduate. I continued on to Trinity College in Hartford, CT where I received  a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.Following in the footsteps of two of my older brothers, I attended the Western New England University School of Law in Springfield, MA.  I  graduated from law school in 1993.During my last year of law school I was asked by the Hampden County District Attorney to become a “3:03” prosecutor, which allowed me to actually prosecute criminal trials even before graduating from law school.  I conducted approximately 30 criminal trials before graduating from law school.After graduating and passing the bar exam (yes, I passed it on the first attempt), I became a full-time prosecutor in the Hampden County District Attorney’s office, in order to get as much jury trial experience as I could before going into private practice.I engaged in approximately 100 trials and other criminal litigation hearings as a prosecutor, mostly in the Holyoke District Court.In 1994, I went into private practice with a small firm in Springfield, MA.Along with a large criminal defense practice, I began my civil litigation career, handling everything from car accident personal injury cases to contract disputes.In 2000, The Law Offices of Thomas Kokonowski, Esq. was founded. From my offices in Northampton and Springfield Massachusetts, I have:

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Litigation

Personal Injury

Language

Spanish English

Contact

Adams & Kokonowski, LLC20 Maple St.Springfield, MA, 01103

Office: (413) 923-6250

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
March 22, 2019

From the very first phone call I made to Attorney Kokonowski I knew he was the right choice. He helped me rationalize the situation and gave me advice on handling the immediate circumstances before I even met with him the following day. When we did meet, he took the time to collect every detail of the case and made sure I understood each step of the process and the choices that were available. My case contained many grey areas that don't come up often and Kokonowski took his time delving into the legal literature to look at every potential piece of info out there. If you need someone who will think outside the box and really put the work in, Tom is the first person you should call. Not only that-- Kokonowski has had experience as a prosecutor before becoming a criminal defense attorney so he knows how every aspect of the justice system works and all of the players involved. Definitely a force to be reckoned with and everyone in the court room knew it! Ultimately he was able to work out the best case scenario for my case and because of him a stupid mistake isn't going to haunt me later in life. I could not have asked for better defense. There were many points along the way that I realized just how much he does for each of his clients, and I'm not only grateful for our legal outcome but for all of the genuine life advice as well. Look no further.

anonymous
March 31, 2020

What is the cost of employers scrutinizing your legal history? Far too much!! Not something you should leave to happenstance!! That is precisely why I hired Thomas Kokonowski. He got the charge dropped!! Hes is the best in the west!

Hartz
January 14, 2020

We needed an attorney to help us with a magistrates hearing in Springfield. The evidence was stacked against us and we felt as though Tom’s experience and knowledge of the system and the players was well worth the investment. Tom was candid and explained the various outcomes- and was even willing to set up a payment plan if things progressed to arraignment. Turns out to be the best decision we could have made- Tom showed up to District Court determined to have things dismissed, and we walked out free and clear within an hour and a half. Tom’s relationship with the DEA agent turned out to be the game changer. Tom negotiated a great deal and we left the courthouse smiling... We’d recommend Koko to anyone in need of a compassionate, professional, dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney! Thanks, Tom!

Diane
November 19, 2019

We called Atty. Kokonowski on late on Friday of a holiday weekend. He met with us on Monday! My husband’s case was complicated with a CDL license involved. Tom expertly and successfully helped him through the court process and gave us excellent advice on how to proceed. My husband received the minimum penalty, we believe, due to Tom’s advice and counseling, and the respect that he has earned in the court system. We would recommend him unconditionally. Excellent choice!!

