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About Elliott
Author of "The No B.S. Guide to Surviving Your DUI." Let me help you save your license and career.
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 99%
Top-rated DUI lawyer offers FREE guides to help you continue driving (legally!) and win your DUI. Elliott is dedicated to defending drivers accused of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). With nearly 20 years of courtroom experience, he's served as the lead trial lawyer in 200 jury trials and can show you how to maximize your chances of getting your license back and avoiding a DUI conviction. Call today for a FREE discussion to help you survive this DUI ordeal.
23 years, 1,000 cases
- Criminal defense: 1%
The majority of my practice is dedicated to DUI defense, but with more than 10,000 hours of criminal courtroom experience under my belt, I can handle any other charges that you may be dealing with, such as prescription drug problems, license issues, and the other miscellaneous charges that can arise with a DUI arrest.
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Elliott Wilcox
620 East Twiggs Street, Suite 304
Tampa, FL, 33602
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1997 | 09/29/2020 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Best of the Bar | Orlando Business Journal | 2004 |
| Distinguished Faculty Award | Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | The Wilcox Law Firm, P.L. | 2010 - Present |
| Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor | Florida Traffic Resource Safety Prosecutor | 2008 - 2009 |
| Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy | Barry University School of Law | 2005 - 2011 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney, 9th Judicial Circuit | 2001 - 2008 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit | 1997 - 2001 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Founding Member | 2014 - Present |
| National College for DUI Defense | N/A | 2012 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association | N/A | 2001 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Bar Association Journal | The Power of the Pause | 2010 |
| The Higher Standard | Don't Skip This Essential Pre-Trial Step | 2010 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Sources for Stories | 2010 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Reading to Your Audience | 2010 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Cover Letter Lessons | 2010 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Do You Look Like You're Lying? | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Handling Questions and Answers | 2010 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | It's Not About You | 2010 |
| The Higher Standard | Monkeys in Business Suits | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | The Propert Use of Notes | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Responding to Difficult Questions | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Grabbing the Attention of a Talkative Audience | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | How to Testify | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Presenting to the Appellate Court | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Are Jurors Ignoring Your Exhibits? | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Problem, Cause, Solution! | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Who Are You Trying to Persuade? | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Quick and Easy Trial Graphics | 2009 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | How to Ruin Your Presentation | 2009 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking | 2009 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Presentation Lessons from 35000 Feet | 2009 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | The Present Tense: Make it Happen RIGHT NOW! | 2008 |
| Perspective - Publication of the New York State Bar Young Lawyers Section | You Can Object... But Should You? | 2008 |
| The Higher Standard | Four Courtroom Lessons I Learned on a Surfboard | 2008 |
| The Higher Standard | The Stephen Colbert Method of Cross-Examination | 2008 |
| The Higher Standard | The Larry King Style of Direct Examination | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Eliminating Verbal Filler | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Make it Easy to Remember | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Punch a Juror in the Mouth | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Choose Your Words Carefully | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | The Most Dangerous Word in Your Vocabulary | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | The Rules of Repetition | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Speak to an Audience of One | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | ... And Your Little Dog, Too! | 2008 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Trust Me... I'm a Lawyer! | 2008 |
