Brian Lawrence Edwards

Brian Lawrence Edwards

4.1
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Myers, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime

2269 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

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Brian L. Edwards, Esq.

2269 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901

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Brian Lawrence Edwards's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tia | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attorney

I recently hired Mr. Brian Edwards to handle a traffic citation, and I'm extremely happy with the results. From our first conversation, he took the time to listen, understand mt situation, and clearly explain what to expect. His communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Mr. Edward...s handled all the court appearances on my behalf, saving me a lot of time and stress. He reviewed my case thoroughly and negotiated a resolution that significantly improved my outcome. My fine was reduced by more than 50%, and most importantly Mr. Edwards was able to negotiate traffic school when it was not an option for me, I received NO points on my license. I highly recommend Mr. Brian Edwards to anyone facing a traffic citation or who need knowledgeable legal representation.

Posted by Craig | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service

I was referred to Mr. Edwards through another attorney friend and couldn’t be happier with how things worked out. He and his secretary, Chrissy, were always pleasant and very easy to work with. I will gladly recommend his services.

Posted by Lisa m | May 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Vop hearing

Brien worked very hard to get my son the best deal possible on a vop hearing. Facing 10 yrs in prison, he worked out a deal for 6 months in county, with ankle monitoring and possibly of interstate transfer. Brien is on of the best attorneys there is, he is very upfront and honest.

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2023 | Criminal Defense

Nothing

Showed up looking like he was pulled off skid row . Not once did he stand up for the accused now did he show evidence that proved him Innocent ! Waisted of time an money

Brian Edwards

Replied last February 06, 2023

Sir/madam, I suspect that you were on the other side of an injunction I did last year. However since you were not a client and posted anonymously I can't verify. Not once in my life have I ever not argued for client during a trial.

Posted by KENNETH | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Bad reviews.

While reading the two bad reviews I couldn't help myself but to ad my 2 cents. Companies and Professional services are like everything else, you will always have dissatisfied client's. It is like everything in life, when things go in your favor people are extremely happy! When things do not go someon...e's way they are unhappy. For those that read this please understand that just because you hire an attorney don't mean you are automatically givin a get out of jail free card. Things happen, in the end the judge decides the punishment based around each clients hystory & facts. Our case did not turn out exactly the way we believed it would and yet I would not call anyone else. Mr edwards told my son what he needs to do and my son thought he knew better than his attorney,,, in the end my son made his own choices and the judge baised her decision off the hystory and choices of my son. This was "NO" Fault of Mr edwards. Nobody has all 5 star reviews and if they do ! They are ether perfect which nobody is,,, or they are buying there reviews. Mr edwards has worked on both sides of the bench as a proscutor and attorney. That is EXPERIENCE you can not buy and EXPERIENCE that is rare to find. Mr edwards has a clear advantage over his competition with his experience and the fact he was raised in the area and" KNOWS PEOPLE" He is my family attorney.

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Robert Foley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to work with him while I was a prosecutor. He is ethical and hard working. He advocates very well for his clients."

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Christopher Crowley

White collar crime lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian and I worked together as prosecutors and he is very familiar with the criminal laws of Florida."

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Robert Foley

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Steven Wetter

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Principal attorney, Brian L Edwards, Esq.

2001 - 2004

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

Florida Bar

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Education

N/A

University of Oklahoma College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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