anonymous
October 28, 2019

I called Tom on a Saturday morning (he actually answered and talked to me for 30 minutes before I even hired him). I was frantically looking for a criminal defense attorney to guide me in the right direction. I had no experience with the court system and desperately needed guidance to protect my professional license. I hit the jackpot when I found him. Tom is professional, confident, down to earth, trustworthy and very easy to talk to. I always felt he had my best interests in mind. He explained the processes in detail, answered all questions, and allowed me to make informed decisions. In the end, Tom helped me get the best outcome possible and I am very grateful. Even though Tom is a fabulous attorney, his best assets are being a kind, decent, caring human being. I genuinely feel like he isn’t in it for the money. I hope to never need a defense attorney again, but if I did, it would be a no brainer. I wouldn’t think of hiring anyone else! A+++

anonymous
August 8, 2019

We hired Attorney Kokonowski to represent our son for an OUI charge. Living out of state added to the stress of having many questions and concerns, however, Tom was very responsive, knowledgeable and compassionate. He thoroughly explained all of our options and found the best one for our situation. Before the hearing, Tom prepared our son by explaining what to expect from the Judge. He also worked with the prosecuting attorney to confirm acceptance of our plea, and the Judge to assure we received the best result from a bad situation. We would highly recommend Attorney Kokonowski if you are in need of legal representation.

Jack
June 13, 2019

Attorney Kokonowski is a well-versed criminal defense lawyer with extraordinary character. He made it extremely easy for me to focus on schoolwork and applying for jobs while he handled the casework, yet he made sure it was abundantly clear to me where the case was headed and the options I had to choose from. Attorney Kokonowski is the reason my case went exactly the way I had wished and I would absolutely urge anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney to hire him.

anonymous
May 23, 2019

Thomas Kokonowski saved me from a great deal of angst by getting two serious charges dropped due to insufficient evidence. He gently but incisively shredded the police report's presentation of a traffic stop. The judge sided with him and found insufficient evidence for all but a low level moving violation. I would highly recommend him if you need any type of criminal defense. He handled my case with a clear grasp of the facts and a measure of grace which I think impressed the judge. I certainly am grateful I hired him to defend me.

Jean
December 21, 2018

Attorney Kokonowski gave 100% to me and my case. For the first time in my life I needed an Attorney and he had compassion, concern & respect. He did an outstanding job & my case went well. I would highly recommend Mr. Kokonoski! Thank you very much. Sincerely, Ms. Jean Krull

anonymous
November 30, 2018

tom is a great laywer, the first day i met him after he read my police report, right off the bat he was confident in helping me fight and overcoming the year and half journey we had, tom also was very helpful in helping me as his client to fully uderstand word for word whats going, now i feel like i got my life back after tom helped me beat multiple charges, i certainly recommend him.

anonymous
March 22, 2019

From the very first phone call I made to Attorney Kokonowski I knew he was the right choice. He helped me rationalize the situation and gave me advice on handling the immediate circumstances before I even met with him the following day. When we did meet, he took the time to collect every detail of the case and made sure I understood each step of the process and the choices that were available. My case contained many grey areas that don't come up often and Kokonowski took his time delving into the legal literature to look at every potential piece of info out there. If you need someone who will think outside the box and really put the work in, Tom is the first person you should call. Not only that-- Kokonowski has had experience as a prosecutor before becoming a criminal defense attorney so he knows how every aspect of the justice system works and all of the players involved. Definitely a force to be reckoned with and everyone in the court room knew it! Ultimately he was able to work out the best case scenario for my case and because of him a stupid mistake isn't going to haunt me later in life. I could not have asked for better defense. There were many points along the way that I realized just how much he does for each of his clients, and I'm not only grateful for our legal outcome but for all of the genuine life advice as well. Look no further.

anonymous
March 31, 2020

What is the cost of employers scrutinizing your legal history? Far too much!! Not something you should leave to happenstance!! That is precisely why I hired Thomas Kokonowski. He got the charge dropped!! Hes is the best in the west!

Hartz
January 14, 2020

We needed an attorney to help us with a magistrates hearing in Springfield. The evidence was stacked against us and we felt as though Tom’s experience and knowledge of the system and the players was well worth the investment. Tom was candid and explained the various outcomes- and was even willing to set up a payment plan if things progressed to arraignment. Turns out to be the best decision we could have made- Tom showed up to District Court determined to have things dismissed, and we walked out free and clear within an hour and a half. Tom’s relationship with the DEA agent turned out to be the game changer. Tom negotiated a great deal and we left the courthouse smiling... We’d recommend Koko to anyone in need of a compassionate, professional, dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney! Thanks, Tom!

