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Ronald Lawrence Frey II
also known as Ron Frey, Ronald Frey
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Biography
Ron Frey is a Tampa criminal defense lawyer and the founder of The Frey Law Firm, LLC, located in downtown Tampa a short walk from the Hillsborough County courthouses and the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse. He has defended people facing criminal charges and investigations in state and federal court since 2004.
His practice is centered in Tampa Bay, in the Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco County courts and in federal court in the Middle District of Florida. He also represents clients in state courts throughout Florida and in federal courts in other districts.
A large part of his practice involves computer, internet and AI-related investigations, including online solicitation and sting cases, child pornography (CSAM) allegations, hacking and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act charges, online and cryptocurrency fraud, sextortion, and deepfake and AI-generated image cases. He has spoken at criminal defense conferences and CLE programs nationwide on computer forensics, peer-to-peer investigations and digital search and seizure, and taught computers and the law, criminal law, criminal procedure and constitutional law for many years as an adjunct professor at Ursuline College.
He also defends first-time offenders, licensed professionals, and people facing white collar and fraud, drug, DUI, violent crime and sex offense charges, as well as criminal appeals.
Licensed in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina. Admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, and the Eastern and Western Districts of North Carolina. Named to Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars multiple times. Life Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL); member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), Hillsborough County Bar Association, Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Pinellas County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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Licensed in Florida for 11 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 15 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 21 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The Frey Law Firm, LLC
625 E Twiggs St., Suite 101A, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
For my license
I highly recommend him he did exactly what he said he was going to do and he was very patient with me while I fixed what I had to fix to be able to meet his requirements
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2024
Help when I needed it
I was in an urgent situation where I needed legal counsel in the state of Florida. My wife and I reside in North Carolina and we’re being sued by a company that caught us completely off guard. We were served a summons to appear in the Florida courtroom within a week. Not knowing what to do we reached...
Posted by Dimitar | December 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Results!
My experience with Mr. Frey was excellent! He got me yhe results needed in a much delicate and serious situation. I am recomending it to everybody that takes their case seriously and needs a professional team that gets you the results wanted! All overall 10/10! Amazing! Tha k you very much!
Posted by Chris | November 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney
My story
I was arrested for a DUI, felony possession of cannabis and two traffic citations. I hired Ron a few days after my arrest. He was very professional and responsive to every question I had about my case. He even helped me answer a question I had on a background check. Ron worked diligently on my case. ...
Posted by Megan | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Financial crimes case
Mr. Frey is extremely knowledgeable in his specialties and goes over and above to ensure he is carrying out his clients wishes while giving them the best communication he can to ease their anxiety through the process. You won’t regret using him!
Ronald Lawrence Frey II's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have personally known Attorney Frey for over a decade. I have witnessed firsthand his diligent work ethic, dedication to his clients needs, fierce advocacy, and knowledge of the law and courtroom. Attorney Frey provides an unparalleled level of excellence representing his client's interests. I highly recommend Attorney Frey."
"I strongly recommend Ron Frey. I have worked closely with Ron since 2006 and have witnessed first hand his knowledge, expertise, and the dedication he has to his clients. Ron is a great fit for anyone in need of a criminal defense lawyer."
"I endorse Ronald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Ron is a great friend and fellow lawyer and is well-respected in the legal community for his work as a criminal defense attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, The Frey Law Firm, LLC
2012 - 2014
Partner, Friedman & Frey, L.L.C.
2002 - 2012
Senior Associate Attorney, Ian N. Friedman & Associates, L.L.C.
Associations
2007 - Present
Ursuline CollegeAdjunct UCAP Professor
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Member
Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Pinellas County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2006 - 2014
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationDisciplinary Committee Trial Counsel
2005 - 2015
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Charges of Concealment of Goods and Shoplifting Charges 14-72.1(A) Dismissed on Day of Trial
Dismissed
Felony Drug Trafficking Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Felony Arson & Felony Insurance Fraud Case - Case Dismissed During Jury Trial
Dismissed
All Charges Dismissed against Air Traffic Controller & Firefighter
Dismissed
Charges Dismissed After Search Warrant Raid for Internet Crimes
Charges dismissed
Computer Crime Conviction Reversed on Appeal
Conviction reversed
Probation for Client Facing Over 100 Years on Computer Crime Charges
Probation
Education
2004
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Juris Doctor
2001
John Carroll University
B.S.B.A. Finance and B.A. Economics
Speaking Engagements
2012
Northern Ohio Academy of Pharmacy Conference
Implications of Emily's Law for Pharmacists: How to Avoid the Criminal Pitfalls
2011
Sex Offenses - Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel - Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Why The Child Porn Case is Not Always a Guilty Plea (But What to do if it is)
2011
Sex Offenses - Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel - Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Deconstructing The He Said/She Said Case
2011
From Street Crime To Cyber-Crime: Trends In Technology And Criminal Law - New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Privacy in the Age of Technology; Special Search and Seizure Issues in the Digital Age
2011
From Street Crime To Cyber-Crime: Trends In Technology And Criminal Law - New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
How to Deal With Digital Data in Your Defense Case
2011
Defending Against Accusations of Sex Abuse, Computer Sex Crimes and 2011 Sex Offender Registration Laws - Alabama (A.C.D.L.A.)
Computer Forensics 101
2011
Defending Against Accusations of Sex Abuse, Computer Sex Crimes and 2011 Sex Offender Registration Laws - Alabama (A.C.D.L.A.)
Investigations over Peer-to-Peer Networks and the Fourth Amendment
2011
Criminal Law II - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
The Role of the Defense lawyer and Claims of Ineffective Assistance
2011
Annual Seminar - Zermatt Resort - Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Investigations Over Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networks
2010
C.C.D.L.A. CLE
Effectively Defending the Child Pornography Case
2008
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Utilizing Electronic Evidence in a Closed Discovery System
2008
Trial Tactics and Novel Defense Strategies
Creative Solutions to Common Problems
2008
Marvelous Monday - Criminal Law
The Role of the Criminal Defense Attorney
Publications
2011
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section newsletter
Law Enforcement Investigations of Technology Based Offenses: "There's an app for That."
2011
Vindicator - Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Law Enforcement "There's an app for That."
2007
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Battered Woman Syndrome as a Sword for the Prosecution State v. Haines (2006), WL 3813763, 2006-Ohio-6711, A Shield for the Defense is now a Sword for the Prosecution
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Q&A
I'm from North Carolina and they are going by hearsay by a c.i. with no audio or video
18 Oct 2018
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What kind of lawyer do i need for telephone internet hacking?
17 Oct 2018
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Is online community service legit and accepted by Pinellas County Florida probation department
16 Oct 2018