Anthony Biagio Rickman

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Anthony Biagio Rickman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2100, Tampa, FL

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About Anthony

Biography

Respected, Aggressive, Experienced, Trial Skilled State & Federal Criminal Defense Attorney- Former Prosecutor

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Former Prosecutor representing clients arrested, accused or charged with crimes in state and federal court.

21 years

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

Former DUI prosecutor representing clients arrested or accused of DUI.

21 years

25%
Federal Crime 25%

17 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Rickman Law Firm

400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2100, Tampa, FL, 33602

www.therickmanlawfirm.com

Pinellas

721 1st Avenue North Suite 106, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

www.therickmanlawfirm.com

Anthony Biagio Rickman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Matt | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best attorney in Florida. Communicates great and is genuinely Compassionate.

Anthony is one of the best attorneys in Florida. He is extremely compassionate and caring for his clients. He has helped me on some criminal cases, and a couple of my friends on some pretty heavy cases as a trial attorney. He also got a friend off completely on a DUI. The outcomes were better than ex...pected. He communicated with me and answered all the questions i had. He did the same for 2 of my friends on smaller cases. I have unfortunately had to use legal advice quite a few times, and i couldnt recommemd a better attorney than Anthony. Thanks again!

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Will win your case at all cost! Best in town!

Determined, aggressive, straight shooter, focuses on the goal of your case and let's nothing get in the way; but a positive outcome. Provides clients with his personal cell phone, I had constant contact with Anthony the entire process of my case ,he responds promptly to questions via text. Anth...ony put the state attorney on speaker phone and allowed me to hear him fighting for me while the state uttered B.S.; this allowed me true confidence that this man was fighting for me. At one point during the case the firm put two attorneys on my case at no additional cost to me. A true legit trail lawyer in tampa. Anthony has flipped his aggressive nature as state attorney / into an outstanding criminal defense attorney that wins at the end of the day.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2015 | Criminal Defense

I could not be more satisfied

I am a middle aged professional who was arrested in an aggressive sting operation. I was charged with two misdemeanors. This was my first arrest and I am not from Tampa. Saying this, I had absolutely no idea who to call. The morning after the arrest I researched defense attorneys and leaned heavily o...n reviews while making my decision. I am happy that I found many reviews on this site and that I hired Anthony. Anthony and Holli were absolute professionals and were very proactive with my case. During my initial conversation with Anthony, he listened to my account and quickly communicated two defense positions. Upon further conversations he predicted the outcome of my case. Rightfully so, he was careful to preface his prediction upon my account of the events being true, but he was confident in his position. He backed up his prediction with legal precedent and his experience in similar cases. His confidence was not fabricated… it was the confidence that comes with years of experience in the court room. I hired Anthony that morning and he entered a formal “not guilty” plea within 15 minutes. Later that day he proactively notified the states attorney office that he wanted to speak with them before assigning my case. Later that same week he had a call with states attorney office and spent more than an hour with the attorney who was responsible for assigning my case to a prosecuting attorney. Anthony communicated a three page case study supporting our defense. This step was not successful and they ultimately assigned my case to a prosecutor… however, Anthony’s argument was elevated to a supervisor and set the record that we were prepared to aggressively defend our position. I firmly believe that this first week of a well thought out, proactive and aggressive defense set the ultimate dismissal of my charges into motion. The case was ultimately assigned and Anthony gave me a short list of information to provide. I did this and Anthony did the rest. I never even went to court. In short, after 60 days of waiting and having my case shuffled to three different prosecuting attorneys, Anthony was successful in securing an unconditional dismissal of the first charge, and a conditional dismissal of the second charge. I am now 45 days into a 90 day conditional period for the second charge. I already satisfied very manageable conditions and am simply waiting for the 90 day period to end. At this time, Anthony and Holli will expunge the charges from my record once and for all! In summary, • I am a professional person that was charged with two misdemeanors as part of an aggressive sting. • 90 days later the charges have been dismissed and I am 45 days away from having my record expunged. • I am 100% confident that I am in this position because I hired Anthony. On a personal note, Anthony and Holli treated me with respect and dignity. They did not cast judgment and focused on the task at hand. I paid for a professional defense and they supplied a professional defense, prompt communication, dignity and a dismissal of the charges. I could not be more satisfied. I went into this “thinking” that I made the right choice. Now, with the benefit of hindsight… I “know” that I made the right choice. If you need a defense attorney… you need to hire Anthony. Period.

Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Informative, and detailed.

