Michael John Bauer

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.

1.I was a drug addict and I was homeless I had picked up 3 charges all of them felonies. There was a warrant out for my arrest so I just went to the jail and turned myself in. 2.The next day the Public Defender Office came out to the jail to see me they made me an offer. They offered me 5 years in ...DOC and 2 years of probation. 3.I realize that I was in big trouble and needed to find a good attorney. 4. I started asking inmates and correctional officer for a name of a good attorney M. Bauer name came up the most. I called several different attorneys but there prices were way to high. 5. So I picked up the phone and called Michael Bauer. 6. The next day he came to the jail to see me we discussed my problems. 7. Michael rates were reasonable. 8. He went back to his office to do the research on my cases so he could give me and answer. 9. He came back and we discuss my options he took his time to explain everything he knew about the cases and what steps needed to be taken to handle each charge. 10. He was professional and informative about my cases and he listen showed concerns for my help and my options. 11. I asked him if it would be possible to work with the prosecuters office and see what they could work out. My request was be in rehab. for my drug habit, no probation and to not have any jail time. 12.He said it was challenging request and he would meet with the prosecution office and see what they could agree on. 13.He said he would get me the best deal he could. 14. The prosecution office offered me 6 months in Rehab. no jail time, 2 years probation, to pay restitution and they would drop one charge. 15. We accepted the offer and are caring out the plan. 16.My sincere thanks go out to Mr. Bauer for his excellent legal skills. 17. He made a critical differences in my life and my future. 18. I am a happy client and would give his name and number to anyone who would like to use the best attorney in Tallahassee.

Fourteen months ago I was charged with three serious felonies, counterfeiting, uttering, and grand theft. Having a family to take care of and a career I was worried to death about the possibility of going to jail as a result of these charges. I had called a few attorneys in Tallahassee that were aski...ng exorbitant prices which in some cases did not include the trial fee. Also, they seemed more intent on how I was going to pay the fee than the details of my case. Mr. Bauer was referred by another attorney I contacted due to his many years of experience working for the prosecutor’s office. When I explained the details of my case to him and my financial situation he worked with me on the price, as if price should even matter when you’re dealing with your life, none the less he quoted me a very fair fee to take my case. In addition to this, he also spent quite a bit of time getting the details of the case from me on the very first phone call. A friend of mine who was with me when the alleged crimes occurred had already taken a deal and he had a public defender. He pled guilty to all three of the above mentioned charges and received jail time. After hearing this I was almost certain I would be convicted and get jail and / or prison time. Mike was very confident that we could take this to trial and beat two of the charges with the third charge (grand theft) being a little iffy. The only deal the state would offer me consisted of several months in a work camp if I pled guilty to all three felony charges. I did not want any felonies on my record due to the possibility of losing my job among other things. After nearly a year of continuing the case we were fully prepared to go to trial when Mike was able to negotiate a very very good deal with the prosecutor’s office. At the end of the day I pled no contest to petty theft and paid $275 in court cost and fee's. No jail, no probation, no community service, nothing. This is the advice that I would offer to anybody who may be in a similar situation where you are facing some potentially life changing charges, don't always believe that the big law firms are better. My personal opinion is to choose an attorney who has the time to dedicate to your case. I would also recommend someone who has experience working with the Leon County prosecutor’s office because knowing how to weave through the bureaucratic maze that is sometimes imposed is just as important as experience. Last but not least, get an attorney who has trial experience. If your attorney has limited trial experience than find another one. Mike Bauer encompasses all these things and I cannot praise this man enough. I would recommend him to anyone who needs something more than just an average attorney. Thanks to Mr. Bauer I have no felonies on my record and I do not have to leave my wife or daughter to do any jail time.

I needed help wwith a guardianship and didnt know how to proceed. I got immediate results from Mr. Bower when I contacted him he was professional and very dedicated to assisting me and my family in this matter his wife was also very supportive and pleasent. Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Bauer for your help I w...ill happily recommend you to others .

Mr. Bauer was of immense help, comfort and encouragement during my son's juvenile justice case, going above and beyond....not only to get all of the facts, but to get to know my son as well, all the while encouraging him to look forward to a brighter future through better life choices. Mr. Bauer is n...ot only extremely knowledgeable of the law, he took the time to patiently explain it all to us in laymen's terms as well. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.