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Gerald Anthony Perez
About Gerald
Biography
As a third generation Tampa native, I feel very fortunate to have lived and worked in this community all my life. I believe the network of friends and colleges developed over a lifetime can be invaluable to the client when serving them as their attorney.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Government
45%
11 years
Financial Markets and Services
25%
16 years
Appeals
10%
26 years | 45 cases
Banking
10%
8 years
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Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
The Perez Firm
1313 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | DUI & DWI
Posted by Hector | November 15, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Tampa's Elite
Mr. Perez handled my case and did a phenomenal job. He was able to have my DUI reduced to a reckless and really put a lot of personal care and effort into it. I could tell he really was concerned with the outcome and what would happen to me as a result of it. I am so glad that I chose the Perez Firm ...
Gerald Anthony Perez's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. Perez because he is a highly ethical lawyer with strong legal skills. Mr. Perez is respected by his fellow lawyers for his aggressive advocacy and his professional demeanor toward others."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Perez for over 20 years and he has an outstanding reputation in the community as a diligent advocate for his clients. He is thorough and aggressive in his representation."
"Gerald is an outstanding attorney who is well respected in the legal community. I had the pleasure of observing Gerald in a jury trial, and I can honestly state that his court room skills are excellent. Gerald is an extremely knowledgeable and ethical criminal law attorney. As such, I highly recommend Gerald for your legal needs."
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Experience
Honors
1991
U. of Florida Trial Team Scholarship, Marks Conroy & Gibbs
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney at Law, The Perez Firm
1998 - 2002
Managing Partner, Taylor & Perez, PA
1993 - 1998
Prosecutor, Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office
1992 - 1993
Legal Intern, Stripling & McMichael, PA
1991 - 1991
Legal Intern, Resolution Trust Corp.
Associations
Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Minor in Possession of Alcohol - case dismissed
Motion to Suppress granted; case dismissed.
Doctor found "Not Guilty" on Felony Battery
Not Guilty verdict
FBI Agent charged with DUI
Motion to Suppress breath of .178 - DUI reduced to reckless driving
CEO's White Collar Theft / Fraud cases Dismissed
Judge granted Mr Perez's Motions to Dismiss
"Not Guilty" verdict - cross-exam of victim shows lies
Not Guilty verdict
$89,000 cash wrongfully seized by Police, Bad Search Warrant
State civil forfeiture dismissed.
Shots Fired / SWAT team deployed: One year probation, with No conviction whatsoever
No conviction whatsoever
VOP & new drug charge dismissed after Motion
Case Dismissed. VOP dismissed.
Dog Fighting Ring - Case Dismissed, Illegal Search
Motion Granted, Case Dismissed.
TWO Cocaine Trafficking cases - probation only
Prison Avoided - probation only
Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon - No Prison & No Conviction
Felonies reduced to misdemeanors; no convictions
DUI case reduced despite 0.14 blow
DUI Reduced to Reckless
"Not Guilty" verdict - Self-Defense
"Not Guilty" verdict
Charges Avoided after Arrest
No charges filed
False Report of Crime - Case Dismissed
Dismissed
Battery case Dismissed - Castle Doctrine
Case dismissed upon Mr Perez's motion
Mr. Perez catches BIG error made by prior attorney and Judge
Hired for appeal - 30 year sentence reversed as an illegal sentence
Sheriff sued for improper conduct of Deputy
Appeal won - case settled for money damages
DUI dismissed after Motion to Suppress filed
Dismissed due to illegal stop.
DMV Hearing Officer's Ruling Reversed on Appeal
Driver's License suspention overturned. License reinstated.
Theft case dismissed despite client's written confession
Motion Filed, Case Dismissed
DUI with high blow reduced to Reckless Driving
DUI Reduced to Reckless
"Not Guilty" verdict on DV Battery
Not Guilty verdict
TPD Sued for Refusing to Return Firearms
Police scolded by Judge - Firearms returned
Executive found "Not Guilty" of DUI
Not Guilty Verdict by Jury
Traffic Homicide Case Dropped - Prison Avoided
Homicide count dropped, no prison sentence
Company Sued after bringing false Criminal Case
Crininal Case Dismissed and Accuser Settled Civil Claim
Client found "Not Guilty" of Domestic Violence
Not Guilty Verdict
Drug Trafficking Case Dismissed
Entere Case Dismissed
$55,000 Cash Wrongfully Seized by Police (two appeals won)
Police lose forfeiture case to Mr Perez
Felony Domestic Violence Battery DISMISSED
Pre-Trial Motion Granted - Case Dismissed
Education
1993
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2010
777 So. 2d 1017 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000)
Curtis v. Sheriff Henderson
1999
779 So. 2d 300 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999)
Ross v. State
1999
738 So. 2d 984 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999)
Seymour v. State
1999
744 So. 2d 1155 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999)
Bogdanowitz v. State
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
No contest plea offer for a Violation of Probation. Can my probation be revoked or adjudicated guilty?
20 Nov 2013
Q&A
First offense petit theft- what do i do?
23 Nov 2013
Q&A
If a witness is impeached when testifying, is testimony stricken from the record? Do they continue testifying or do they stop?
23 Nov 2013