I hired Mr. Rickman for 3 felony counts in which I was facing very serious repercussions. Through the whole case Mr. Rickman did a very good job of explaining things to me, giving me updates and keeping me calm. Not only did Mr. Rickman succeed in getting my charges dropped but he was also able to m...ake me feel comfortable throughout the whole very scary process. I would recommend him to anyone and I am grateful for his services.

Posted by Jahaad | December 30, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Wonderful experience, better results!!!

Anthony Rickman worked an early termination motion for me and the entire experience was exceptional! I've worked with other notable lawyers in the past and none have matched the service in which I received from Mr. Rickman and his wonderful assistant Holli. I was kept in the loop throughout the entir...e process. I had spoken with other lawyers prior to going to Taracks, Gomez, & Rickman and ALL of them told me that there wasn't a chance of getting off of probation prior to the early termination date. In fact, one lawyer accepted payment and later called me to say that he spoke with the judge's assistant and she informed him that the judge was unwilling to grant the motion. Mr. Rickman did an excellent job of arguing in my favor and getting my probation terminated a year and a half early! What impressed me most was the fact that I was kept informed and the attorney made himself available whenever I had questions or concerns. I highly recommend Taracks, Gomez, and Rickman!!!

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Bryant Camareno

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony, is a top-notch lawyer who aggressively fights for his clients! He is excellent in the courtroom and knowledgable in the law. I STRONGLY endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Baggett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony is a top shelf criminal defense lawyer. His strong ability is rooted in his former career as a prosecutor for the State of Florida -- he knows the opponent because he used to be the opponent. And the relationships he cultivated with his former colleagues can often prove to be the most important element of a good defense and favorable result. Highly recommended."

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Christopher Beardslee

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony is an outstanding attorney and well respected in the community. He is the kind of lawyer other lawyers contact for advice. I wholly endorse his abilities in the practice of law."

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Adam Fernandez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kaveh Noorishad

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney, you want one that is experienced and knowledgeable. Attorney Rickman is both of those. Just read his client reviews and you will see why he is well respected in the legal community."

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H. Aalsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A great criminal lawyer who gets the best results for his clients. I endorse Anthony B. Rickman!"

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Drew McCulloch

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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E.J. Hubbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had many cases with Anthony over the course of my career. He always works hard for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anthony. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Erika Ronquillo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brenton Vincenzes

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Other

"I respect Anthony a lot. I've seen him on television, and I also am very familiar with the criminal defense community in Florida (as that is where many of my family members reside). I would certainly endorse Mr. Rickman."

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Syed Ahmed

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working, honest and zealous."

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Michael Lentini

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amber Tucker

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Rickman for many years and can say without hesitation that he is a dedicated and aggressive criminal defense attorney who works hard to get great results for his client."

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David Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Attorney Rickman in 2005 while we both served as Assistant State Attorneys in Tampa. Attorney Rickman was a tenacious and hard working prosecutor - when things got rocky in a trial he could always be depended upon to provide key leadership. When Attorney Rickman entered private practice, we worked together on a number of cases. He was always diligent in his work, and always dedicated to getting the best result for his clients."

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Dean Tsourakis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Anthony and known him throughout his entire career. He is an excellent lawyer."

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Jorge Chalela

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I defended cases against Mister Rickman when he was a State Felony Prosecutor, and knew him to be a very talented trial lawyer who was always prepared, and highly ethical. It did not take long for Mister Rickman to become a very well respected, prominent private practitioner, once he left the State Attorney's Office to work in one of the most established law firms in the area. I am proud of being a member of the same local bar with this attorney and strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Haydee Oropesa

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Keith Warshofsky

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James May

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Glance

Criminal defense lawyer

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H. Aalsberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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E.J. Hubbs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brenton Vincenzes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Syed Ahmed

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Baggett

Personal injury lawyer

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Jedediah Main

Litigation lawyer

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Dean Tsourakis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Haydee Oropesa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryant Camareno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jorge Chalela

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brett Metcalf

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lisa Karges

Family lawyer

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Keith Warshofsky

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Brian Leung

Litigation lawyer

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Stacy Yates

Insurance lawyer

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James May

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rohom Khonsari

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top Criminal Defense Attorney-Superb Rating, AVVO

2014

Clients Choice, AVVO

2013

AVVO, Top Contributor

2012

Clients Choice, AVVO

2005

Competition Chair Award, Florida State University College of Law-Trial Team

2004

Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, Florida State University College of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Legal Analyst, Multiple Media Outlets

2007 - Present

Partner, Taracks Rickman & Associates

2005 - 2007

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County

2004 - 2004

Certified Legal Intern, Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, The Chiccetti Law Firm

