Thomas Rafter
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Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Tom Rafter is a veteran trial attorney with well over twenty years of experience in handling a wide range of both civil and criminal cases. Mr. Rafter has handled and tried criminal cases ranging from DUI/Drunk Driving cases to Homicide and complex white collar fraud cases. He has also handled and tried a wide array personal injury cases including an extensive number of car accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death cases.Mr. Rafter graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1993. He then joined the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney. For the better part of a decade, he prosecuted hundreds of DUI cases as well as having numerous felony jury trials involving narcotics cases and violent crimes including homicide.Following his stint in the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, Mr. Rafter accepted a position in the Homicide Unit of the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office. In his seven years as a homicide prosecutor, Mr. Rafter litigated a wide range of complex and high profile homicide cases.In 2007 Mr. Rafter was offered a position in the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General in the in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). In the MFCU, Mr. Rafter directed investigations and successfully prosecuted numerous complex white-collar felony healthcare fraud cases. Mr. Rafter not only prosecuted criminal white-collar fraud cases but also negotiated and successfully] settled multiple large civil cases on behalf of the Attorney General’s Office. In addition to litigating cases in the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland, Mr. Rafter has also successfully argued cases before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.In private practice, Mr. Rafter has brought his considerable trial skills and experience to assist individuals who have been seriously injured as the result of the negligence of others as well as those who have been charged with a crime ranging from DUI to white collar crimes and serious felonies.Mr. Rafter’s skill as a trial attorney have been recognized on both a State and even national levels. Mr. Rafter has served as an instructor for the National College of District Attorneys teaching Trial Advocacy to prosecutors throughout the county. He has also been a lecturer for the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association. Mr. Rafter has also instructed police officers on search and seizure laws as well as the rules of evidence.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
DUI and DWI
Language
English
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Reviews
Tom was great to work with. He always returned phone calls promptly made sure to keep me in the loop every step of the way.
MR Thomas is a great lawyer. He really helped my family with our case. He knows how to work with people who’s English is there second language, and keep them updated with their case. We were very satisfied and happy to have him as our lawyer.
I am very satisfied with the service provided by mr. Rafter. My case was handled and resolved in no time, with satisfaction. Communication was excellent. Mr. Rafter called and gave me an update every step of the way. When it was time to resolve the case, Mr. Rafter made sure l was more than ok with the decision being presented.
I feel extremely lucky to have found Thomas Rafter when we were in need of legal assistance in regard to a situation which would have had very negative ramifications on a bright young girl, my daughter. Mr. Rafter's professional advise, along with his compassion and understanding, helped navigate us through the complicated legal system. He went above and beyond in order to resolve issues and we are very grateful to him for his expertise and guidance. The silver lining in a potentially detrimental situation!
Mr. Rafter was incredibly helpful with my case. Prior to the court date, he had informed me of his plans for the trial and had made himself open to contact for further information or questions. He was very cordial and professional and was very easy to work with. At the courthouse, he came prepared and ready for all possible outcomes and did a fantastic job during the trial.
Mr Rafter went above and beyond for my case. I have never worked with any other Lawyer with such passion and eagerness to WIN a case on your behalf. God bless you for taking up my case as though it was your own!
Tom got the best possible results for my case. He is an extremely experienced and competent attorney. He spent a large amount of time meeting me, listening to me, getting to know me as a human being, and strategizing, in order to get this positive result. I am very grateful to him, and very respectful of his abilities as an attorney.
Mr. Rafter is very effective, energetic and responsive with his legal counsel. He fights for your causes, he recovered 100% of my compensation for my accident. If you seek an aggressive law representative, choose Thomas Rafter.
Mr. Thomas W. Rafter understood and address all legal aspects of my civil case in a very professional manner. I was truly amazed to have an experienced and knowlegable attorney representing my case. (Highly recommend this attorney)
Tom was great to work with. He always returned phone calls promptly made sure to keep me in the loop every step of the way.
