Tanya Marie Dugree

Tanya Marie Dugree

also known as Tanya Dugree Bishop

4.6
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

3030 N Rocky Point Dr W Ste 150, Tampa, FL

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Tanya

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Representing the accused who have been charged with anything from petit theft, to driving while license suspended to murder. Tanya M. Dugree, protecting your rights and defending your liberty.

23 years

75%
Appeals 25%

Including all post conviction matters. Tanya M. Dugree does initial appeals, motions to modify sentence, post convictions motions and appeals from all post conviction motions. Tanya M. Dugree, protecting your rights and defending your liberty.

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 8 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2017

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Tanya Marie Dugree

3030 N Rocky Point Dr W Ste 150, Tampa, FL, 33607

4th District Public Defender's Office

701 Fourth Ave, S, Suite 1400, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

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Tanya Marie Dugree's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Rasheed Laws | November 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst Public Defender

DO NOT! I REPEAT DO NOT USE TONYA BISHOP ON YOUR CASE. SHE LIED ON MY CASE AND CLAIMED THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT CAN BE USED WITHIN THE OTHER PARTY SHE EVEN AGREED WITH THE ALLEGED VICTIMS. I ASKED MULTIPLE TIMES TO SEE THE EVIDENCE THAT THEY SUPPOSEDLY HAD AND SHE WOULDNT EVEN RESPOND I HAD GO DOWNTOW...N TO HER OFFICE JUSR FOR HER NOT TO BE THERE. I HIRED A PRIVATE LAWYER AND HE PROVED THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE AS WELL AS WE GOT A THE CHARGES DROPPED. TONYA DIDNT EVEN FIGHT FOR A DEAL SHE WAS SO NON CARING ABOUT MY CASE. SHE IS THE TRUE DEFINITION OF A PUBLIC PRETENDER SHES A WASTE OF TIME I DONT EVEN UNDERSTAND HOW SHE EVEN HAS A JOB OR MADE IT THIS FAR IN HER SO CALLED CARRER. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

Posted by Brittany | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best

Tanya Dugree is an excellent attorney. I had two first degree felonies. She fought eighteen months for my freedom. I singed for time served and got probation. One of my charges was completely dropped and the other lessened. She told me to trust her. Trusting her was the best thing. She did what she s...aid she would do.

Posted by Eddie | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Take your money elsewhere or defend yourself

My family hired attorney Ms. Dugree after a couple impressive interviews to represent me and paid her expensive fees (we ended up only paying 90% of the total and I wish we would've only paid 5%). She's a salesman not an attorney. She's lied repeatedly about what she was doing and the work she was pu...ttin in. She tried charging an extra $300 for a PRivate investigator to contact witnesses when the contact info was given to her (we found the witnesses with the same info she claimed was invalid). At court the lies surfaced. She was unprepared, spoke inexperienced, was not familiar with the case as some intern was the one that actually completed the brief. It was horrible. I was embarrassed and wished I would've represented myself. The worst attorney experience ever

Tanya Dugree

Replied last October 19, 2016

I do not believe this person or this family hired me or if they did that this is an accurate review. I never have had an intern write any brief for me.. I write all my own motions, and briefs. I do have an investigator who helps me find witnesses but my clients know this is a possibility or option at the time of the contract and the fee amount stated is not the fee charged. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact me personally at 813-418-5253.

Posted by Adam Caton | October 28, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Fiery Firecat in Heels

I hired Tanya not just once but three times. I have to say that each time she has far exceeded what any previous lawyer has done for me.( Probation violations, and even went to trial for a dui,and did amazing work there!) I have been in trouble numerous times over the years. I have never had a lawyer... like her, not only did she represent me . She amazed even me with her knowledge of Law,and the care she gave me. WOW a lawyer that cares for more than just the mighty buck. Shocking but so true! She walked in the court room like a Fiery Fire Cat in heels surprising me with the passion and care she puts into her work. Lawyers tend to take on too many cases, and you dont quite get 100%, with Tanya you get 150%. She will take the time to go over your case,not just showing up and winging it as past lawyers have done for me in the past. I have referred her to anybody I ever come into contact with. I referred one close friend in trouble,and Tanya did amazing things representing him. Tanya is a AWESOME lawyer! Example is that most recently I had violated a 70 month suspended sentence being on probation. I will say that this was my fourth violation. MY FOURTH! I figured as Tanya always got me reinstated, that I could get that. Bad news is I went in front of the judge ( using a public defender) and was given the 70 month prison sentence at this time I freaked out and called Tanya. Tanya not only dropped her fee down, She showed up with little notice, She filed a motion and a week later I was in court and home, and on less probation than I originally had! She saved me from going to prison. I owe Tanya my life! If I could ball her up and carry her around like a cell phone I would. I know when Tanya is around , I am in good hands. I trust her fully, and will recommend her to anybody! I dont look at Tanya just as a lawyer. I look at her as a friend, because only friends can care as much as Tanya does! Thank You Tanya for all that you have done for me. I hope that I dont need you again, but know this.... If I do Im calling you ASAP. You are one kickass lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Glowing Review for a 5 Star Attorney!

I was referred to Tanya by a friend. I am so thankful that I hired her to handle my case. I’d never been in trouble before and was terrified, but she her guidance and compassion made me feel much more at ease through the process. She was always available to answer my questions even if it was a weeken...d or after 5 pm. My seemingly simple DUI case had a ton of unexpected twists and turns due to circumstances with the court and the case – Tanya was always right on it and aggressively fighting for me in order to get everything resolved quickly and to let me know what was going on. Tanya was knowledgeable and honest. My case ended up getting dismissed completely thanks to Tanya. I’d love to say after reading other people's reviews of her and knowing what I experience that she is a miracle worker but honestly she is highly experienced, intelligent and tenacious to the point that she makes what might seem like a “long short” become a reality. I cannot say thank you enough to her for helping me through this and would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a defense attorney who will passionately fight for your rights!

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Tanya Marie Dugree's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Cerniglia

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with Tanya, and even then she showed a real talent for identifying constitutional issues in her case studies. She is a very smart and dedicated lawyer, and will take on even seemingly difficult cases. Tanya will fight for you and get results, rest assured."

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Melissa Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an experienced & diligent attorney who is trusted by her clients. I have also referred several appeals cases to Tanya."

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Marc Joseph

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jorge Chalela

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tanya is a staunch defender of the constitutional rights of those charged with crimes, and is an avid litigator, zealously arguing motions or handling jury trials in the defense of her clients. She is widely respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Shakoor

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is hard working, reliable and will fight to the end for her clients. We have worked together in the past. We have been to trial together. I would hire her for anyone that needed criminal defense."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

GOTCHA Award 2021, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Assistant Public Defender, Hennepin County Public Defender's Office

2008 - Present

Attorney At Law, Tanya M. Dugree, P.A.

2017 - 2019

Assistant Public Defender, Stearns County Public Defender

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Cohen & DePaul

2003 - 2006

Assistant Public Defender, Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office

Education

2003

Hamline University School of Law

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Publications

2002

Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy Disenfranchisement-A Race Neutral Punishment For Felony Offenders or A Way to Diminish The Minority Vote?
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