Thomas Kensok
Thomas Kensok
Senior Trial Attorney
About
Tom Kensok: A Seasoned Trial Lawyer and Personal Injury Advocate
Background and Expertise
- Tom Kensok, a former prosecutor in Contra Costa County, brings a wealth of legal experience to his role as a Personal Injury Lawyer.
- With over 100 jury trials under his belt, Tom’s courtroom expertise is both extensive and impressive.
- Beyond being a litigator, he serves as a mentor, having trained dozens of attorneys in the fine art of trial advocacy.
Navigating Law and Medicine
- Tom understands the complex interplay between law and medicine. His collaboration with a chiropractor and a registered nurse within his office enriches his knowledge.
- This team approach ensures comprehensive insights into the medical aspects of personal injury cases, aiding in the meticulous preparation that Tom is known for.
Community Involvement and Credibility
- Tom Kensok enjoys tremendous credibility in the legal community:
- As a prosecutor, he led trial teams in handling complex cases.
- His community contributions include serving on the school board of Napa County and coaching moot court.
- Tom has also hired and supervised some of California’s finest trial attorneys.
Notable Achievements
- Assistant District Attorney:
- Supervisor of Homicide, Gang, Sexual Assault, Community Violence Reduction, and Domestic Violence Units.
- Worked on policy issues with the District Attorney and other officials.
- Interfaced with police departments, multi-discipline teams, and community-based organizations.
- Served as the California Prison Realignment Coordinator.
- Co-Chaired the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Coalition.
- Liaison for the Justice Department Violence Reduction Network.
- Recruiting Coordinator for attorneys.
- Directed office initiatives to reduce crime and recidivism.
- Member of the Board of Supervisors Racial Justice Task Force.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS AS ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
East Bay Times Article (Front Page) about Tom Kensok (Click Here)
