About Thomas

Thomas Daly earned a law degree from John F. Kennedy University in 2013 following undergraduate work in legal studies at California State University, Chico, where he completed a B.A. in 2009. He moved from a campus that emphasized law and theory to a law school classroom and courtroom training. The timeline shows a steady progression into legal work in California.

Early in his legal career he spent time in public defense. In 2013 Daly served as a volunteer lawyer with the Marin County Public Defender. That stint gave him direct courtroom exposure and hands-on experience with client intake, case preparation and appearances in criminal proceedings.

After his volunteer work he transitioned into private practice and eventually established his own firm. He practices under the name Thomas Daly Law, A Professional Corporation. The firm operates in California and handles matters that draw on his early public defense experience.

Daly maintains professional memberships and stays engaged with the legal community. He has kept an active presence in state legal circles and continues to rely on the procedural and advocacy skills developed during his time with the public defender’s office. Those years in public service inform how he approaches cases in private practice.

Clients and colleagues describe him as practical and direct. He tends to favor clear strategies over elaborate theory. In the office that translates to careful case evaluation and straightforward client communication. In court it produces a focus on fundamentals of advocacy and procedural preparedness.

As of 2026 he practices through Thomas Daly Law, A Professional Corporation and concentrates his work on legal matters in California.

Education

John F. Kennedy University

J.D. (2013) | Law

2010

California State University - Chico

B.A. (2009) | Legal Studies - Emphasis in Law & Theory

2005

Experience

Volunteer Lawyer

Marin County Public Defender
2013

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Office Locations

Main Office

 2950 Buskirk Ave Suite 300 Walnut Creek CA 94597