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Catherine Ann Drees
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Biography
I have been practicing for 30 years and I know and work well with everyone in the court system here in Volusia county. I was an Assistant State Attorney for ten years and have been in private practice for 20 years. I do not handle death penalty or serious cases because most of those are handled by the Office of the Public Defender. Those types of cases take up a great deal of time and leave less time to aggressively work upon a case you would more than likely need me for. I am most qualified in negotiations which are tailor made for the individual client. I work with the client's family to help defray costs and allow the client to have a highly qualified private attorney without breaking the bank.
Many clients are unaware of the consequences of criminal charges and are extremely nervous about going back to jail. I alleviate these fears and help the client work within the court system. I also help them put their lives back in order. This is the extra step I take and it helps people return to the family they love.
Often times a client is here temporarily, and I take care of them on behalf of their families. This leaves everyone feeling more secure. No one wants to be set adrift in a foreign jurisdiction without someone local to call for advice..even if it is not a legal question, I have been someone to turn to for information regarding this area. Once you are a client you may call me anytime, even ten years from now to help you remenber what happened and what to put on a job application, for example. Not many lawyers provide that level of service.
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Licensed in Florida for 42 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
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Drees Law
444 Seabreeze Blvd., Suite 620, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118
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Posted by Laura | October 20, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Thank you Catherine!!!!!!!
Catherine handled my criminal defense case.When we meet I felt like I had a friend on my side. She knows her stuff....kept me informed all the way...case dismissed..need I say more.
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Run away now!
Literally the worst lawyer, EVER! Totally unprofessional, told me a FELONY was better to accept than a MISDEAMEANOR, and talked about her and her families mental illnesses than my actual case. I wish I knew Catherine's incompetence before I hired her. I am reporting her to the Florida bar as she shou...
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Replied last April 14, 2014This client was charged with felony Resisting an Officer With Violence and Animal Cruelty and already had a prior felony. The State clearly told me they would not drop either of these charges and in Florida, if you have a prior felony the second one would be an adjudication and the client would have become a convicted felon. As a courtesy to me, the State had a one day only offer with a withhold adjudication they really did not have the right to offer, and I talked them into changing the Animal Cruelty charge to a disorderly conduct, a second degree misdemeanor. and I told the client about the State refusing to drop the felonies to a misdemeanor as he was very very drunk and that if he did not plead to just the one felony, with a withhold the offer would be off the table. His chances of getting the charges dropped to misdemeanor would be null. This was a gift to him as he was very belligerent with the police and they were called to his home on a domestic violence charge, initially and has been arrested for Aggravated Stalking in the past.
Posted by Dawn | October 06, 2011 | Criminal Defense
All the qualities I would want in a Lawyer
I was looking for answers to questions I had about a Defendant's Rights in Criminal charges. She was available to take my call right away. She gave me quite a bit of her time on the phone, which was really nice, seeing how a lawyers time is valuable and she was consulting with me free of charge. She ...
Posted by Andrewbiganc@ | August 11, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
highly skilled, great knowledgeof the law, old school knows how to do the right thing for her clients
Ms. Drees knows what's right for her clients and she informs them right off the bat. Her long tenure from working on both sides of the law has given her skills and ability to resolve difficult cases. She uses the the old school methods to handle todays new issues. walk softly, kind and gentle but whe...
Posted by Patricia | December 15, 2009
The best attorney that I ever hired...
I was visiting Florida and ended up needing legal assistance. Ms Drees gave me excellent service. She knows the law and was able to handle my case without delay. She saved me $1000's of dollars and her prices were more than reasonable. I wish she would move to Texas and I could retain her as my attor...
Catherine Ann Drees's Lawyer Endorsements
"I will never forget when I met Ms. Drees. She came into my office, I was a prosecutor, she, a defense attorney. We talked about life, my career and what I liked. She then proceeded to lay out the reasons, very nicely, that I was going to drop my case. Kitty Drees is the law, her ethical and legal prowess are unmatched."
"Mrs. Drees is an excellent advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a client in need. She is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."
