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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
MY LAWYER FOR LIFE!!
- WILLIAM, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
Outstanding Service and Knowledge
- Bill, a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.8

Superb

10
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas
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  • 30% Criminal Defense
    8 years
  • 20% Domestic Violence
    11 years
  • 20% DUI / DWI
    11 years
  • 15% Juvenile
    8 years
  • 15% Violent Crime
    11 years

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
    915 1st Avenue N
    St. Petersburg, FL 33705
    Office: 727-828-3900
    Fax: 727-828-3901
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  • Goldman Wetzel, PLLC
    3111 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Ste #100
    Tampa, FL 33607
    Office: 727-828-3900
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About Me

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

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 6 reviews
5 star rating

“MY LAWYER FOR LIFE!!”

Posted by: WILLIAM, 2010-08-02 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Ms. Goldman has handled several cases for my family and me over the years. Before utilizing her services we had previous experience with other... more
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“Outstanding Service and Knowledge”

Posted by: Bill, 2009-09-29 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Summer immediately grasped the situation I was in and went to work right away to clear my name and stop prosecution of the false accusations that... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

21 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer
Charles M Tillman Jr.

Summer's experience, knowledge of the law and courtroom presence make her an extremely effective advocate for her clients. I would recommend Summer,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Tillman , Tampa (FL), 5 months 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), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

10 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 03/05/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing 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
Five Years of Outstanding Service Lawyers for Literacy 2011
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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
Reputation Level 10
Answers: 74 Legal Answers
5 Best Answers
62 Answers marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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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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