| Trial (American Association for Justice) | Sifting the Issues with Stipulations | 2008 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Help Your Jurors Hear Your Message | 2008 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Organizing Your Presentation | 2008 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Speaking "Off the Cuff" | 2007 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Start with the End in Mind | 2007 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | The Power of Eye Contact | 2007 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | The Rule of Three | 2007 |
| Perspective - Publication of the New York State Bar Young Lawyers Section | Using Vocal Emphasis to Bring Your Message to Life | 2007 |
| Perspective - Publication of the New York State Bar Young Lawyers Section | The Danger of "Self-Authenticating" Documents | 2007 |
| DUI Network News | Dealing With Jerks | 2007 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Landmarks | 2007 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Buzzwords, Jargon, and Slang... Oh My! | 2007 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Don't Tell Them *Everything* You Know | 2007 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Listen to Your Witness | 2007 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Picking a Title for Your Presentation | 2007 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Purple Elephants | 2007 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | How to Speak with a Microphone | 2007 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Grab Their Attention | 2007 |
| Florida Bar News | What to Do When Your Witness Doesn't Speak English | 2007 |
| Florida Justice Association Journal | How to Create a Winning Record | 2007 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Adding PowerPoint to Presentations | 2007 |
| Alabama Prosecutor | How to Ask a Leading Question | 2006 |
| Perspective - Publication of the New York State Bar Young Lawyers Section | Be the Guide They Can Trust | 2006 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Involving Your Audience | 2006 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Organizing Your Presentation | 2006 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Refinancing Your $100,000 Vocabulary | 2006 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | ...And Carry a Big Stick | 2006 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Everything That Goes Wrong is Your Fault | 2006 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Make Each Second Count | 2006 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Working with Interpreters | 2006 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Emphasizing the Proper Word | 2006 |
| The Toastmaster | Evaluating the Champion Speaker | 2005 |
| The Toastmaster | Evaluating the Novice Speaker | 2005 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | The Importance of Time | 2005 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Tell a Story, Make a Point | 2005 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | The Present Tense | 2005 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Can You Hear Me Now? | 2005 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Introductions | 2005 |
| New York State Bar Association Journal | Powerful Openings | 2005 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | It's Not About You | 2004 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Conquering Your Fear of Public Speaking | 2004 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Start with the End in Mind | 2004 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | Powerful Openings | 2004 |
| Orange County Bar Association Briefs | The Power of the Pause | 2004 |
| Orange County Bar Briefs | Professionalism Outside the Courtroom | 2002 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida, College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| University of Florida, College of Business | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Breath & Tears | Winning DUI Cases with Statistics and "Big Data" | 2016 |
| Blood Breath & Tears 2015 | Themes that Win DUI Cases | 2015 |
| Office Training | The NHTSA Manuals - Using the "Poor Man's Expert" to Cross Examine the DUI Officer | 2015 |
| Monthly Meeting - Pinellas County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Preparing for Your First DUI Trial: Openings, Cross-Examination and Closing Arguments | 2015 |
| DUI Class | The DUI Trial: Mastering Openings, Closings, and Everything In-Between | 2015 |
| Office Training | Direct Examination: Helping Your Witness Tell the Winning Story | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law Society Meeting | Basics of DUI Defense | 2014 |
| Office Training | Getting Jurors to Talk - The Secret to Successful Jury Selection | 2014 |
| Barry School of Law | Basics of Cross Examination | 2013 |
| Tampa Inns of Court | Telling the Winning Story in Opening Statement | 2013 |
| DUI: Fact or Fiction? | DUI: Dismantling the Drug Recognition Evaluator | 2013 |
| DUI: Fact or Fiction? | DUI: Attacking and Defending Blood Tests | 2013 |
