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Joseph Cameron Bodiford

Joseph Cameron Bodiford

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

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 65% Criminal Defense
    10 years, 4,000 cases (1 example)
  • 35% Appeals
    10 years, 80 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy
    Tampa, FL 33618
    Office: 813-222-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (1)

About me: I have dedicated my practice to representing people charged with crimes, or appealing a conviction. I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“Difficult Domestic Violence Case”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-04 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: After 20 years in a domestic violent marriage, my husband tried to kill me. I didn't think anyone would believe me. Joe handled my Domestic... more
5 star rating

“JOE IS AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!!!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-24 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I had several very serious charges and through his knowledge of the law, Joe was able to push the prosecutors to reducing the charges to 1 lesser... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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James Garcia Souza III

Joe Bodiford is one really classy lawyer who is one of the premier Criminal Defense lawyers in the Tampa Bay area. Joe is a tireless advocate for his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Souza , Tampa (FL), 3 months ago
Eduardo A. Suarez

Joe is an excellent lawyer who works hard and cares deeply about the welfare of his clients.I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Eduardo Suarez , Tampa (FL), 4 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 14 years since Joseph Cameron Bodiford 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
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer at Bodiford Law, P.A. 2002–present
Adjunct Professor at Stetson University College of Law 2009–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Stetson University College of Law law 1995
Florida State University Music M.M. - Masters in Trumpet Performance 1993
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
SuperLawyer 2009 SuperLawyer 2009
SuperLawyer 2008 SuperLawyer 2008

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1999–present
Director Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2001–present

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: how can i find out how many criminal points i have
Joseph's answer: The most accurate way is to have a criminal defense attorney, armed with your RAP sheet, to make... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
"The 3:32am sleep lawyer's guide to answering the 24/7 line" The Defender (Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) 2009
Business Crimes Business Litigation in Florida 2001

Cases
Title:
State of Florida v. Benjamin Smith
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Murder conviction SET ASIDE
Description:
2000 murder conviction set aside. Bodiford filed a motion to set aside the conviction based on new evidence - a witness recanted her testimony....

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
DUI Defense; The Basics of Criminal Defense Basic Criminal Law 2009
The Basics of Criminal Defense Basic Criminal Law 2008
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