Barry Kevin Taracks

Barry Kevin Taracks

4.5
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

3210 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL

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Cost

Retainer

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Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Taracks & Associates

3210 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL, 33607

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Barry Kevin Taracks's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

TOP NOTCH CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Barry got my case dismissed. He was great about returning my texts, calls, and e-mails. He truly cares about his clients and improving their lives. Besides the fact that he got my case dismissed, he set me up with a program that is helping me stay sober and get on the right track. He is a great human... being.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY!

Barry Taracks came highly recommended to us for a criminal case for a family member. He acted right away on our case and had the charges reduced! He was so professional and understanding to our situation through the entire process! We are so happy we chose Barry Taracks and this law firm to repres...ent us!

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

From the first meeting with Barry to the continued contact and conclusive representation of my case, Barry successfully got my 2nd DUI charge reduced to a reckless driving. In the event anyone should ask me about legal defense on a DUI, Barry Taracks would by my recommendation.

Posted by Anton | June 07, 2011 | Criminal Defense

The Professional

Faced with a DUI charge I couldn't afford not to have a lawyer. After researching, Barry looked like a great choice and he did not disappoint. Throughout the entire DUI process, Barry and his team worked great togethor to keep me well informed of the process and were always very quick to answer any q...uestions I had. Better put though, the results speak for themselves. Barry Taracks reduced what would have been a DUI charge on my record to a reckless driving. I didn't think that was possible for my case, but that goes to show just how great of a lawyer Barry is. The entire court/DMV process can be draining, but with the support that both Barry and his team provided, it became much more manageable and they definitely provided me with a sense of ease. Barry also help saved my job career with the results he made happen. Should I find myself in the need of an attourney again I will definitely be using Barry and highly suggest you do the same. Thanks. R/S Anton

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Shaheen Manshoory

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Taracks. He is an excellent attorney that takes his job very seriously and is always professional."

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Daniel Hartpence

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Broadus

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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E.J. Hubbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Drew McCulloch

Unknown lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Syed Ahmed

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Barry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Tori Kaufholz

Litigation lawyer | Oct 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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James May

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dean Tsourakis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryce Fetter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am familiar with Barry's work both as opposing counsel on matters from when I was a prosecutor and now as a fellow defense attorney. His reputation is of the highest caliber among the lawyers in the Tampa Bay criminal justice system and I would recommend his services without reservation."

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Matthew Dolman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are good criminal defense lawyers and then there is Barry. he is on hell of an attorney...."

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Frank Kerney

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Barry Taracks is one of the most knowledgeable and well respected attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing. He embodies the term “advocate” both in and out of the court room and has the knowledge and experience necessary to fight for his clients in virtually any legal arena."

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Anthony Rickman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Octavio Gomez

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roger Futerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barry is an excellent lawyer. I frequently consult with him. I have the utmost respect for his abilities as an attorney."

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Syed Ahmed

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dean Tsourakis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryant Camareno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Phi Beta Kappa, Stetson University College of Law

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, Taracks & Associates

1986 - 1989

Assistant State Attorney, Sixth Judicial Circuit Court

Associations

Florida Bar

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI with Serious Bodily Injury

Reduced sentence. No Prison time.

Possession of Marijuana Dismissed

Case dismissed.

DUI Manslaughter

Charge Reduced

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Education

1986

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Inns of Court (Tampa)

DUI

Publications

2010

Advocate for You The Advocate For You Blog

Languages

English

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