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

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jackie | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Mr. Ufferman is THE ATTORNEY that other attorney's consult with!

I am a trial attorney - not an appellate attorney. Mr. Ufferman has previously appeared before me before I retired as a Judge. Based on his superior reputation, I contacted Mr. Ufferman with an urgent appellate issue, when a case I was working on was dismissed in court, contrary to Florida law. M...r. Ufferman has a wealth of knowledge of the law and immediately assisted by filing and handling the appeal. He knew the law on the issue off the top of his head. He expeditiously briefed the issue, providing the court with all of the relevant law. Mr. Ufferman achieved a successful result. Both myself and my client are incredibly grateful for the phenomenal work he did and the result he achieved. Mr. Ufferman is THE APPELLATE ATTORNEY that ATTORNEY'S go to for assistance on cases. He is very professional, confident and respected by the entire legal community. I would recommend him to anyone who has an appeal. He will not disappoint you.

Posted by Charles | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Words of Appreciation

Michael Ufferman has represented and continues to represent our son in post-conviction legal matters related to both state and federal cases. In all instances he has demonstrated the highest level of competence. We are grateful for his interest in seeing positive outcomes for our son. He is an exc...ellent attorney, dedicated to the well-being of all his clients.

Posted by Kevin | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr.Ufferman's tireless efforts on my behalf gave me my life back

After being incarcerated with an extremely unjust and lengthy sentence my family and I retained Mr. Ufferman to represent me in my post-conviction efforts. It turned out to be the best decision of my life!!!!! Not only is Michael an extremely intelligent, leave no stone unturned type of attorney, but... he and his staff TRULY care. Whether it's a family member just calling for reassurance or whenever i would call with my latest legal research ( yes I was one of those) Michael and his staff were always there for my family and I. Michael's combination of intelligence, vast experience, absolute 100% preparedness and compassion for his client and his family far exceeds anyone I have ever met. The criminal justice system is anything bust just. It's stacked against you, especially if you are already incarcerated as judges are loath to overturn another judges decision. How do I know? because i have been where you are now. But now i'm home with my family where I belong! Finally, these are not just words these are what I know to be true! This is what I experienced firsthand! If you want the absolute best Appellate Attorney available to you.Someone who will absolutely represent you to the best of his considerable abilities. and someone who I will always be forever grateful for what he did for me.....hire Michael Ufferman.

Posted by Nate | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

The best appellate attorney in the state

I have had an opportunity to work with many appellate and post-conviction lawyers from all around the state over the years, so I have a frame of reference for giving this review. Mr. Ufferman is simply the best there is. It might be overly blunt to say it this way, but he is more intelligent, more ar...ticulate, and a harder worker than everyone else I’ve encountered. Perhaps most importantly though, his reputation precedes him... you always know that judges are actually going to pay attention and give credence to the arguments raised when Mr. Ufferman is on the case, which believe it or not is half the battle with an appeal or post-conviction motion. I wouldn’t even consider hiring anyone else.

Posted by Kelly | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Brilliance + Hard Work = Michael Ufferman

Michael was highly recommended by 2 legends of the legal community. I had never heard of him. Based on those recommendations I hired him to represent me in an incredibly complex case with my entire world at stake. I am an attorney that was unjustly arrested and convicted of a crime I did not commi...t. Michael spared no effort to fully understand, digest, and present my case. I was humbled at his hard work and commitment. He won the case on appeal and all charges against me were later dismissed. I would never recommend anyone else for a criminal appeal.

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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

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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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