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Christopher James Beardslee
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Biography
Florida criminal defense attorney Chris Beardslee grew up in Michigan and permanently relocated to Florida in 2008. Chris enlisted in the US Navy in March of 2003 serving on deployments to Japan, Germany and Afghanistan. Chris completed his undergraduate degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL while on active duty. Upon completion of his enlistment, Chris entered law school at The Florida State University College of Law. During his law school experience, Chris clerked for local criminal defense lawyers in Tallahassee, derived course credit through an internship with the 2nd Circuit Public Defender’s Office and was elected President of the law school’s Mock Trial team. He is licensed to practice in all Florida and Colorado state courts and the Federal Middle District of Florida.
Chris has represented clients in a wide range of charges ranging from traffic citations throguh capital sex battery cases and drug trafficking matters. He has represented clients in hundreds of DUI cases taking several to a not guilty verdict at jury trial. Chris is a member of the National College of DUI Defense and has been through the student course on conducting Field Sobriety Exercises and Labs; the same course police officers go through for their trainging.
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Licensed in Florida for 12 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 11 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Chris Beardslee, LLC
1005 N. Marion St., Tampa, FL, 33602
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by Mark | December 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dui 3rd, great at defense attorney in Criminal Law also best
Use Chris n Any Case To much to say Chris Trust HIM This Lawyer Well tell you where you stand in your case so I Highly recommend him
Posted by Stephanie | October 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
2nd DUI - BEST Attorney
I was at my lowest with a second DUI and contacted many lawyers to represent me. I found Chris who proved to be honest and true to the core. I cannot express to you how many "attorney's" wanted to represent me - for their own benefit. Not mine. Chris will FIGHT FOR YOU!!!!! What I am try...
Christopher James Beardslee's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is a very knowledgeable criminal defense attorney, who doesn't mess around. He knows the law and he isn't afraid to hold the police and the government responsible for their mishandlings of justice. If you want a no-nonsense attorney who will fight for you, hire Chris!"
"Chris is a well respected attorney. He is knowledgeable in the law and always makes his client's interest a top priority. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Catherine Henry
Criminal defense lawyer
Brian Palacios
Criminal defense lawyer
Anthony Rickman
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Brett Metcalf
Criminal defense lawyer
Aaron Wayt
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Best of Tampa Bay - 2018, St. Petersburg Times
2015
DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Anthony Palacios
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Chris Beardslee, LLC
2014 - 2015
Attorney, The Law Office of Ron Sholes, P.A.
2011 - 2014
Public Defender, 2nd Judicial District
Associations
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2014 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. S.R.
Adjudication Withheld - Reckless Driving
State v. J.J.
Adjudication Withheld - Reckless Driving
Education
2012
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
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Q&A
Are there any criminal defense attorneys in Pasco county that do pro bono work?
02 Dec 2015
Q&A
Is ETG Alcohol drug testing done in Palm Beach County?
03 Dec 2015