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Described by friends, family, and many of her clients as a prolific deliverer of truth and justice, Anabelle Dias shines as the leader of The Law Offices of Anabelle Dias, P.A.
"I called Anabelle at 11 a.m. on a Friday morning. I was in her office within the hour. After almost 2 years of being neglected, ignored, and mistreated by another attorney, and over 5 months of being separated from my husband, she took his case that same day, worked on it the entire weekend, and had him home Monday night, just in time for Christmas"—Melissa, a former client.
The time between arrest and trial can be extremely stressful; the attention that Anabelle gives her clients can be of great comfort during this time. "Anabelle is more than an attorney", says Lauren, another former client. "In one of the most heartbreaking times of a client's life, she was like a second mother to me before we even met. From my very first phone call to her office I knew she was the one who would help me get my life back. Anabelle is not only a forceful advocate for justice, but an amazing, sweet, reassuring person".
Anabelle first came to the US from France in 1990. Upon graduating with a degree in Accounting from The Florida State University, Anabelle was accepted to the prestigious Florida State University College of Law. Anabelle has been a practicing attorney in the state of Florida since 1999 and she handles almost exclusively criminal cases. Anabelle is fluent in French, as well as conversational Spanish and Portugese. She has lived in several countries, giving her an amazing ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and make everyone feel comfortable in her presence.
Early in her career Anabelle worked as an attorney in the Leon County Public Defender’s Office. During that time, she handled felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and juvenile cases in Leon, Gadsden, and Liberty County. Her former employer, Ed, described her at the time as "smart, stubborn, gutsy, and an advocate extraordinaire." She remains each of these and more today. Anabelle has extensive trial experience and works well with Offices of the State Attorney to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients, touting high-profile trial wins as proof that the truth prevails over all. Later, Anabelle worked in private practice handling civil rights cases.
With over 1,000 cases ranging from assaults and robberies to murders and kidnappings, Anabelle is equipped to handle any situation she may come across in the courtroom. Anabelle has obtained many not guilty verdicts, as well as secured pleas that prevent her clients from becoming convicted felons.
Anabelle is very active in the community through academics and civic measures. She has worked as an adjunct instructor at Tallahassee Community College, teaching various undergraduate legal classes. Anabelle also is an advocate for ending homelessness by donating clothes and supplies in the winter months to the less fortunate. Anabelle was also very involved in aiding the victims of Hurricane Katrina where she collected both monetary donations and other needed items, working with others to personally deliver the items to our neighbors in need.
Anabelle believes that communication is the keystone to quality representation of clients. She strives to keep all avenues of communication open to collect information about a client’s case, and all possible options as they proceed through the judicial process. Anabelle goes out of her way to accommodate client’s schedules and their particular needs. Anabelle provides determined, compassionate, and reasonable legal representation. In short, criminal defense is far more than just a business to Anabelle; she bleeds for her clients, and it shows.
Practice areas
If you have been arrested for and charged with a crime in North Florida or in and around Tallahassee, you face a difficult situation. There is a proper way to handle your situation that will minimize the stress and fear involved You are not alone, and you deserve strong, passionate and skillful representation.
22 years, 10,000 cases
Languages spoken
French
Anabelle Dias P.A.
521 N, Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL, 32301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 26 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 100 trial attorneys | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Most Improved | Trial practice | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Anabelle Dias PA | 2006 - Present |
Assistant Public Defender | Public Defender's Office | 1998 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2016 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Tallahassee chapter) | Member | 2006 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1999 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Westlaw | State of Florida v. Zack Petterson | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Law Call TV Show | Criminal Law | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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SOF v. D. R. 2017CF2253 | Not Guilty verdict |
SOF v. C. M. 2016CF1879 | NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
SOF v. D. K 2017CF2390 | Found guilty of lesser charge of Attempted Second Degree Murder |
SOF v. J.R | Found guilty of lesser charge of Attempted Second Degree Murder |
STATE OF FLORIDA vs WYCHE, DARREL | CLIENT FOUND NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL |
STATE OF FLORIDA vs W.F | Case dismissed after Jury Selection |
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STATE OF FLORIDA vs WYCHE, DARREL | ALL CHARGES DISMISSED |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. DARNELL EUTSAY | NOT GUILTY ALL COUNTS |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. CARNELL GRAY | NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V AMARA JUWARA | NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. ANDREA BLACK | JOA GRANTED AT TRIAL. CASE DISMISSED |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. DEONTE HILL | NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. LAMAR, CHANOD MARKIEF | VERDICT FORM: NOT GUILTY |
STATE OF FLORIDA KHAN, SHAHZAD A | VERDICT FORM: NOT GUILTY |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. DARYN T GARCIA | NOT GUILTY |
