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also known as Tad Yates
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Tad Yates has been admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida since 1994. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Florida in 1991 and from the University of Florida College of Law in 1994.
Mr. Yates is a past President of both the Orange County Bar Association and the Board of Trustees of the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association. In 2004, Mr. Yates was awarded the Young Lawyer Professionalism Award by the Orange County Bar Association.
He served on the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar as a representative of the 9th Judicial Circuit for 6 years, during which time he chaired the Board’s Disciplinary Review and Disciplinary Procedures Committees. The 52-member Board of Governors has exclusive authority to formulate and adopt matters of policy concerning the activities of the Bar.
In 2011, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed Mr. Yates to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. He served for two years as Chair of that Commission. Mr. Yates previously served on the Florida Bar Criminal Rules Committee and chaired one of the Ninth Circuit Grievance Committees for the Florida Bar.
In 2013, Mr. Yates was appointed by the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar to the Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Florida Alumni Association and serves as Vice Chair of the Ninth Circuit Professionalism Panel.
From 2008 through this year, Mr. Yates was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as one of “Florida’s Legal Elite” in the area of Criminal Law. In 2009, he was selected by “Florida Super Lawyers” for inclusion on the Florida Rising Stars list, featuring outstanding young lawyers in the state. Since 2011, he has been selected for inclusion on the “Florida Super Lawyers” list. Mr. Yates is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. An AV rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.
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31 years
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
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Mobile
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3431 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL, 32804
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Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney
You Want Tad on Your Side
Tad was recommended to us by another attorney (someone from a different practice area). He responded to my initial phone call immediately and he and his assistant, Kathy, continued to be responsive and attentive throughout the process. Immediately upon meeting Tad and Kathy, I knew we were in good ...
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
Tad came highly recommended. Set up a consultation and after meeting him, hired him immediately. Tad is extremely knowledgeable, efficient and truly cares. He was always available to speak and support during a very difficult situation. Although he has many clients, he always made us feel important an...
Posted by C | May 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney
A blessing to my life
After consulting with several different highly recommended lawyers, I decided to hire Tad. It was a decision that would truly effect my life in a very profound way. Tad never promised results, he did however layout his experience and give me his word he would put all his effort into my case. I felt ...
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
When I met Tad Yates, I was frantic, scared and misinformed about the legalities of my case. He quickly reassured me that everything was going to be alright and started at once preparing my defense. Every time I needed to speak with him, he was there to give advice and inform me the status of my case...
Posted by Elizabeth | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
"Bad Things Happen To Good People"
Before hiring Tad Yates I had never been in trouble. The worst thing I had ever faced was a few speeding tickets in my 40 plus years. Never arrested, never thought I would ever have to entertain that ugly vision! I prayed for guidance when hiring Tad as he came highly recommend by several "outstan...
"Tad Yates is my "go to" lawyer for friends, clients and all who need an excellent criminal, DUI and juvenile defense lawyer. He is well known and respected by the judges, prosecutors and his peers in the legal community. He takes great care of his clients and his concern for them shows in everything he does. I highly recommend Tad to anyone who needs a Criminal Defense attorney."
"Tad is a great lawyer. He is very smart and always looking for practical solutions to tough problems. He is a leader in our legal community. I have referred many matters to Tad, and I will hire him myself if the need arises."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tad Yates since I have been practicing law. His reputation as a highly professional, courteous, and dynamic lawyer is well-known throughout the community."
"Tad is an outstanding lawyer and man, and is well known in the local legal community. Everyone knows Tad and respects him for the results he gets for his clients, and his commitment to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tad has demonstrated through his years of practice in Central Florida that he is one of Florida's top criminal defense attorneys. He's been very helpful to people that I've referred to him and been flexible and compassionate with his billing practices."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Yates, as an opposing counsel, and can honestly say he is an incredibly intelligent, hard-working, creative, and well-respected attorney."
"I worked against Tad when I was a prosecutor for the State. He has a reputation as a top-notch defense attorney who is aggressive, yet at the same time, he is very easy to work with. This a great combination in a criminal defense attorney. I highly endorse Tad."
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
The Top Young Lawyers in Florida, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Florida's Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2008
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2004
OCBA Young Lawyer's Professionalism Award, Orange County Bar Association
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Tad A. Yates, P.A.
1997 - 2010
Partner, Kirkconnell, Lindsey, Snure, Yates & Ponall, P.A.
1994 - 1997
Associate, Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A.
2012 - Present
Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating CommissionChair
1994 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1994 - Present
The Florida BarMember
1994 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Past Chair
2011 - 2012
Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar AssociationPresident of the Board of Trustees
2007 - 2008
Orange County Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - 2007
Orange County Bar AssociationVice President
2006 - 2007
Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar AssociationSecretary
2002 - 2007
First Central Florida American Inns of CourtBoard of Directors
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English