Keith P. Vanover

Keith P. Vanover

4.6
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 27 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts

2018 Lewis Turner Blvd, Suite D, Fort Walton Beach, FL

About Keith

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

We focus on providing an estate planning package for one flat fee. This would include a Trust, Will, Durable Power of attorney and a Healthcare Surrogate. Simple one time set up with a fixed cost.

60%
Trusts 40%

We focus on trusts that protect your assets from long term nursing home care costs. By pre-planning you can avoid losing your retirement savings to the nursing home if one spouse needs care.

40%

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 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Vanover Law Firm, P.A.

2018 Lewis Turner Blvd, Suite D, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547

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Keith P. Vanover's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

PCB Vacation Sucked Because of DUI

I will probably never vacation in florida again, thanks to to the PCB police. I was treated unfairly. Thank god for Kieth! At least someone in Florida knew what they were doing. He took what seemed like a completely complex ordeal and broke the process down for me. In the end, I didnt have to do too ...much. I really thought that FL was going to screw me, but my lawer saved the day. If I go to FL again ti vacation, Keith is going to be on my speed dial.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wasn't on my side

I feel betrayed, disappointed, and mostly lied to. I never had a consultation, just a phone call first from his assistant then him trying to sell me his services and I fell for it because I was naive to the situation and felt lost. When I started to have a bad feeling about Vanover about a month befo...re the court date is when I should have fired him. He never got to know me as a person and I immediately started to feel like just another client of his. I finally met with him only 2 days before court but the decision was already made. The plea bargain wasn't good and I wouldn't have accepted it if I knew better at the time. Nothing was dropped and there was no defense on his part. He talked so poorly to me and embarrassed me about the video giving me anxiety to not wanting to watch it. I felt like he was on the other side and not mine at all. After accepting my punishment, I finally watched my video and realized it wasn't bad at all. That made me angry. I passed my sobriety test but I refused to blow and of course the officer decided it was still in his discretion. I could easily point out some of the defense he could have had but didn't take it and practically gave my case to the prosecutor. I have recently talked to other people who also believe I would have gotten the same with a public defender. The only positive thing I will say is that he was decently priced comparatively speaking even though it was the biggest waste of a couple grand I have ever spent. Lesson learned on everything but I don't believe I should have been punished as badly as I was for a poor choice I made on the wrong night.

Posted by Richard | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Fantastic Results! No more DUI!

I was pulled over leaving a bar at 2am. The cop lied! Total set up! I was angry and when I asked around Keith Vanovers name kept coming up again and again. I set up my appt with him and when I left his office I felt like I was an expert at DUI law. And I felt I had made a new friend. Keith handled ev...erything for me. Helped me get my drivers license so I wouldn't have to stop driving. He handled the cop and found numerous mistakes. That led to a reckless driving reduction from a DUI. Very happy and would recommend Keith and his staff for handling any DUI situation. Give him a call. I'm glad I did.

Posted by Shane | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer

Long story with a good ending. I drove way over the speed limit in Bakersfield California and received a hefty ticket. I was surprised to find out that I had to go back to the city in which I received the ticket to see the judge. That sucked. I drove hours to get there. Spent all day there and had... to pay for a hotel and drive back the next day. That being said, when I went to Destin Florida for a vacation I messed around and got a DUI and thought oh crap, there is no way I am going to be able to come back to see the judge. I freaked out. I contacted Keith and his team for a consult and they put me at ease stating that they would be able to help me out. I hired Keith to handle my case. First off, thank God for Keith - he made it so that I didn't have to return to court (really?) I didn't think that was an option; he was able to get me my license back at the hearing and handled everything for me himself. I didn't have to do anything. I don't know what type of magic Keith performed but seriously, if you are ever in a bind, call him. He is the best. I am totally satisfied and impressed. AMAZING!!! 5 STARS Keith.. Thanks

Keith Vanover

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Posted by Michelle | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very impressed!

I was on vacation in Destin from Tampa. Got a dui. Was really upset bc I felt it was a setup by the cops outside AJs. I asked around and everyone told me Vanover was the best DUI attorney around and they were right. He only defends dui. That's it and it showed. Never had to come back to Destin. He g...ot me a license and I was very happy with the results. I was treated with kindness and respect.

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Keith P. Vanover's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stan Warden

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Keith P. Vanover. He is committed to providing quality representation to his clients and is regarded highly for his expertise in DUI law."

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Robert Dees

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been practicing law with Mr. Vanover for 15 years. In fact, I was a prosecutor who handles cases against Mr. Vanover. His knowledge of the law and trial skills in the court room are unmatched. He is the gentleman's lawyer who treats his clients with respect. He is a zealous advocate for his clients rights and achieves great results. I would highly recommend Mr. Vanover in the field of DUI."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Top 100 DUI Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney - Florida, NFADD

2014

Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney - Florida, NAFDD

2013

Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney - Florida, NFADD

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner/Founder, Vanover Law Firm, P.A

Associations

1999 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Reduced to Reckless

Reduced to Reckless

Reduced to Reckless

Reduced to Reckless

Reduced to Reckless

Reduced to Reckless

State vs Rainey

Complete Dismissal

State vs Mitchell

Reckless Driving

State vs Garner

Reckless Driving

State vs Harris

Reckless Driving

State vs Fuller

Reckless Driving

Florida vs Cunningham

Reduced to Reckless Driving

Florida vs Spear

Reduced to Reckless Driving

Florida vs. Rosario

Reckless Driving

Florida vs. Smoot

Reduced to Reckless Driving

State vs. Bogerty

Reduced to Reckless Driving

Florida vs Chapman

Not Guilty at Trial

State vs Ritchie

Reduced to Reckless Driving

State vs Kordgien

Reduced to Reckless Driving

State vs Lipin

Reduced to Reckless Driving

State vs Strawn

Reckless Driving

State Vs Lambert

Reduced to Reckless Driving

State vs Terry

Reduced to Reckless Driving

State vs Crosby

Reduced to Reckless Driving

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Education

1997

Mississippi College

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Troy State University-Florida Region

MS - Master of Science

1994

Troy State University-Florida Region

BAS

1992

Community College of Air Force

AA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Destin Local Approved Business Association Fall Summit DUI and your driving record

2015

99 Rock Afternoon Drive Interview New Dui Laws

2005

Destin Business Chamber Luncheon

DUI Basics

Publications

2016

Destin Log Vanover Named Top DUI Lawyer Again

2015

Destin Log - Front page of business section Feb. 2015 Vanover Named One of The Best DUI Lawyers in Florida

Languages

English

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