Michael Alexander Misa

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% DUI / DWI
    16 years, 500 cases
  • 30% Criminal Defense
    16 years, 1,200 cases
  • 10% Federal Crime
    16 years
  • 10% White Collar Crime
    16 years, 25 cases
  • 10% Domestic Violence
    16 years, 500 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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"LET MY EXPERIENCE BE YOUR DEFENSE" AS A FORMER POLICE OFFICER AND ORGANIZED CRIME DETECTIVE, I LEARNED THE VALUE OF CONDUCTING A THOROUGH CRIMINAL... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Dream Team”

Posted by: KM, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Having the misfortune and bad judgment of receiving a DUI in 2007. I had the good fortune of being referred to Michael Misa. The first day we met, I... more
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5 star rating

“Awesome Criminal Defense Attorney”

Posted by: J, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I had the recent experience of needing the services of a top Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney for a DUI I received while I was visiting my father in... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


David P. Gilbert

Mr. Misa is an experienced and zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Misa for your criminal case.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Gilbert , Clearwater (FL), 4 months ago
Garry Lee Potts

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Misa since he was a deputy sheriff when I was a prosecutor and later worked with him as a prosecutor. He... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Garry Potts , Clearwater (FL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

20 years since Michael Alexander Misa was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1992 05/01/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Assistant State Attorney at Pinellas Pasco State Attorneys Office 1992–1995
Deputy/Detective at Pinellas County Sheriff's Office 1981–1990
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law Advanced Trial Advocacy Certificate 1993
St. Thomas University School of Law Juris Doctor 1992
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
book award for trial clinic St.Thomas Law School Trial Clinic 1992

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1996-present
Hillsborough County Bar Association 1996-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Fourth Amendment; Search and Seizure Issues St. Petersburg College 1994