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Darren Mark Finebloom
- Tampa, FL
- Licensed for 21 years
About Darren
When someone is accused or charged, regardless of whether it is a DUI, child abuse, sexual assault, drug possession, theft, or homicide, no one possesses more motivation than Mr. Finebloom in zealously protecting his client's rights under the law and seeing to it that they are afforded a fair trial. He combines his trial experience with a personal commitment to his clients in order to offer competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment.
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Defending individuals charged with a crime is in my blood. When I started my career as a Public Defender in Sarasota County, I fought for each one of my clients working hard to protect their Constitutional Rights, regardless of the outcome. As a partner in my firm with David Haenel, I have the opportunity to provide each of my clients with personal representation combined with the same tenacious attitude that I had as a Public Defender, but with many more resources. I continue to use everything I have learned in the past years to the benefit of my clients and strive to achieve the best result in each and every case.
I have tried over 60 cases to juries throughout the State of Florida including Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Orange counties. If you need someone with experience trying cases I am up for the job.
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The Law Place
3426 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL, 33609
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1414 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL, 34239
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 10/11/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
| Top Attorneys - Florida Outstanding Young Lawyers | American Registry | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Superlawyers | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Superlawyers | 2011 |
| President | Sarasota County Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2011 |
| Super Lawyers Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Sponsor of the Diversity Scholarship Award Recipient | Sarasota Coutny Bar Association | 2010 |
| AV RATED PREEMINENT | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| Sponsor of the Diversity Scholarship Program | Sarasota County Bar Association | 2009 |
| Cum Laude | Cleveland Marshall College of Law | 2001 |
| Book Award Recipient Disability Law | Florida State University | 2001 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | The Law Place | 2015 - Present |
| Partner | Finebloom and Haenel, P.A. | 2004 - 2015 |
| Associate | Law Offices of Michael Moran | 2002 - 2004 |
| Public Defender | Office of the Public Defender Sarasota County | 2000 - 2002 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Office of the Public Defender Leon County | 2000 - 2000 |
| Clerk | Law Offices of Michael Goldberg | 1998 - 1999 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Drunk Driving Defense | Attorney | 2007 - Present |
| DUI.COM http://www.dui.com/florida/sarasota | Member | 2007 - Present |
| 800DUILAWS | Member | 2006 - Present |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2005 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2003 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Sarasota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | member | 2002 - Present |
| United States District Court Southern District of Florida | Member | 2002 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Northerm District of Florida | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Sarasota County Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
| Florida Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Sarasota Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2008 - 2010 |
| Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court | Member | 2000 - 2002 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wink News | Chance Walsh's Mom Being Extradited to Sarasota County | 2015 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | A New DUI Law with Marijuana | 2014 |
| WWSB | Florida Lawmakers Push to Speed Up Death Penalty Process | 2013 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | Costs of DUI Trials Could Mount | 2011 |
| Aspatore Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes | Successfully Defending Drug Offenders | 2011 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | Flashy advertisements draw clients to Sarasota law firm | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Open PR | Tampa DUI Law Firm of Finebloom and Haenel Has Eight DUI Cases Reduced to Reckless Driving This Week | 2009 |
| PR Web | Florida Law Firm Achieves Two Not Guilty Verdicts in DUI Cases in Just Seven Days | 2009 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | Evidence Tossed in More DUI cases! | 2009 |
| The DUI REPORT | DUI REPORT FLORIDA | 2009 |
| Florida Law Weekly Supplement | State of Florida v. Rebecca Carlin | 2007 |
| Florida Law Weekly Supplement | State of Florida vs. Michelle Bennett | 2007 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | Threat on Harris Leads to $500,000 Bail for Sarasota Driver | 2004 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | Police:Man Clear in Dislike for Harris | 2004 |
| Bradenton Herald | Driver Out on Bond in Harris Case | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University College of Law | Visiting Student | 2002 |
| Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Florida State University | N/A | 1996 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Adjudication Lab Judges Conference | DUI Adjudication Lab | 2012 |
| DUI Adjudication Lab | Common DMV Issues: Agency and Defense Perspectives | 2011 |
| DUI Training for Florida Department of Environmental Protection Officers | DUI and TRAFFIC LAW | 2010 |
| Florida County Court Judges/INSTRUCTOR | DUI Adjudication Lab | 2010 |
| Legal Brand Marketing Seminar | Marketing Seminar | 2008 |
| The Florida Breath Testing Conference for Law Enforcement | Lecture | 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County Teen Court Judge | Trial Judge for Teen Court cases | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State of Florida v. P.P. | FELONY ROBBERY CHARGES DISMSSED |
| 2008 CT 019307 NC | Not Guilty JUry Trial |
| State v. P.B. | DUI NOT GUILTY AT JURY TRIAL |
| State v. C.W. | DISMISSED |
| State v. G.S. | DUI dropped to Reckless Driving |
Amazing
5.0 stars
Posted by Mabel
October 3, 2020
Great service, great result!
