David Ralph Carmichael

David Ralph Carmichael

3.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bartow, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

245 South Central Avenue, P.O. Drawer 30, Bartow, FL

About David

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Mr. Carmichael focuses on trial litigation in Lakeland, Polk County and Bartow, Florida. He has tried to completion more than 150 jury trials and many more non-jury cases. If you believe that experience is an important component in determining success, and wish to discuss your case with Mr. Carmichael please contact our offices at your convenience.

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Litigation 10%

Mr. Carmichael focuses on trial litigation in Lakeland, Polk County and Bartow, Florida. He has tried to completion more than 150 jury trials and many more non-jury cases. If you believe that experience is an important component in determining success, and wish to discuss your case with Mr. Carmichael please contact our offices at your convenience.

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Boswell & Dunlap, LLP

245 South Central Avenue, P.O. Drawer 30, Bartow, FL, 33831-0030

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David Ralph Carmichael's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

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Posted by Jeffrey Matthew Gerling | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This man personally recommended that I plead guilty to crimes I was 100% not guilty of committing.

In 2006, a church by the name of Carpenter's home was burglarized by three individuals named Scott linden dwan ebanks and another individual named Joey to whom's last name I do not know. Me and another individual by the name of George labrada who was underage at the time were trespassing on the prope...rty at the time of the burglary and when we realized that a crime had taken place. We ran away from the property only to have the police kick in the door of a friend's apartment and arrest us. I was held in jail for months while I was still only guilty of trespassing while Polk county tried to give me prison time. Carmichael suggested that I plead guilty instead of pleading not guilty even though I was in fact innocent. Then come to find out ebanks had been called a. Co-defendant which should have been illegal because the guy robbed a church and I didn't. This has absolutely ruined my life for the last nearly two decades.

Posted by Dan | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent!

I see now why everyone thinks to highly of him. Not only was he able to resolve my case quickly, he was always available to help me when I needed to understand what was happening. I have never had someone so willing to communicate with me when I needed it most.

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Jeffrey Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David Carmichael is a great attorney. He was easy to work with in a difficult matter, and competently represented his client and his client's position. I enjoyed his personality and working with him."

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Stephen Pincket

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable about all areas of criminal defense."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2001

Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Webber International University

Associations

2004 - Present

Florida Bar, Tenth Circuit Grievance Committee

Chairman

2003 - Present

Lakeland Bar Association

Board Member

1994 - Present

Polk County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Willson Inns of Court

Past President

2003 - 2006

Lakeland Bar Association

Past President

Education

1994

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Henan College of FInance and Taxation Consitutional LAw

Languages

German

English

Spanish

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