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Lori Doganiero Palmieri
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Federal Crime
80%
36 years
Criminal Defense
15%
36 years
Expungement
4%
36 years
DUI and DWI
1%
36 years
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Licensed in Florida for 35 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
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13055 W Linebaugh Avenue, Suite 102, Tampa, FL, 33626-4426
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (65)
Lawsuits & Disputes (11)
Expungement (9)
Federal Crime (9)
White Collar Crime (5)
DUI & DWI (4)
Violent Crime (3)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (2)
Car Accidents (1)
Drug Crime (1)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (1)
Family (1)
Insurance (1)
Litigation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Probate (1)
Sex Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (75)
Advocacy (55)
Professionalism (43)
Recommendation (41)
Responsiveness (26)
Practice Area Knowledge (25)
Character & Conduct (23)
Communication Style (23)
General Knowledge (22)
Compassion (18)
Trustworthiness (13)
Cost of Services (8)
Punctuality (7)
Staff & Support (5)
Payment Plans (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Compassion
Posted by JUMOKE | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer!
I hired Mrs. Palmieri for a VOP case. I had spoken to so many lawyers in regards to this case but Mrs. Palmieri was the only one who made me feel comfortable about this horrific situation I was in. She advised me on everything I should do, which I did. She even showed up to court without being on the...
Lori Palmieri
Replied last October 25, 2017It is always great to avoid any jail time, especially when the violation was not warranted. I'm so glad we avoided all that and had your probation terminated too.
Posted by Cheley Bradley | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A miracle worker!
Lori is by far the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I initially contacted her on a Friday afternoon (after office hours) and she returned my phone call within the hour. I discussed my legal issue with her and she immediately advised on how we should proceed. Lori is incredibl...
Lori Palmieri
Replied last July 13, 2017Wow, very humbled by your review. Thank you for allowing me to help you. It was not a singular effort. Your lawyer in Pensacola helped tremendously and we prevailed. I'm so happy for you!
Posted by None | July 11, 2017 | Criminal Defense
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I was facing 51 months in prison Lori Palmieri fought hard and strong for me. I really appreciate her hard work and dedication she showed. If your looking for an attorney that cares and is dedicated till the end I highly recommend Mrs. Palmieri she will definitely give you and your case her all
Lori Palmieri
Replied last July 11, 2017Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I was very pleased with the outcome of your case and how much below the guidelines we were able to achieve. The judge was thoughtful and fair and we couldn't ask for more.
Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Amazing!
Words can’t even begin to express my gratitude to Lori and all that she’s done for my family and I. Before being referred to her there were many trying times, hurdles we had to overcome, and numerous brick walls that were hit along the way, BUT GOD!!!! Lori was in deed our angel here on earth sent fr...
Posted by Christine | August 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Thankful for Lori D Palmieri
Very professional and informative, To make a long story short I got Drunk this pass Thanksgiving in 2014 and woke up in jail, I was in jail for 5hrs, 2 misdemeanors and 1 felony and never being in trouble at (52) I panicked. I had only been in Florida for one month and didn't know anyone here. T...
Lori Doganiero Palmieri's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Lori on an extemely difficult case. She left no stone unturned in her defense. Lori worked this case like few lawyers can work a case and yet she also brought common sense and compassion to the task. Lori's client got an extraordinary defense from a lawyer who can think through the issues in a case. Lori is at the top of this profession. It is no wonder that she enjoys the reputation for ethics and professionalism that she does. I look forward to my next opportunity to work with her."
"Lori is among the most skilled and experienced criminal defense attorneys in the Tampa area. She has a successful legal practice that causes her to routinely appear in both the state & federal court systems. By serving as a former prosecutor in three different capacities, she gained a great deal of "insider" knowledge of the tactics & strategies employed by prosecutors throughout Florida. As a defense attorney, she uses this experience to provide effective and tenacious legal representation for her clients. Not only is Lori Board Certified in the Criminal Law area, but she serves on the Florida Bar Board Certification Committee whose function it is to evaluate the qualifications of other attorneys. Given her extensive practical experience, her Board Certification and the outstanding recognition she receives from her peers...I can recommend her without reservation or hesitation."
"Lori is undoubtedly one of the best criminal lawyers in the area. I worked with her on a two year long racketeering case in the Middle District of Florida and it was evidence from the beginning that Lori is outstanding. She cares about her clients, doesn't back down, and fights well to get the best result possible. Outstanding attorney and person."
"Lori is a fantastic lawyer. She has a keen ability to balance the legal aspects of her cases and fight aggressively while remaining professional with her opponents. She is well respected and gets the job done. I am very happy to endorse Lori. David A. Carroll Pensacola Criminal Law Attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. Lori's background, training and experience uniquely position her as one of the most effective criminal defense attorneys in the state, let alone the Tampa Bay area. She is highly respected amongst fellow lawyers, prosecutors and judges. She is a tremendous advocate on behalf of her clients!"
