Michael Lewis Bowdish

Also known as Michael Bowdish, Mike Bowdish

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 32% Criminal Defense
    12 years
  • 32% DUI / DWI
    12 years
  • 32% Violent Crime
    12 years
  • 1% Juvenile
    9 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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Michael Bowdish is a third generation attorney with eleven years experience in defending the accused in various jurisdictions around Tampa Bay. He has... more

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References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Michael Bowdish and his partner Melissa saved my life and my Freedom”

Posted by: Ralph, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I was facing a minimum 36.5 months in prison if I was found guilty of even the smallest violation of my probation. I hired Michael and Melissa from... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Maribeth L. Wetzel

I have known Mike for several years and am consistently impressed with both his knowledge and enthusiasm for the law. He is a fierce advocate for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Maribeth Wetzel , St. Petersburg (FL), 6 months ago
Laura Gapske

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bowdish is an excellent criminal defense attorney, who keeps abreast of court decisions and changes in the law.

Endorsement from lawyer: Laura Gapske , Jacksonville (FL), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Michael Lewis Bowdish was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 2000 04/29/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Associate Attorney at Melissa Sharpsteen & Assoc., P.A. 2004–present
Assistant Public Defender at the Public Defender's Office 2000–2004
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Stetson University College of Law Trial Advocacy Juris Doctor 1999
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Most Felony Jury Trials for 2002 Public Defender's Office, Pinellas County 2002

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board Member Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation 2011-present
Member Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 12 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
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2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 179 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Misdemeanor Leads to Jailing of 91-Year-Old St. Petersburg Times 2000