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Leslie Miller Sammis

Leslie Miller Sammis

7.3

Very Good

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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Endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% DUI / DWI
    10 years, 400 cases
  • 10% Violent Crime
    10 years
  • 10% Domestic Violence
    9 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Sammis Law Firm, P.A.
    1005 N. Marion St.
    Tampa, FL 33602
    Office: 813-250-●●●● - show
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About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (4)

About me: Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney Felony, Misdemeanor and DUI Criminal Defense Attorney in Tampa, FL I am a shareholder at the Sammis Law Firm, P.A., which is... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“Representation”

Posted by: kerrykay75, 2009-08-06 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I have worked in the legal field collectively for over 10 years so I am familiar with attorneys and their practices. I found myself in need of... more
5 star rating

“Avoided Jail”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-06-18 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: After picking my son up from daycare, I was involved in an accident with my toddler son. Not knowing that the person called the cops, I had already... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Melinda A. Morris

I endorse this lawyer's work for any criminal defense case in Florida.

Endorsement from lawyer: Melinda Morris , St. Petersburg (FL), About 1 month ago
Justin Paul Caldarone

I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Sammis is a knowledgeable and experienced DUI/DWI attorney. She gets great results for her criminal clients. If... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Justin Caldarone , Naples (FL), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 10 years since Leslie Miller Sammis was first licensed to practice law in FL.
  • 7 years since Leslie Miller Sammis was first licensed to practice law in GA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Founding Shareholder at Sammis Law Firm, P.A. 2008–present
Associate at Escobar, Ramirez & Associates 2006–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law Juris Doctorate, with Honors 1999
University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts 1996

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Book Award for Advanced Evidence University of Florida College of Law 1997
Honorable Mention Case Comment University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy 1997
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member of Legal Committee National Organization for the Legalization of Marijuana (NORML)
Member Hillsborough County Bar Association 2006–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Is it possible under FL DUI laws to get a my...
Leslie's answer: I agree with the answers provided above. The best way to get the case reduced to a misdemeanor may... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
New Florida Marijuana Laws Aimed at Seizure and Forfeiture of Marijuana Grow Houses Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Thin line in Florida DUI Refusal Cases- Improper Comments to the Jury by the Prosecutor Tampa DUI Attorney Blog

Cases
Title:
State v. V.R.
Practice Area:
White Collar Crime
Outcome:
Prosecutor Drops All Charges Before Trial
Description:
On December 9th, 2008, State Attorney's Office in Hillsborough County, Florida, Drops All Fraud and Theft Charges Against Client In case of State v....

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
"Law and Order" - Legalization of Marijuana in Florida Round Table Discussion: "Law and Order" Legal Society 2009
DUI Case Law Update Defense of Drinking Drivers ICLE 2003