Diane
November 19, 2019

We called Atty. Kokonowski on late on Friday of a holiday weekend. He met with us on Monday! My husband’s case was complicated with a CDL license involved. Tom expertly and successfully helped him through the court process and gave us excellent advice on how to proceed. My husband received the minimum penalty, we believe, due to Tom’s advice and counseling, and the respect that he has earned in the court system. We would recommend him unconditionally. Excellent choice!!

anonymous
October 28, 2019

I called Tom on a Saturday morning (he actually answered and talked to me for 30 minutes before I even hired him). I was frantically looking for a criminal defense attorney to guide me in the right direction. I had no experience with the court system and desperately needed guidance to protect my professional license. I hit the jackpot when I found him. Tom is professional, confident, down to earth, trustworthy and very easy to talk to. I always felt he had my best interests in mind. He explained the processes in detail, answered all questions, and allowed me to make informed decisions. In the end, Tom helped me get the best outcome possible and I am very grateful. Even though Tom is a fabulous attorney, his best assets are being a kind, decent, caring human being. I genuinely feel like he isn’t in it for the money. I hope to never need a defense attorney again, but if I did, it would be a no brainer. I wouldn’t think of hiring anyone else! A+++

anonymous
August 8, 2019

We hired Attorney Kokonowski to represent our son for an OUI charge. Living out of state added to the stress of having many questions and concerns, however, Tom was very responsive, knowledgeable and compassionate. He thoroughly explained all of our options and found the best one for our situation. Before the hearing, Tom prepared our son by explaining what to expect from the Judge. He also worked with the prosecuting attorney to confirm acceptance of our plea, and the Judge to assure we received the best result from a bad situation. We would highly recommend Attorney Kokonowski if you are in need of legal representation.

Jack
June 13, 2019

Attorney Kokonowski is a well-versed criminal defense lawyer with extraordinary character. He made it extremely easy for me to focus on schoolwork and applying for jobs while he handled the casework, yet he made sure it was abundantly clear to me where the case was headed and the options I had to choose from. Attorney Kokonowski is the reason my case went exactly the way I had wished and I would absolutely urge anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney to hire him.

anonymous
May 23, 2019

Thomas Kokonowski saved me from a great deal of angst by getting two serious charges dropped due to insufficient evidence. He gently but incisively shredded the police report's presentation of a traffic stop. The judge sided with him and found insufficient evidence for all but a low level moving violation. I would highly recommend him if you need any type of criminal defense. He handled my case with a clear grasp of the facts and a measure of grace which I think impressed the judge. I certainly am grateful I hired him to defend me.

Jean
December 21, 2018

Attorney Kokonowski gave 100% to me and my case. For the first time in my life I needed an Attorney and he had compassion, concern & respect. He did an outstanding job & my case went well. I would highly recommend Mr. Kokonoski! Thank you very much. Sincerely, Ms. Jean Krull

anonymous
November 30, 2018

tom is a great laywer, the first day i met him after he read my police report, right off the bat he was confident in helping me fight and overcoming the year and half journey we had, tom also was very helpful in helping me as his client to fully uderstand word for word whats going, now i feel like i got my life back after tom helped me beat multiple charges, i certainly recommend him.

anonymous
March 22, 2019

From the very first phone call I made to Attorney Kokonowski I knew he was the right choice. He helped me rationalize the situation and gave me advice on handling the immediate circumstances before I even met with him the following day. When we did meet, he took the time to collect every detail of the case and made sure I understood each step of the process and the choices that were available. My case contained many grey areas that don't come up often and Kokonowski took his time delving into the legal literature to look at every potential piece of info out there. If you need someone who will think outside the box and really put the work in, Tom is the first person you should call. Not only that-- Kokonowski has had experience as a prosecutor before becoming a criminal defense attorney so he knows how every aspect of the justice system works and all of the players involved. Definitely a force to be reckoned with and everyone in the court room knew it! Ultimately he was able to work out the best case scenario for my case and because of him a stupid mistake isn't going to haunt me later in life. I could not have asked for better defense. There were many points along the way that I realized just how much he does for each of his clients, and I'm not only grateful for our legal outcome but for all of the genuine life advice as well. Look no further.

anonymous
March 31, 2020

What is the cost of employers scrutinizing your legal history? Far too much!! Not something you should leave to happenstance!! That is precisely why I hired Thomas Kokonowski. He got the charge dropped!! Hes is the best in the west!