5.0 stars
Posted by John
April 17, 2020
Absolute professionals
5.0 stars
Posted by Patrick
February 13, 2020
Quick, easy, and almost painless (the pain had nothing to do with Darren)
5.0 stars
Posted by Ryan
December 2, 2019
The Law Place Great Staff!!!
5.0 stars
Posted by Guy Moffitt III
August 27, 2019
A true professional
5.0 stars
Posted by Christopher
July 12, 2019
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5.0 stars
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April 11, 2019
Terry Hanson
5.0 stars
Posted by Terry
April 4, 2019
Professional, Dedicated, and Determined.
5.0 stars
Posted by Teresa
January 4, 2019
Best of the Best
5.0 stars
Posted by Steven
May 23, 2018
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Attorney endorsements
(47)
John Hornbeck, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Juan Calama, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 16, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Darren is competent, professional and always with the best interests of his clients in mind. I endorse him without reservation.
John Hornbeck, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Juan Calama, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 16, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Darren is competent, professional and always with the best interests of his clients in mind. I endorse him without reservation.
Jonathan Reza, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Finebloom is a cut above the rest. He went above and beyond for a mutual client and got things done in one days that another attorney couldn't get done in a year. I would refer my closest friends to Mr. Finebloom.
Michael Dear, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 19, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I tried several cases and argued countless motions against Darren during my time as a prosecutor. Darren works tirelessly for his clients and argues passionately for their cause. Darren is a leader in the DUI/criminal defense community.
Blake Marcus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Tuorto, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Darren. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Michael Fayard, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Darren's Experience should list "Training New State Attorneys", because when he goes to court on a DUI or traffic ticket school is in session. I opposed Darren, and other members of Finebloom, Haenel & Higgins, on numerous cases while I was a prosecutor. No matter the severity of the case, or the charge pending, These folks come to court ready to go to war. No "wing sauce" here. Darren is organized, hardworking, and extremely talented at his craft. He knows the law and he knows how to get good results for his clients.
Keith Warshofsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a really smart person who cares about helping others. He will evaluate your case and give you the straight honest answers that a client should get. If you have a case he'll pursue it vigorously, if you don't he will tell you that as well without the sugar coating.
Bryan Hannan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Marc Falco, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many criminal cases to Darren and have always received great feedback.
Peter Aiken, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer and have personal experience working with him in sex offense cases. He is a dedicated professional and puts his clients first. His knowledge of the law is excellent and he has true compassion for his clients.
Steve Santiago, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Rheingans, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Darren is a fantastic criminal defense attorney. I have referred many clients to him and his partner, David Haenel, all of whom have had good experiences. I have even referred a family member to their firm. I recommend Darren without hesitation.
Anthony Rubino, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Darren is an excellent criminal defense and DUI attorney. We have worked together on a few cases and he has always been very well prepared and organized. I would recommend Darren to anyone in need of a criminal attorney.
Arturo Rios, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 18, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Darren is "The Man" when it comes to DUI. I had the privilege of working together with him on an immigration related case, and he was a superlative trial lawyer, no nonsense approach to the case, and was a pleasure to work with.
Christian Lassen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jarrett Blakeley, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 18, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work, he is an extremely dedicated attorney who works very hard for his clients.
Timothy Moffitt, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Great lawyer in the community. Don't hesitate to call him for help.
Peter Collins, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've worked with Darren for over a decade and found him to be a zealous advocate for his client's rights. I would not hesitate to recommend Darren to anyone faced with a criminal or traffic charge.