Varinia Van Ness

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Varinia Van Ness
5.0 star rating
Very Highly Recommended
- a DUI Client, DUI / DWI Client
5.0 star rating
Outstanding attorney!
- a Criminal Defense Client, Criminal Defense Client

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 60% Criminal Defense
    19 years
  • 20% DUI / DWI
    19 years
  • 10% Foreclosure
  • 5% Family
  • 5% Juvenile
    19 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
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  • Van Ness Law Group, P.A.
    46 N. Washington Blvd.
    Suite 9
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    941-882-0977
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Languages
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish

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5.0 star rating 25 reviews
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5 star rating

“Very Highly Recommended”

Posted by: a DUI Client, 2009-09-18 12 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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
5 star rating

“Outstanding attorney!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense Client, 2009-07-14 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

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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4 endorsements

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Annemarie Rose Rizzo

Aggressive is the best word to describe Varinia. She can be relentless when defending her clients. She is a very strong attorney. Varinia is also... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Annemarie Rizzo , Sarasota (FL), 7 months ago
Craig A. Epifanio

I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Van Ness is one of the premier attorneys in the Sarasota area. I have found her to be very knowledgeable and one... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Craig Epifanio , Saint Petersburg (FL), 7 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 19 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

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Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: what happens if i miss a court date in sarasota fl?
Varinia's answer: If there is already a bench warrant, the only way to get that taken off is by the Judge. Which... more
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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

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