Michael Robert Ufferman

Michael Robert Ufferman

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

2022 Raymond Diehl Rd Ste 1, Tallahassee, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

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The Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A

2022 Raymond Diehl Rd Ste 1, Tallahassee, FL, 32308-3844

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Michael Robert Ufferman's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Posted by Bill | December 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Patient, competent, considerate and respectful.

Mr. Ufferman and his staff were responsive and respectful to the needs of myself and the family. The firm was considerate and patient at all times through the process,which was the pathway to a very successful outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Ufferman to anyone in need of the services h...e offers.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal expertise.

Mr. Ufferman came highly recommended and his professionalism, expertise, and ability did not disappoint. Him and his whole team work to communicate the information you need to know and make sure you understand the situation. I would recommend him without reservation.

Posted by Marion Michael O'Steen | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Marion Michael O'Steen - Review of Attorney Michael Ufferman

I don’t even know where to start when it comes to thanking Michael Ufferman. Hiring him was the best decision I ever made during the toughest chapter of my life. When I was facing the weight of my conviction, I felt lost and hopeless, but Michael gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time—hope. F...rom our first meeting, he listened to me like I was family, not just another case. He took the time to really get what I was going through and explained everything in a way that made sense, no matter how complicated the legal stuff got. Michael’s brilliance as an appellate attorney showed in every step of my appeal. He fought for me with a kind of passion and determination that’s hard to put into words. Thanks to his hard work and incredible knowledge, he got my conviction overturned in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. I still get emotional thinking about that moment—it gave me my life back. He wasn’t just my lawyer; he was my lifeline, always there to answer questions and keep me grounded. What sets Michael apart isn’t just that he’s a top-notch lawyer (though he absolutely is—board-certified and all!). It’s his heart. He treated me with so much kindness and respect, like my future mattered to him personally. If you’re looking for someone to fight for you and truly care, Michael Ufferman is your guy. I owe him everything, and I’ll never stop recommending him. Five stars don’t feel like enough!

Posted by David C. | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you!

Most knowledgeable attorney I have come across during this very stressful ordeal. Somehow, when all hope was lost, Mr. Ufferman managed to get my sentence reduced following several unsuccessful appeals by other attorneys. I can now return to my life much sooner and put this tragic mess behind me. He ...has earned my thanks and respect, and most importantly my trust. He and his staff were extremely attentive, even when my family and I became borderline annoying. Thank you, Michael and thank you Audra. For everything.

Posted by Jeremy B. | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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The 1%

The old joke goes, "99% of Attorneys make the other 1% look BAD!" Well, Michael Ufferman is absolutely in that "1%". My name is Jeremy Brown and I retained Michael Ufferman and his firm to represent me in my appeal of a false Federal Conviction. Having worked with numerous other attorneys over the co...urse of 19 months, I had been disappointed at nearly every turn, but working with Michael and his staff was a breath of fresh air. Michael gave me the sense that, not only did he care about the outcome of my appeal, but that he actually cared about me personally. Our meetings were open discussions about not just the letter of the law, but also legal theories, philosophy and intent, as a team, not an "I'm an attorney and this is the way it is" ego session. Michael's knowledge, professionalism and ability to explain complex legal scenarios meant the world to me and provided a level of comfort and confidence that's priceless when your waiting has to take place in a jail cell. But as important as all that was, nothing was more important than the fact that WE WON and I write this review as a FREE MAN! If I could, I'd give him 50 stars! My gratitude for Michael Ufferman and his Team can never be captured in words. He easily gets my highest recommendation and deepest respect. Thank you Michael and Team!

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Michael Robert Ufferman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Pace

Appeals lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I co-counseled an appeal with Michael. He is an excellent appellate attorney with a deep understanding of the law."

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Aaron Wayt

Appeals lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is one of the brightest appellate attorneys practicing right now. He is well respected by the justices and judges throughout the State. You will not regret hiring Michael to handle your appeal."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Arthur Cherry

Appeals lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Ufferman is an outstanding attorney who gets results for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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D. Doss

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Michael Ufferman is an outstanding lawyer that I have had the priviliege of working with on several cases and serving with him on the Board of Directors of the Florida Asscoiation of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His legal abilities are impressive and his ethics are beyond reproach."

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Daniel Woodring

Appeals lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Ufferman does an excellent job for his clients in representing them in criminal appeals. While I do appellate work, I do not handle criminal appeals and have full confidence in referring anyone needing counsel for a criminal appeal to Michael Ufferman."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

President's Appreciation Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010

Gene Taylor Memorial Award, Tallahassee FACDL Chapter

2009

President's Extra Mile Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

N/A

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

, Ufferman Law Firm

2002 - 2004

, Harper Law Firm

1997 - 2002

, Law Clerk for Justice Major B. Harding, The Florida Supreme Court

Associations

2010 - Present

Florida Bar, Appellate Court Rules Committee

Vice-Chair

2009 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

Innocence Project of Florida

Board of Directors

Education

1997

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

“Hot Topics in Appellate Practice 2011” seminar presented by the Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar, Jacksonville

Criminal Case Law Update

2010

The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, Monthly Appellate CLE Teleconference (presented with Susan Fox and Wendy Loquasto)

Post-Decision Action

2010

The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' Annual Meeting (presented with Todd Doss and Jim Miller)

Preserving Jury Selection Issues for Appeal

2010

"Litigating Graham in Fla.," Juvenile Life w/o Parole Defense Resource Ctr, Barry Univ. Sch. of Law (w/ B. Gowdy and A. Stanton)

Graham on Appeal

2009

The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' Showcase on Sentencing

Postconviction Remedies

2008

The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, Tallahassee Outreach Lunch (presented with Glen Gifford)

Ethical Issues in Criminal Appellate Practice

2008

The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' Showcase on Sentencing

An Analysis of Changes in Florida’s Sentencing Laws

2007

The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' Showcase on Sentencing

State Sentencing Caselaw Update

Publications

2010

Florida Defender (a publication of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers), Volume 23, No. 3, Fall “Big Macs and Sentences: Under What Circumstances Can a Judge Increase the Original Sentence That Was Imposed"

2010

The Ex Parte (a publication of the Brevard County Bar Association) Representing noncitizens in criminal cases after Padilla v. Kentucky

2004

Florida Bar Journal Jury Questions in Criminal Cases: Neutral Arbiters or Active Interrogators?

2000

Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy Right to Be Let Alone? - Has the adoption of article I, section 23, in the Florida Constitution, which explicitly provides for a state right of privacy, resulted in greater privacy protection for Florida citizens?
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