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    Tisheena Holland Rickerson

    Tisheena Holland Rickerson

    5.024 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Government
    Bio: On June 1, 2022 the doors of Rickerson Legal, P.A. officially open and Carmichael & Rickerson closes. Sheena Rickerson is former prosecutor with the Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office. She went into private practice forming Carmichael ...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Ansara

    Richard Ansara

    4.974 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A MESSAGE FROM ATTORNEY RICHARD ANSARA: "There are many lawyers to choose from, however, there is only one Ansara Law Firm. I have dedicated my life to defending those chargedwith criminal offenses as well as prosecuting claimsinvolving serious in...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Fred A. Schwartz

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    Fred A. Schwartz

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    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Arbitration
    Bio: Fred A. Schwartz is one of the most experienced trial lawyers in the firm. He specializes in Federal white-collar criminal matters and complex commercial civil matters. He has tried well in excess of 250 jury trials to verdict. His longest trial w...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Janet Ellen Johnson

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    Janet Ellen Johnson

    5.041 reviews
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    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Janet Johnson’s criminal defense law practice area coverage includes: Jacksonville, St. John’s County, Nassau County, Clay County, Baker County and Federal Court. Jacksonville Florida Criminal Law Services, DUI, White Collar Crime, Drug Defense, F...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Emmett Christopher Abdoney

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    Emmett Christopher Abdoney

    5.025 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    2025 Avvo Client's Choice Award Attorney. Call today!
    Rating:  9.0
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    Angela Maria Pagan

    Angela Maria Pagan

    5.018 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Angela Pagán, Esq. is a dedicated criminal defense trial attorney and the founder of Angie Pagán Law, PLLC, based in West Palm Beach. With over two decades of legal experience, Ms. Pagán began her career at the Office of the Public Defender in Pal...
    Rating:  10
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    Kathryn Jane Roegiers

    Kathryn Jane Roegiers

    5.015 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Free consultations, available 24/7. Attorney Kathryn Roegiers is an advocate for her clients. She has proven herself to be an ingenious, successful and thoughtful attorney that understands the judicial system; walking clients through every step of...
    Rating:  10
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    Carrie Lesaltato Rentz

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    Carrie Lesaltato Rentz

    4.98 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Compassionate Criminal Defense Attorney, Guiding You with Expertise, Care, and a Commitment to Your Best Outcome.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Deborah S. Moss

    Deborah S. Moss

    5.063 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Deborah Moss is a former Pittsburgh native and long time Florida resident who attended Boca Ciega High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is a University of South Florida and a Stetson alumni. Debbie has dedicated her career for over two decad...
    Rating:  9.4
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    William David Umansky

    William David Umansky

    5.0145 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: William D. Umansky has over a decade of experience to offer any client, especially in the area of criminal defense and personal injury. He has an insight into the workings of the prosecution because his career includes experience as both a former ...
    Rating:  10
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    Dean Joseph Merten

    Dean Joseph Merten

    5.011 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Being arrested can be a frightening and confusing event. It is a good idea to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney on your side when facing criminal charges. Dean J. Merten was a policeman in the U.S. Air Force for four years before he a...
    Rating:  10
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    Joshua Padowitz

    Joshua Padowitz

    5.023 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joshua Padowitz is a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney at Kenneth Padowitz, P.A., a reputable criminal defense law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With a strong passion for justice, a reputation for his acute attention to det...
    Rating:  10
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    Randall Carlton Grantham

    Randall Carlton Grantham

    5.036 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr Grantham has appeared in State Courts from Miami to Jacksonville, but currently limits his geographic area of practice to Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, usually. He has represented citizens accused of nearly every crime imaginable from Murder...
    Rating:  10
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    Marcos Beaton

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    Marcos Beaton

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    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.5
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    Brian Hobbs Mallonee

    Brian Hobbs Mallonee

    5.033 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Our certifications, awards and accomplishments include a combination that is unmatched by any criminal defense attorney on the treasure coast, including the following: Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law – The highest recognition awarded by the ...
    Rating:  10
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    Eric J Trabin

    Eric J Trabin

    4.821 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Eric Jonathan Trabin was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. After obtaining an International Baccalaureate degree, Eric continued his education enrolled in the honors program at the University of Florida. At UF, Eric obtained his Bachelo...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonah Kanter Dickstein

    Jonah Kanter Dickstein

    5.031 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Dickstein prides himself on “taking clients under his wing,” and providing reassuring and comforting, yet aggressive and proactive representation. He is a zealous advocate who cares deeply about his clients and stands ready to serve the needs ...
    Rating:  10
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    Winter Emil Spires

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    Winter Emil Spires

    4.821 reviews
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    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Winter enjoys giving back to the community. Winter currently volunteers with the Emerald Coast Friends of Ronald, Ronald McDonald House Charities. Past Volunteer efforts include: Shands Pediatric Ward Volunteer, Chipola College, Kids College, and ...
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Merritt Bard

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    Jason Merritt Bard

    5.010 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    I have handled ever case from DUI to murder both as a prosecutor and defense attorney.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Daniel Karl Hilbert

    Daniel Karl Hilbert

    4.821 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, I moved to Florida in 2003 in order to obtain my law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. I met my wife in 2006 and wife we eventually settled down in beautiful Saint Augustine, Florida. However, I still stick ...
    Rating:  10
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