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Maria Pavlidis
About Maria
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Sex Crime
35%
23 years
Criminal Defense
30%
23 years
Violent Crime
30%
23 years
DUI and DWI
5%
23 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 22 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Pavlidis Law, LLC.
402 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Maria Pavlidis's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mark | August 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Real Deal
Maria has gone out of her way to help me. When she says she's going to do something, she does it and that's not typical. She's compassionate and actually cares about her clients. What can I say? She saved my life. She's the real! Her staff is great too!
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Attorney for Complex Cases
I could not have chosen a more experienced, dedicated, and skilled attorney than Ms. Maria Pavlidis as my defense attorney when facing a felony sexual battery charge. After hiring Ms. Pavlidis by referral through a second attorney I hired for the same case, it was clear from the start that Ms. Pavlid...
Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
Maria is an excellent attorney. She worked very hard for us to achieve the best results possible for our son. She has good relationships with prosecutors, which helped us achieve a plea agreement that we could live with. She truly cared about us and always made us feel that we have a great friend ...
Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent attorney
Maria Pavlidis is an excellent attorney, she really listens to her clients and works hard to accomplish the best outcome. She treats you with respect and she truly cares. You feel the personal attention she gives you. I highly recommend her.
Posted by Joseph | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dedicated from beginning to end
If you are looking for someone that works overtime for their clients, search no further. Maria played a vital part in my criminal defense case. She is super vigilant and looks at a case from all angles; which was pivotal to my defense in my criminal jury trial. Maria was super helpful at making me fe...
Maria Pavlidis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Maria for over 20 years. Maria is an extremely intelligent lawyer who understands the nuances of criminal law. Maria is great with her clients and fellow attorney's and has a strong passion for the law which is apparent to anyone who meets her. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a strong and dedicated advocate for her clients. She is brilliant in the courtroom and her passion for justice shines through."
"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. Maria Pavlidis is an outstanding attorney. I had the pleasure of working with her early in my career, and I can't speak more highly about her competence and dedication. Maria Pavlidis is very well respected in the legal community, as well. She is extremely passionate and very hard working."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria and I worked together for many years at the Public Defender's Office. Over the years, I've had ample opportunity to witness Ms. Pavlidis in action. She is always well prepared and a great advocate."
"I strongly endorse Maria Pavlidis. She is extremely hard worker and possess the ability to think on her feet. I have dong several complicated jury trials with her. She has always been prepared and a force to be reckoned with."
"I consider Ms. Pavlidis one of the hardest working and most tenacious attorneys, that I have had the privilege of working with in the past. She simply cannot be outworked or intimidated. I have personally seen her take on some of the most toughest cases in major crimes and single handily outshine the prosecution, stand her ground with the judges and handle the media as if it was second nature, all while giving her client the best chance at success. I look forward to working with her again. I highly endorse Maria Pavlidis."
"I have known this lawyer for some time and she is a true professional. She will always go out of her way to help a client. I stongly endorse this professional. JRA"
"I endorse this lawyer. Maria is an excellent attorney and truly cares about her clients. You will not regret hiring her to represent you."
"I had the pleasure of working with Maria. She is a dedicated and passionate criminal defense attorney who does everything she can for her clients. She is not only driven and focused, but also extremely knowledgeable and experienced in criminal defense. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked and tried cases with Ms. Pavlidis for many years. Her trial skills are incredible and she has the ability to handle extremely difficult cases."
"I had a very difficult physical child abuse case and I sought out the advice and counsel of Ms. Pavlidis because her reputation preceeded her in such matters. Although a young lawyer, she has more courtroom experience than practitioners twice her age. She is an intelligent, talented and gifted lawyer who fights to the end for her clients. I strongly endorse her for anyone facing criminal charges. It is a privilege to know her."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Maria is an exceptionally talented criminal defense attorney, whose reputation for superior service is outstanding. Maria is considered one of the best criminal defense attorney’s in Tampa, with extensive trial experience. She can handle the most complicated and sensitive cases. Her knowledge of the courtroom, the judges and State attorney’s makes her particularly valuable to clients charged with criminal misconduct. She has my wholehearted endorsement and recommendation. Any client who retains Maria for her services will come away pleased with how she handles your case."
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Experience
Honors
2019
James H. Kynes Memorial in the Trenches Award, Hillsborough County Bar Association Trial & Litigation Section
2015
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar
2011
Professional Attorney of the Year, Major Crimes Bureau, Law Office of Julianne Holt
2009
Attorney of the Year, Major Crimes Bureau, Law Office of Julianne Holt
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, McCarty Gonzalez Pavlidis & Whidden, LLC
2013 - 2014
Litigation Attorney, Private Civil Practice
2003 - 2012
Attorney, Major Crimes Bureau, Law Office of Julianne Holt, Public Defender
Associations
2020 - Present
Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice President
2020 - Present
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers
Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Executive Board Member
Hillsborough County Bar Association
2001 - 2002
Journal of Law and Public Policy, University of Florida College of LawResearch Editor
Education
2003
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Tampa
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
CLE
Defending a Baby Death Case: Understanding the Science
Languages
Greek