Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial EXPERT, Former Prosecutor, 16 years of experience.
JOE IS AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!!!
- a Criminal Defense client
I recommend Joe Bodiford!
- a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (17)
Videos (1)
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I was born and raised in Florida, a sixth-generation Floridian and the great-great-great-grandson of a Florida pioneer (as recognized by the Florida State... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Criminal Defense client,
2009-07-24
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I had several very serious charges and through his knowledge of the law, Joe was able to push the prosecutors to reducing the charges to 1 lesser...
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a Criminal Defense client,
2010-06-16
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Joe Bodiford is an attorney that I would recommend most highly. He helped us navigate the criminal defense court system and the traffic court/...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. It's hard to believe that I have known Joe for almost 15 years! I knew him at Stetson, as he was finishing his work while I...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
John Grant
, Tampa (FL), 6 months ago
Joe is scary good. I've known Joe for several years and not only has he earned an excellent reputation in the community, but he is always willing to...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Richard Alexander
, Tampa (FL), 9 months ago
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Résumé
License
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16 years since Joseph Cameron Bodiford 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 |
03/05/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Adjunct Professor at
Stetson University College of Law
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2009–present
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Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer at
Bodiford Law, P.A.
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2002–present
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Education
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Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Stetson University College of Law |
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law |
1995 |
| Florida State University |
Music |
M.M. - Masters in Trumpet Performance |
1993 |
| Florida State University |
Music |
B.A., Music |
1991 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers |
Tampa Bay Magazine |
2010 |
| SuperLawyer 2009 |
SuperLawyer |
2009 |
| SuperLawyer 2008 |
SuperLawyer |
2008 |
| Meritorious Public Service Certificate |
The Florida Bar |
2008 |
| Re-certification in Criminal Trial Law |
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education |
2008 |
| Board Certification, Criminal Trial Law |
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education |
2003 |
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Associations
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| Director |
Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2001-present
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1999-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Recently Posted
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Cases
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Outcome: JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY AND LESSERS
Outcome: Case about jury instructions.
Outcome: Denial of post-conviction motion REVERSED
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Publications
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Publication |
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| Chapter 22: "White Collar Crimes" |
Business Litigation in Florida, Sixth Ed. |
2010 |
| "Beware of the BLAWG" |
The Defender (Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) |
2009 |
| "The 3:32am sleep lawyer's guide to answering the 24/7 line" |
The Defender (Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) |
2009 |
| Chapter 22: "White-collar Crimes" (renamed) |
Business Litigation in Florida, Fifth Ed. |
2005 |
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Traffic and DUI Manual |
2002 |
| Chapter 22: "Business Crimes" |
Business Litigation in Florida, Fourth Ed. |
2001 |
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Florida Evidence Courtroom Manual (Eleazer) |
1995 |
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Speaking Engagements
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