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I am a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer who has bean lead counsel on over 150 felony jury trials. I have over 30 years experience as a criminal trial lawyer as both a defense lawyer, and as a homicide prosecutor. I specialize in defending clients with high profile and complex criminal matters.
Lived in Bay County Florida for 42 years. Managed a small business for 11 years. Co-owner at the Sombathy Law Firm with Julie Sombathy. Julie focuses her practice on Wills, probate, and civil litigation. Let our family help yours!
Bob Sombathy has represented thousands of clients over his 30 years of courtroom experience. He has been the lead attorney on over 150 felony jury trials. Bob has defended clients charged with murder, manslaughter, aggravated battery, DUI manslaughter, DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, grand theft, robbery, burglary, drug trafficking, and many more. Several of Bob Sombathy’s high profile trials have appeared on Court TV, WMBB, WJHG, and local newspapers all over the Florida Panhandle.
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434 Magnolia Ave, Panama City, FL, 32401
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Posted by Craig | July 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Bob went to work for me on my case and did not stop until it was dismissed! Bob saved my life in Panama City Beach. I was involved in a car accident that was not my fault on Highway 98 in PCB when a car turned in front of me going into Culvers causing me to TBone them and total both our vehicles....
Posted by Anthony | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
THE BEST Attorneys in Florida hands down.Bob Sombathy law firm, Criminal Attorney.got my case dismissed. Seriously no joke if you’re in need of a defense attorney call and ask for bob or Robert (best paralegal I’ve ever met) and definitely pray that Bob Sombathy law firm takes your case because there...
Posted by Scott | April 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I recently had the unfortunate need for legal representation in a criminal matter. Bob Sombathy called me on a Saturday afternoon and made arrangements to see me immediately. In our first meeting he told me “You make sure you are good at work; put this out of your mine I’ll handle this.” In a situati...
Posted by Blanche | March 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
If you need a lawyer thats gonna go above and beyond to prove your innocence, then I strongly encourage you to choose Mr. BOB Sombathy law firm. He and his staff are genuine and truly cares. How do I find the words to explain Mr. Bob Sombathy? Words really cant explain. Not only is he he a great expe...
Posted by Dennis C. | March 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Bob Sombathy is my defense lawyer for a criminal case. His relationship with the court system is impeccable. When he enters the court everyone listens due to his integrity and implicit honesty. I have relied on his advice thru out my case and he has not once let me down. I would not hesitate to p...
"Mr Sombathy is a skilled criminal trial advocate. As a board certified criminal trial advocate, he has distinguished himself with specialized knowledge in the area of criminal law. Mr Sombathy is a highly ethical attorney who can be counted upon to provide a thourough and spirited defense. I highly recommend Mr Sombathy to anyone who may face criminal charges in Florida."
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2000
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, The Florida Bar
2000 - Present
Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and Managing Partner, Isler, Sombathy & Sombathy, P.A.
2011 - 2021
Chief of Major Crimes, State Attorney's Office
1993 - 1999
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office
2021 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - 2020
Florida Prosecutor's AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteePresident
2008 - 2009
Florida Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysPresident of Bay County Chapter
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BS - Bachelor of Science in Political Science/ U.S. History
2018
Custodial Interrogations
2014
How to Win Jury Trials
2008
Trial Preparation for High Profile Cases
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