State of Florida v. Marcus Gray | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. STANLEY ADAMS | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT ON BOTH COUNTS |
STATE OF FLORIDA V WILLIE COLSON | VERDICT FORM: NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS |
State of Florida v. Calvin Torres | Hung Jury. Judge declared a mistrial |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. OMAR A BLEECHINGTON | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V BRADLEY J BLOUNT | |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. JAVON PRIDGEN | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. WILLIAM B HARRIS | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V WINDFORD FRAZIER | JURY TRIAL: GUILTY LESSER OFFENSE |
STATE OF FLORIDA V DAVID A ALEXANDER | MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED AT TRIAL |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. JUSTIN MAJOR | JUDGMENT OF AQUITTAL |
STATE OF FLORIDA V DAVID L JACKSON | NOLLE PROSSED IN OPEN COURT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. ALBERT H JR GETER | JUDGMENT OF AQUITTAL |
STATE OF FLORIDA V LAKISHA NICOLE BENN | NOLLE PROSSED 12/03/2004 |
STATE OF FLORIDA V REGINALD BARKLEY | JURY-DIRECTED VERDICT/ACQUITTAL |
STATE OF FLORIDA V TROY JOHNSON | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V TANECIA S BLAKELY | JURY TRIAL: GUILTY VERDICT 04-24-2002 |
STATE OF FLORIDA V TREVOR M MARTIN | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT 03-12-2002 |
State of Florida v. Earl Kirkwood | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. JO WIMES | NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. NORMAN B THOMAS | |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. LAVARES BRADLEY | NOTGUILTY |
STATE OF FLORIDA V ANTONIO J CONYERS 2001CF2328 | GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V MAICO G EDOUARD | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V ANTONIO B DAVIS 2006CF4804 | DEFENSE MOTION FOR JOA: GRANTED |
STATE OF FLORIDA V KEVIN BLAIR OGDEN | JURY TRIAL: GUILTY LESSER OFFENSE |
STATE OF FLORIDA V JAMES BROWN | JURY TRIAL: NOT GUILTY VERDICT 01/29/2002 |
STATE OF FLORIDA V ARTHUR T LOWERY | |
SOF v. BELTON JOHNSON | NOT GUILTY |
CHARLES E COPELAND | GUILTY OF LESSER CHARGE OF TRESPASS |
SOF V. JEFFREY EMANUEL BROWN JR | LESSER OF ATTEMPTED MANSLAUGHTER |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. DANIEL H PARR | FOUND GUILTY OF LESSER CHARGE OF ASSAULT |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. JUSTICE COLE | NOT GUILTY |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. RONALD SWANSON | NOT GUILTY OF KIDNAPPING & ATTEMPTED SEX BATTERY |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. DAVID PHAM |
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Hannah Monroe, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Anabelle is a fantastic and fearless criminal defense lawyer who I endorse without hesitation. She is a tireless advocate for her clients, and you can rest assured she will fight for the best possible outcome in your case.
Tor Jensen-Friedman, Criminal defense Attorney on May 2, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Annabelle is always behind her clients and fights very hard for them regardless of the charge.
Michael MacNamara, Criminal defense Attorney on May 2, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Dana Brooks Cooper, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Anabelle is the most fierce advocate for her client's rights that I have ever met. She works tirelessly for her clients to get them the best possible result. She is fearless and it shows in the courtroom. But she is also compassionate. You will never meet a more selfless, giving person, much less lawyer in the world.
Charlotte Kelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Dias is dedicated, hardworking, compassionate and passionate. She deeply cares for her clients and ensuring the best possible result.
Neil Rambana, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Palumbo, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Elizabeth Ricci, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She has a great reputation, is smart and very hard working.
Arthur Cherry, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Anabelle Dias is a dedicated trial lawyer that goes the extra distance for her clients to win their case. I recommend this lawyer.
Bryce Fetter, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Elizabeth Peskin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Clifford, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Dias works hard to get excellent results for her clients. I endorse her work.
David Abrams, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ms. Dias since we worked together at the Public Defender's Office. She's a great lawyer who really cares about her clients. She's both creative and a zealous advocate.
Marie Mattox, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 14, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Edward Harvey, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 31, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked in the same courts as Ms. Dias for over 10 years, and know her to be persistent, thorough, and professional in the way she represents her clients. She is energetic and passionate, and she takes a good proportion of her cases to trial if she cannot negotiate a fair disposition. She is fearless. She is effective with both Judges and jurors. If I ever need a lawyer, it will be she that I hire to defend me.
Joseph Knape, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Anabelle is the greatest trial attorney. Very smart and very aggressive.
Steve Santiago, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent advocate for her clients. Extremely knowledgable and professional.
Mutaqee Akbar, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer and great firm.
Colleen Glenn, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Anabelle Dias is one of the best trial attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I highly recommend her.
Scott Schmidt, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Anabelle is very dedicated to her clients and will go out of her way to represent people fully and wholeheartedly. I absolutely endorse this lawyer.