Mr. Sartes is an extremely skilled and I highly recommend him. He and his staff kept my husband and I informed and explained all of our options every step of the way. He went way above and beyond to help us and we are so grateful. I have no doubt he was the best possible attorney we could have hired and will continue to use him in the future if needed.
In my experience, the use of an attorney has always carried a negative situation. Mr Sartes was able to get me the most favorable outcome that I could have ever expected. He was always available to discuss the case and was very well versed on the explanations.
Peter A. Sartes is a shareholder of the Law Offices of Tragos, Sartes & Tragos, where he practices in the areas of state and federal criminal defense and personal injury law. He received his B.A., M.B.A., and J.D. from The University of Toledo, in Toledo, Ohio, and also attended Stetson College of Law, in Gulfport, Florida.
Mr. Sartes was formerly with the Lucas County Public Defender’s Office in Toledo, Ohio, and a former Armor Officer in the United States Army. Mr. Sartes is formerly a commercial real estate agent with CB Richard Ellis, where he specialized in retail and investment properties. Mr. Sartes is the Past-President of the Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, the former Chairman of the Clearwater Bar Association Technology Committee, the former Chairman of the Florida Bar Traffic Court Rules Committee, and the former liaison to the Florida Bar Rules of Judicial Administration Committee. Mr. Sartes currently serves as the Sixth Judicial Circuit representative to the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, The Florida Bar Code and Rules of Evidence Committee and on a Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the 6th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Sartes is “BV” rated by Martindale-Hubble, the highest possible rating for attorneys in practice for under ten years. He is listed as a “Rising Star” in Superlawyers Magazine, where no more than 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years of age are selected, and Mr. Sartes is also rated Supurb by AVVO. Mr. Sartes has had articles published in The Florida Bar Journal, The Record, the publication of the Appellate Section of the Florida Bar, Res Ipsa, the publication of the Clearwater Bar Association, and in The Florida Defender, the publication of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Sartes appears in Marquis’ “Who’s Who in America”,“Who’s Who in the World” and is also an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg College where he teaches “Technology in the Law Office” for the paralegal degree program.
Mr. Sartes is an extremely skilled and I highly recommend him. He and his staff kept my husband and I informed and explained all of our options every step of the way. He went way above and beyond to help us and we are so grateful. I have no doubt he was the best possible attorney we could have hired and will continue to use him in the future if needed.
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Posted by Hal | July 5, 2010
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In my experience, the use of an attorney has always carried a negative situation. Mr Sartes was able to get me the most favorable outcome that I could have ever expected. He was always available to discuss the case and was very well versed on the explanations.
Posted by Nicole | June 30, 2010
Highly Respected Attorney.
Mr. Sartes was very knowledgeable in his field, and took the time to make sure I both understood what was going on, and then to keep me informed on the progress of the issue. I will both recommend and continue to use his services when needed.
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Litigation Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Peter Sartes both personally and professionally for many years. He is among the most competent, diligent, and effective trial attorneys I know. I had occasion to assist Peter in connection with an interstate patent infringement litigation matter, and received invaluable assistance from him in a pro bono federal criminal law matter I was handling. I heartily endorse his services without reservation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"It is without hesitation that I recommend Mr. Sartes. I have known Peter for many years. His intellect, skill, and passion are unmatched. He is a warrior in the courtroom for his clients. He is the lawyer that other lawyers turn to for answers."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Peter has positioned himself as The authority on criminal law in the Bay Area. His legal ability and courtroom presence make him a formidable opponent for any prosecutor."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Moreover, I feel very comfortable in saying that Peter's 10 Rating on Avvo and AV (Preeminent) Highest Rating on Martindale.com, do not even scratch the surface of being indicative of Peter’s true talents, legal and litigation smarts, and his overall effectiveness as a lawyer. Peter loves the law and he has a deep rooted drive and need to win. God forbid, if any close family member of mine were in significant criminal related trouble; my first recommendation would be for them to call Peter, and to do so as quickly as possible!"