About Thomas Frederick
Thomas Frederick Mueller is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1970. His license is currently inactive. Mr. Mueller is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Thomas F. Mueller, located at 95 South Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, California. He has been practicing law for over five decades, serving clients throughout the San Jose area and the broader Northern California region.
Mr. Mueller earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1967. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the same institution, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964. During his time at the University of Illinois, he was actively involved in student government and participated in various extracurricular activities, demonstrating his commitment to leadership and community engagement.
Mr. Mueller's practice areas include civil litigation, real estate law, and business law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving contract disputes, property transactions, and corporate governance. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He has also served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Santa Clara County Court, contributing to the local legal community.
Throughout his career, Mr. Mueller has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Jose for ten years, gaining extensive experience in complex commercial litigation.
Mr. Mueller is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Santa Clara County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Mueller is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Northern California effectively.
