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Richard Adam Sichta
also known as Rick Sichta
About Richard
Biography
Board certified criminal appellate attorney. Also practices criminal defense and civil appellate defense lawyer for cases at both the state and federal level, including Circuit Courts, District Courts of Appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, the Federal Middle District Court, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Focusing on both civil and criminal appeals.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-250 per hour
Pro bono
15 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 22 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
The Sichta Firm, LLC
301 W. Bay Street, Suite 14124, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
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Posted by Richard | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Hiring Mr. Sichta is having a piece of mind knowing he will go above and beyond for his clients.
Upon detail research, I had a privilege to hire Me. Sichta and he never once disappointed. He kept me up to date, was very professional yet approachable. He was very specific about all the necessary steps to best prepare for our case. Mr. Sichta not only double checks everything but he triple checks...
Posted by sean aymar | October 08, 2012
I used richard sichta for my lawyer an it was the best
this lawyer was the most help full i could ask for over all of my legal advice
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2009 | Family
Falsey under arrest,Call the Best
I have used The Firm of Frank Tassone and His associate Rick Shicta in a few legal cases involving my family members and myself and they has resolved all matters in a Professional way and to the Best outcome possible..
Richard Adam Sichta's Lawyer Endorsements
"Often referred to as "your lawyer's lawyer". Attorney Sichta is very passionate and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He and his wife are extremely talented, knowledgeable criminal appeal lawyers."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Rick for several years and trust him completely with any appellate issues that come up. He is a dedicated and talented lawyer who knows the law and fights hard for his clients. He is highly respected within the community for his work, and rightfully so."
"I endorse this lawyer! His knowledge, experience and dedication is inspirational to others in our profession."
"Rick is an extremely talented attorney who far exceeds the expectations of his clients and peers. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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"If you have found yourself needing a criminal appeal, this is the lawyer you need. Rick is smart, diligent, and hard working."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star (Under 40), SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Board Certified - Criminal Appellate, Florida Bar
2012
Partner and Shareholder, The Arnold Law Firm
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
Partner, Frank Tassone, LLC
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, The SIchta Firm, LLC
2010 - Present
Regional Director, Florida Capital Resource Center
2012 - 2014
Partner and shareholder, Arnold and Sichta, LLC
2012 - 2013
Board of Directors, Florida Capital Resource Center
2011 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Florida Coastal School of Law
2007 - 2011
Partner, Tassone, Sichta, Dreicer, LLC
2003 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Frank Tassone, P.A.
2001 - 2003
Law Clerk, Frank Tassone, P.A.
2000 - 2000
Intern, Public Defender's Office, Duluth Minnesota
Associations
2013 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAttorney Member
2011 - Present
ABA Death Penalty Representation ProjectMember
2011 - Present
Appellate Lawyer NetworkMember
2011 - Present
The Innocence ProjectMember
2011 - Present
Legal Research and WritingMember
2011 - Present
Florida Association of Post-Conviction Attorneysmember
2010 - Present
Capital Resource CenterDirector
2009 - Present
Commission on Capital CasesRegistry Counsel list
2007 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2007 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice SectionMember
2007 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Middle District of FloridaMember
2006 - Present
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
2003 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Florida Supreme CourtMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Bright, 2016 Fla. LEXIS 1254
Death penalty (x2) vacated and remanded for resentencing
Salazar v. State, 188 So. 3d 799
Death penalty reversed and remanded for resentencing
Bossen v. Justice Admin. Comm'n, 122 So. 3d 997 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013)
Petition granted, case reversed
Fletcher v. Justice Administrative Commission, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 5471
Petition granted, remanded
Schlax v. Justice Administrative Commission, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 5395
Petition granted, remanded
Baker v. State, 36 Fla. L. Weekly D 275 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011)
Reversed and Remanded for hearing
Criminal Specialist Investigations, Inc. v. State, 36 Fla. L. Weekly D 274 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011)
Petition granted, order under review quashed and case remanded
Townsend v. State, Case No.: 16-2007-CF-9010-BXXX
Motion to Correct an Illegal Sentence granted
Hardee v. State, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 14397
Reversed and remanded for new trial
Sears v. State
Reversed and remanded for new trial
Reimert v. City of Jacksonville, 16 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 797a
Reversed and remanded for new trial
Gore v. Sect. Dept. of Corr.
Certificate of Appealability granted
Cannon v. State, (7th Jud. Cir. 2006)
3.850 granted in part, denied in part.
Spencer v. State, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 18133
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded
State v. Gerald Dove
Illegal Sentence motion granted
Ferrell v. State, 35 Fla. L. Weekly S 53
Death penalty vacated
State v. Ferrell
Affirmed in part and Reversed in part.
Education
2003
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Tulsa University
Law School Summer Abroad Program In Ireland and Belgium
2000
University of Minnesota
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
ACLU: Making mitigation work
Ethically Presenting Mitigation Evidence
2013
Stand Your Ground Developments
Stand your Ground Law in Florida
2013
FSCJ
U.S. Capital Punishment
2012
Florida Coastal School of Law Wrongful Conviction Panel
Wrongful Convictions
2012
Death Penalty Panel
Death penalty
2011
The Morning Show
Casey Anthony sentencing
2011
Death Penalty Panel
Capital Punishment
2008
University of North Florida
Homicide and Death Penalty cases
2007
UNF
First-Degree Murder cases and Penalty Phase issues
2006
Florida Coastal School of law
Death Penalty Appellate Practice
Activity
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