Stephen Gramling Birr

Stephen Gramling Birr

3.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 51 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tavares, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

122 N. St. Clair Abrams Ave., Tavares, FL

About Stephen

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

52 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Family 40%

52 years | 1,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 10%

52 years | 100 cases

10%
Personal Injury 5%

52 years | 100 cases

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

52 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 51 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1974

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 51 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1974

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stephen G. Birr

122 N. St. Clair Abrams Ave., Tavares, FL, 32778-3258

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Stephen Gramling Birr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

2nd worst attorney I have ever hired.

Hired Steve for representation, in my opinion he basically was not due diligent in his efforts. As a result I wound up with a bad plea deal and a lot of misrepresentation. He also wanted to trade services and we did but he never refunded me the money he initially took. Look when you need an attorn...ey perhaps for the most important time of your life you need an aggressive attorney who will fight for you every step of the way. I am sorry to say Steve Birr is not that kind of attorney. You will mostly find yourself taking a plea deal due to the lack of confidence Steve instills.

Stephen Birr

Replied last January 24, 2019

As I now read this anonymous review I suspect this concerns a case which actually occurred over 10 years ago. I'm sorry our client was disappointed with their experience with my firm. A brief explanation is long overdue but nonetheless necessary. It has been my practice to keep our clients well informed throughout their case and relay the results of my research, investigation, and plea negotiations to them. And most importantly before we go before the judge, I fully explain all options available to our client, which may include a plea or trial. After our client fully understands their options, a carefully thought out joint decision is made, the goal of which is a resolution intended to be in our client's best interest given all the circumstances. I believe we accomplished our goal in this case. Thank You. Steve Birr

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Great Results!

Attorney Steve Birr really helped my family through a difficult divorce. Reasonable prices and he was always there when I needed him. Thank you!

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Stephen Gramling Birr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Colando

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a great lawyer and good friend. Highly recommend!"

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Charles Fantl

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stephen Birr for over 27 years. He has been a more than worthy adversary but great co-counsel when we have worked together. He is dedicated to the rights of his clients."

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Andrew Colando

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney At law, Stephen G. Birr P.A.

1983 - 1989

Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender- Fl. 5th Judicial Circuit

1977 - 1981

Lawyer, Birr, Bryant, and Saier

1976 - 1977

Lawyer, Fleming, O'bryan, and Fleming

1974 - 1976

Lawyer, Graham, Hodge and Swan

Associations

2000 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lawyer

1981 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Lawyer

1974 - Present

Florida Bar

Lawyer

1974 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Lawyer

1991 - 1992

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Lawyer

1990 - 1991

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Lawyer

1974 - 1981

Broward County Trial Lawyers Association

Lawyer

Education

1974

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1999

Sigma Chi Rush

My Sigma Chi College Life

Languages

English

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