Luke Newman

Luke Newman

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime ... +3 more

908 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

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Luke Newman, P.A.

908 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32303

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Luke Newman's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathryn | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exactly what an attorney should be....

Smart, professional, and knowledgeable. Luke helped me with a hit and run case, for which I was wrongly accused. From the beginning I felt like Luke was on my side. He knows the ins and outs of the system. I was offered a plea deal, but Luke knew that he could win this for me, so we turned it dow...n. Luke gave me his personal cell phone number, so that I could call him any time I had a concern. I never had to use it, because I never had a concern with Luke handling my case. He responded right away to any inquiries I had. Ultimately my case was dismissed. I would recommend Luke to anyone who is looking for a winning attorney.

Posted by Kim | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Highly recommended for criminal appellate work!

Every person's legal situation is different but without a doubt, hiring Luke Newman was the best decision our family made. I've personally worked in the legal field for over 15 years and am very familiar with the behind the scenes operation of a law office and the effort (or often times, the lack the...reof) most attorney's put into legal representation. Luke was not just another attorney trying to collect the next retainer deposit, he actually cares about his client's (and their family) and expressed sincere compassion to our situation. Luke is a very thorough and realistic appellate attorney. He was very straightforward and his knowledge of the law far surpassed any of the attorneys we have worked with in the past. His proficiency and continual search for applicable case law was exceptional. He researched every angle of the case and found errors made by the trial attorney and trial court that provided an outcome we never thought would be possible. He was always well prepared for each hearing and kept the lines of communication constantly flowing. More times than not, a client is forced to communicate with the attorney's legal assistant and this simply was not the case with Luke. He always knew the specific facts of the case at hand each time we spoke. Luke always made sure we knew what to expect and was always available to personally answer questions. He proved to be successful where prior attorneys were not and it didn't stop there. He went the extra mile to prepare our family for the process following the conclusion of his appellate work. For anyone who is ever in the unfortunate position of needing to hire a criminal appellate attorney, Luke Newman would be an asset to your case and someone you would want in your corner fighting on your behalf. Our family will forever be grateful for Mr. Newman and the results he achieved.

Posted by Eliot | June 25, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

completely satisfied

In our first meeting, Luke explained clearly the process we would be going through together to resolve my case. Everything went exactly as he had predicted, one step following the next. I was never caught by surprise or blindsided a single time. He did a tremendous amount of research and work on m...y behalf in a thoroughly professional manner, and my case was ultimately resolved to my complete satisfaction. I can recommend him wholeheartedly.

Posted by Michael | June 17, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Having confidence is huge

Luke represented me in a traffic case. I contacted other local attorneys beforehand and no one had the confidence that he expressed about winning my case. The citation was dismissed with only court cost and traffic school. Don't call a huge firm where you will have no idea who is representing you. Ca...ll Luke he is very professional always answers questions and returns your calls promptly.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

Mr. Newman is clear about his plan for the case and immediately takes action. He is fair with fees and tells you up front what will be expected. He always returned calls and emails with promptness, even after the case is over, he is willing to give guidance if you have questions. I came to him panic ...stricken and he listened to my case and took action right away. I was always in the loop, as he contacted me with updates, and he gave clear and honest guidance on situations when they arose. I felt completely at ease having him represent me and am thankful for his help in getting my charges dropped and case closed.

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Luke Newman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Luke. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Arthur Cherry

Appeals lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Luke is an excellent lawyer."

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Andrew Clifford

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Luke has a brilliant legal mind. He's widely respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mutaqee Akbar

Appeals lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He gets all of my criminal appeal referrals. All of my clients have been very happy with his services."

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Don Waggoner

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Luke is an excellent appeallate lawyer who can discover mistakes made in a case that would often be overlooked by other attorneys. I highly recommend his servises."

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Anabelle Dias

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Wayt

Unknown lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Luke is not only a great criminal defense attorney but also superb at appellate practice."

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Joshua Zelman

Unknown lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Luke for a number of years and worked with him on a variety of different cases. He is well-prepared, thorough, and aggressively advocates for his clients. Although he is a competitor of mine, I believe Luke is a passionate defense attorney who I would recommend to family and friends."

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Tracy Record

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ian White

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Luke and I get together on a regular basis. I have referred cases to him and highly recommend him as an attorney that genuinely cares for the results he obtains for his clients. I consider myself lucky for knowing this attorney."

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William Gwaltney

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Luke Newman is hardworking and cares about his clients and their needs. He is dedicated to ensuring that due process is followed and is tireless in his pursuit of justice. Luke is an asset to the legal community and his clients."

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James Regan

Appeals lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Luke is a gentleman and a scholar. He remains dignified even in the most harrowing of moments with the most harrowing clients. He is competent, diligent, zealous and professional above all else."

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Thomas Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Luke is very hardworking, nose to the grind stone attorney who advocates very well for his clients; and he is a nice guy. Have referred matters to him and seen him in action, with great results. I heartly endorse Luke Newman!!"

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Ethan Way

Appeals lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Luke was brought in by a client's family to handle an appeal on a case I handled as trial counsel. I was amazed at how prompt and professional Luke was. He identified the legal issues and put together an excellant brief and argument. I would feel very comfortable bringing Luke in on any case I have."

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Arthur Cherry

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Andrew Clifford

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Mutaqee Akbar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Perry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Don Waggoner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anabelle Dias

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Wayt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Zelman

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Leace

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tracy Record

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Gwaltney

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James Regan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Board Certified - Criminal Appellate, Florida Bar

Associations

2020 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Statewide Treasurer

2013 - Present

First District Appellate American Inn of Court

Master Barrister

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2019 - 2020

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Statewide Secretary

2014 - 2018

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Co-Chair, Jury Instruction and Rules Subcommittee

2012 - 2017

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section, Certification Committee

Chairman

2010 - 2017

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chapter Representative

2010 - 2019

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Director at Large

Sample of Legal Cases

Ronald Joseph v. State, 988 So. 2d 133 (Fla. 1st DCA 2008)

Criminal conviction reversed

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Education

2004

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

FACDL CLE

Preservation of legal argument

2009

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Showcase on Sentencing Preserving Sentencing Errors for Review

Publications

2016

Florida Defender (FACDL) Don't Let Your Client Get CLOSED Out

Languages

English

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