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Robert Denis Foley III

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  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Licensed for 25 years
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Robert Denis Foley III
Robert Denis Foley III
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About Robert

Robert Foley is a retired FBI Agent and former State Prosecutor. The Firm practice is 100% State and Federal Criminal Defense in Lee and Charlotte County, Florida.

Robert has been a licensed attorney for over 25 years with experience as a complex criminal investigator and as an attorney in the FBI’s Office of Legal Counsel. He is local with offices in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda.  He practices in both Courts regularly. He also practices in the Middle District of Florida's Federal Court.

Facing criminal charges is a battle -- for your rights, your freedom, and your dignity. As in any battle, you’ll need an effective strategy, tailored to your specific circumstances. Attorney Foley will build a strong case on your facts and the law, study the evidence against you, seek out and present evidence that favors you, apply all available defenses and represent you forcefully in all phases of litigation.


Objectives in your defense can include:


• Getting the charges dismissed if you have been wrongfully accused;
• Reducing your criminal charge to a lesser offense (for example, reduce a felony to a misdemeanor);
• Lessen the severity of the punishment for the crime (through diversion programs or a withhold on adjudication);
• Reduce or eliminate jail time (via probation, for example); and/or
• Help you develop a sound defense trial strategy (if your case goes to trial).


Robert Foley's representation includes effective damage control and risk mitigation, and protection against heavy-handed charges, sentences and penalties. In criminal cases, waiting can have a high negative impact on results. The sooner you take action in defense against your charges, the higher the likelihood of success. Robert will get in front of your case, communicate with prosecutors immediately, and attack problems aggressively. If necessary, he may use investigators to develop unreported facts and seek out witnesses, employ experts to explore alternate theories, and conduct depositions to clarify allegations.


With Attorney Foley you’ll also get sound guidance, his availability, and honest and frequent communication. He will stand by you throughout the process and manage the issues to reduce your anxiety.


You’ll also face financial challenges as the result of the criminal charges. Fines, fees, and costs can be extremely high. Knowing this, Attorney Foley's fee is reasonable.  He is always mindful that the issue you now face was not a planned expense.


There are plenty of lawyers out there. Choosing the right one, however, is not an easy task. This difficulty is compounded as it is one of the more important decisions you’ll ever make. Being arrested, regardless of the charges, can have life-long consequences.


Hiring the right lawyer is an important decision and should not be based on advertising alone. Contact Robert Foley for a free consultation. He’ll talk about your case, defenses and strategy.

Practice areas

OtherSex crimeDomestic violenceDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    Includes all crimes ranging from 1st Degree Felonies to misdemeanors.

  2. DUI and DWI: 10%

    Includes BUI and wreckless driving.

  3. Domestic violence: 10%

    Includes all Felony Battery and Assault Charges.

  4. Sex crime: 10%

    Includes Al Internet Related Crimes.

  1. Federal crime: 10%

    All Federal Crimes including Guns, Narcotics, Wire and Mail Fraud. Assistance with Grand Jury Proceedings.

  2. Violent crime: 5%

    Includes Gun and Narcotics Charges

  3. White collar crime: 5%

    Includes Fraud, Theft, Larceny, Schemes to Defraud and Embezzlement.

Languages spoken

Spanish

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Contact

2259 Cleveland Ave
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The Robert Foley Law Firm

2259 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL, 33901-3503

Website
https://www.robertfoleylaw.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing201512/20/2020
MAActive199509/28/2018
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers6
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
Lead CounselThomson Reuters2020
Client's ChoiceAvvo2020
Lifetime Achievement AwardPremier Lawyers of America2020
Client's ChoiceAvvo2019
Exceptional ServiceUnited States Department of Justice2016
Performance AwardUnited States Department of Justice2011
Senior Executive ServiceUnited States Department of Justice2009
National Security LawUnited States Department of Justice2003
Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement AwardUnited States Department of Justice1997
Who's Who in American LawWho's Who In American Law1995
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Criminal Defense Trial AttorneyThe Robert Foley Law Firm2017 - Present
Assistant State AttorneyState Attorney's Office, 20th Judicial Circuit2016 - 2017
Agent AttorneyFederal Bureau Of Investigation1996 - 2016
PilotUnited States Army1982 - 1992
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
FBI Agents AssociationMember2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2019 - 2020
Lee County Bar AssociationMember2019 - 2020
Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar AssociationMember2019 - 2020
Lee County Bar AssociationMember2018 - 2019
Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar AssociationMember2018 - 2019
Lee County Bar AssociationMember2017 - 2018
Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar AssociationMember2017 - 2018
Lee County Bar AssociationMember2016 - 2017
Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar AssociationMember2016 - 2017
Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar AssociationMember2015 - 2016
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Legal HandbookDomestic WMD Incident Management2003
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
New England School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1995
Boston UniversityMBA - Master of Business Administration1990
Rhode Island CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1986
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Public Safety Family Scholarship FundraiserFederal Criminal Law and The FBI2019
InfraguardInformation Security2012
Public Corruption ConferenceRICO and Conspiracy2005
DT ConferencePatriot Act2003
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Battery TrialAcquittal
Sexual Assault TrialAcquittal
Battery and ResistingWin
Drug PossessionWin
DV BatteryWin
DUIWin
DUIWin
DUIWin

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Great Lawyer

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I can’t say enough great things about this guy. Very happy with the outcome professionalism and genuine caring attitude. I highly recommend this knowledgeable articulate compassionate attorney to any and everyone!
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Great lawyer

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Super happy with mr Foley! Handled our case with ease and Precision to achieve the best possible result! If you are looking for a great professional who will take care of you look no further!
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Highly recommend Atty. Foley and his staff.