2001 - 2002

Law Clerk, Clerk of Circuit Court 6th Judicial Circuit

2001 - 2002

Intern, Office of State Representative Frank Farkas

2000 - 2001

Intern, Congressional Office Of U.S. Senator Connie Mack

Associations

2010 - Present

Florida State University Alumni Association

2010 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

2007 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Lawyers

2007 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

2005 - Present

Florida Bar

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

2002 - Present

Sigma Nu Alumni Association

2006 - 2008

Hillsborough County American Inn of Court

2003 - 2005

Florida State University College of Law Trial Team

Competition Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Rodriguez

NOT GUILTY-SECOND DEGREE MURDER WITH FIREAEM

State v. Rodriguez

NOT GUILTY-SECOND DEGREE MURDER

State v OConnell

Not Guilty Verdict (Capital Murder)

State v OConnell-First Degree Murder Not Guilty

Not Guilty Verdict (Capital Murder)

State v. RJ (Posseison of Heroin with Intent to sell)

State dropped possesion with intent to sell charge

State v. SZ

State Dropped Sex Offense

State v. CM-DV Battery Dropped

State Dropped Domestic Battery Charge

State v. JB-Doctor Shopping Charge Dropped

Doctor Shopping Charge Dropped

State v - JC-Resisting arrest charge dimissed

Case Dismissed

State v. ES-Aggravated Child Abuse Dropped

Child Abuse Chare Dropped

State v. RC-Aggravated Battery with Deadly Waeapon Dropped

Felony Charge Dropped

Possession of Meth Charge Dropped

Case Dropped by the State

State v. LW

Robery Charge Dropped by the State

State v. JT-DUI Dropped

State Dropped DUI Charge

State v. AC-Pasco County DUI Dropped

state Dropped DUI

State v. BJ-Pasco DUI Dropped

DUI Dropped

State v. MB-Prostition Charge Dropped

Prostittion Charge Dropped

State v. JF- Resisting with violence and Battery on a LEO dropped

Felony Battery on a LEO Dropped

State v, DT-DUI charge dropped

DUI Dropped

State v. CL-Violation of INjunction Charge Dropped

State Dropped Violaiotn of INjunction Charge

State v. DH-DUI Dropped

State Dropped DUI

State v. AB-DUI charge nolle prossed by state

State Dropped DUI

Domestic Violence Battery Charge Dropped

Charge COMPLETELY DROPPED by the State Attorney’s Office.

Solicitation of Prostitution Case Resolved with No Probation or Jail

Adjudication was withheld and client paid a fine, no probation or jail time.

Felony Resisting with Violence Charge Dropped

Battery on a law enforcement officer reduced to misdemeanor assault, all other charges COMPLETELY DROPPED.

DUI Dismissed

Charge DISMISSED by the Court after a successful motion to suppress.

State v. JR-Judge Dismissed DUI after Motion Hearing

DUI Dismissed

Domestic Violence Injunction Dismissed

The injunction was completely DISMISSED by the Court after a hearing.

Battery Domestic Violence Charge Dropped

Charge COMPLETELY DROPPED by the State Attorney’s Office.

Felony Gun Charges Dropped

All charges COMPLETELY DROPPED by the State Attorney’s Office.

Felony Criminal Mischief Dropped

Charge COMPLETELY DROPPED by the State Attorney’s Office.

State v. MN-To Catch a Predator Case Dropped

State Dropped charge of luring and enticing a minor

State v. MN-To Catch a Predator Case Dropped

State Dropped charge of luring and enticing a minor

State v. CD-DUI Plant City Dropped

State Dropped DUI

DUI CHARGE DROPPED BY STATE

DUI Dropped by State

State v. MC

DUI Dropped

Federal Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Charges Dropped

Possession with intent to distribute charge dropped and sentencing reduced

Felony Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Obstructing or Opposing with Violence Charges Dropped

Felony charges dropped

Battery Charge Dropped

Battery Charge Dropped

DUI with Property Damage Reduced to a Reckless Driving

DUI reduced to reckless driving

Felony Public Assistance Fraud Case Dropped

Public Assistance Fraud Charge Dropped

Boating Under the Influence Charge Dropped

Charges reduced to Careless Operation of a Vessel

6 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography Dropped

All 6 counts reduced to child neglect

Felony Criminal Mischief Charges Dropped

Felony Criminal Mischief charge reduced to a misdemeanor

No Conviction for Racing Charge

Withhold of adjudication

Battery Domestic Violence and Domestic Violence Injunction Dismissed

Both cases dismissed

Battery and Tampering Charges Dropped

Battery Domestic Violence and Tampering with a Witness charges dropped

Domestic Violence and Tampering Charges Dropped

All charges dropped

Judge Dismisses "To Catch a Predator Case"

