About Thomas

Thomas Hudson was a prominent criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI cases in Sarasota, Florida. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996 and was board-certified in DUI defense by the National College for DUI Defense.

Prior to his Florida practice, he served as an assistant county prosecutor in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1980 to 1985. In 1996, he established The Hudson Law Office in Sarasota, focusing exclusively on DUI defense.

He was a sustaining life member of the National College for DUI Defense and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He was also involved in local community organizations, including the Animal Rescue Coalition of Sarasota, Inc.

and the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board. He passed away in 2024.

Thomas Hudson is deceased (July 12, 2024). This profile is maintained as a historical record.

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1977

Kenyon College

B.A. | Political Science

1973

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Radio Personality

WSRZ Radio, 107.9FM, Sarasota, Florida
1996

Radio Personality

WMJI Radio, Majic 105.7, Cleveland, Ohio
1993

Senior Lawyer

The Hudson Law Office
1985

Assistant County Prosecutor

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor s Office
1980

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida
Ohio

Court Admissions

Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1996
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 1996

Types of Cases Handled

DUI Defense

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeal

Certifications & Awards

Sustaining has membership

National College for DUI Defense

Life has membership

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate s Forum

Board Certified DUI Defense Lawyer

National College for DUI Defense

Professional Associations

National College for DUI Defense

Sustaining Life has membership 2015 - Current

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate s Forum

has membership 2012 - Current

Animal Rescue Coalition of Sarasota, Inc.

Board has membership 2009 - Current

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

has membership 2006 - Current

National College for DUI Defense

has membership 2004 - Current

Manasota Trial Lawyers Board

Treasurer 2013 - 2021

Manasota Trial Lawyers Board

has membership 2009 - 2021

National College for DUI Defense

Florida State Delegate 2010 - 2018

ALSO for Out Youth

Advisory Board has membership 1999 - 2005

Temple Sinai Reform Congregation

Board member 2000 - 2001

Southwest Florida Business Guild

Board has membership 1997 - 2000

ALSO for Out Youth

Board has membership 1997 - 1999

Office Locations

Main Office

 1800 Second Street Suite 819 Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 219-5553
(888) 957-0500 (Toll-Free)

Office 2

 422 Fleming Street Key West FL 33040
(786) 579-2100
(888) 957-0500 (Toll-Free)

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Overturning the DUI Checkpoints
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Overturning the DUI Checkpoints
Are Breath Tests Mandatory In Florida?
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Are Breath Tests Mandatory In Florida?
Do You Need A Florida Lawyer To Handle Your Case If You Live Out Of State?
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Do You Need A Florida Lawyer To Handle Your Case If You Live Out Of State?
How A Case May Be Dismissed Pre-Trial
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How A Case May Be Dismissed Pre-Trial
How A DUI Case Is Decided To Be Settled Or Taken To Trial
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How A DUI Case Is Decided To Be Settled Or Taken To Trial
How Do You Know Whether To Go To Trial Or Not?
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How Do You Know Whether To Go To Trial Or Not?
How Does Our Firm Handle DUI Charges In Florida?
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How Does Our Firm Handle DUI Charges In Florida?
How Our DUI Law Office Serves Sarasota, Bradenton, & Key West
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How Our DUI Law Office Serves Sarasota, Bradenton, & Key West
What Are Field Sobriety Tests?
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What Are Field Sobriety Tests?
What Happens If You
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What Happens If You
What To Expect Out Of A DUI Pretrial Hearing
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What To Expect Out Of A DUI Pretrial Hearing
Why Is It So Important To Have An Lawyer?
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Why Is It So Important To Have An Lawyer?
Will You Face Harsher Penalties If You Go To Trial?
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Will You Face Harsher Penalties If You Go To Trial?