Branden Michael Vicari

Branden Michael Vicari

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Education Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Education, Criminal Defense

29605 US Highway 19 N., Suite 110, Clearwater, FL

About Branden

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Education 75%

14 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

16 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Herdman & Vicari, P.A.

29605 US Highway 19 N., Suite 110, Clearwater, FL, 33761

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Branden Michael Vicari's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Mathew | September 08, 2014

Vastly Superior Performance

Mr. Vicari is a true professional in every sense of the word. I have never had such an effective advocate in my professional life. He responded to my questions in a consistently prompt manner, as well as anticipated them and informed me before I even had a chance to ask him. He is certainly one of th...e most intelligent people I have ever met, and assuredly has a firm command of the law and legal reasoning. He is an extraordinarily hard worker and you will be struck by his passion for his profession within seconds of meeting him. Warren Buffet says that, when he hires someone, he looks for intelligence, energy, and integrity. He follows by saying that if the person possesses the first two and not the third, it will be your ruin. In a profession where many clients are unsure of their attorney's integrity, Mr. Vicari stands out as a professional who has a passion for putting his clients first and serving them to the absolute best of his ability; an ability that has proven to be formidable.

Posted by Kevin | August 07, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great choice

My son received two traffic violations while in Florida. Since we live in NY, we needed representation for the court appearance. Brandon did an excellent job keeping us informed. He was able to get the violations dismissed. The cost was reasonable. His staff was very helpful. Nicky was great fro...m the very first phone call. She put us at ease that we had come to the right firm and would should relax. Kevin B

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wanted to be kept informed

Mr. Vicari represented me. While he seemed eager, I was not able to get prompt, or at times, any response from him when trying to have questions answered regarding the disposition of my case. Perhaps more years of experience will help this young man.

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Branden Michael Vicari's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Branden. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Damore

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working and thoughtful, considerate and personable. Good trial skils and well prepared. l'd say those are good reasons to endorse an attorney and this is in my humble opinion is what counts and why i endorse Branden."

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Jeremy Buckmaster

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Vicari when he was an Assistant State Attorney in Daytona Beach, FL.. During his time as both a misdemeanor and felony prosecutor we had dozens of cases together. I always found him to be very professional, knowledgeable, and well respected in the legal community. I am confident he has taken the valuable experience he gained in his time as a Prosecutor and is using it to represent clients in criminal defense cases in the Clearwater area. I highly recommend Mr. Vicari."

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William Arnau

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Mr. Vicari during his days as an Assistant State Attorney and was impressed from the beginning. Mr. Vacari has an excellent knowledge of the law and a skill set most lawyers his age have yet to develop. Whether in a courtroom or at the negotiation table, Mr. Vicari is a true professional and I strongly endorse him as a criminal defense attorney."

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Michael Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Brandon when he was an Assistant State Attorney in Volusia County. He is a knowledgeable attorney who is very comfortable in the court room. I have brainstormed with him on several criminal defense issues and his analysis has always proven to be helpful. I fully recommend using Brandon for any criminal defense issue."

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Aaron Delgado

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Vicari and I met when he was a State Attorney. I have tried cases against him; he brings considerably charisma and dedication to his presentation and is very effective. I was thrilled to welcome him to the "other side" representing people accused of crimes. Mr. Vicari has enough experience at the State Attorney's Office to know how to present his clients defense in a palatable way and enough court room experience to win at trial. I endorse him."

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Kelly Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Vicari is an exceptional attorney, well-versed in the area of criminal defense. I had the pleasure of working with him at the State Attorney's Office in Daytona Beach and was extremely impressed with his character and work ethic. Mr. Vicari is a skilled advocate. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking the services of a criminal defense attorney."

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William Arnau

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Damore

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Delgado

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Dean Scholar, Florida Coastal School of Law

2008

Highest Grade- Criminal Procedure, Florida Coastal School of Law

2007

Cum Laude, University of South Florida

2007

Dean Scholar, University of South Florida

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Herdman & Sakellarides, P.A.

2010 - 2013

Prosecuting Attorney, 7th Circuit State Attorneys Office

2009 - 2010

Judicial Clerk, U.S. District Court Middle District Florida

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Martindale Hubble

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Pinellas County chapter)

Member

2014 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Defender Net

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Education Association

Attorney

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Admitted

2010 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Attorney Member

2011 - 2013

Florida TSRP

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. GS

All Charges Dismissed

State of Florida v. SK

All Charges Dismissed

Pam Stewart, as Commissioner of Education v. C.G.

Charges dismissed

D.T. v. Hillsborough County School Board

Charges Dismissed

State of Florida v. S.A.

All Charges Dropped

Miami-Dade County School Board v. M.B.

Not Guilty

State of Florida v. M.F.

All Charges Dropped

State of Florida v. B.C.

All Charges Dropped

Polk County School Board v. SB

SB's employment reinstated and awarded back pay and full benefits.

Patricia Tobin v. Employment Compensation Board of Review

Employment Compensation Granted

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Education

2010

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of South Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

State Attorney's Office

Criminal Law Weekly Review

2012

DUI Officer Training Seminar

Criminal Law

Publications

2010

Mississippi Law Journal A State of Rightlessness: The Egregious Case of North Korea

Languages

English

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