Lawrence David Shearer

Lawrence David Shearer

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lakeland, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime ... +2 more

2000 E. Edgewood Drive, Suite 107, Lakeland, FL

About Lawrence

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 25%

49 years

25%
Violent Crime 20%

49 years

20%
Federal Crime 10%

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

McDonald, Shearer & Cohen, P.A.

2000 E. Edgewood Drive, Suite 107, Lakeland, FL, 33803

Mcdonald & Shearer, P.A.

2000 E Edgewood Dr Ste 107, Lakeland, FL, 33803-3638

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Lawrence David Shearer's Reviews

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Posted by Troy | December 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended!

Mr.Shearer and his staff were very kind and understanding during this difficult time in my life. I highly recommend this very professional law firm. Very attentive to details especially in this time of Covid! I hope i never need his services again but if i did i would consider no one else but these g...ood people!

Posted by Tanya Demirhan | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best LAWYER in Polk County

Honest and SMART! He is an excellent attorney, I have known Mr Shearer for approximately 5 years. He has handled the hardest legal matter for me. He has ALWAYS been here for me with his thoughts, suggestions, legal abilities and sincerity.And the most important thing is he will tell you exactly wh...ere you stand and what direction you should go. I HIGHLY recommend him on any matter that takes someone with these abilities.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Attorney with Awesome Staff

Mr. Shearer handled my case with utmost professionalism. The case was complicated, involving simultaneous criminal and civil actions. Mr. Shearer navigated the criminal case, reducing the lengthy sentence to one quarter of the original amount adjudicated. His negotiation skills are outstanding, ...and he demonstrated the ability to navigate through all of the aspects and players in the legal system. On top of his experience as an attorney, he is a very nice person and has a top notch staff.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2014 | Criminal Defense

great attorney

Mr. Shearer represented me on a 3rd degree felony and got my case dismissed. He is a great attorney if I had a question he would always get back to me with a answer and made me feel comfortable. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a great lawyer.

Posted by Davy | September 18, 2012 | Criminal Defense

shearer is a great attorney

I hired Mr shearer to take care of three Felonies and so far so good. I was and still am very scared, but Mr shearer has made me feel like he's the best answer to my problems, he will help me and i've made the right choice to hire him the case is still pending but im innocent so it should be ok. ... Thank you Mr shearer.

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Jerry A. DeVane Award, Lakeland Bar Association

1992

Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar

Work Experience

1990 - Present

President, McDonald & Shearer, P.A.

1977 - 1990

Chief Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender 10th Circuit Florida

Associations

2017 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Chapter Representative

Polk County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Florida Public Defender Association, Inc.

Member

1997 - 1999

Polk County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Jason Montgomery Polk Case No. CF13-10077

Not Guilty jury verdict

State v. Jason Montgomery Polk Case No. CF13-10077

Not Guilty jury verdict

State of Florida v. Hector Lugo, Polk County Case No. CF04-955-XX

Trial acquittal: First Degree Murder

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Education

1977

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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