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Lisa Ann Anderson
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Biography
After graduating from Bay High School, Lisa continued working with her family’s ventures including managing a successful seafood restaurant, seafood market and assisting in her father’s international tuna distributorship. In 1994, Lisa received her associates degree from Gulf Coast Community College and then transferred to American University in Washington, DC. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Law & Society in May 1996.
After spending the summer back home in Panama City Beach, Lisa began classes at Stetson Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. Throughout law school, she played on the powder-puff flag football team and even led her team to the intramural championship in her third year. In addition to her regular course work, she was selected for the Moot Court Board and received awards for her oral arguments at the 1997 National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition in San Diego, California, and at the 1998 Jessup International Moot Court Competition held in Gainesville, Florida. She clerked for the Honorable Thomas Pennick, Florida State Court Circuit Judge and the Honorable Mary Scriven, Federal Magistrate for the Middle District of Florida. Lisa also participated in the prosecution clinic and assisted prosecuting cases handled by Sixth Circuit State Attorney Bernie McCabe’s office. She spent a semester in Rhodes, Greece and earned credits in admiralty and maritime law at Tulane University’s International Study Abroad program. In her third year, she worked for Carlson & Meissner providing litigation support and preparing pretrial motions and memoranda in their civil division.
Upon graduating from Stetson Law in 1999, she was offered a position as the Judicial Staff Attorney in her hometown of Panama City. In 2001, she went into private practice and has practiced exclusively criminal defense.
She chaired the First Saturday legal clinic and currently serves as Bay County’s Chapter Representative to the Florida Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Lisa is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), an organization devoted to improvement of the criminal defense bar. In 2005-2006, she tried 12 consecutive DUI cases–all resulting in acquittals.
Her defense practice has included criminal representation on cases such as possession, trafficking, grand theft, aggravated battery, sex offenses, violations of probation, fleeing & eluding, stalking, DUI, and all traffic offenses.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Lisa Anderson Law
460 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL, 32401
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Posted by Lance Ayers | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Exceptional experience
Ms. Anderson listened to me explain my issue and quickly took action to resolve a super speeding ticket that put my son over his points resulting in license suspension. She submitted a motion and the charges were adjudicated. Unfortunately, our state wanted the letter to either say the charges wer...
Posted by James | August 14, 2014
Lisa saved my life
You could not have a better attorney, Thank you, Lisa , from myself and my family
Posted by rebecca | February 12, 2012 | Criminal Defense
she is awsome
Lisa represented me and my daughter both a couple of times and did an awsome job if you ever need a criminal defense lawyer i would recomend her highly
Posted by Frank | May 05, 2008 | Criminal Defense
Frank Reiland
Lisa is one of the best criminal attorneys I have ever seen. She has excellent trial organization and is excellent at the examination and cross examination of witnesses. And her closing argument is some of the best Ive seen, better than most on Court TV. She is an impressive attorney.
Lisa Ann Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I absolutely endorse Lisa Anderson. She is an amazing attorney and always a staunch advocate for her clients. She is creative, innovative and always prepared."
"It is my pleasure to endorse Lisa Anderson without reservation. I have had the unique opportunity to have cases both with Lisa and against her (representing a co-defendant of her client, and as an Assistant State Attorney respectfully). In addition to being a trial attorney of the highest caliber, Lisa is diligent, persistent and very knowledgeable about the law. Lisa is a well liked, well respected leader in the Bay County Criminal Defense Bar and an excellent lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is an exceptional lawyer. She is talented, intelligent, diligent, resourceful and connected. She grew up in this small community, and comes from a family which is both well know and respected. I have referred cases to her and every client referred has spoken highly of her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Lisa is a skilled litigator in the area of DUI Defense. Her knowledge of this complex area of the law is impressive. I have enjoyed the opportunity to personally observe Lisa in trial and must admit I walked away impressed with her ability to effectively communicate the critical issues persuasively. Without reservation, I endorse Lisa Anderson."
"Having been a member of the National College for DUI Defense for over 10 years now, and as an annual attendee of two to three national DUI defense seminars, I have been privileged to get to know many of our nation's finest DUI defense attorneys. Lisa Anderson is undoubtedly amongst this select group. She has a reputation for professional excellence both in and out of the state of Florida. She is known to be a well trained, experienced, compassionate DUI defense attorney. I proudly endorse Lisa Anderson."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Anderson is an extremely capable trial lawyer. Her preparation and effort is second to none. She is well versed in the area of DUI law, and has an exemplary reputation for quality legal work, research and client care. I highly recommend Ms Anderson for anyone facing criminal DUI charges."
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Experience
Honors
2010
2009-2010 Rising Stars, SuperLawyer
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
2008-2009 Rising Star, SuperLawer
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2009 - Present
, Lisa Anderson Law
2001 - 2009
Partner, Bollinger & Anderson
1999 - 2001
Staff Attorney, 14th Judicial Circuit
Associations
2013 - Present
FACDLChair of Legislative Committee
2008 - Present
NORML Legal CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersChapter Representative
2006 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Bay County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Cox
Motion to suppress granted.
State v. Hunt
State's motion to consolidate denied.
State v. Bollinger
Traffic charge dismissed.
State v. Waters
Case dismissed.
State v. Parker
State's subpoena quashed
State v. Burdeshaw
Defendant's motion to suppress granted.
State v. Windau
Defense motion to suppress granted.
State v. Haggerty
Not guilty
State v. Rigby
Not guilty
State v. Hice
Not guilty
State v. Herbert
Not guilty
State v. McCormick
Not Guilty
State v. Ezell
Not Guilty
State v. Anderson
Not guilty
Education
1999
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1994
Gulf Coast Community College
Associates Degree
Speaking Engagements
2007
Best Defense with Jaime Floyd
Boot Camp Trial
2006
Know Your Rights: Today's Constitution
Criminal Law
Publications
2012
Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in Florida, Aspatore Book publication
Disabling the Prosecution’s Case in High-Stakes Florida DUI Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers