Gregory Michael Wise

Gregory Michael Wise

also known as Greg Wise, Gregory Wise

3.6
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family

5101 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

-Felony/Misdemeanor/Juvenile -DUI and Hit&Run -Drug charges -Assault/Battery/Domestic Violence -Theft crimes -Burglary/Trespassing -Criminal Mischief/Arson -Suspended license -Violations of Probation

50%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 30%

-Unlawful speed -Red light violations -Failure to yield -Careless driving

30%
Family 20%

-Dissolution of marriage -Father's Rights -Domestic Violence Injunctions -Adoption

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Gregory M. Wise, P.A.

5101 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL, 32504

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Gregory Michael Wise's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He should be doing cases for free

I got a lot of promises from Mr. Wise about what he could do to help my case but after I signed the paperwork and paid him, his whole attitude changed. He became nasty and wouldn't take calls. He didn't do No more than what a public defender would have done on my case. Hiring him was a waste of m...y money.

Posted by Barb | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Money Well Spent

A few months ago I was in an accident and received a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign. The accident happened at night in a construction area, and the sign was 30 feet from the edge of the road at an odd angle, which resulted in the sign not reflecting in the headlights. In addition, the en...tire road I was on was well-lit by streetlights except for that particular intersection, which was completely dark. Even the police officer who wrote the ticket told me he would contest it if it were him and specified the reasons. We made a video that night and took pictures the next day. However, never having had any personal experience navigating the court system and after several days of trying to do the research and figure it out on my own I contacted Mr. Wise. It turned out to be the best decision I could have made! He actually gave me a substantial discount because it was a good case - we had the pictures and the video - and he thought it might be a fun case to try. Seriously. I found his attitude as an attorney extremely refreshing and entirely unexpected. This was clearly not the stereotypical attorney who is just interested in the money. He clearly knew, understood, and enjoyed the law. He was very personable and genuinely seemed to care about the case. We ended up with some unexpected glitches which extended the case but he never asked for additional funds. In the end, the court date got switched to a day earlier than scheduled without either of us knowing about it. He was at the courthouse that morning and got the case dismissed before I even knew the date had changed! I would strongly recommend him, and if I ever need an attorney again (not planning to lol) or if anyone I knows needs one I'll contact him first. At least I feel like he would steer me in the right direction even if it isn't the type of case he normally takes.

Posted by Tom | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Court Defense

I'd like to take a moment today and share some feedback about today's traffic court hearing with our local referral attorney Mr. Gregory M. Wise. I was very impressed this morning with Mr. Wise's assistance. Technically, I was guilty and the best I could do was to pay the fine and have Mr. Wise... could fight for no points on my insurance record. After the cop failed to appear, and a weak testimony from the opposing party, Mr. Wise completely amazed me and the rest of the traffic court defendants by rattling off some legal jargon that left us all confused and amazed. The judge dismissed the case. I was so elated I could hardly contain my enthusiasm. I've heard "a good attorney knows the law and a great attorney knows the judge." I also argue that superior attorneys including Mr. Wise know the smallest loopholes in the law.

Posted by Jonathan | February 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

I live out of state and the charge came out of no where. I talked to him about this case. He looked at the case and walked me through the process. He kept it real with me about the expectations. He kept me in the loop the whole time and was a great lawyer. I would hire him again.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

WASTE OF MONEY!!!

My husband was arrested, and was appointed a public defender. I was scared they wouldn't do much for him, so I found a way to pay the $2500.00, and hired Mr. Wise. Mr. Wise was very good with comforting words, and empty promises, regarding what all he could do for my husband. Once he was paid, ... it was very hard to get in touch with him, even to the point of making me feel like a burden when I did finally get in touch with him. What saved my husband from a possible longer jail sentence, or worse, prison, wasn't the lawyer; it was me, and my children speaking to the prosecuting attorney that made it so he could come home. He would have been better off with the public defender !!! And we could have used the money to pay his court costs!!!

Gregory Wise

Replied last February 14, 2018

This individual was one of the listed victims in a very serious 2nd degree felony case (15 year maximum sentence) in which my client was facing a minimum mandatory sentence of 3 years state prison. Thankfully the State agreed to drop/reduce charges because this individual and the other listed victims did not wish to prosecute (which became obvious to them only because I aggressively pushed this to the verge of trial), and we were able to have him released from jail during his first court cycle. The criminal justice system is not fun, and this individual nor my client (thankfully) had much prior experience in navigating it. It is often not a constantly moving process - it goes in cycles such as the initial client meeting, receiving police reports, reviewing the evidence while awaiting for a court date, etc. And once a court date is set, typically I cannot move it up any sooner or do anything to "fix" everything until we get to court. As many times as I tried to explain this, this individual expected daily case status updates when nothing new had taken place. I certainly understand their frustration, but I think it is misplaced. Finally, as to the fee - $2,500 certainly isn't spare change, but is also extremely low in this area for a 2nd degree felony. I offered a heavily discounted rate due to the understanding the victims did not wish to prosecute and the case would therefore likely resolve rather quickly, as well as for my sympathy for the bad situation they were in. Go figure.

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Gregory Michael Wise's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Rainka

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Wise as an Assistant Public Defender in Clearwater. Mr. Wise is a tremendous advocate for his clients and always willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend Mr. Wise to any of my friends and family without hesitation."

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Matthew Meyers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Other

"I have known Mr. Wise for over a decade, having the opportunity to watch him complete law school and grow into a top-notch defense attorney. He is knowledgeable, creative, and will fight for your cause with everything he has. His experience provides him with the tools needed in order to vigorously fight for your cause - and he WILL fight."

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Gabe Neibergall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Gregory M. Wise is THE attorney you want handling your case. I had the privilege of working side-by-side Mr. Wise in Pinellas County, and the way he practiced Criminal Law was a sight to see. He was always prepared, and the prosecutors quickly learned that he would never back down when it came to litigation - be it a motion, hearing, or trial. Because of this reputation for doggedly pursuing his clients' best-interests and fighting for their rights, he was able to get offers to resolve cases (without trial) that were extremely beneficial to the client. This was especially true for DUI / BUI cases, where the prosecutors were so scared of him that they offered to reduce the charges from 1st Degree Misdemeanors (punishable by 6 months to 1 year in jail as well as numerous driving-related probationary conditions) to mere Traffic Infractions such as "Careless Driving." In short, Mr. Wise's experience in the courtroom makes him the attorney you want on your case - no matter what type."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

International and Comparative Law Certificate, Florida Coastal School of Law

2009

Mock Trial Team, Florida Coastal School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Law Office of Gregory M. Wise, P.A.

2012 - 2013

Assistant Public Defender, 6th Circuit Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2012 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Education

2010

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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