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I have known Lori since I was a prosecutor (15+ years). We served on the Florida Bar Board Certification (Criminal) committee together for several years. I have seen her work as a prosecutor (had cases against her) and a defense attorney (had cases with her). I find her to be thorough, professional, and highly-skilled. Her ethics are beyond reproach. She is an excellent attorney, and I would recommend her to anyone in need of a defense attorney, State or Federal. I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Palmieri is an extremely talented attorney who is dedicated to providing quality representation to her clients. She takes the time to investigate her cases and will fight for her clients to ensure they receive the best possible defense. She exudes professionalism and is highly respected in the legal community. I would recommend her to anyone facing criminal charges."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lori is a wonderful and talented lawyer who fights endlessly for her clients. It has been my pleasure to know her for many years and to strongy endorse her."
"I am honored to have worked with Lori Palmieri on numerous state and federal criminal cases. Lori is a fantastic attorney who has a vast wealth of knowledge of both the law and the legal system. I highly recommend and endorse Lori Palmieri."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lori for many years both when she was with the State and on her own. I always found her very knowledgeable and capable in her subject area. She is a fine attorney and provides quality representation."
"Ms. Palmieri and I worked together on a case involving a complex, multi-venue double jeopardy issue. She was very knowledgeable and professional, and she truly cared about the plight of our mutual client. We were ultimately successful in getting the case dismissed."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Our office consults with Ms. Palmieri routinely. She has a well-earned reputation of being a top notch litigator, especially with complex federal defense work. I recommend her services without hesitation or reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lori over 20 years. She is an excellent attorney. She is very conscientious, professional, and thoroughly prepared on any case she handles. i strongly endorse Lori Palmieri."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I first met Attorney Palmieri while I was working as a state prosecutor in Tampa. She always worked hard to get the best possible results for her clients. Ms. Palmieri is highly respected by both attorneys and judges. For years she served as the Florida Bar's Criminal Law Committee Chair. She is highly experienced and skilled and I recommend her without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best of Tampa Bay 2017, Tampa Bay Times
2015
Client's Choice 2015, AVVO
2015
Top Rated Lawyers, The Tampa Tribune
2013
Top Contributor Criminal Defense, AVVO
2012
Gold Winner Best of North Tampa - Law Firm, Tampa Tribune
2012
Client's Choice - Federal Crime, AVVO
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar
1999
Davis Productivity Award, Florida Department of Revenue
1998
Exceptional Contribution Award, Office of Statewide Prosecution
1997
Outstanding Speaker, Office of Statewide Prosecution
1989
Book Award, Alternative Dispute Resolution by Stetson University College of Law
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Owner, Managing Member, Lori D. Palmieri, P.A.
2000 - 2003
Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney - Tampa
1996 - 2000
Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, Office of Statewide Prosecution - Tampa Bureau
1990 - 1995
Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney - Pinellas County
Associations
2018 - Present
Panel Attorney District RepresentativeMDFL District Representative of the CJA Panel
2014 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyersmember
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
Hillsborough County Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
2011 - 2012
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee AMember
2009 - 2011
Board Certification Committee in Criminal LawChair
2008 - 2009
Florida BarVice Chair of the Board Certification Committee in Criminal Law
1997 - 1998
Pinellas County Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1990 - 2003
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
40 lbs of Pure Meth gets below guideline variance
145 months down from an advisory guideline of 210-262 without cooperation
Simple Battery dismissed by State Attorney's Office
Dismissed by State just before trial
Felony Child Abuse Case Dismissed
Felony Child Abuse case declared not a crime as a matter of law.
Federal Drug Indictment Dismissed
Drug indictment dismissed
1st degree felony reduced to misdemeanor
withhold of adjudication and court costs
Federal homemade explosives case results in lesser time
More than a year off federal explosives guideline
Second Degree Grand Theft Client did two months probation
Less than 2 months probation for theft case.
Felony Flee to Elude gets no prison time
State denied prison in felony fleeing to elude case
Carrying concealed firearm reduced to carrying a concealed weapon
fellony firearm charge reduced to misdemeanor
Aggravated Assault with Firearm dropped to misdemeanor
Felony Assault reduced to misdemeanor for Diversion and Expunged
Money Launderer gets time served with Rule 35
10 months on 37 month sentence
Counterfeiter gets 12 mos 1 day variance from longer prison term
12-18 months less than guideline recommended sentence
No minimum mandatory 3 years for Felon in Possession Firearm Case
Probation instead of prison.
