Thomas J. McHugh

With 35 years of experience, Thomas J. McHugh is a respected figure in federal criminal defense, known for his integrity, diligence, and legal acumen. As the principal of The Law Offices of Thomas J. McHugh, PLLC, in San Antonio, Texas, he represents clients in complex cases involving white-collar crime, capital offenses, drug conspiracies, forfeiture, and compliance.

Mr. McHugh earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Florida in 1972. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University in 1978. Further enriching his legal foundation, he pursued postgraduate studies at the prestigious London School of Economics, gaining international legal insight that informs his practice today.

Mr. McHugh’s career spans both the U.S. Attorney’s Office and district attorney roles. He served as an Assistant United States Attorney and later as City Chief for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in El Paso. Earlier, he prosecuted cases as an Assistant District Attorney. This diverse prosecutorial and defense background enables him to approach criminal cases with strategic balance and effectiveness.

Thomas J. McHugh handles a broad spectrum of federal legal matters, including corporate compliance investigations, Ponzi schemes, bank and real estate fraud, and sentencing reform. He is skilled in grand jury representation and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple federal and state courts.

Mr. McHugh is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a member of respected organizations, including the Federal Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Licensed in both Texas and Florida, he continues to serve as a trusted advocate in high-stakes federal litigation across jurisdictions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Law Offices of Thomas J. McHugh, PLLC
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Criminal Law Sections, TX & FL Bars
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas
• Florida

Education

• St. Mary’s University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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