Summer Rae Goldman

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Summer Rae Goldman
Successful Criminal Defense Team. Compassionate to You, Relentless to the Prosecution.
5.0 star rating
Summer Goldman gets results. Without a doubt she is in the top tier of Lawyers in the Tampa Bay.
- Chris, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
Amazing Defense
- a Domestic Violence client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 10

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Practice Areas

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  • 30% Criminal Defense
    9 years
  • 25% Domestic Violence
    12 years
  • 20% DUI / DWI
    12 years
  • 15% White Collar Crime
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 727-828-3900
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  • Goldman Wetzel, PLLC
    3030 N. Rocky Point Drive, Suite 150
    Tampa, FL 33607
    Office: 727-828-3900
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  • Goldman Wetzel, PLLC
    915 1st Avenue N
    St. Petersburg, FL 33705
    Office: 727-828-3900
    Fax: 727-828-3901
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About Me

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Summer is an AV rated, experienced criminal trial lawyer.She began her career as a criminal attorney in 2001 when she was a prosecutor for the State Attorneys... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Summer Goldman gets results. Without a doubt she is in the top tier of Lawyers in the Tampa Bay.”

Posted by: Chris, 12 days ago.

Client Review: Summer Goldman of Goldman and Wetzel was one of a few attorneys who was referred to me by family friends after i was charged with a DUI. After... more
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“Amazing Defense”

Posted by: a Domestic Violence client, 11 months ago.

Client Review: I was wrongfully accused of being a threat to a teenager of the family I married into. When sentenced the Injunction, my panic was relieved... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

30 endorsements


Christian Matthew Denmon

Summer has an excellent reputation in the Tampa Bay legal community. I have seen her successfully defend clients in the courtroom on charges ranging... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Denmon , Tampa (FL), Over 1 year ago
Charles Reiger Gallagher III

Summer is a top flight litigator and seasoned criminal defense attorney. She is sharp, diligent and an effective trial attorney. If I were ever... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Gallagher , Saint Petersburg (FL), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Summer Rae Goldman was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 2001 04/14/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Goldman Wetzel, PLLC 2009–present
Attorney at The Fleming Law Group 2004–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Stetson University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001
The University of Florida Sociology Minor - English BA - Bachelor of Arts 1998

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Dedicated Service Brookwood Florida 2012
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Florida Association for Women Lawyers 2011–present
Board Member Brookwood Florida 2009–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 103 Legal Answers
6 Best Answers - chosen by asker
77 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
11 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
A Risk Worth Taking: The Benefits of Taking a DUI Case to Trial St. Petersburg Bar Association Paraclete 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
How A Jury Trial Works People's Law School 2011
Avoiding the Criminal Justice System At-Risk Youth Seminar 2010
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