Philip Averbuck

Philip Averbuck

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bartow, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

113 E Main St, Bartow, FL

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Motions to Suppress Bond Hearings, VOP's Burglary, Theft, Assualt & Battery DUI & Drug Cases All Felonies and Misdemeanors

31 years

50%
Family 30%

Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Divorce, Adoption

24 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1995

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Philip Averbuck, P.A.

113 E Main St, Bartow, FL, 33830-4617

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Philip Averbuck's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

80 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 32 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Scared but Saved

How do I begin? Well, I found myself looking for a lawyer after I was pulled over for a suspended driver's license.My license was suspended after a red light camera sighted me for running a red light. I never received notification in the mail, due to problems with my mail carrier. So, I never paid th...e ticket, and then Polk County proceeded to suspend my DL. When I was pulled over I advised the officer that I was not aware of the suspension and he believed me. BUT asked if he could search my vehicle. I asked the police officer why do you want to search my vehicle. He then asked again if he could search the vehicle. I said “NO”, there is no reason for you to search the vehicle, as I am not impaired. Next he called a K-9 unit and commenced to search anyways. The dog alerted the police officer, Oh and did I mention that my son was with me and we were eating Arby’s roast beef sandwiches in the car before the officer pulled us over. My son had a marijuana pipe that he shoved in the console of the car, and I had a prescription of Tramadol that was not in the prescription bottle. All of this was found in the search. I told the officer that the prescription was old and I did not have the bottle with me, and that everything they found was mine. I was arrested, booked, and locked in jail. By the way, Polk County has one of the nasty jails, and the police officer has the worst demeanor. After I was bailed out, I needed to find an attorney. Not just any attorney, but a good criminal attorney. I believe in God, and prayed very hard for him to lead me to the right attorney. Mr. Averbuck did an amazing job defending me. Mr. Averbuck kept me informed of every detail of my case. He called me and spoke with me personally and let me know what to expect each step of the way. Mr. Averbuck is very familiar with the process and all the players in the game. My Judge new Mr. Averbuck and said hello to him when we entered the court room. Mr. Averbuck filed a Motion to Suppress Evidence and subpoenaed the arresting officers to court. We never had to go that far as to hear the officer’s testimony as the prosecutor wanted to make a deal and not have to go to argument. My deal was a very good one and I left with a charge of having a prescription without my prescription (like the bottle or container that the med is supposed to be kept in.) Court lasted about 15 min. Mr. Averbuck is an amazing Lawyer and I am sure if we had to litigate, he would have prevailed. My opinion of his ethics, work, and reputation is that he is an upstanding, experienced attorney. You can relax knowing Phillip Averbuck is your attorney.

Posted by Archie-Mourice | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Pit Bull

Phillip we really appreciate you and your tenacity. You bit into the case and did not let go until we received the desired outcome great job.

Posted by Scott and Jeanie | November 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer

I'm very happy and pleased with the out come of my court hearing - thanks to Philip Averbuck - he did a great job dealing with the state proscutors - I would recommend him for any criminal court cases- also if I ever needed a lawyer again someday - he's the man for me - God bless him and his staff... sincerely Scott And Jeanie

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

From a fellony to a misdemeanor charge

No Doubt one of the best Mr. Averbuck not only reduced my felony charge to a misdemeanor but also kept me from doing community service. He knows the system and how to get you the best deal possible highly recommended.

Posted by Barb Connell | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Mr Averbuck FIGHTS for YOU !!!!

I had false charges of Assault with a deadly weapon w/o intent I was thrown in jail and came out alone and scared I needed help !!! From the second I talk to his assistant Jo to today when all my charges were dropped . Mr Averbuck was thorough ,smart and quickly worked in my defense they were ALWAYS ...available if I had questions . He is very caring and has an amazing down to earth personality quick witted and funny ,however do not mess with him in the courtroom !!!! I cannot thank Mr Averbuck and Jo for letting me relax today since this nightmare has started . Do Not Hesitate !!!! Call him immediately !!!!!!!

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William Gadd

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the occasion to resolve a sensitive matter with Attorney Averbuck on the opposing side. His professionalism and candor was extraordinary in light of the nature of the situation. A true scholar and gentleman."

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Lee Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Averbuck is an excellent litigator and is very proficient in the rules of evidence and criminal procedure."

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Lee Cohen

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Elizabeth Albert

Juvenile law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Averbuck Law

Associations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Burglary--Life Felony

Not Guilty of Burglary and Grand Theft

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Education

1994

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

English

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