| Office Training Program | Telling Winning Stories in Opening Statement | 2013 |
| FAMU Prosecution Clinic | Direct Examination Tips for Prosecutors | 2012 |
| Barry School of Law | Cross Examination for Law Students | 2012 |
| Department of Revenue Statewide Training Session | Courtroom Testimony | 2012 |
| FAMU Prosecution Clinic Program | Presentation Techniques for Law Students | 2012 |
| FAMU College of Law | Presentation Skills for Lawyers | 2012 |
| Training Seminar | Telling the Winning Story in Opening Statement | 2012 |
| Workshop | Succeeding in Trial with Direct Examination | 2011 |
| FAMU College of Law Workshop | Direct Examination Tips for Law Students | 2011 |
| American Association for Justice - Barry College of Law | Trial Lawyer Tips for Law Students | 2011 |
| Annual Conference | Telling the Story in Opening Statement | 2010 |
| Annual Conference | Getting Witnesses to Tell the Winning Story | 2010 |
| Workshop | Direct Examination Tips | 2010 |
| Workshop | How to Write Reports That Win Cases | 2009 |
| Advanced DUI School | The Visual Trial | 2009 |
| Advanced DUI School | Getting the Most Out of Your Expert Witnesses | 2009 |
| Workshop | Current Issues in DUI | 2009 |
| Workshop | Opening Statement Techniques and Strategies | 2009 |
| Workshop | Direct Examination Techniques and Strategies | 2009 |
| Workshop | DUI Issues | 2009 |
| Training | Report Writing | 2009 |
| Community Meeting | Training for Officers | 2009 |
| Prosecuting the Drugged Driver | Examination of the Drug Recognition Expert | 2009 |
| Workshop | Presenting the Winning Opening Statement | 2009 |
| Workshop | Winning Direct Examination | 2009 |
| CLE | Telling the Winning Story in Opening Statement | 2009 |
| Workshop | DUI Training for Police Officers | 2009 |
| Trial Advocacy School | The Winning Story - Opening Statement | 2009 |
| Workshop | The Winning Trial | 2009 |
| Advanced DUI School | Expert Witnesses | 2009 |
| Workshop | 10 Tips for Winning DUI Cases | 2009 |
| Barry University School of Law Presentation | Winning in Trial (and Life!) | 2009 |
| Trial Advocacy School | Winning Your Case in Opening Statement | 2009 |
| Trial Advocacy School | Beyond "What Happened Next?" - Direct Examination | 2009 |
| Trial Advocacy School | Ethics of Plea Negotiations | 2009 |
| Prosecution 101 | Show Me the Money! - Restitution Hearings | 2007 |
| Prosecution 101 | Violation of Probation Hearings | 2007 |
| Prosecution 101 | Restitution Hearings and Violations of Probation | 2006 |
| CLE | Successfully Handling Restitution Hearings | 2006 |
| Domestic Violence Prosecution | Cross Examination | 2005 |
| Trial Advocacy I | Direct Examination Techniques | 2005 |
| Prosecution 101 | VOP and Restitution Hearings | 2005 |
| Trial Advocacy I | Direct Examination | 2004 |
| Trial Advocacy I | Direct Examination | 2003 |
| DUI Trial Advocacy School | Beyond "What Happened Next?" - Direct Examination | 2003 |
| Prosecution 101 | Violation of Probation Hearings | 2003 |
| Prosecution 101 | Restitution Hearings | 2003 |
| DUI Trial Advocacy School | Direct Examination of the Arresting Officer | 2002 |
| Prosecution 101 | How to Successfully Navigate Restitution Hearings | 2002 |
| Prosecution 101 | Violation of Probation Hearings | 2002 |
| DUI Trial Advocacy School | Direct Examination of the Intoxilyzer Operator | 2001 |
| DUI Trial Advocacy School | Direct Examination of the Intoxilyzer Inspector | 2001 |
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Wed Apr 15 2015
I was terrified of losing my license
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Wed Apr 15 2015
Awesome Experience
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Fri May 29 2020
Best lawyer in Tampa Bay
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Sat Feb 08 2020
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Fri Dec 13 2019
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Tue Dec 10 2019
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Fri Nov 08 2019
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Wed Oct 30 2019
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Attorney endorsements
(18)Nathan Dineen, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 19, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Attorney Wilcox. Elliott is my go-to guy for all your DUI needs in Florida.
Mitchell Stone, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elliott is an excellent lawyer who thinks outside the box and knows how to present a case to the jury. I endorse this lawyer.
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Pascal Bruijn, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 6, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend.
Daniel Larin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elliott Wilcox is one of the best lawyers in the Tampa area. His practice is almost exclusively DUI defense. His knowledge of the law is extraordinary and his experience as a trial lawyer means that he is not afraid to fight for your rights. I highly recommend that you contact Mr. Wilcox if you or a family member is facing a DUI or any other criminal matter.
