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Varinia Van Ness

Varinia Van Ness

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

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5.0 star rating 19 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Criminal Defense
    18 years
  • 20% DUI / DWI
    18 years
  • 15% Foreclosure
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Van Ness Law Group, P.A.
    46 N. Washington Blvd.
    Suite 9
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    941-362-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 19 reviews
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5 star rating

“Great Lawyer!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-21 18 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mrs. Van Ness is a great lawyer. My first meeting with her I knew, I wanted her to represent me by the way she carried herself. She is very competent,... more
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“This lady is a TiTan!”

Posted by: Clinton Josey Sr., 2009-09-29 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My son was in trouble down in Florida and was facing up to 8 years in prison. Of course the public defender assigned to him had already urged him to... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Leslie Miller Sammis

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been following the Delane Johnson case. Varinia Van Ness did a great job taking on the Bradenton Police... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Leslie Sammis , Tampa (FL), 11 months ago
Darren Mark Finebloom

I endorse this lawyer's work. Varinia is an attorney that is so dedicated to her clients and protecting their rights. She is fearless in the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Darren Finebloom , Sarasota (FL), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 18 years since Varinia Van Ness 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 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
Member Junior League of Sarasota 2003–present
Member Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Chapter 2007–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: can an alleged victim use his/her fifth amendment...
Varinia's answer: Interesting question...if it's a victim...why would the victim incriminate him/herself? Unless,... more
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Cases
Title:
Simmons vs. State
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Victory
Description:
Law Enforcement found to have acted illegally and unconstitutionally when they improperly entered client's house, violatging his 4th amendment...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Criminal Law Issues that Impact Family Law Issues Family Law Seminar 2008
Panel discussion on the Super Girl Dilemma. Guest panelist in group of role models who have achieved a great deal. Girl's Inc., Girls' Rights Week 2007