Michael John Bauer

Michael John Bauer

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

253 E Virginia St, Tallahassee, FL

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$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Michael John Bauer

253 E Virginia St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301-1263

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Michael John Bauer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thanks On No Prison Time

I hired Mr. Bauer to represent my grandson on 3 felony underage sex charges in two different counties. He faced a lengthy prison term. When it was all said and done my grandson walked away with 1 misdemeanor charge, 5 years sex offender probation, and unfortunately a sex offender label. Thank God ...he didn't go to prison. Thanks Mike Bauer.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney!!

I came to Mr. Bauer with a serious felony offense, all from a misunderstanding! Which was blown way out of proportion. As stupid as this was, I was actually looking at prison with time in jail! We had a very aggressive prosecutor. Mr Bauer was able to fight the case, show truth of what really happene...d and I was able to get a misdemeanor which was sealed! I am happy to report I am now a Registered professional nurse in good standing with a very happy future! I want to thank Mr. Bauer for all his hard work!!

Posted by Max | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Mr. Bauer was my attorney when I was charged with multiple felonies in 2015. He was able to get me the best plea deal possible including drug rehabilitation and treatment. I was struggling with drug addiction and drug abuse and this is what I needed to get my life back on track. Thanks to Mr. Bauer, ...I am on probation now, not in jail or prison! and my life is progressing wonderfully.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Two felonies dismissed !

I came to Mr. Michael with no knowledge of the law when I was convicted of two felonies. All he wants from you is honesty. He fair and reasonable. Getting my full story and case information he gotten my two felonies dismissed. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Penny | May 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A lawyer that really cares

My fiancé was facing 10 to 15 years in prison. He was then offered 5 years in prison which his previous attorney thought was a good offer. We then hired Mr. Bauer. Mr. Bauer was involved in our case from the very beginning. He worked very hard, got all the relevant information and after all his h...ard work he got a plea to probation. My fiancé was recently diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. He has 3 to 6 months to live. We are now really enjoying our remaining time together and are getting married. Had we not had Mr. Bauer, I would have lost my fiancé in prison. I would not have been able to handle this. Even with such bad medical news, I cannot believe our good luck in finding such a good attorney.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Bauer as a fellow bar member. I had the opportunity to work with him on behalf of a client after seeking him out for his trial expertise. He delivered as promised and even exceeded our expectations. He was caring and professional throughout the entire matter and achieved an excellent result for the client."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Criminal Trial Law, The National Top 100 Trial Attorneys

2013

Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar

2008

Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar

2003

Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar

Work Experience

2013 - Present

President, The Law Office of Michael J. Bauer, P.A.

1996 - 2013

Assistant State Attorney, the Office of the State Attorney

Associations

2006 - Present

The Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

1996 - Present

The Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Herron

Successful

State v. Jones

Successful

State v. Davis

Successful

State v. Johnson

Successful

State v. Warren, 796 So.2d 489 (Fla. 2001)

Successful

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Education

N/A

The Florida State University College of Law

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Speaking Engagements

2014

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Publications

Languages

English

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