Background
O'Flaherty, Thomas J. was born on September 4, 1950 in Winsted, Connecticut, United States.
O'Flaherty, Thomas J. was born on September 4, 1950 in Winsted, Connecticut, United States.
Drake University (Bachelor of Science in Education, summa cum laude, 1976. Juris Doctor, 1982); University of Connecticut (Master of Arts, 1978).
Worked at O'Flaherty Law Firm (Swisher, Iowa) specializing in Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Appeals, Habeas Corpus, Post-Conviction Remedies, Federal Criminal Law, Grand Jury Practice, Felonies. Admitted to the bar, 1983, Iowa, United States. District Court, Northern District of Iowa and United States.
Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. 1984, United States. District Court, Southern District of Iowa. 1990, United States. Supreme Court.
Recipient, Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Lawyers Project, 1986. Member: Iowa State Bar Association (Criminal Law Section). National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, "The Champion," Editorial Advisory Board).
Member: Iowa State Bar Association (Criminal Law Section). National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, "The Champion," Editorial Advisory Board).