MR Thomas is a great lawyer. He really helped my family with our case. He knows how to work with people who’s English is there second language, and keep them updated with their case. We were very satisfied and happy to have him as our lawyer.
I am very satisfied with the service provided by mr. Rafter. My case was handled and resolved in no time, with satisfaction. Communication was excellent. Mr. Rafter called and gave me an update every step of the way. When it was time to resolve the case, Mr. Rafter made sure l was more than ok with the decision being presented.
I feel extremely lucky to have found Thomas Rafter when we were in need of legal assistance in regard to a situation which would have had very negative ramifications on a bright young girl, my daughter. Mr. Rafter's professional advise, along with his compassion and understanding, helped navigate us through the complicated legal system. He went above and beyond in order to resolve issues and we are very grateful to him for his expertise and guidance. The silver lining in a potentially detrimental situation!
Mr. Rafter was incredibly helpful with my case. Prior to the court date, he had informed me of his plans for the trial and had made himself open to contact for further information or questions. He was very cordial and professional and was very easy to work with. At the courthouse, he came prepared and ready for all possible outcomes and did a fantastic job during the trial.
Mr Rafter went above and beyond for my case. I have never worked with any other Lawyer with such passion and eagerness to WIN a case on your behalf. God bless you for taking up my case as though it was your own!
Tom got the best possible results for my case. He is an extremely experienced and competent attorney. He spent a large amount of time meeting me, listening to me, getting to know me as a human being, and strategizing, in order to get this positive result. I am very grateful to him, and very respectful of his abilities as an attorney.
Mr. Rafter is very effective, energetic and responsive with his legal counsel. He fights for your causes, he recovered 100% of my compensation for my accident. If you seek an aggressive law representative, choose Thomas Rafter.
Mr. Thomas W. Rafter understood and address all legal aspects of my civil case in a very professional manner. I was truly amazed to have an experienced and knowlegable attorney representing my case. (Highly recommend this attorney)
Tom was great to work with. He always returned phone calls promptly made sure to keep me in the loop every step of the way.
MR Thomas is a great lawyer. He really helped my family with our case. He knows how to work with people who’s English is there second language, and keep them updated with their case. We were very satisfied and happy to have him as our lawyer.
I am very satisfied with the service provided by mr. Rafter. My case was handled and resolved in no time, with satisfaction. Communication was excellent. Mr. Rafter called and gave me an update every step of the way. When it was time to resolve the case, Mr. Rafter made sure l was more than ok with the decision being presented.
I feel extremely lucky to have found Thomas Rafter when we were in need of legal assistance in regard to a situation which would have had very negative ramifications on a bright young girl, my daughter. Mr. Rafter's professional advise, along with his compassion and understanding, helped navigate us through the complicated legal system. He went above and beyond in order to resolve issues and we are very grateful to him for his expertise and guidance. The silver lining in a potentially detrimental situation!
Mr. Rafter was incredibly helpful with my case. Prior to the court date, he had informed me of his plans for the trial and had made himself open to contact for further information or questions. He was very cordial and professional and was very easy to work with. At the courthouse, he came prepared and ready for all possible outcomes and did a fantastic job during the trial.
Mr Rafter went above and beyond for my case. I have never worked with any other Lawyer with such passion and eagerness to WIN a case on your behalf. God bless you for taking up my case as though it was your own!
Tom got the best possible results for my case. He is an extremely experienced and competent attorney. He spent a large amount of time meeting me, listening to me, getting to know me as a human being, and strategizing, in order to get this positive result. I am very grateful to him, and very respectful of his abilities as an attorney.
Mr. Rafter is very effective, energetic and responsive with his legal counsel. He fights for your causes, he recovered 100% of my compensation for my accident. If you seek an aggressive law representative, choose Thomas Rafter.
Mr. Thomas W. Rafter understood and address all legal aspects of my civil case in a very professional manner. I was truly amazed to have an experienced and knowlegable attorney representing my case. (Highly recommend this attorney)