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Varinia Van Ness

Very Highly Recommended

- a DUI client

Outstanding attorney!

- a Criminal Defense client

10.0

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36 Reviews

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Overview

Practice Areas

60% Criminal Defense
21 years
20% DUI / DWI
21 years
10% Foreclosure
5% Family
5% Juvenile
21 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Van Ness Law Group, P.A.

46 N. Washington Blvd.

Suite 9

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-362-3560
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Languages Spoken

French
Italian
Spanish

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36 reviews

“Very Highly Recommended”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2009-09-18 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Varinia Van Ness is an absolute powerhouse. Not only did she accomplish the job I'd retained her for, but she accomplished a reduction in sentencing... more

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“Outstanding attorney!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2009-07-14 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: After a very unsatisfactory experience with another well known attorney, we had the great fortune to find Varinia Van Ness to represent us in the... more

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7 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Varinia Van Ness for nearly ten years. She is very knowledgeable and deeply committed to her Clients. Varinia'... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Morgan , Sarasota (FL), About 1 month ago

Very experienced lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 year ago

Résumé

License

20 years since Varinia Van Ness was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1991	03/04/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
President at Van Ness Law Group, P.A.	2002–present
Program Attorney at Guardian Ad Litem Program	1998–2002

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Stetson University College of Law		Juris Doctor	1991
University of Florida	Economics	Bachelor of Arts	1988

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
BV Rating,	Martindale-Hubbell	2006

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board of Directors	Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2009-present
President	Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Sarasota Chapter	2008-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 6

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Cases

Delane Johnson

Outcome: Victory

Simmons vs. State