Our Team

Thomas Filicia serves the San Jose DUI Attorney as Attorney of Counsel. Mr. Filicia is responsible for critically evaluating each case, then consulting with the other team members to determine the specific needs of each individual client and how they can best be addressed. Mr. Filicia’s communication skills, attention to detail, and team mentality have all made him a valuable asset to our firm.

Mr. Filicia was born in San Diego and has lived in in Southern California for the majority of his life. Mr. Filicia graduated from the Syracuse University College of Law, where he participated in the American Bar Association Negotiation Team. While at Syracuse, Mr. Filicia formed a passion for criminal defense law as he worked as a clerk for a law firm that primarily handled criminal appeals. As he works in numerous areas of criminal law, Mr. Filicia has drafted appellate briefs for cases including DUIs, Parole Violations, Domestic Violence, Rape, and Murder. After earning his law degree, Mr. Filicia acquired a position working for one of San Diego’s best HOA and Construction Defect law firms. Mr. Filicia is also an affiliate of the St. Thomas Moore Society for Catholic Attorneys.

Prior to law school, Mr. Filicia attended Loyola Marymount University to study Communications and play Varsity Baseball. He then moved on to St. John’s University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. While at St. John’s, Mr. Filicia participated in the University’s Ethics Debate Team, which annually competed in national contests.

Mr. Filicia avidly enjoys sports, staying active, and rooting for the Padres, Cowboys, and Lakers in his free time.

Mr. Sue has joined the San Jose DUI Attorney as the Senior Attorney of Counsel. He has practiced various areas of law for a multitude of clients over several decades. His experience has allowed him to play a very important role in establishing the preliminary stages of cases for his valued clients at the San Jose DUI Attorney. Mr. Sue has consistently maintained unbroken contact with the defense team and his clients in order to create a winning legal strategy.

Mr. Sue’s educational background is extensive and respectable as he has earned multiple degrees across various areas of the law. He received his bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, then went on to earn his master’s degree in International Law at American University. Mr. Sue then earned his law degree from San Diego’s Thomas Jefferson School of Law, then shortly after received his second master’s degree and doctorate degree in International Financial and Tax Law. During this time, Mr. Sue worked at a highly renowned law firm that focused on financial, tax, and estate law, while an instructor in various international affairs.

Retaining the services of the San Jose DUI Attorney means that Mr. Sue will work with you, his client, in the first consultation to determine if you have a strong case and, if so, how to achieve the outcome that best fits your needs. Mr. Sue works very closely with past detectives and officers which has granted him a unique perspective into the function of the law and how to best fight criminal charges.

Mr. Sue, a proud member of AILA, a legal organization for attorneys who work with immigrants and people without citizenship, has also worked with immigrants individually helping them receive their citizenship or status as legal residents. With over 20 years of experience in immigration law, Mr. Sue gladly represents any client of the San Jose DUI Attorney who may not be an American citizen.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sue has developed a wide range of experience while serving all kinds of clients. As the Senior Attorney of Counsel at the San Jose DUI Attorney, Mr. Sue will bring his tremendous knowledge and skill set to all of his cases so that you, his client, can rest assured that you are in capable hands.

Thomas Beck has joined the San Jose DUI Attorney as the Senior Director of Operations and Client Operations. Mr. Beck is a knowledgeable and skilled leader who has spent over 19 years in the legal industry, working with one of the largest law firms in Arizona, San Diego, and San Jose. Mr. Beck has spent the majority of his time in the legal industry specializing in DUI and Criminal Defense. As he is a critical liaison between New Client Relations and the Senior and Associate attorneys within the firm, Mr. Beck brings nothing but a dedication of excellence that repeatedly exceeds our client’s expectations. Mr. Beck handles the preliminary process in determining every component and the duty of each team member in their responses and actions in each client’s case. Mr. Beck ensures quality by working closely with the senior trial attorneys, associate attorneys, DMV attorneys, and private investigators within the firm. Our focus is treating each client as our sole client; therefore, we endlessly strive to go beyond our client’s expectations.