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Catherine Ann Drees

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Overview

Practice Areas

90% Criminal Defense
29 years, 9,250 cases
10% Unknown

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Drees Law

444 Seabreeze Blvd.

Suite 620

Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Office: 386-255-2121
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I have been practicing for 26 years and I know everyone in the court system here in Volusia county. I was an Assistant State Attorney for ten years and have... more

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“" My Angel "”

Posted by: Sandra, 2012-02-03 9 days ago.

Client Review: I don't have the words to let you know how thankful I am that God put you in my path. You are the best and may God bless you and guide you "ALWAYS"... more

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“Angel in Daytona Beach, FL”

Posted by: God's Child, 2011-12-09 2 months ago.

Client Review: She helped my daughter tremendously and myself to get thru this ordeal and I truly thank her. I know that Attorney (Ms.) Drees will do all that she... more

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6 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Drees in an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Lewis , Framingham (MA), 4 months ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Drees is a fine attorney. She truly cares about her clients and will fight to the bitter end for their rights!

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Rawlins , Daytona Beach (FL), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

28 years since Catherine Ann Drees was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1983	03/04/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Assistant State Attorney at State Attorney's Office 7th Judicial Circuit	1989–1993
Assistant State Attorney at State Attorney's Office 8th Judicial Circuit	1987–1989

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Florida	Legal research	Advanced Lexis Certification	1983
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center	JD/MBA	JD - Juris Doctor	1981

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
DUI Prosecutor of the Year	Broward County Sherriff's Office	1986
Air Force Commendation Medal	United States Air Force	1979

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Long term practicing member/committee aide	Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	1993-present
Practicing member	National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys	1993-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 12

Answers:	241	Legal Answers
	4	Best Answers
	38	Answers marked as good
Guides:	0	Legal Guides
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Cases

State of Florida vs. Chad Pierce

Outcome: Tip not basis for later stop

State v. Ernest M. Labrecque

Outcome: All Charges Dismissed

State v. Flassig

Outcome: Dui evidence of stop suppressed

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
State v. Flassig	Florida Law Weekly Supplement	2008

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Success as a female veteran and attorney	American Association of University women	2009
Insurance Fraud	National Insurance Crime Bureau	1993