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Catherine Ann Drees

Catherine Ann Drees

9.6

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% Criminal Defense
    27 years, 9,250 cases (2 examples)
  • 10% Unknown

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Drees Law
    444 Seabreeze Blvd.
    Suite 620
    Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Office: 386-255-●●●● - show
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About me: 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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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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5 star rating

“The best attorney that I ever hired...”

Posted by: Patricia, 2009-12-09 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I was visiting Florida and ended up needing legal assistance. Ms Drees gave me excellent service. She knows the law and was able to handle my case... more
5 star rating

“The Best!”

Posted by: Kristina, 2009-11-05 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Very helpful and professional! She is also extremely caring and trustworthy
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Jon H. Gutmacher

Ms. Drees is a smart, savvy attorney - who knows her way around the courthouse - and how to handle a complex case correctly.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Gutmacher , Orlando (FL), About 1 month ago
Garrick Neal Fox

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with her as collaborator on cased and as an adversary and she is extremely professional and formidable.

Endorsement from lawyer: Garrick Fox , Daytona Beach (FL), 6 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 27 years since Catherine Ann Drees was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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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 Volusia County Bar Association 1989–present
Long term practicing member/committee aide Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1993–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: Cited for "failure to yield, left turn" which...
Catherine's answer: If you can get the names and addresses of the witnesses it will help immensely. Most officers... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
State v. Flassig Florida Law Weekly Supplement 2008

Cases
Title:
State v. Flassig
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Dui evidence of stop suppressed
Description:
Without evidence that turns were made unsafely, stop was suppressed and DUI dismissed.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Success as a female veteran and attorney American Association of University women 2009