Thomas W. Hosty

Thomas W. Hosty is an Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney whose practice places particular emphasis on DUI and traffic matters. He also handles drug charges, commercial driver and traffic violations, driver’s license reinstatement matters, white collar crime, larceny, and expungements. His work often involves legal issues that can affect both criminal exposure and driving privileges. He helps clients evaluate evidence, understand procedural requirements, and respond to charges through negotiation, hearings, motions, or trial.

Hosty completed his undergraduate education at the University of Central Oklahoma in 1989 and earned his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 1992. He later completed an American Chemical Society gas chromatography program at Axion Laboratories in 2011. He has also received training as an Oklahoma Intoxilyzer operator for the I-5000 and I-8000. This combined legal and technical training supports detailed review of breath testing, chemical evidence, and DUI enforcement procedures.

Hosty has substantial experience with DUI defense and has taught requirements related to standardized field sobriety testing. His practice includes reviewing traffic stops, testing procedures, license consequences, and other evidence used in alcohol-related prosecutions. He also represents clients in drug, theft, white collar, and traffic cases, as well as people seeking expungements. These matters can require close attention to police reports, testing records, witness observations, administrative deadlines, and the relationship between criminal court and licensing proceedings.

Thomas W. Hosty combines criminal defense experience with technical training relevant to DUI and traffic cases. His official profile lists professional recognition including Super Lawyers selections and membership as a fellow of the Oklahoma Bar Foundation. He helps clients understand the evidence and procedural issues in criminal and driving-related matters and prepares cases for the forum involved, whether that means court proceedings, license hearings, negotiation, or trial. His practice emphasizes detailed preparation and direct defense advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Thomas W. Hosty PC
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Fellow, Oklahoma Bar Foundation (2000)
• First Delegate and Sustaining Member, National College of DUI Defense

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans
  Law degree
• The University of Central Oklahoma
  Bachelor’s Degree

Awards & Badges