Carmen Sarita Bland
also known as Carmen Sarita Miller, Lee & Lazarra, PLLC
About Carmen
Biography
I am now the managing attorney for the Clearwater Office of Lee & Lazzara, PLLC. I am a former Assistant Public Defender who now has a private general practice focusing on Criminal, Juvenile, Family, Bankruptcy, Plersonal Injury and Elder Law. I accept cases in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, serrving Tampa Bay. I enjoy fighting for the "little guy" and being the quietly powerful voice in the courtroom.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
The Bland Law Firm, LLC
4590 Ulmerton Road, Suite 106, Clearwater, FL, 33762
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Carmen Sarita Bland's Reviews
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6 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Jennifer | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Wonderful Job
I am new to Florida and was referred to Carmen when I started my divorce. She was amazing. My ex was not wanting to do things in a timely manner and make things more difficult. She took the time to help make sure I understood everything and kept me informed along the way of what to expect next. She k...
Posted by Brittany | September 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Distasteful and Unprofessional
I hired Carmen Bland during a very difficult time dealing with DCF because I didn't know what to do. Long story short she was completely unable to accomplish anything I requested and basically said there was nothing she could do. I was able to accomplish 5 times the amount of what I asked her to do a...
Carmen Sarita Bland's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely bright and social attorney who loves her clients and helping them achieve justice. Awesome attorney!"
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"Carmen is an exceptional attorney and a force to reckon with in the courtroom. She is extremely dedicated to providing zealous representation for her clients. I endorse this lawyer!"
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Founder, Managing Member, The Bland Law Firm
2006 - 2015
Felony Attorney, Juvenile Division Chief, Office Of The Public Defender, 13th Circuit
Associations
2016 - Present
Fred G. Minnis Sr. Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Pinellas County chapter)Member
2016 - Present
Tampa Bay Business OwnerMember
1997 - Present
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedMember, Historian
2013 - 2015
Hillsborough County Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2002 - 2006
Black Law Student Association--UGAMember, Secretary
1998 - 1999
Phi Beta KappaMember
Education
2006
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Why did a police officer take my name and birthdate if they did not issue me a ticket?
09 Jun 2016
Can the mother disappear with the child? What can the family of the father do to get visitations? What can dad do to see child?
04 May 2016