Lily Margaret McCarty

Lily Margaret McCarty

also known as Lily McCarty Gonzalez

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Violent crime Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Violent Crime, Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

402 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

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Location

McCarty Gonzalez Pavlidis & Whidden, LLC

402 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33602

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Lily Margaret McCarty's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | June 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional attorney

I hired Ms. McCarty to defend me in a case that would’ve had both state and federal implications, she kept me well informed was always available. Her professionalism and compassion for her clients is unmatched, the case was dismissed and without her I don’t believe I would have reached the same resu...lt. There aren’t enough words to describe my appreciation or enough words to describe her ability. By far the best attorney hands-down. Hire her

Posted by Mark | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

True Genius

Lily is a genius at her craft of practicing law. No detail is too small. She will analyze and dissect your situation inside out and beat you to the courthouse to fight for you. She saved my life and I am forever grateful.

Posted by Richard | May 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Protects her clients

I'm amazed!!! Ten months after Lily successfully won my case, she continues to follow up with phone calls and advises me on my next steps for rebuilding my life. Lily absolutely takes her client / attorney relationship serious. When you hire Lily, you become family! Unlike other attorneys, Lily conne...cts and is intentional about her practice. She continues to lean in, and adds value to those she represents. Thank you Lily!

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lily Saved My Life

If you are looking for someone that is easy to get ahold of, cares about the law, and is not scared of taking cases to trial, search no further. Lily McCarty Gonzalez takes her job very personally and works very intently on her clients’ cases. I was charged with three counts of Aggravated Battery in ...Seminole County, Florida, which was punishable by up to 60 years in prison. Lily worked along side fellow Tampa attorney Maj Vasigh on my case and they both worked brilliantly together. My case went to trial after dozens of depositions and several motion filings. My trial lasted four days with jury selection and deliberation. Lily is ambitious, confident, astute, and swift under the pressures of trial. Lily understands people and demographics, which is very helpful in her process of picking a jury. Lily was seemingly flawless during direct examination, cross examination and closing arguments due to her extensive preparation and experience in these situations. Upon, three hours of jury deliberation, my peers found me NOT GUILTY on all three counts. Lily and Maj made a great defense team throughout this whole legal battle. Maria Pavlidis, Lily's law partner was pivotal to my preparation for trial and added a vital element to my defense team. Although I didn’t know Lily, prior to her joining my defense team, I never felt like a client through this whole experience; she made me feel like a friend. Lily understands the stress her clients are going through and does everything in her power to make them feel as comfortable and prepared as she possibly can. As annoying as I have been throughout this whole thing, Lily still calls my cell phone(not email) to make sure that I’m doing okay. I don’t know of another attorney that takes their job as seriously or personally as Lily McCarty Gonzalez. It’s been a privilege working with Lily, whom I now consider family.

Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

True To Her Calling!

In my experience with this attorney, I was deeply encouraged and inspired as I saw her commitment to fight for justice. She went above and beyond the call of duty. She won't back down even in midst of pressure to fight for what is right.

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Lily Margaret McCarty's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jhenerr Hines

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Theodore Panagiotopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lily is a highly competent criminal attorney. I have worked together with her and referred clients to Lily and have been extremely satisfied with her knowledge and ability to relate complex matters to her clients in very down to earth matter. All referrals I have sent Lily where very complementary of her. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jenny Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lily is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients. She will not give up and always fights for her clients. She is a thorough and experienced trial lawyer."

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David Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frances Martinez

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lily works toward finding real world solutions for families caught in the family law legal world."

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Nema Daghbandan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Wilson

Juvenile law lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Lily and I worked together for many years at the Public Defender's Office. She has a special aptitude for Juveniles in Adult court. She is well respected and considered one of the top attorneys in the area. Over the years, I've had ample opportunity to witness Ms. McCarty in action. She is always well prepared and a great advocate."

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Anthony Candela

Juvenile law lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Having worked closely with Lily for several years in the courtroom, I have seen her advocacy skills firsthand. She is an extremely capable and skilled attorney, especially dealing with the delicate issues surrounding juvenile direct file cases in circuit courts of the different Florida counties. As you might imagine, Lily is one of the most thoughtful, caring, and compassionate attorneys in the profession and it genuinely shows. On the other hand, she is seasoned trial attorney who has demonstrated time and time again that one of the fiercest advocates for her client in town. It is my pleasure and honor to endorse this attorney."

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Maria Pavlidis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Ms. McCarty for many years and tried several cases with her. She is a truly skilled and extremely talented trial attorney who puts forth enormous effort in preparing her cases. She cares for her clients and is not afraid of going to trial or aggressively litigating for her clients. I endorse this lawyer and would highly recommend her."

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Anne Morris

Violent crime lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I would not hesitate to hire Lily as representation in this particular area of the law. She has the knowledge, compassion, and experience to effectively handle violent crimes. You will not regret hiring her to represent you."

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James Amarosa

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lily McCarty is a great attorney that not only knows the law but knows how to navigate the legal system with success that not all lawyers have the skills to do. I have had the pleasure in working with her in the legal community and in the courtroom, she is truly one of the best trial lawyers I have worked with."

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Reid Hart

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Lily on several matters and can say firsthand that she is smart, talented, and has a dedication to each of her clients that is second to none. Her experience and reputation in the Tampa community, both in and out of the courtroom, speak volumes to her character and integrity. I endorse her work without hesitation."

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Armando Edmiston

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lily is bar none a very experienced, professional and knowledgeable. Her experience as a prior public defender in trial on murder cases, child pornography, robberies and all the other serious felonies has earned her respect in the legal community. She takes on all of her clients cases with passion, drive and commitment. She dedicates her life in pursuit for justice for all. Lily is a very aggressive criminal defense lawyer who is not afraid of going to trial or advocating for her clients. I strongly endorse her!"

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Adam Bantner

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have the pleasure of observing Lily's criminal defense practice in Tampa on a regular basis. I can tell anyone that is thinking about hiring her that they will be in good hands. She cares for her clients and is willing to fight the State to get a proper result."

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Theodore Panagiotopoulos

Immigration lawyer

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Wade Whidden

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Knox

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jenny Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frances Martinez

Family lawyer

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Deborah Goins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ricardo Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Lambert

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Candela

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anne Morris

Appeals lawyer

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Bryant Camareno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Hackworth

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Amarosa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Reid Hart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maria Pavlidis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Bantner

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar

2010

Davis Productivity Award, Florida Tax Watch

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, McCarty Gonzalez & Pavlidis, P.A.

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Law Office of J. Armando Edmiston, P.A.

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Todd Foster Law Group

2004 - 2012

Senior Attorney, Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2012 - Present

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay

Big Sister

2010 - 2012

Hillsborough County Juvenile Justice Task Force

Member

2010 - 2012

Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Alternatives "JDAI"

Member

2009 - 2014

Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Former Board Member

Education

2003

The Florida State University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2000

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Continuing Legal Education

Defending a Baby Death Case

2012

Guest Lecture Florida Technical College

Criminal Law

2011

Guest Lecture Stetson University College of Law

Juveniles in Adult Court

2010

Guest Lecture University of Tampa

Juveniles in Adult Court

N/A

Continuing Legal Education Course

Suppressing Juvenile Confessions

Languages

English

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