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Sunshine Dawn Baynard

4.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chiefland, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family ... +2 more

Po Box 2794, Chiefland, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Sunshine Dawn Baynard

Po Box 2794, Chiefland, FL, 32644-2794

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Sunshine Dawn Baynard's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Needs negative reviews

Needs negative stars! Jennifer, the female that answers the phone is RUDE. They failed to send the correspondence from the courts to us repeatedly, we had to go to the courthouse ourselves to get required paperwork and notice if hearings, AFTER PAYING $5000! Once they got our money and had us sign ...the initial paperwork, we could not get in touch with anyone. We had to take off work and camp out at their office to get answers. We spoke to Sunshine at the initial retainer meeting and then did not speak to her again until court, but were billed $1000's to speak to HER RECEPTIONIST! The person we were attempting to serve evaded service for 2 MONTHS, I called a private process server from Google, the 1st number I called refused to even work with this attorney because of how difficult they are to work with! He, the process server, said we would be better off finding another attorney asap. I wish we had listened. Nothing was resolved in this case, but Sunshine did go on at least 2 week long cruises during our case,

Posted by Kim | April 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Attorney!!

We are so pleased with what Sunny has done for us. We would highly recommend her. She is so compassionate and love’s what she does & it shows.

Posted by Valarie | March 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional with a heart

Ms. Baynard was my assigned attorney when I was arrested after the biggest tragedy in my life. She was always there for me, answered every question that I asked whether I liked the answer or not. Ms. Baynard listened to my ideas, and I felt truly had my best interest at heart. When it came time for t...ough decisions, she guided me with wisdom, strength and compassion. Thank you for what she did for me and my family will never be enough. I am eternally grateful.

Posted by Mallory | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Happy

Mrs. Baynard is sincere, she listened to everything I had to say and then made it happen. She is a lovong caring person who believes in family values and that means alot these days. I have recommended her to several people and I will continue to do so.

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"Sunny is a knowledgeable, conscientious and committed attorney and I am pleased to endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2002

Award of Excellence, Citizens of Chiefland

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Baynard Law P.A.

2005 - 2014

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, Gainesville

Associations

2014 - Present

Chiefland Chamber of Commerce

member

Education

2004

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2001

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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