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Andrew C Colando Jr.

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  • Tavares, FL
  • Licensed for 42 years
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About Andrew

     I having been practicing Criminal Law my entire 35 years as an Attorney.  I started in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. in 1980 and practiced there until 1998.  In 1998, My wife and I moved to Lake County, Fl. and I have been in Lake since then. I only handle Lake County cases and that helps to give a real local and "Home Field" advantage in the defending of my clients.  I know everyone in the Lake County Courts and am always available for my clients. It is always an honor and pleasure to represent my clients who have put their faith and financial resources in my ability as an attorney and as an individual. Thank you.

 

                                                                                   Sincerely,

                                                                                   Andrew Colando Jr.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 60%

    Criminal and DUI Defense in Lake County, Florida. Over 35 years experience.

    42 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 40%

    42 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Andrew C. Colando Jr. Attorney At Law

131 W Main St
Tavares, FL, 32778-3809

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      FLMember in Good Standing197905/16/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers8
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      10 Best Attorneys in Florida in Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2015
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2006
      Dean's ListUniversity of Miami School of Law1979
      Dean's ListUniversity of Miami School of Law1978
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Criminal Defense AttorneyAndrew C. Colando Jr. Attorney at Law1984 - Present
      Assistant Public DefenderPublic Defender's Office1983 - 1984
      Assistant State AttorneyState Attorney Office1980 - 1983
      Law student internMorgan, Melhuish, et al1977 - 1979
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member2005 - Present
      Lake County Bar AssociationMember1998 - Present
      Criminal Section of the Florida BarMember1984 - Present
      Florida BarMember1979 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Lake Legal NewsHow do Lawyers Unwind?2014
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of FloridaCriminal Trial Institute1983
      University of Miami School of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor1979
      Tulane UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1976
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Umatilla Middle SchoolA career as an Attorney2013
      Criminal Trial InstituteClosing Argument1983
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      State v. B.Rcase dismissed
      State v. A..RReduced to reckless Driving
      State v. M.R.reduced to burglary 3
      State v. B.T.Evidence suppressed, case dismissed
      State v. D.B.not guilty

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      Attorney endorsements

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      Lawyer Zachary John McCormick

      Zachary McCormick, Unknown Attorney on May 3, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Andy is a great colleague to work with. He is knowledgeable and friendly and one could hardly ask for more.

      Lawyer Timothy Sean Keough

      Timothy Keough, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 23, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Andy is a very effective defense attorney.

      Lawyer Zachary John McCormick

      Zachary McCormick, Unknown Attorney on May 3, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Andy is a great colleague to work with. He is knowledgeable and friendly and one could hardly ask for more.

      Lawyer Timothy Sean Keough

      Timothy Keough, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 23, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Andy is a very effective defense attorney.

      Lawyer Francis Patrick Remsen

      Francis Remsen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Andy is a great attorney, always well prepared, very knowledgeable and does a great job for his client. He is well respected in the community and a credit to lawyers.

      Lawyer Thomas Holden

      Thomas Holden, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Paul Wesley Darby

      Paul Darby, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Andy is a good guy.

      Lawyer Stephen Gramling Birr

      Stephen Birr, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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      I enthusiastically endorse Andy whom I have known and observed in and out of the courtroom many years. He has a pleasing demeanor which is well received by the judiciary. His experience and legal knowledge promote favorable outcomes for his clients who are in good hands when represented by Andy.

      Lawyer James F. Feuerstein III

      James Feuerstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
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      Mr. Colando is a well respected member of the defense community and provides his clients with excellent service.

      Lawyer Charles David Fantl

      Charles Fantl, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Andy Colando is a highly competent and aggressive lawyer who is deeply concerned with the rights of his clients.

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