Michael regularly speaks at cannabis related events and has been covered by numerous television programs and print media. He is part of the Meet the Experts Conference, has been on NBC’s “To the Point” with Mike Williams and has been featured in numerous cannabis related articles and stories. Michael is a Lifetime Member to the NORML Legal Committee, and is a board member of The Silver Tour. He is also a Board Member and Legal Director of NORML of Florida.
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2534 W Curtis St., Tampa, FL, 33614
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Posted by Robert | July 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Cannabis Law
Top State Cannabis Defender
Michael is my Co-Director at the Silver Tour. He is active in advocating for reform of marijuana laws in Florida. I've referred many criminal cases to Michael and the outcomes have been excellent. His case wins have set precedent for cannabis patients and care givers. He won the first jury trial that...
Posted by Jeffrey | January 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The best attorney I have ever had.
I hired Michael Minardi to defend me in a very complex criminal case of entrapment. This was after other so called lawyers told me that I couldn't win and I should take the three years the state was offering. He recognized the obvious entrapment defense right away and dug up so much evidence in suppo...
Posted by Jeffrey | June 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Medical Necessity Defense, For Medical Cannabis
I'm a patient not a criminal. I use medical cannabis and decided to choose it over the opiates my current Doctors wanted to prescribe. My home was robbed police were called. And I went to jail for trafficking once the police discovered my miracle medical cannabis garden ( 26 plants ) Attorney Minardi...
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is passionate about his work and a tireless advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for many years. He is very knowledgeable about the law and is a zealous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse and recommend this lawyer. I have known Michael for a few years and had him as co-counsel on a large racketeering case. He is an excellent lawyer, he is well versed in the law, and he is a true advocate for his client."
"I endorse Michael, I have known him since law school and he has always been an outstanding legal mind. I have personally witnessed his ability to keep his clients interests in mind while advocating with intelligence, enginuity and attention to detail."
Litigation lawyer
2002 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Michael Minardi, P.A.
2015 - Present
Sensible Florida, Inc. Political Action CommitteeChairman
2011 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsLegal Director
2011 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsMember
2010 - Present
The Silver Tour, Educating Seniors on Medical CannabisBoard Member
2015 - 2017
CannaMomsBoard Member
2012 - 2013
I’m a Patient Not a CriminalBoard Member-Co-Founder
2002 - 2018
Broward Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Not Guilty
2002
JD - Juris Doctor Suma Cum Laude
1998
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