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Bjorn Erik Brunvand

Bjorn Erik Brunvand

10.0

Superb

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

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6 endorsements

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 30% Federal Crime
    19 years, 200 cases (1 example)
  • 20% DUI / DWI
    20 years, 400 cases
  • 20% Violent Crime
    20 years, 400 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Hourly ($350-$450/hour)
  • Pro Bono (5%)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card, Cash

Contact Information

  • Address registered with state bar
    615 Turner St
    Clearwater, FL 33756
    Office: 727-446-●●●● - show
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Languages

  • Swedish

References

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Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Garry Lee Potts

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Bjorn Brunvand both as an opponent and as a colleague in Pinellas County since 1988 and I can say... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Garry Potts , Clearwater (FL), About 1 month ago
Lori Doganiero Palmieri

I have known Bjorn for over 20 years and have opposed him as a former prosecutor and joined forces with him recently as co-defendant's counsel in a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lori Palmieri , Tampa (FL), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 20 years since Bjorn Erik Brunvand 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
President at Bjorn E. Brunvand, P.A. 1992–present
Assistant Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender 1989–1992

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of South Florida Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1986
St. Petersburg Junior College Pre-Law AA 1984
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Former President Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 1989–present
Former President Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association 1989–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: DUI serious bodily injury
Bjorn's answer: The three previous answers are all accurate and informative. Hopefully, you have already retained... more
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Cases

Title:
United States v. Yuri Chachrach
Practice Area:
Federal Crime
Outcome:
Not Guilty Jury Verdict after six week trial
Description:
Client was captain of the freighter Yalta registered in Panama. The crew was instructed to take on 3.5 tons of cocaine in the Carribean at night, by...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Criminal Defense Issues and Immigration Consequences National Immigration Conference 2003