Bjorn Erik Brunvand

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Bjorn Erik Brunvand

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime ... +3 more

615 Turner St, Clearwater, FL

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About Bjorn

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 40%

My office has represented individuals and corporations facing the threat of prosecution and /or actual prosecution in Federal Courts in Florida and elsewhere in the United States. Charges include white collar fraud offenses involving medicare/medicaid, insurance, mail, defense contracting, mortgage, bank and copyright violations. Other charges include international and domestic drug trafficking, organized crime, murder, robbery, RICO, and human trafficking.

36 years | 200 cases

40%
Violent Crime 20%

A sample of violent crimes that my client's have faced includes capital murder, sexual battery, child pornography, burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and DUI Manslaughter. These cases are frequently resolved with pleas to lesser charges, but it is not unusual for these cases to end up in jury trials.

37 years | 400 cases

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

A representative sample of the white collar cases include various fraud cases involving defense contracting, insurance, medicare, medicaid, banking, mortgage, investments, copyright violations, computers and the internett. These cases are most frequently prosecuted in Federal Courts but on a regular basis are also prosecuted in State Courts.

37 years | 100 cases

20%
Drug Crime 13%

37 years | 400 cases

13%
DUI and DWI 5%

My office has represented individuals charged with DUI/DWI charges ranging from simple first time DUI's to DUI manslaughter. Due to admimistrative sanctions of your driver's license, it is critical that you consult with an experienced DUI defense attorney preferrably within days of your arrest or notification that you may face an arrest, but no later than nine days from your arrest.

37 years | 400 cases

5%
Juvenile Law 2%

Generally, my clients in juvenile court are facing a potential adult prosecution and frequently our goal is to try to persuade the prosecutor that the case is not appropriate for filing in adult court or to persuade the court that the child in adult court should be sentenced to juvenile sanctions to avoid a permanent adult record.

37 years | 50 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 500-1000 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bjorn Erik Brunvand

615 Turner St, Clearwater, FL, 337565314

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Brunvand Wise, P.A.

1710 N 19th St, Unit 210, Tampa, FL, 33605

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Bjorn Erik Brunvand's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

expert on Florida drunk driving law

I retained Atty. Brunvand to answer a complicated legal question about a Florida drunk driving case. He got me the answer I needed, and backed it up with solid legal research.

Posted by CHERYL | May 26, 2010

HIRE THIS LAWYER

Do not hesistate to hire this attorney. He will do more for you in a few weeks than most attorneys will do for you in a few years. I am not at liberty to discuss the case, but Mr. Brunvand is giving us a great representation and is not a plea attorney. It's your life. HIRE SOMEONE THAT CARES AB...OUT IT.

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Bjorn Erik Brunvand's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Sulisufay

Drug Crime lawyer | Jul 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Rieth

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bjorn is known very taking on very serious and difficult cases. He is well respected among prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys alike."

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Jordan Tawil

Federal crime lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the top attorneys in this field for our region of the US."

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Mia Cloud

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer’s work. He is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a true advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Peter Andrews

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had a chance to watch him argue cases a few times. Wow, he is really good."

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Daniela Hogue

Violent crime lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bjorn is diligent and professional. He has a great ability to get to the heart of the matter and help his clients find resolutions."

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Sidney Kilgore

Federal crime lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bjorn Brunvand for nearly three decades. He enjoys a reputation throughout the legal community in the Tampa Bay Area as an outstanding and effective criminal defense lawyer."

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Angelo Ferlita

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Francoise Haasch

Federal crime lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Zervos

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rania Shehata

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Saunders

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I was the foreman of a jury in a murder case that Bjorn tried. The jury was impressed with the excellent job that Bjorn did at trial representing the defendant."

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Garry Potts

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Bjorn Brunvand both as an opponent and as a colleague in Pinellas County since 1988 and I can say without reservation that he is one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the Tampa Bay area."

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Lori Palmieri

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Bjorn for over 20 years and have opposed him as a former prosecutor and joined forces with him recently as co-defendant's counsel in a federal criminal trial. Our clients were the two in charge of a large scale international drug conspiracy involving over 3 tons of cocaine. I have nothing but praise and admiration for his performance. He is an exceptional lawyer, both in knowlege and understanding of the law, but also for his persuasiveness in front of a jury. I am a better lawyer for having tried this case with him. He has my utmost respect and recommendation for anyone seeking outstanding criminal defense representation in state and federal court."

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William Pontrello

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bjorn for more than 20 years, since he was a public defender. He's a fighter with knowledge of the law. he does the hardest of criminal defense; Federal and State. He is truely a great professional"

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Erik Lombillo

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working on the opposing side of Bjorn Brunvand while I was a prosecutor. I saw first hand how he handled his cases with me, how prepared he was, and the results he obtained for his clients. Without hesitation, I recommend his services as I know him to be a skilled trial lawyer, an eloquent speaker, and a zealous advocate for his clients. He has my highest respect."

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Johnnie Trevena

Federal crime lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Brunvand is an excellent defense attorney with a reputation for success."

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Ronnie Crider

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bjorn is an excellent lawyer. He has a very good rapport with Prosecutors and Judges in the area. He has a strong ability to try cases before a jury. Bjorn also has an exceptional understanding of the law and is able to apply it to the benefit of his clients. Bjorn would be an outstanding choice for a Criminal Attorney."

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Mark O'Brien

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Amanda Sellers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Greenberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Kuck

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Thomas Carey

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Anne Borghetti

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rania Shehata

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Saunders

Personal injury lawyer

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Lori Palmieri

Criminal defense lawyer

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Erik Lombillo

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Pontrello

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Hernandez

Personal injury lawyer

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Garry Potts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Johnnie Trevena

Criminal defense lawyer

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George Sandefer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ronnie Crider

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1992 - Present

President, Bjorn E. Brunvand, P.A.

1989 - 1992

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender

Associations

2003 - Present

NORML Legal Committee

Lifetime Member

1990 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1990 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1989 - Present

Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Former President

1989 - Present

Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association

Former President

2000 - 2004

Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

Former Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Yuri Chachrach

Not Guilty Jury Verdict after six week trial

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Education

1986

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

St. Petersburg Junior College

AA

N/A

Stetson University College of Law

law

Speaking Engagements

2003

National Immigration Conference

Criminal Defense Issues and Immigration Consequences

Languages

Norwegian

Activity

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