Case Dismissed

State Drops Burglary/Battery Case

Case Dropped by State

DUI Dropped

State Dropped DUI

Hillsborough County DUI Dropped

DUI Charge Dropped

Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon Dismissed

Charges Dissmissed

Hillsborough County DUI Dropped

DUI Charge Dropped

Domestic Battery Charge Dropped

Domestic Battery Dismissed

Leaving the Scene of an Accident-Not Guilty

Charges Dissmissed

Domestic Violence Injunction dismissed

Injunction Dismissed

Hillsborough County DUI Dropped

DUI Charge Dropped

Pinellas County DUI Dropped

DUI Charge Dropped

Hillsborough County Drug Charge Dismissed

Charges Dissmissed

Drug Trafficking Charge Dropped

Drug Trafficking Charge Dropped

DUI reduced to reckless driving

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

Motion to Dismiss DUI Granted

DUI Dismissed

Aggravated Stalking and Burglary Charge Dismissed

Case Dropped after motion to dismiss filed

Fleeing to Elude charge dropped

Felony Fleeing to elude dropped

Grand Theft Dropped

Grand Theft Dropped

Possession of Controlled Substance Charge dropped

Felony drug charge dismissed

Carrying Concealed Firearm Charge Dropped

Felony Carrying a concealed firearm charge dropped

Carrying a Concealed Firearm at Airport

Felony Gun Charges Dropped

Sexual Battery Charge Dropped

All Charges Dropped

Obstructing an officer without violence-dismissed

Case Dismissed

Possession of Marijuana Charge-Dismissed

State Dropped the Charges

Possession of Marijuana Charge-Dismissed

State Dropped the Charges

Battery Charge Dropped

State Dropped the Charges

Hilllsborough DUI- Dropped

No DUI conviction

POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL BY A PERSON UNDERAGE

Charges Dismissed

DUI Hillsborough County-Dropped

State reduced DUI to a Reckless Driving

DUI over .15 BAL-Dropped

State reduced DUI to a Reckless Driving

Tampa DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

No DUI Conviction

Pasco County Possession with Intent to Sell Drugs-Dropped

No Felony Conviction/Original charge dropped

Pinellas County DUI Dropped

DUI Dropped

Possession of Cocaine-Hillsborough County

State Dropped Charge

DUI Hillsborough County Dropped

DUI Dropped

Domestic Violence Battery Dropped

Charges Dropped

DUI Dropped

DUI Dropped

Drug Charges Dropped

State Dropped charges

Battery Charged Dismissed

State Dropped charges

DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving

State Dopped DUI

DUI Reduced to a Reckless Driving

DUI Dropped

Felony Battery

Case Dropped to Misdemeanor

Judge Dismisses DUI charge

Case Dismissed by Judge

Judge Dismisses Drug Charge

Case Dismissed by Judge

Hillsborough County DUI Dropped

Case reduced to a reckless driving

Judge throws out drug charge

Drug Charge dismised

Hillsborough County 11-CF-006781

Reduced to a Reckless Driving

Hillsborough County 04-CF-010147

Dismissed

Hillsborough County 11-CM-21379

All Charges Dropped

Hillsborough County 10-CF-1182

Dismissed

Hillsborough County 11-Cf-016959

State Dropped All Charges

Hillsborough County 4535-XEP

DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving

Hillsborough County 4363-XEP

DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving

Hillsborough County 4241-XEP

DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving

Hillsborough County 4689-XEP

DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving

Hillsborough County 4382-GQY

DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving

Hillsborough County 11-CM-14886

Not Guilty after trial

Hillsborough County 11-CF-17133

State Dropped All Charges

State v. JK-Capital Sexual Battery Charges Dropped by State

State Filed a No Information (droppong the charges)

State v JR- Domestc Violence Charge Dropped

Charge Dropped by State

State v, BR-DUI DROPPED

DUI DROPPED

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Education

2005

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015

Fox 13 Evening News DUI Setup

2015

2015

Debate on the use of Feild Reagent Tests on Drug Cases in Florida

Drug Field Reagent Tests

2014

Saint Petersburg Catholic High School Law Class

Introduction to the legal field

2014

2014

Fox13 Evening News Plea Deal in Kidnapping Case

2014

2014

2014

2013

2013

2013

Fox 13 News Details of DUI Setup

2013

ESPN Outside The Lines FAMU Hazing Case

2012

2012

2012

Fox News Penn State Law

2011

USF IFC Risk Management Seminar

Risk Reduction

Publications

2015

2012

The Daily Face Booked

2011

Criminal Defense blog Criminal Defense Blog

2008

Florida Law Weekly State of Florida v.Staver

Languages

English

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