Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in El Centro, CA
The Law Offices of Thomas W Storey have dedicated their practice to providing hands-on legal representation and clear communication for clients facing complex legal challenges. With over 40 years of experience since 1990, our firm specializes in family law, business law, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil litigation, serving individuals and businesses across Imperial County. Our team combines deep local knowledge with state-of-the-art resources to deliver personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. As a full-service law office, we leverage the expertise of three attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries to thoroughly investigate and resolve even the most intricate legal matters. Our founder, Thomas W Storey, brings unparalleled experience as a former law enforcement officer, deputy district attorney, and criminal defense attorney who has tried over 200 criminal trials.We maintain a client-centered approach where your success directly determines our own, ensuring collaborative representation that prioritizes your legal objectives. Our commitment to excellence has established us as trusted advocates in the Imperial Valley community, serving clients in El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, and throughout Imperial County. We understand the sensitivity of legal issues and remain dedicated to helping clients navigate difficult situations while returning focus to what matters most in their lives. Our practice combines decades of experience with modern legal technology to deliver effective representation across multiple practice areas. This combination of experience, resources, and client focus forms the foundation of our reputation as one of the region's most qualified legal teams.
Services
Business Law
Family Law
Criminal Law
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our team includes former prosecutors and law enforcement professionals
- We provide personalized, client-centered legal representation
- We serve all major cities in Imperial Valley and County
- Our attorneys have tried over 200 criminal cases to verdict
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal guidance for companies at all stages. We assist with entity formation, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our attorneys combine deep local knowledge with extensive courtroom experience to protect your business interests in Imperial Valley's unique legal landscape.
Family Law
We handle complex family law matters with sensitivity and expertise. Our services include divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and domestic violence protection orders. Our approach prioritizes amicable resolutions while maintaining aggressive representation when litigation becomes necessary.
Criminal Law
With over 200 criminal trials to verdict, our firm offers unmatched criminal defense representation. We defend clients against felony and misdemeanor charges including DUIs, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Our unique perspective combines former prosecutorial experience with dedicated defense advocacy to protect your rights.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans tailored to individual needs. Our services include wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and advance healthcare directives. We help clients preserve assets for future generations while navigating California's specific estate planning requirements.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex disputes involving contracts, real estate, business conflicts, and personal injury claims. We combine thorough investigation with strategic courtroom representation to achieve favorable outcomes through settlement or trial proceedings.
People
Thomas W Storey
Attorney at Law
With over 40 years of legal experience, Thomas W Storey has tried 200+ criminal cases to verdict. His unique background includes service as a law enforcement officer, deputy district attorney, and criminal defense attorney, making him one of Imperial County's most qualified legal advocates.
Carolyn S.
Office Manager
Carolyn S. oversees daily operations and client coordination, ensuring smooth case management and efficient communication between clients and legal staff. Her organizational expertise supports the firm's commitment to personalized service.
Karla N.
Legal Assistant
Karla N. provides essential case support with attention to detail, assisting attorneys with document preparation, client communication, and case organization to maintain the firm's high standards of legal representation.
Questions
What areas of law does Thomas W. Storey practice?
We specialize in business law, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, and civil litigation, providing comprehensive legal solutions for individuals and businesses in Imperial Valley.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Thomas W. Storey has practiced law since 1978, with the current firm established in 1990, offering over 40 years of combined legal experience to Imperial Valley clients.
What makes your criminal defense practice unique?
Our criminal defense team combines former prosecutorial experience with extensive trial practice, having handled 200+ criminal cases to verdict, providing unique insight into both sides of the courtroom.
Do you serve clients throughout Imperial County?
Yes, we serve clients in El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Holtville, Heber, Calipatria, and all areas of Imperial County and Imperial Valley.
How do you approach client representation?
We use a collaborative approach where client success determines our own, combining personalized attention with aggressive advocacy to achieve optimal legal outcomes through negotiation or litigation.