About Thomas Nicholas
Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich studied in Silicon Valley. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy from Santa Clara University in 2002, after beginning undergraduate work in 1998. He remained at Santa Clara for law school and received his J.D. in 2006.
He entered legal practice the year he finished law school. His first listed position was at Richard Ciummo and Associates in 2006, where he worked as a lawyer on criminal matters. Three years later he established his own office. Since 2009 he has practiced under his own name, operating the Law Office of Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich and handling cases across California.
His career shows steady engagement with criminal defense work. He holds membership in several professional organizations that reflect that focus: the California Public Defenders Association since 2006, the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the San Mateo County Bar Association since 2011, and the California DUI Lawyers Association and California Lawyers for Criminal Justice beginning in 2011. He joined the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2016. Those memberships indicate ongoing ties to both local and national criminal defense communities.
Trial work and DUI defense appear prominently in his practice profile. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as part of their Top 100 Criminal Defense list. The recognition points to peer or organization-based acknowledgement of trial activity, though it is not an official credential like a license.
Colleagues and clients describe a straightforward approach. He prefers clear explanations in court filings and oral argument. Case preparation often includes reviewing police reports, consulting experts when needed, and seeking negotiated resolutions when that serves a client’s interests. He also handles contested matters that proceed to trial.
Outside the courtroom he maintains ties to the local bar. Participation in county bar associations and statewide criminal justice groups suggests regular attendance at continuing legal education programs and professional events. That involvement keeps him current on changes in criminal statutes and court procedures.
As of 2026 he continues to operate the Law Office of Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich in California, where he handles criminal defense matters including DUI and related charges. Current practice focuses on criminal defense work in California courts.
