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Andrew Crawford
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Mr. Crawford is dual Board Certified in Criminal Trial and also Appellate Practice. He is the only Lawyer in the state of Florida that holds both Board Certifications. He is an expert, as designated by the Florida Bar, in the only two areas of law that he practices. He is an aggressive criminal defense and appellate attorney with a customized approach tailored to your individual needs. The Law Office of J. Andrew Crawford limits their practice areas exclusively to criminal defense and appeals. You can reach us for a free consultation by calling or sending us an email at
Mr. Crawford has achieved a prestigious rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence and High Ethical Standing. He also enjoys a rating of 10 out of 10 on AVVO in addition to his dual Board Certifications by the Florida Bar. He has obtained multiple not guilty verdicts and appellate reversals. Mr. Crawford has argued before numerous courts of appeal, including the Florida Supreme Court. Additionally, he regularly tries cases ranging from First-Degree Murder to Driving Under the Influence, including an acquittal a young man charged with Second-Degree murder despite eye witness testimony.
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
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The Law Office of J. Andrew Crawford, P.A.
5200 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33707
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Libel & Slander
Posted by Robert | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Libel & Slander
One of the best communicating lawyers out there
I recently needed help with a matter that is personal and was a malicious attack on me as a person. Designed to hurt my name and reputation. I hired Andrew as he works out of the same office as my Family Law Attorney. From the moment we met Andrew put both my wife and I at ease. He was a true advocat...
Andrew Crawford's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Mr. Crawford for many years. Mr. Crawford is a compassionate and skilled advocate with exceptional knowledge of criminal law and procedure. I highly recommend Mr. Crawford."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Andrew Crawford is an exceptional attorney. I have known him for many years and have observed, first-hand, his skill, knowledge, and dedicated representation of numerous clients throughout the courtrooms of Tampa Bay. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew has established himself as a well respected and trustworthy lawyer in the community. He is well liked by the courts and his peers. He is an asset to the legal community and to his clients."
"I have known Mr. Crawford for several years and have routinely referred criminal matters to him. Not once have I received any negative feed-back. Mr. Crawford is experienced and has a vast knowledge of criminal law. I highly recommend Mr. Crawford."
"I have known attorney Andrew Crawford for many years. Prior to joining Mr. Crawford in the criminal defense bar, I had the opportunity to handle several criminal cases against Mr. Crawford and the McDermott Law Firm. In every instance, Mr. Crawford (and his law firm) provided an excellent and well prepared defense. Moreover, I have always known Mr. Crawford to be an honest and ethical attorney. He is one of a select number of criminal defense attorneys that was fortunate enough to learn under Joe McDermott. For these reasons, I would endorse attorney Andrew Crawford."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Board Certified - Appellate Practice, Florida Bar
2018
Byron T. Hileman Attorney of the Year Award, ORC-Second District
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2013
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2010
AV Preeminent - Highest Level of Professional Excellence, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
2010 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
Florida BarMember
2004 - Present
Pinellas County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Appellate Practice SectionMember
2015 - 2017
Sixth Judicial Circuit Grievance CommitteeSection Chair
2013 - 2016
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionSection Chair
2013 - 2016
Florida Bar, Unlicensed Practice of Law CommitteeChairman
2004 - 2019
Florida Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Newby v. State, 272 So.3d 862 (Fla. 2d DCA 2019)
Burglary with Battery Conviction and 20 year sentence vacated for new trial
McCloud v. State, 208 So. 3d 668 (Fla. 2016)
Florida Supreme Court reversed death sentence when the defendant was convicted of multiple murders
ISRA Homes, Inc. v Appley, 78 So.3d 724 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012)
Reversing an order granting the assignment of rents during a mortgage foreclosure case
M.R. v. K.W., 65 So.3d 643 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011)
Reversal of a Sexual Violence Injunction
State of Florida v. J.G.
Second Degree Murder-Not Guilty Verdict
Storey v. State, 32 So.3d 105 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009)
Reversal of a summary denial of a Motion for Post-Conviction Relief where the defendant's plea was involuntary.
State of Florida v. P.J.
Domestic Battery-State elected not to file charges
State of Florida v. B.V.
Fleeing and Eluding a Law Enforcement Officer; Driving Under the Influence-Not Guilty Verdicts
State of Florida v. J.C.
Driving Under the Influence-reduced to Reckless Driving
State of Florida v. C.J.
Driving Under the Influence-reduced to Reckless Driving
State of Florida v. J.A.-Resisting Arrest Without Violence
State dismissed charges
State of Florida v. H.W.
Violation of a Domestic Violence Injunction-State dismissed charges
State of Florida v. E.I.
Driving Under the Influence-reduced to Reckless Driving
State of Florida v. B.J.
DUI-Second Offense within 5 Years-Not Guilty Verdict
State of Florida v. B.F.
Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer; Resisting Arrest without Violence Not Guilty Verdict Count I-Guilty of Misdemeanor Count II-one day of probation
State of Florida v. M.J.
Witness Tampering-Not Guilty Verdict
State of Florida v. T.L.
Possession of Marijuana-Not Guilty Verdict
State of Florida v. C.C.
Driving Under the Influence-Not Guilty Verdict
Cavaliere v. State, 147 So. 3d 628 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014)
Reversing life sentence and conviction for Lewd & Lascivious Molestation conviction and remanding for a new trial
State of Florida v. S.T.
Aggravated Battery-State elected not to file charges
State of Florida v. B.W.
Scheme to Defraud in excess of $50,000.00; Uttering-case dismissed
State of Florida v. L.J.
Grand Theft over $100,000-client received probation
State of Florida v. O.A.
Resisting Arrest without Violence-State dismissed charges
State of Florida v. J.V.
Aggravated Assault-State elected not to filed charges
State of Florida v. C.M
Capital Sexual Battery (2 Counts)-client received probation
State of Florida v. K.D.
Capital Sexual Battery-client received probation
State of Florida v. A.A
3 Counts of First-Degree Murder-successfully argued for Life sentence
State of Florida v. M.J.
First Degree Murder-reduced to Manslaughter
Dixon v. Sermon, 230 So. 3d 609 (Fla. 2d DCA 2017)
Reversed the trial court granting a stalking injunction
Roach v. Brower, 180 So. 3d 1142 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015)
Reversed the trial court's granting of a stalking injunction
McCall v. First Dartmouth Realty, Inc., 138 So. 3d 1203 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014)
Reversed a judgment of contempt
Education
2004
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Southern Methodist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
2017
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Beach & Bar Seminar
2016
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Beach & Bar Seminar
2015
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Beach & Bar Seminar
2015
St. Petersburg Bar Association
Merit Retention of Appellate Judges
2014
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Beach & Bar Seminar
2013
Bench and Bar Seminar
Daubert and the New Standard of Expert Admissibility
Publications
2020
Crawford Defense
PROTESTS, UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY, AND INCITING A RIOT
2018
Crawford Defense
Should I speak to the police?
2018
Crawford Defense
What happens after an arrest? The Charging Decision
2018
Crawford Defense
Cyberstalking Injunctions and the First Amendment
2018
2018
2013
Crawford Defense
Recording Conversations Can Be Illegal
2013
Paraclete magazine
Don't Let Your Client's Record Conversations
2012
Paraclete magazine
Child Abuse Hearsay for the Family Law Practitioner
Languages
English