Hartz
January 14, 2020

We needed an attorney to help us with a magistrates hearing in Springfield. The evidence was stacked against us and we felt as though Tom’s experience and knowledge of the system and the players was well worth the investment. Tom was candid and explained the various outcomes- and was even willing to set up a payment plan if things progressed to arraignment. Turns out to be the best decision we could have made- Tom showed up to District Court determined to have things dismissed, and we walked out free and clear within an hour and a half. Tom’s relationship with the DEA agent turned out to be the game changer. Tom negotiated a great deal and we left the courthouse smiling... We’d recommend Koko to anyone in need of a compassionate, professional, dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney! Thanks, Tom!

Diane
November 19, 2019

We called Atty. Kokonowski on late on Friday of a holiday weekend. He met with us on Monday! My husband’s case was complicated with a CDL license involved. Tom expertly and successfully helped him through the court process and gave us excellent advice on how to proceed. My husband received the minimum penalty, we believe, due to Tom’s advice and counseling, and the respect that he has earned in the court system. We would recommend him unconditionally. Excellent choice!!

anonymous
October 28, 2019

I called Tom on a Saturday morning (he actually answered and talked to me for 30 minutes before I even hired him). I was frantically looking for a criminal defense attorney to guide me in the right direction. I had no experience with the court system and desperately needed guidance to protect my professional license. I hit the jackpot when I found him. Tom is professional, confident, down to earth, trustworthy and very easy to talk to. I always felt he had my best interests in mind. He explained the processes in detail, answered all questions, and allowed me to make informed decisions. In the end, Tom helped me get the best outcome possible and I am very grateful. Even though Tom is a fabulous attorney, his best assets are being a kind, decent, caring human being. I genuinely feel like he isn’t in it for the money. I hope to never need a defense attorney again, but if I did, it would be a no brainer. I wouldn’t think of hiring anyone else! A+++

anonymous
August 8, 2019

We hired Attorney Kokonowski to represent our son for an OUI charge. Living out of state added to the stress of having many questions and concerns, however, Tom was very responsive, knowledgeable and compassionate. He thoroughly explained all of our options and found the best one for our situation. Before the hearing, Tom prepared our son by explaining what to expect from the Judge. He also worked with the prosecuting attorney to confirm acceptance of our plea, and the Judge to assure we received the best result from a bad situation. We would highly recommend Attorney Kokonowski if you are in need of legal representation.

Jack
June 13, 2019

Attorney Kokonowski is a well-versed criminal defense lawyer with extraordinary character. He made it extremely easy for me to focus on schoolwork and applying for jobs while he handled the casework, yet he made sure it was abundantly clear to me where the case was headed and the options I had to choose from. Attorney Kokonowski is the reason my case went exactly the way I had wished and I would absolutely urge anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney to hire him.

anonymous
May 23, 2019

Thomas Kokonowski saved me from a great deal of angst by getting two serious charges dropped due to insufficient evidence. He gently but incisively shredded the police report's presentation of a traffic stop. The judge sided with him and found insufficient evidence for all but a low level moving violation. I would highly recommend him if you need any type of criminal defense. He handled my case with a clear grasp of the facts and a measure of grace which I think impressed the judge. I certainly am grateful I hired him to defend me.

Jean
December 21, 2018

Attorney Kokonowski gave 100% to me and my case. For the first time in my life I needed an Attorney and he had compassion, concern & respect. He did an outstanding job & my case went well. I would highly recommend Mr. Kokonoski! Thank you very much. Sincerely, Ms. Jean Krull

anonymous
November 30, 2018

tom is a great laywer, the first day i met him after he read my police report, right off the bat he was confident in helping me fight and overcoming the year and half journey we had, tom also was very helpful in helping me as his client to fully uderstand word for word whats going, now i feel like i got my life back after tom helped me beat multiple charges, i certainly recommend him.