Attorney Thomas Dickey Biography, Luigi Mangiane Lawyer

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Thomas M. Dickey is a criminal defense attorney in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He practices in over 50 counties of Pennsylvania and in Federal court. His areas of practice include criminal, family, civil and federal matters.

A graduate of Altoona High School, Dickey obtained an undergraduate degree in history/political science from St. Francis (College) University in Loretto, PA. After receiving his law degree from Ohio Northern University, Dickey joined the Blair County Public Defenders Office where he developed his trade for helping citizens navigate the legal system.

Dickey began his private practice in 1984, leading to a successful legal defense career with acquittals in cases ranging from DUI’s to first degree murder, and winning history making appeals from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, resulting in new trials and restoration of custodial rights.

As one of few death-penalty qualified attorneys in the area, Dickey is known in many Pennsylvania counties for his strong representation in the courtroom, providing vigorous defense against all levels of criminal charges, and active representation in civil litigation.

Dickey is also a regular guest commentator on local and national media, including CNN. He has appeared on CNN as part of a special report concerning his defense of an Iraqi War Veteran in a double homicide case and has also served as a special legal consultant for local television stations on many legal issues and numerous cases; including the Jerry Sandusky case.

He is a lifetime resident of Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Luigi Mangiane Lawyer Thomas Dickey

Attorney Thomas Dickey is representing Luigi Mangione, who is charged with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024 outside the New York Hilton Midtown. Mangione was arrested by police on December 9, 2024 at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.