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
The Attorney that gets results.
- Peter, a Fraud client
5.0 star rating
Summer truly was there when I needed her the most
- James, a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 30% Criminal Defense
    8 years
  • 25% Domestic Violence
    11 years
  • 20% DUI / DWI
    11 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
    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 star rating

“The Attorney that gets results.”

Posted by: Peter, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Good Morning, Summer was referred to me from a family friend. When we first met I was a little taken back at how informative she was. She made... more
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5 star rating

“Summer truly was there when I needed her the most”

Posted by: James, 3 months ago.

Client Review: In the spring of 2011 I ran into some legal issues with the state of Florida concerning a DUI. I called Summer and asked if she would help me through... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

23 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), 4 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), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

11 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 04/29/2012

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

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 83 Legal Answers
5 Best Answers - chosen by asker
65 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
8 Answers marked helpful by other users
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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