L. Derek Byrd

L. Derek Byrd

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

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 100% Criminal Defense
    17 years, 2,500 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar. Less than 2% of attorneys in Florida are Board Certified. I have recently been elected President... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“DUI”

Posted by: Stan, 8 months ago.

Client Review: I got a DUI and shopped around for the "best" attorney, not the cheapest attorney. A conviction for DUI would have mean I would lose my job. Derek... more
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5 star rating

“FIRST CLASS!!!!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 9 months ago.

Client Review: I would describe my experience with Derek Byrd's office as first class! The staff was professional, office was beautiful, and I received excellent... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Matthew R. Willard

Derek is a true professional, and a true believer. He is committed to making sure each client gets the best possible defense, and that the State... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Matthew Willard , Tallahassee (FL), 8 months ago
Norman Adam Tebrugge

I have known Derek for many years. We have tried two first degree murder cases together. In one of those, the Client was acquitted of all homicide... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Norman Tebrugge , Bradenton (FL), 9 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

17 years since L. Derek Byrd was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1996 04/14/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Lead Trial Attorney at Byrd Law Firm 1998–present
Felony Trial Attorney at Public Defender's Office 1996–1998

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Quinnipiac University School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 1995
Florida State University Criminal Justice BS - Bachelor of Science 1990
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2013
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2013
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
President Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (State wide Chapter) 2012–present
Past President Sarasota County Bar Association 2012–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
President's Column Florida Defender (FACDL) 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal law FACDL Annual Meeting 2012