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Michael Scott Kennedy
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I am an Associate Attorney at O'Brien, Hatfield, Reese, P.A. focused in the area of criminal defense. Our firm's primary office is located in the Tampa Bay area and we handle all types of criminal cases, Federal or State, all over the State of Florida. Prior to joining O'Brien, Hatfield, Reese, P.A. I was an Assistant Public Defender in the 18th Judicial circuit practicing in both Brevard and Seminole counties during my career there. I have been admitted to practice law in Florida since September 2015 and focused exclusively in the area of criminal defense since 2017.
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Licensed in Florida for 11 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2015
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O'Brien Hatfield Reese P.A.
511 W. Bay Street., Suite 330, Tampa, FL, 33606
O'Brien Hatfield Reese P.A.
121 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1500, Orlando, FL, 32801
O'Brien Hatfield Reese P.A.
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2700 M-1, Miami, FL, 33131
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Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Never did what he promised
Mr. Kennedy represented me on an assault charge and resisting arrest on an officer and maybe take a plea deal. I got two years probation. I had to when ankle monitor for two years. He told me don’t worry, they would expunge my records. I was supposed to get charged with two misdemeanors instead, my ...
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Experience
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, O'Brien Hatfield Reese, P.A.
2017 - 2020
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office, 18th Jud. Circuit
2015 - 2016
Associate, Leppard Law, PLLC
Associations
2017 - Present
Seminole County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2014
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English