Experienced, aggressive, AV Preeminent® rated (highest peer rating standard, given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence, communication skills, and ethical standards), divorce, child custody, and family law Attorney. Offices in: Tampa, Brandon and Wesley Chapel.I understand that dealing with Family Law issues can be very stressful…I can help. Call me if you need help with any family/marital/divorce law issues such as: Post Judgment, Child Custody, and Modifications.We understand that dealing with Family Law issues such as divorce can be very stressful…we can help. My Law Firm is experienced, aggressive and we help our clients with compassion, understanding and by listening our clients concerns. Three locations for your convenience.A DUI Can Impact Your Professional & Personal Life - Former Major Crimes Prosecutor Determined to Protect Your Rights - 23 Plus Years Experience
Syed's practice focuses primarily on family law & DUI/Criminal Defense. Syed is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent® is the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peer. Syed is in an elite group of approximately 10 percent of all attorneys that hold an AV Preeminent Rating. He is a former Major Crimes Prosecutor with a tremondous amount of trial experience. He has extensive experience dealing with divorce, child custody and paternity cases. Having tried 100s of cases to conclusion Syed is a skilled litigator. Syed is also well versed at navigating post-dissolution matters, including child support, alimony, and parenting plan modifications.
Syed has worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Tampa and Detriot as well as holding a position in the Major Crimes Bureau with the Michigan Department of Attorney General. He is licensed to practice law in Florida and Michigan.
Syed earned his bachelors degree from the University of Michigan in 1993, and graduated from law school in 1996 from Seton Hall University School of Law.
Syed is a running enthusiast having completed the Clearwater 50k and NYC, Miami, Chicago and Detroit marathons. He also loves coaching his son's basketball team at the local YMCA.
Practice areas
I can help you explore every legal option, often finding ways to get prosecutors to drop charges. In other instances, I have assisted clients in getting a DUI charge reduced to a lesser offense.
Divorce, child custody, spousal support, asset distribution, alimony, timesharing, child support.
Divorce, modifications, child custody, alimony, post judgement matters, child support, timesharing.
TImesharing, child support, decision making.
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Urdu
LEGAL ADVOCATE GROUP, P.A.
2011 W. CLEVELAND ST.
Suite A
Tampa, FL, 33606
Legal Advocate Group, P.A.
1044 E. Brandon Blvd.
Suite 8
Brandon, FL, 33511
LEGAL ADVOCATE GROUP, P.A.
2224 Ashley Oaks Cir.
Suite H
Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2004 | 06/06/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1998 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 44 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Attorney Judicial Edition | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
2019 Client Champion Gold | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
2019 AV Preeminent Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
2018 AV Preeminent Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2018 |
America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 1% | Americas most Honored | 2017 |
2017 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2016 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated Attorney - Judicial Edition | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2016 |
Tampa's Top Rated Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Rated 10 Superb | AVVO | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top Rated Family Law Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Top Rated Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Rated !0 Superb | AVVO | 2014 |
Judicial Edition Highest Rating in Legal and Ethical Standards | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Judicial Edition Highest Rating in Legal and Ethical Standards | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Dedicated Service to USDA and MSP for Prosecuting | USDA and Michigan State Police | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Legal Advocate Group, P.A. | 2012 - Present |
Assistant State Attorney | Office Of The State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit | 2010 - 2012 |
Assistant Attorney General | State Of Michigan Office Of The Attorney General | 2006 - 2010 |
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney | Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit, Mi | 2005 - 2006 |
Assistant State Attorney | Office Of The State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County) | 2000 - 2005 |
Attorney | The Office Of The Public Defender, 13th Judicial Circuit | 1998 - 2000 |
Attorney | Capital Collateral Regional Counsel | 1996 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Admitted to Practice | 2012 - Present |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | 2010 - Present |
Michigan Bar Association | Admitted to Practice | 2004 - Present |
Florida Bar | Admitted to Practice | 1998 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Michigan Lawyers Weekly | Application of the Sex Offenders Registration Act's Student Safety Zone Exception to Prisoners | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seton Hall University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
University of Michigan | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Domestic Violence | Ethics | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Florida vs. Joseph Piotrowski | Guilty as Charged in 10 minutes |
Robert Ira Peede vs. State of Florida | The case was remanded for an evidentiary hearing on the mitigation issues |
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Sema Yildirim, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Syed spent many years working as a prosecutor. If you need an attorney who feels home in the court room and is not afraid to go to trial, Attorney Syed is the right man for the job. He cares for his client, listens, and will fight for his client's rights. Syed has amazing trial skills.
Brett Metcalf, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Ahmed and I have worked together on various matters and he has become my go-to source for any and all Family Law related issues. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and honest. Can't ask for more out of your lawyer.
James Falls, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 23, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Ahmed is the go to Attorney in Tampa, without a doubt. I have referred many of my client's to Attorney Ahmed when they're facing dire straits related to their familial situation. Every client I have ever referred to Attorney Ahmed is more than satisfied and glad they went with him. Attorney Ahmed is a fierce oral advocate with years of in-court room and trial experience and it shows in his litigation practice. He's a trusted face and voice inside the courtroom, and his dedication to the law and his legal practice tremendously benefits his clients.
Paul Phipps, Family Attorney on May 28, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Rosier, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 11, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Outstanding attorney who passionately represents his clients.
Frances Martinez, Family Attorney on Sep 21, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Hartpence, Unknown Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Gus Centrone, Unknown Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Drew McCulloch, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
E.J. Hubbs, Family Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I watched several of Syed's trials when he was at the State Attorney's Office. Excellent trial attorney.
Phillip Harris, Unknown Attorney on Aug 19, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Kendra Stephen, Family Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Ahmed.
Barry Taracks, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Zachary Armocida, Family Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Frank Kerney, Family Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Great attorney.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Syed. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Adam Fernandez, Unknown Attorney on Apr 28, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Sweta Patel, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Syed is very skilled in his knowledge of the law. Working previously as a State Attorney, Syed has knowledge of both sides of the courtroom and is a zealous advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Rick Terrana, Family Attorney on Feb 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jamil Khuja, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 17, 2014
Relationship: Other
Syed is an excellent attorney with vast experience both as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. Anyone he represents is in good hands.
Erika Ronquillo, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 28, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Bryant Camareno, General practice Attorney on Nov 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Syed is my go-to guy! I can always count on Syed to handle any issue or matter. He is quick to respond and very knowledgeable in every area of the law! I HIGHLY endorse this lawyer.
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