Michele Kenyette Rayner
also known as Michele K. Rayner, Michele Rayner
About Michele
Biography
Attorney Michele Rayner-Goolsby is the founder and principal attorney of Civil Liberty Law. Attorney Rayner-Goolsby is an award winning and highly sought after attorney due to her commitment to pursue justice for her clients. Attorney Rayner-Goolsby has been selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and is a Top-Rated AVVO attorney, and has garnered many community awards.
Born and raised in Clearwater, Florida, Attorney Rayner-Goolsby came back to her hometown to hone her legal skills as a criminal defense attorney for the State of Florida. She later continued her career working with two well-established law firms in the Tampa Bay Area before establishing her own successful practice.
Attorney Rayner-Goolsby is passionate about her client’s rights and takes that approach in every matter she handles. She ensures their rights are protected as if they were her own family. She has successfully represented clients in criminal, civil rights, family law, and personal injury matters.
Attorney Rayner-Goolsby is committed to serving the Tampa Bay Area, as she regularly volunteers with the Pasco County Teen Court, Pinellas County Law Fest, and the Clearwater Bar Legal Fair as a volunteer attorney. She is a member of the Fred G. Minnis Bar Association, where she is the co-chair for community outreach. She previously served on the Florida Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and is a founding member of the Women Lawyers of Pasco County. Attorney Rayner-Goolsby is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is the chair of the Social Action Committee and Political Awareness and Involvement.
Attorney Rayner-Goolsby has been featured on CNN, The Today Show, Fox News, Good Morning America, The Root, HLN, The Huffington Post, Blavity, and various local radio, television and print media.
BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District
EDUCATION:
Florida Coastal School of Law
Florida State University (B.S. and M.S.)
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Civil Liberty Law
1802 N. Belcher Road, Suite 100, Clearwater, FL, 33765
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Michele Kenyette Rayner's Reviews
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11 Client Reviews
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Posted by mzdeg68 | April 26, 2015 | Litigation
GREAT GREAT GREAT
Michele walked into the court and stated our case... not mildly either!!! She was most aggressive and got us where we felt good about things! I would recommend her for your legal needs!
Posted by ValTrenda | April 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Loyal
Michele was very information and direct with my case. She was very honest and upfront even when I did not want to hear it. She knows her work and I was confident that we would win!!! Thank you Michele for working so hard for me!
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2015
Terrific!
Michele was terrific! She really offers aggressive representation without a doubt! She keeps you up to date and is an absolute pleasure to talk to. I would strongly recommend her!
Posted by Tanya | March 18, 2015 | Marriage & Prenuptials
Trustworthy and Dependable
Feel confident that you can trust Mrs. Whitfield with any of your legal needs. She is trustworthy, dependable, and professional. She is also down to earth and makes the whole process simple, explaining each step of the process along the way answering all questions. If she doesn't know the answer (...
Posted by Jason | March 17, 2015 | Child Custody
One of these best
She gave me amazing legal advice on how to fight a very ugly custody battle. With her impeccable insight I was able to gather the correct tools to complete the process!
Michele Kenyette Rayner's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Relentless zealous advocate and amazing Criminal Defense attorney."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
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"Michele is an zealous and tenacious attorney. She truly cares about her clients and fights for their rights. She is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. I confer with Michelle regularly to determine strategy and/or plan of action to litigate cases. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I had the pleasure of attending law school with Michele and seeing her graduate and grow in her career. She is confident, knowledgable, and willing to fight for her clients. She is also a great source of reference for other attorneys."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Participation, Pasco County Teen Court
2014
We Are The Hope Award, Office of the Public Defender-6th Circuit
2013
Mentorship, Lawyers for Literacy
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
Associate, Eloise Taylor, P.A.
2014 - 2014
Attorney, Office of Public Defender, 6th Circuit
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Office Of Public Defender 13th Judicial Circuit, Tampa
2010 - 2011
Legal Intern, Office of the Public Defender, 5th Circuit
Associations
2019 - Present
Florida Bar Leadership AcademyFellow
2018 - Present
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Social Action Chair
2015 - 2017
Florida BarDiversity and Inclusion Committee
2014 - 2015
Women Lawyers of PascoDirector for West Region
2014 - 2015
West Pasco Bar AssocationMember
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
MS - Master of Science
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Stand Your Ground
2013
Stand Your Ground
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How to get out of jail if a purge of $25,000.00 was ordered and I'm not able to come up with that amount of money?
20 Mar 2015
What does it mean when I received a "proposed order" from the court?
19 Mar 2015
Can I get a restraining order against next door neighbor who is preventing rental of my home and harrassing me relentlessly?
19 Mar 2015