McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP

Tom has been on my retainer for many years now, providing me honest and reliable insight in to potential criminal activity. It was only recently that I was able to utilize his skills to the fullest. Beginning with the first phone call from jail, ending with a tremendous victory at the conclusion, Tom was always available and attentive to my needs. My desired outcome was not one he felt certain about and he continually made that clear. It meant a lot to me that he never gave me false hope or encouraged me in my pursuit of the best possible outcome. Tom is neither flash nor outspoken. He is the epitome of walk softly and carry a big stick. His rapport with his colleagues and judges in the courtroom were second to none. In all my appearances I never witnessed another defender balance congeniality and professionalism so casually, without a hint of ego or arrogance. He embodies the principle of “under promise and over deliver.” Even during Covid, he did not forget me or my case.

Megan represented me in my case, she was a straight shooter from day one, she always kept me in the loop with everything and she definitely exceeded my expectations. Hopefully I won't need her anymore but if I do, I know who to call!

We hired Tom Ward for our case, he went beyond what was expected when working with the DA, he got the DA to agree to everything he was asking for, that is something hard to do and honestly never happens. He will fight your case until the end. Great attorney to hire he will be on your side.

I found Martin Stuarts representation to be dishonest and disloyal. It appears much of his business is just CJA work, don’t pay for an attorney that needs to make a business out of that.

Awful experience. I’d rather not go into detail.