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100% Criminal Defense
16 years, 2,500 cases
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I am Board certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar. I have recently been elected Secretary by the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,... more
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I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the opportunity to refer a case to Derek's firm. The Client was facing serious criminal charges and in...
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Michael Morgan
, Sarasota (FL), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
License
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16 years since L. Derek Byrd was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1996 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Lead Trial Attorney at
Byrd Law Firm
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1998–present
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Felony Trial Attorney at
Public Defender's Office
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1996–1998
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Quinnipiac University School of Law |
Law |
Juris Doctorate |
1995 |
| Florida State University |
Criminal Justice |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1990 |
| No Law School provided |
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law |
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Associations
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| Position |
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| Secretary |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1998-2008
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| Past President |
Florida association of criminal defense attorneys (sarasota chapter) |
1997-2008
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| Master |
Inn Of Court, Sarasota County |
1997-2008
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys |
1997-2008
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| Treasurer |
Sarasota County Bar Association |
1997-2008
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| Member |
Florida Bar |
1996-2008
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