Federal Cocaine Conspirator gets 3 years rather than 14
3 years BOP, No minimum mandatory and possibility of a Rule 35
International Trafficker saves 65 months on sentence
70 months for trafficking 400 + kilos of cocaine
No Domestic Violence Charges filed against husband
Serious felonies not filed against husband
No Domestic Violence Charges filed against husband
Serious felonies not filed against husband
Marijuana case dismissed for Violating Fourth Amendment
Marijuana case dismissed
Former soldier avoids prison on bribery charge
No Prison on bribery case
Aggravated Assault and False Imprisonment Charges No-Filed
No charges filed in Aggravated Battery and False Imprisonment Case
Federal Probation early termed 22 months early
Federal probation ended early
29 charges reduced to 4 with felony conviction avoided
29 counts reduced to 4 with no felony conviction
15 years federal prison reduced to 12 months on Rule 35
Sentence reduced from 15 years to 12 mos
62 months BOP reduced to time served on a Rule 35
63 months reduced to time served on Rule 35
Time Served and terminate Supervised Release 18 mos early
30 days on Viol of Supervised Release and Terminate Supervision 18 months early
Colombian cocaine distributor avoids guideline sentence
19 mos below bottom of drug guideline
Mail Fraud Client gets 1 year probation
Minimum permissible sentence - 1 year probation
False Statement to Obtain ID card dismissed
Felony dismissed
Time served for Dealing in Stolen Property
2 days time served and court costs on DSP case
Travel Ball Mom avoids federal prison in steroids case
straight federal probation
Former postal worker avoids prison
Probation with 6 mos home detention
Multiple felonies sealed for graduate student
Sealed multiple felonies arising from same arrest and sentenced on same day
Mortgage Broker gets probation in fraud case
Federal probation instead of prison
Cocaine conspirator gets 30 months prison
10 year mandatory minimum avoided
Battery at Hard Rock dismissed
battery case dropped and did not cause felony violation of probation
Meth client gets 33 months below advisory guideline
Almost 3 years less than the guideline
Meth Client providing pseduoephedrine for cook gets 36 months, 34 months below GL
Meth addict gets 34 months below AGL of 70-87 mos
Meth Distributor gets 49 months below GL
49 months below the GL
Burglary, Burglary Tools, PT and L&P reduced to trespass
No felony filed, Misdemeanor only and expungment
Aggravated Child Abuse case is dismissed
State dismisses the charge
No prison time on felony battery
6 mos jail f/b 16 mos probation with mental health evaluation, anger management and restitution.
Domestic Violence battery dismissed
State dismissed the charges
State can't prove delivery of coke to CI
The charges were dismissed by the State Attorney.
Trafficking in Oxycodone gets house arrest
withhold of adjudication, 2 years house arrest f/b 2 years probation
Federal Meth Distribution case gets departure and variance
Client sentenced to 63 months BOP
Client is really the victim - State dismisses charges
Case dismissed by State Attorney
Federal Mortgage Fraud client receives departure and variance
Clients advisory GL was 57-71 months. He was sentenced to 1 yr plus 1 day in BOP
Oxycodone trafficker gets probation and withhold of adjudication
Waiver of 25 yr min mand for Withhold and 5 yrs probation
Aggravated Battery Motor Vehicle - NOT GUILTY verdict
Not Guilty Verdict to Agg Battery Deadly Weapon
Illegal immigrant to avoid deportation
6.5 years less than the guideline
No federal prison for theft of govt benefits
Straight federal probation instead of prison
College student not charged with having gun on campus
State declined to file any charges
Only defendant to get probation instead of prison
5 years probation with 8 mos home detention and restitution joint and several with the co-defendants
Mother avoids 20 year fed prison term after child overdose on Oxycodone
15 years instead of 20 minimum to life
Alibi defense successful in getting serious felonies no-filed by state
Alibi defense successful in serious felony arrest
No felony arrest in Agg Assault case
Agg Assault - No felony charges or arrest
No Aggravated Battery charges filed.
The State declined to file charges
Bond Trader not charged with Agg Battery on Pregnant Girlfriend
State declined to file charges.
Robbery no-file gets Administrative Expungment
Administrative Expungement successful
Vehicular Homicide verdict of misdemeanor Reckless Driving, reversed on appeal
Plea to Reckless Driving, Withold and court costs
Robbery arrest no-filed after successful alibi defense
Robbery charges declined due to Alibi
Successful Motion to Suppress guts 165 count information in State Court
165 counts thrown out after Mtn to Suppress
Zero federal prison time in Oxycodone Conspiracy
Supervision only for federal oxycodone client
School Teacher acquitted on battery against two students
Not Guilty Verdict
State declines to file sexual battery charge
Sex Battery charge no-filed
No Agg Assault Deadly Weapon Charges for Soccer Player
The State declined to file any charges.
Felony Drug Arrest no-filed after State couldn't prove constructive possession
State declined to file charges after arrest
Education
1990
Stetson University College of Law
law
1985
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Deer Park Elementary
Junior Achievement
2013
Criminal Justice Course
Ethics in Criminal Justice
2010
AVVO webinar
Criminal Law
1999
Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority
Role of the Statewide Prosecutor in Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
1999
FDLE Fraud Investigation
Multi-Circuit Fraud Investigation and Prosecution
1998
FDLE White Collar Crime Training Course
Contract Fraud
Publications
2011
The Florida Bar Journal
Annual Reports of Sections and Committees of The Florida Bar - Criminal Law
2010
The Florida Bar Journal
Annual Report of the Section and Divisions of the Florida Bar - Criminal Law
Languages
English
Activity
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