Overview
Practice Areas
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50% Criminal Defense
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50% Appeals
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($150-$250/hour), Pro Bono (15%), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Videos (0)
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Criminal and Civil appellate attorney, and as well as criminal law attorney for cases in both the state and federal level, including Circuit Courts, District... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Criminal Defense client,
2009-01-08
about 3 years ago.
Client Review:
I have used The Firm of Frank Tassone and His associate Rick Shicta in a few legal cases involving my family members and myself and they has resolved...
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Posted by:
a Criminal Defense client,
2008-05-16
over 3 years ago.
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Peer Endorsements
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Rick is an extremely talented attorney who far exceeds the expectations of his clients and peers. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Bradley Sopotnick
, Jacksonville (FL), About 1 month ago
I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Jennifer Farmer
, Alpharetta (GA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
License
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8 years since Richard Adam Sichta was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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2003 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner at
The SIchta Firm, LLC
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2011–present
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Adjunct Professor at
Florida Coastal School of Law
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2011–present
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Director at
Florida Capital Resource Center
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2010–present
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Partner at
Tassone, Sichta, Dreicer, LLC
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2007–present
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Associate Attorney at
Frank Tassone, P.A.
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2003–2007
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Law Clerk at
Frank Tassone, P.A.
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2001–2003
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Intern at
Public Defender's Office, Duluth Minnesota
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2000–2000
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Florida Coastal School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2003 |
| Tulsa University |
n/a |
Law School Summer Abroad Program In Ireland and Belgium |
2002 |
| University of Minnesota |
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BS - Bachelor of Science |
2000 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Partner |
Frank Tassone, LLC |
2007 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
ABA Death Penalty Representation Project |
2011-present
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| Member |
Appellate Lawyer Network |
2011-present
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Florida Association of Post-Conviction Attorneys |
2011-present
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| Member |
Legal Research and Writing |
2011-present
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| Member |
The Innocence Project |
2011-present
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| Director |
Capital Resource Center |
2010-present
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| Registry Counsel list |
Commission on Capital Cases |
2009-present
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| Member |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2007-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Section |
2007-present
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| Member |
Jacksonville Bar Association |
2007-present
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| Member |
Jacksonville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section |
2007-present
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11th Circuit Court of Appeals |
2006-present
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| Member |
Middle District of Florida |
2006-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
Florida Supreme Court |
2003-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 6
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3 |
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Cases
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Outcome: Petition granted, order under review quashed and case remanded
Outcome: Reversed and Remanded for hearing
Outcome: Motion to Correct an Illegal Sentence granted
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Casey Anthony sentencing |
The Morning Show |
2011 |
| Capital Punishment |
Death Penalty Panel |
2011 |
| Homicide and Death Penalty cases |
University of North Florida |
2008 |
| First-Degree Murder cases and Penalty Phase issues |
UNF |
2007 |
| Death Penalty Appellate Practice |
Florida Coastal School of law |
2006 |
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