Daviana Marie Braniff

Daviana Marie Braniff

also known as Daviana Marie Garcia

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime ... +5 more

250 N. Belcher Rd Unit #102, Clearwater, FL

About Daviana

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 10 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2015

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.

250 N. Belcher Rd Unit #102, Clearwater, FL, 33765

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3443 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33713

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Daviana Marie Braniff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Daviana was helpful

We are very thankful for Daviana’s help. I must admit that her office isn’t always responsive. She canceled an appointment or two. I could’ve been facing many years, and though I’m not sure she really specialized in the type of crime I committed I think that she got the best possible outcome for me. ...I will hire her again if needed, but I hope that I don’t have to.

Posted by Prince | March 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer in Florida

I hired Daviana after I was charged with 6 counts (2 felony, 4 misdemeanor). I would recommend her for any criminal case. Long story short she got my cases dismissed and was very aggressive in doing so. Further more, she tells me to be optimistic and I’m very BLESSED for everything she has done for m...e. Worth every penny!

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

I hired Daviana for a felony charge, which would have been a life sentence. From day one she worked hard and was supportive towards what I and my family were going through. She is a great lawyer and I was found not guilty. She saved my life!

Posted by Ryan B | May 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you need legal representation!! Please read!

Wow, where do I begin... It all started late 2018 I was in possibly the worst place I’ve been in my life. I was 21 years old and I ran into a heap of legal troubles. I was looking at a 2nd degree felony (fleeing & eluding). I hired an attorney and things weren’t going so well. I felt pressured into t...aking the states deal. One thing led to another. Here I am signing a deal for 364 days in county jail and I had no priors. Something told me that was a terrible idea. I ended up going back to the judge and withdrawing my plea. I fired the current attorney I had. Then, shortly after I met Daviana Braniff! She’s a very strong, confidently spoken, & very intelligent attorney. She knows what she’s doing to say the least. She came into my case very late due to my last minute changes but after all her hard work and super attorney skills she made it happen. I received a withhold of adjudication & probation. I will not be a convicted felon and that to me is worth more than anything. I believe she would have absolutely crushed it in trial had we went, but that’s a whole other story. At the end of the day, if you are down and out. In need of legal representation. I promise the only regret you’re going to have, is that you hadn’t called Daviana sooner!!

Posted by Nilsa | March 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional

Daviana was very professional when handling my case. It was a semi-high profile case, but she remain confidential and professional. Daviana was very informative of everything that could happen And talked me through step-by-step the best way to handle the case! I felt so comfortable having her represe...nt me. She was able to get all the charges against me dropped. I highly recommend her!

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Daviana Marie Braniff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tyler Shevrin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Daviana is a great attorney and is well respected in the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and always has their best interest in mind. She is somebody you can entrust in a time of need. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ricardo Rivera

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Daviana when she was a prosecutor for the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County. I found her to be intelligent, capable, and always prepared. She was one of the most reasonable prosecutors I dealt with and was always willing to stand up for what was right, even when it required her to confront her supervisors. She is an excellent attorney who uses her vast experience to the great benefit of her clients. I highly recommend this lawyer!!!!"

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Antonio Viera

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Daviana Works enthusiastically for her clients to get the best possible results. She is admired by her coworkers and fellow attorneys in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Terri Cromley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Daviana cares about her clients. She goes above and beyond for them. Her clients appreciate the extra mile she goes for them."

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Christopher Frey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Daviana is a diligent, hard-working and intelligent attorney who possesses considerable knowledge in her areas of practice. She cares about her clients, and does everything possible to protect her client's rights, and achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Raaymakers

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Daviana is an amazing trial attorney who works tirelessly to obtain fair results for her clients. As a former prosecutor, Daviana understands how the opposition works, and defends her clients aggressively and ethically. Anyone accused of a crime would be lucky to have her on their side. I endorse this lawyer."

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Betty Whitman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable. Really cares. Great person."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - 2019

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit Of Florida

2014 - 2015

Summer Intern and Prosecutorial Clinic Intern, Fulton County District Attorney's Office: Atlanta, Georgia

2013 - 2013

Summer Associate, Sanderson Law, P.C., Fayetteville, GA

2012 - 2012

Senior Intern, Office of the Circuit Public Defender Michael Edwards, LLP, Chatham County, GA

2011 - 2012

Research Assistant, Armstrong Atlantic Department of Psychology, Savannah, GA

2009 - 2012

Facility Supervisor, Armstrong Atlantic Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Savannah, GA

Associations

2019 - Present

West Pasco Bar Assocation

2019 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

2012 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Workers' Compensation Fraud

Case Dismissed/ Nolle Prosequi

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Education

2015

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Armstrong Atlantic State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

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