James Martens, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 3, 2017
Relationship: Other
Elliott reached out to me through the National College of DUI Defense, an organization to which we both belong that is dedicated to educating attorneys in the area of DUI defense and advocating for fair impaired driving laws. I'm impressed by his knowledge of Florida DUI law and have enjoyed reading his free book - The No BS Guide to Surviving Your Florida DUI - which you can get on his website. Elliott strikes me as the type of attorney who is dedicated to his clients and actually cares about them, rather than their fee. If I ever ran into a DUI issue in Florida, he's the guy I'd call.
Jonathan Wasserman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 1, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Elliott for over 20 years as we attended law school together and started our careers as prosecutors in the same office. We have both since entered the private sector. Over the years, Elliott has continued to work tirelessly to obtain great results for his clients. He is my "go to lawyer" for any matters in the Tampa area.
J. George, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 27, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am happy to endorse Elliott. He is a committed DUI defense lawyer and a member of The National College for DUI Defense. I encourage you to use the tools on his website and get his free book if you face a Florida DUI. Elliott helps people through this difficult time first by providing lots of great information and then by working hard to learn the details of your case so you can get the best result possible.
Kelly Landers, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Elliott is an excellent attorney. I can recommend him without reservation! He is an Eagle Scout and brings to the table all of the attributes ofthis highest honor. I would let Elliot represent me or my family!
Joseph Rosier, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 24, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
As an Assistant State Attorney I had many cases where Mr. Wilcox was representing the accused. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of DUI defense and would make some of the most compelling arguments I can remember. Overall a very good attorney.
John Mannion, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I first me Elliott through Toastmaster, where we were both members. He coached me through the networking necessary to become a prosecutor. Several times during my career I met up with Elliott at prosecutor school, including DUI, where he was always one of the best instructors. Now that I have left the State Attorney's Office I am at liberty to say that I endorse this lawyer.
Jared McCabe, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Wilcox is an extremely skilled and talented DUI defense attorney. I have personally learned a lot from Mr. Wilcox that helped me in my DUI defense practice. If my family or close friend found themselves charged with a DUI, I would send them to Elliott!
Elizabeth Parker, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have know Attorney Wilcox for many years and there is no better advocate. His combined mastery of the law as well as the Rules of Criminal Procedure make him an unbelievable advocate in court. Mr. Wilcox is masterful in the courtroom and has the skills to convince the judge and jury. If I or any of my friends or family were ever charged, Elliott Wilcox Parker would be my only choice to represent me!
Mustafa Ameen, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elliott is extremely knowledgeable and skilled attorney. I endorse him.
Jackson Hilliard, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Elliot. Talk with Elliott for five minutes and you realize that he knows what he is talking about. He really spends a lot of time studying, analyzing and thinking about the law. He is an excellent attorney.
Michael Sherman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elliott Wilcox is an experienced trial lawyer who you can trust to handle your case. As a former prosecutor, he knows both sides of the law. Elliott knows all of the angles the police use to try to get a conviction and he can use that knowledge to your benefit. Elliott also authors one of the top Internet web sites devoted to trial techniques. This knowledge will benefit you in the defense of your DUI case. I endorse Elliott’s work as a defense attorney.
William Umansky, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Elliot is a consumate trial professional. He knows how to try a case and absolutely has no fear in the courtroom. He is so good he was trial advocate instructor to many lawyers and a client is in excellent care in his capable hands.
David Katz, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Elliot Wilcox. I was fortunate enough to be a student of his in law school. I then had the opportunity to defend citizens in court while he was the prosecutor and now I am proud to have him as a fellow warrior in the defense of citizens accused of DUI. Elliot is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgable in DUI Defense and an excellent courtroom advocate. I highly recommend him.