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Practice Areas
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50% Criminal Defense
21 years
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50% DUI / DWI
21 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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William Tyson has had vast experience in the criminal justice system for more than twenty-three years.In 1978 Tyson began working as a law enforcement officer.... more
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Peer Endorsements
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I see Bill almost every week in court and he is a lawyer's lawyer. He went out his way to not only offer unique insight in a pending case I had, but...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Richard Alexander
, Tampa (FL), About 2 years ago
William is an excellent lawyer and does a fine job for his clients.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Roger Futerman
, Clearwater (FL), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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21 years since William Joseph Tyson Jr. was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1991 |
03/05/2011 |
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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Senior Partner at
The Law Offices of William Tyson
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2001–present
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Assistant State Attorney at
Office of the State Attorney - 6th Judicial Circuit
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1991–2001
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Adjunct Professor at
St. Petersburg College
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1997–2001
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Attorney for "Special DUI Manslaughter Squad" at
Office of the State Attorney
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1994–1999
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Police Officer at
Howard County Maryland Police Department
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1978–1991
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Detective/Investigator at
Federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
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1984–1987
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| National College of District Attorneys - Advanced Trial Program, Univ. of South Carolina |
Criminal Trial Advocacy |
Cert. of Achievement |
2000 |
| Advanced DUI Seminar |
DUI Law |
Cert. of Achievement |
1992 |
| University of Baltimore School of Law |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
1991 |
| DUI Trial Advocacy School |
DUI Law |
Cert. of Achievement |
1991 |
| University of Baltimore |
Criminal Justice |
Bachelor of Science |
1987 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Legal Elite Award |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2004 |
| Certified Breath Test Operator |
State of Maryland |
1983 |
| Certified Radar Operator |
State of Maryland |
1983 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2007-present
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| Member |
Hillsborough County Bar Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2001-present
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| Attorney in Good Standing |
Federal Bar, Middle District of Florida |
1993-present
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Portfolio
Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| DUI Trial Advocacy |
Stetson College of Law Prosecution Clinic Program |
2001 |
| DUI Trial Advocacy |
Stetson College of Law Prosecution Clinic Program |
2000 |
| DUI Trial Advocacy |
Stetson College of Law Prosecution Clinic Program |
1999 |
| DUI Trial Advocacy |
Stetson College of Law Prosecution Clinic Program |
1998 |
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