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Christopher Haskins Westmoreland
also known as Chris Westmoreland
About Christopher
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
26 years | 3,200 cases
DUI and DWI
40%
26 years | 1,800 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 25 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher Haskins Westmoreland
600 Bypass Drive Ste 110, Clearwater, FL, 33764
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Posted by Ben | February 07, 2011
Great communicator, thorough and professional
I had several attorneys to choose from that I knew well. I chose Mr. Westmoreland because I knew he would be the most responsive, discreet, and thorough. He was all of those things. He's an excellent communicator and kept me well apprised at every step in the process. Therefore, I'm happy to recomm...
Christopher Haskins Westmoreland's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a highly competent criminal defense attorney and awesome human being."
"Chris is an amazing advocate. I have known him professionally for years and he has always taken the time to listen and explain any issue pertaining to criminal law. He is highly professional and ethical, and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He also genuinely and deeply cares about his clients, his colleagues and his community."
"Chris is a compassionate attorney who fights tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He is honest and knowledgeable and always goes above and beyond what is required of him. I have worked with Chris for several years and my clients have always had nothing but wonderful things to say about him."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Christopher Westmoreland is the consummate criminal defense attorney. Christopher is knowledgeable, compassionate and aggressive in his pursuit for the best outcome on behalf of his clients, and a total class act. I highly value Christopher's legal insight and anyone entrusting him with a legal matter can be assured of top quality representation."
"I have known Chris Westmoreland for five years now. Chris is an excellent attorney who always goes the distance for his clients. Anytime I have a question or I am dealing with a complex legal issue, I contact Chris for his input. He is a true professional and I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of sitting second chair on one of Chris's trials. Chris got the Judge to throw the case out after the State presented its case, but before it went to the Jury. This is a rarity in a criminal trial in Florida. Judges hate to throw a case out instead of letting the Jury decide. Chris has the unique ability to both speak to the Jury in a trial, but then switch gears and speak legalese to the Judge when the Jury is out of the room. I know lots of Attorneys that are good at one or the other, but few who can do both."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a good lawyer and a good guy. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and a trusted and sage ally. Despite his busy schedule, Chris is always available to offer advice to his colleagues. Highly recommended."
"Chris is a skilled and conscientious attorney, a committed criminal defense lawyer, who appreciates the needs of his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
1996
Atlanta Law School Fellowship, Atlanta Law School Fellows
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Westmoreland Law, P.A.
2007 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender - Pinellas County
2001 - 2007
Owner, Chris Westmoreland, Attorney at Law
2000 - 2001
Assistant Solicitor General, Solicitor General, Cobb County
Associations
2016 - Present
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
2010 - Present
Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2008 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2001 - 2007
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Castanon
Conviction Vacated
State v. Antunez
Convictions Vacated - Charges Dismissed
State v. Cruz
Convictions Vacated - Charges Dismissed
Education
1999
Georgia State University College of Law
J.D.
1994
Eckerd College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2015
Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, 4th ed.
Identifying Opportunities in Cultural Diversity
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese