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Elton J. Gissendanner III
also known as Buddy Gissendanner
About Elton
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
32 years | 600 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
32 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Elton J. Gissendanner, III
901 Hillcrest Ave, #905, Lake Placid, FL, 33852
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Elton J. Gissendanner III's Reviews
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Posted by Linda | September 10, 2015
Professionalism
I have met with Buddy about several issues. He has a wide range of knowledge and experience that anyone needing his services would benefit from. Should I need his legal services I would not hesitate to call him.
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Consultation Availability
I needed a document reviewed. Mr. Gissendanner was able to arrange his time to see me that same day. His opinion was very valuable to me. I believe any one needing service would be happy to know we have an attorney of his caliber in our small town.
Posted by Kay | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Buddy Gissendanner
We hired Buddy after paying another lawyer who did absolutely nothing over the course of a year to help my son. Buddy immediately had his warrant dropped (preventing him from going to jail) and set up a court date. He always kept us in the loop letting us know what was transpiring and why. At cour...
Posted by Casey | March 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Fights Hard for Justice
I am a board certified criminal trial lawyer, a defense attorney, and former prosecutor who has worked on numerous cases in many felony and misdemeanor charges With Mr. Gissendanner. Buddy has been a fighter for justice in many cases that I have both watched and participated in as an attorney. His ...
Posted by Pete | March 17, 2015
My first choice.
Mr. Gissendanner is not only excellent in is field, he is also very thoughtful with respect towards all of his clients. Offers only the best advice and works diligently for you at all times.
Elton J. Gissendanner III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Buddy understands Florida's criminal justice system inside and out. He has served the State of Florida in Assistant State Attorney and Public Defender roles, and he worked for the Office of the Attorney General prosecuting economic crimes. He is honest, direct, courteous, and a hard worker. Buddy is an outstanding criminal defense attorney, and Highlands County is lucky to have him serving clients here."
"Mr. Gissendanner is a seasoned veteran and top notch defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Buddy is a great attorney. He works very hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Buddy is a vey competent criminal defense lawye,r and has extensive experience in many courts."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have practiced with Buddy for over 20 years, first as a fellow prosecutor and later as a fellow criminal defense attorney. I have known him to be a very thorough and conscientious practitioner."
"I have tried cases with Mr. Gissendanner on a felony trial level. I have seen him win on an appeals level. I have opposed him during his career as a Prosecutor. I can assure you that in every role, he is of the highest caliber and therefore I strongly endorse Mr. Gissendanner."
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Experience
Honors
1973
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
1997 - 1999
Senior Attorney, Florida Attorney General's Office
1994 - 1997
Lead Trial Attorney, State Attorney's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Highlands County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident of Highlands Chapter
2015 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Highlands County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
US Northern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
Eleventh Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
1994 - Present
US Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2005 - 2007
Tampa Crossroads, Inc.President
2001 - 2008
Middle District of FloridaCJA Attorney
2000 - 2001
Guardian Ad Litem Guild, Inc.Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Foreman v. State
Reversed
Education
1993
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of South Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I do jail time for not completing community service?
05 Dec 2019
Q&A
I am on community control in fl. Id like to know if im allowed to transfer my probation out of state?
09 Jun 2015
Q&A
Sex offender registration & adjudication withheld?
08 Jun 2015