Michael J. Griffith

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Michael J. Griffith

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

304 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL

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About Michael J.

Biography

Florida, and the surrounding area over 40 years. We represent you - not government or big business.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

60%
Personal Injury 35%

35%
Car Accident 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 50 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1975

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 32 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Mississippi for 51 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1974

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Michael J. Griffith, P.A.

304 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL, 32502-6021

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Law Offices of Michael J. Griffith

304 E Government St Po Box 848, Pensacola, FL, 32591

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Michael J. Griffith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If you need real help, can handle hearing the truth and need nothing short of a miracle, CALL MICHAEL J GRIFFITH NOW.

This man works miracles. If you're looking for an honest, straight forward, professional attorney who does what he says, doesn't sugar coat the truth, calls you back personally and makes you genuinely feel like you're in the right hands; you need to spend the money to retain Michael. Michael came ...to see me to discuss my case personally less than 48 hours after he was called. He told me the honest truth about my situation and my case and he was 100% accurate. He and Cheryl updated me on my case every time there was a change and only involved me when it was absolutely necessary. He LISTENED to what I had to say and actually cared. Michael told me at our first meeting that he would do everything he could to make sure that in a few years, I would look back at this as just a tough year and he did EXACTLY that. ***He took me from facing a MINIMUM of 25 YEARS in PRISON to NO JAIL TIME!*** If you want to save a few dollars and retain an attorney to tell you everything will be okay when they have no idea what will happen, then Michael isn't for you. If you need real help, can handle hearing the truth and need nothing short of a miracle, CALL MICHAEL J GRIFFITH NOW.

Posted by Ron Carter | July 31, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Attorney

I have to use the services of Mr. Griffith on a few occasions and each time he was professional and honest and most of all he knew his stuff. Many times I herd and experienced myself that fact with his reputation alone he was able to keep some things from even going to court. I would recommend him ov...er all others, he is the cream of the crop. He won't BS you or give false hope, he will tell what you need to hear and not what you want to hear.

Posted by Ken | July 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Very strategic in planning and execution

Very strategic in planning and execution during criminal case. He and his team will listen and get back with on the important stuff. Will keep you up to speed on important milestones and developments. Understands he works for you, but you need to step back to allow him to execute the duties of being ...your lawyer. Stays on task regardless of setbacks, plans ahead on many different levels. Will not blow smoke up your butt, not afraid to take case to trail, will fight to the end and bring your loved ones home. Holds cards close to chest and doesn’t show his hand. (This means he doesn’t tell you everything in order avoid leaks of vital information) Yes, expensive…

Posted by William H | January 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He lied to me every step of the way

He charged me $3500 to defend me in what turned out to be a bench warrant. He said, "Yes, there is a warrant out for your arrest," which scared me to death. He saw this and marketed on it. I'm a law abiding guy who was physically struck by a car, not my car, ME. This made me angry, so I hit th...e car's bumper with a hammer. I ended up being the one in trouble, not the person on their cell phone who hit my body with their car. Basically, and in afterthought, Micheal Griffith laughed at my innocence, took advantage of my trust and vulnerability and did NOTHING to help me in any regard, simply walking me through the process and lying to me and intimidating me every time I questioned him. I told him that I'm not a very good victim because I tend to take my hits and move on. He said, and this is a quote, "you are the perfect victim." (I'd already paid him $3500 in advance.) Three times he said to me, "I hate the legal profession." The third time was when he lied to me about the "deal" he made with the prosecutor regarding my misdemeanor "crime." "Just sign the papers and I'll take care of everything." If this is the type of "defense" you want, then, by all means, hire him and pay him up front. You, too, will get everything he has to offer.

Michael J. Griffith

Replied last January 20, 2018

Case dismissed 2010.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

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"I endorse Michael. He is a nationally known criminal defense lawyer with a reputation for aggressively defending his clients."

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Ryan Barnett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

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"I endorse this attorney in the area of criminal law."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Christopher Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

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"Mr Griffith is a highly skilled attorney who may be counted upon to render a thorough and innovative defense. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

President, Michael J. Griffith, P.A.

1900 - Present

Principal Senior Attorney, Michael J. Griffith, P.A.

1975 - 1977

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit Florida

Associations

Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Mississippi Bar

Member

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

American Inns of Court

Committee Member

1995 - 2014

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Board Member

Northwest Florida Legal Services

Founding Member

Education

1974

The University of Mississippi School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of West Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1971

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1988

Safety Standdown

DUI

1984

Annual Meeting

Investigation of Criminal Cases

Languages

English

Activity

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