David Ashley Haenel's Peer Endorsements

I have known David for 10 years. I have watched him rise from an assistant state attorney to managing a successful criminal defense firm that specializes in DUI, general criminal defense and traffic ticket defense. I have referred him several clients, all of whom have had good experiences with his firm. I have even referred a family member to him. I recommend David without hesitation.

I endorse this lawyer. I find David to be extremely effective in fighting for his client's rights. He truly cares about his client and I have always been impressed at the way he handles his cases and office. I would and do highly recommend him to my clients.

Well rounded and HIGHLY RESPECTED attorney. David is a top notch Attorney whom is known throughout the State of Florida as a compassionate, experienced advocate. I recommend David Haenel. He's a lawyer's lawyer. If you need legal help in the Tampa area, I highly recommend his services. Bill Powers Charlotte, North Carolina

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I endorse this lawyer's work, he is a great lawyer with a lot of skill. I definitely recommend him.

I worked a DUI case with Mr. Haenel in Lee County. Our client was very satisfied with the results. I often refer cases to Mr. Haenel outside my geographic area of practice.

David is a highly skilled attorney who takes his responsibilities seriously. He promptly responds to email and phone calls and is not afraid to argue on behalf of his clients. His tenaciously works to get his clients the best result possible . I highly recommend him.

I endorse this lawyer's work. David works very hard for his clients. It is difficult these days to find lawyers who take the results of their clients' matters personally. He does. Although Mr. Haenel cannot control the results of the cases his firm handles, you can be sure that David will ensure that the client is given the best chance for success in their legal matter.

I endorse this lawyer's work. David is tenacious. If I get in trouble in Florida David is the first guy I will call.

Mr. Haenel is a highly knowledgeable lawyer dealing in traffic and criminal law. I have sat next to Mr. Haenel in the courtroom and have seen him effectively defend traffic tickets time and time again. I also will entrust my clients to his care should I have a conflict and need coverage for a hearing. I highly recommend him as an Attorney.

When I began my legal career, David was one of my first supervisors at the State Attorney's Office in Sarasota. Not only was he one of the hardest working prosecutors in that office, but he was the definitive "go to person" when you had a question or legal issue. His vast knowledge of the law (especially all things DUI-related) is amazing. That attribute is not something you are born with. It comes from a complete dedication to your career and a desire to always be on the cutting edge of your industry. Over the years, I've seen David make the transition from one of the top DUI prosecutors in the State of Florida to an experienced and established criminal defense attorney. In the realm of DUI and traffic attorneys, David Haenel is second to none.

I endorse this lawyer's work. David is so resourceful and always seems to find a way to get the job done. As a fellow lawyer, he is always willing and happy to lend a helping hand or provide his input in a matter when asked. I highly recommend David!

I endorse this lawyer's work. When I first met David he was a Prosecutor and Supervised all prosecutors in Sarasota County regarding DUI prosecutions. We had our battles over the years and he was laways prepared. His knoweldge of DUI law is immense. He trained many of the prosecutors throughout the State concerning DUI law. Since we joined forces 4 years ago I continue to be amazed with his knowledge and his compassion, patience and concern for our clients.

As a prosecutor, I heard a lot about David from those he worked with at the State Attorney's Office and got to know him through practicing against him as he defended his clients. The high praise he got from his previous co-workers did him justice. He was a tough advocate for his clients but a pleasure to work with. After coming to work for him, those qualities only became more apparent. David's experience as a prosecutor carried over and combined with his experience as a defense attorney provide a vast working knowledge of the law and translates into superior representation for his clients.

I have worked both against and alongside David on several occasions. David has an incredible knowledge of both DUI and traffic law in general. He has truly established himself as one of the elite attorneys in the area in regard to DUI and traffic law. Anyone retaining David can be assured that they have retained an attorney that is knowledgable and who will fight for his clients.

I have known David for 3 years. he has impressed me as being a very astute attorney and a great businessman. That is rare in attorneys, who usually can wear ONE of these hats, but not both. David has assembled a team of attorneys with varied legal backgrounds in order to efficiently process traffic offenses of every type (e.g., speeding, failure to maintain lane, red light violation) all the way up to serious driving offenses, such as DUI and vehicular manslaughter. That "team" effort capitalizes on the synergy of collective strategy, trial planning and outside-the-box thinking in approaching each case. A citizen accused of any traffic-based offenses in west central Florida will be well-served by such an attorney as David, backed by the power of this law firm.

David is one of my biggest competitors, and yet honesty compels me to say he is a hell of a lawyer. He is a fighter, and knows the law better than almost anyone I know. I recommend him without reservation.