"I must confess that I have never met and that I do not know Catherine Drees. It's only because we both practice in the criminal realm and have had hundreds, if not thousands, of overlapping answers to questions right here on AVVO, that I have learned how knowledgeable and skilled that she is. Ms. Drees consistently exhibits the utmost of competence and professionalism while concurrently humanizing her answers, thus demonstrating a rare blend of intelligence, caring and compassion. Lawyers like Ms. Drees are few and far between. If you have a criminal related problem anywhere near Volusia County then you would be wise to contact Catherine Drees and schedule a consultation."
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"I endorse this lawyer as one well versed in the criminal law arena and one well blessed with an ability to understand people and the issues they encounter with an eye toward resolving those issues."
"Attorney Catherine Ann Drees exhibits the experience, intelligence and integrity that the legal profession - at its finest - is all about. I endorse her without reservation. WM"
"Attorney Drees' advice is spot on; as shown by the answers she has posted to questions on criminal defense, she takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. After reviewing many of Attorney Drees's responses to complicated legal matters it is clear that she has the utmost knowledge of criminal law and criminal defense. She is a great asset to the criminal defense bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"Ms. Drees is a well respected and a very effective criminal defense attorney. She works tirelessly for her clients and consistently achieves excellent results."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Catherine for over 20 years. I know her from our many years as assistant state attorney's in Volusia County, Florida. She is extremely professional and diligent on all matters that she handles. I have been pleased to refer many clients to her for criminal defense matters. I highly recommend her."
"Simply put she cares about her clients and fellow attorneys. I highly endorse Catherine."
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"I have known Ms Drees for over 20 years. She has a commanding and determined presence in court and is the attorney you want on your side in any criminal matter."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Drees in an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Drees is a fine attorney. She truly cares about her clients and will fight to the bitter end for their rights!"
"Catherine and I work together frequently on cases and I am always impressed with her dedication to her clients' best interests. Catherine looks at a "client" and sees a person and a friend - she strives to holistically help clients and, in doing so, goes above and beyond the call of duty. Catherine is a zealous advocate for her clients and her tenacity is known and respected throughout the county."
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Experience
Honors
1986
DUI Prosecutor of the Year, Broward County Sherriff's Office
1979
Air Force Commendation Medal, United States Air Force
1979
Airman of the Year, United States Air Force Systems Command
Work Experience
1989 - 1993
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office 7th Judicial Circuit
1987 - 1989
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office 8th Judicial Circuit
1983 - 1987
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office 17th Judicial Circuit
1981 - 1982
Legal intern, State's Attorney Office 17th Judicial Circuit
1980 - 1983
Legal Intern patent law, Malin and Haley, P.A.
Associations
2000 - Present
Depressive and Bipolar Support Alliancemember
1995 - Present
Women Veterans Associationmember
1994 - Present
National Association for Research into Schizophrenic and Depressive DisordersMember
1993 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysPracticing member
1993 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLong term practicing member/committee aide
1993 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarPracticing member
1993 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaPracticing member
1993 - Present
National Association of the Mentally Ill (NAMI)member
1989 - Present
Volusia County Bar AssociationLong term practicing member
2000 - 2003
Florida Bar/Supreme CourtChairwoman Grievance Committee
1995 - 2001
Volusia County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice-president
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Florida vs. Chad Pierce
Tip not basis for later stop
State v. Flassig
Dui evidence of stop suppressed
State v. Ernest M. Labrecque
All Charges Dismissed
Education
2016
Florida Bar
Continuing Legal Education
1983
University of Florida
Advanced Lexis Certification
1981
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Troy State University-Florida Region
BAS Cumma sum laude
Speaking Engagements
2009
American Association of University women
Success as a female veteran and attorney
2000
Monthly meeting involving Statewide participants
State Law as it Relates to the Government Jobs
1993
National Insurance Crime Bureau
Insurance Fraud
Publications
2009
Florida Law Weekly
State V. Dunn
2008
Florida Law Weekly
State v. Flassig
2008
Florida Law Weekly
State V. Pierce
Languages
English
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