About Thomas

Thomas Plunkett is a criminal defense attorney based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in criminal law, appeals, domestic violence, and military law. His practice encompasses many criminal offenses, including drug crimes, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. He also handles civil and federal appeals, as well as cases involving domestic violence and military law.

He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and has been recognized as a Minnesota State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and the U.S.

Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1995. He is the founder of his own firm, located at 101 East 5th Street, Suite 2300, Saint Paul, MN 55101. He has been recognized as a Minnesota Super Lawyer from 2002 to 2026.

He offers free consultations and provides video conferencing options for clients — He is fluent in English.

Accepted Jurisdictions

8th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Minnesota

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota U.S. District Court · Admitted 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1995
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1996

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Defense Appeals Domestic Violence Military Law

Legal Services Scope

Criminal Appeals Civil Appeals Federal Appeals Domestic Violence Defense Military Law Cases

Certifications & Awards

Criminal Trial Specialist

Minnesota State Bar

Professional Associations

Minnesota State Bar

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 101 East 5th Street Suite 2300 St Paul MN 55101