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Atty. Foley and his office were there for me from day 1. Lead me though all the hurdles of what I had to do to resolve my DUI. I recommend him highly.
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Mr. Robert Foley,III

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Mr Foley was very attentive to our case. He was kind, respectful, knowledgeable, informative, and kindly patient with my many concerns and questions. I hope not to have to retain an attorney ever again but if I do, Mr Foley will be the first I call.
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great lawyer

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From the moment that I called him he told me everything that I needed to make me feel comfortable, and like it was going to end up okay. Great job, super professional, and I would highly recommend him.
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Excellent representation

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Mr. Foley was an incredible choice to represent me. He was available when I needed answers...or he would get back to me in a short time. He patiently walked me through this process which was foreign to me. Mr. Foley not only solved my case, but it was totally dropped!!! He was always professional and you could tell he listened to my concerns and details about my case. I felt like I was his only client. I highly recommend him if you find you need his services.
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3rd offense DUI

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I called Attorney Foley on Sunday evening about 7:30 pm after getting out of jail for a DUI. He called me right away after leaving a message. This was my 3rd DUI. He went right to work getting me an extension on my driver's license. I was looking at 364 days in jail. He was able to plea out and not spend any jail time. Every time I had a question, he answered or called back right away. He was always professional and extremely helpful. I highly recommend Attorney Foley for your legal matters.
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Would strongly recommend to others

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Bob Foley was amazing from day 1. Upfront and honest about possible outcomes of my case. After reviewing my case he gave me a retainer fee which was beyond reasonable. However I am a single mother of 2 and needed time to come up with the full amount. Mr foley asked me to instead pay half and the rest in payments. Which was doable . From there he stayed in communication with me when necessary with case details. In the end the state dropped my charges and I’m a very happy woman !
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Best of the Best out there

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Bob was absolutely fabulous. He was able to get a great deal for my son, twice. He constantly kept me informed and told me the facts not some wishful thinking out of reach goal. Bob consistently from day 1 was right up front with me about the charges and what they meant and what they carried in terms of Probation, Jail etc. I would highly recommend Bob Foley to anyone. He's got the experience from many different sources behind him. He's very personable, easy to talk to, doesn't make you feel stupid if you ask a question, he's going to do the absolute best for you and he's also got a compassionate side. I'm forever grateful for him Representing my son.
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Best there is in Lee county

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Robert made me feel at ease the moment i spoke to him on the phone. I actually called him at 10 pm and he picked up. He explained the entire process of my case in great detail. He predicted how everything would go with my DUI, and when you have had such a dramatic event like that in your life, its not knowing what will come next that is most worrisome. Robert communicated with me the entire way, he even continues to check in with me after. Cant thank him enough, i would recommend him to all my friends and family.
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Matthew Heider, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 6, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Foley as opposing counsel on multiple cases when I was a prosecutor. He demonstrated zealous advocacy and the highest level of professionalism. I have the utmost respect for Mr. Foley.

Marisol Perez, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 19, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Foley is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I had the pleasure to work with him in several criminal cases when I was a former Assistant State Attorney in Charlotte County. He was always prepared on every single case. He is passionate and cares about his clients. He is also fluent in Spanish. I would highly recommend retaining him as your criminal defense attorney.

Daniel Garza, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Bob brings his years of experience as both a former prosecutor and as an FBI agent to the courtroom to defend his clients. i have seen him work on very tough cases and get great results.

Steven Wetter, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I met Bob when he was a prosecutor. He is a dedicated defense lawyer and great advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Jonathan Spellman, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 19, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I met Bob when he was still an Assistant State Attorney. Bob brings this and his other valuable experience to the table quite well in the private sector, putting it all to work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer!

Brian Edwards, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 19, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Foley is a well respected criminal defense attorney here in the Fort Myers area. He is a former prosecutor and is held in high regard from the criminal courts in our area. He is knowledgeable and is more than capable to handle both simple to complex criminal cases. I highly recommend Mr. Foley to those considering his services.

Timothy Altieri, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 19, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to discuss several legal issues with this lawyer and am pleased with his knowledge of the law and professionalism.

Lance Dunford, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I know Bob as a former prosecutor who made his reputation on being honest and hardworking. He's taken his talents to the private sector where I've seen his clients benefit from more of that same work ethic. I gladly endorse this lawyer.

Robert Siddall, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 9, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Patrick McLain, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 9, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Sean O'Halloran, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 25, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Peter Aiken, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 23, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked with Bob on criminal cases he has a real solid background in criminal investigations. I absolutely endorse him

John Iannarelli, Government Attorney on Nov 18, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. I have know and worked with Robert Foley for approximately 15 years. He is the consummate professional, who is not only dedicated to the mission but sincerely concerned about his client's wellbeing. His attention to detail is only matched by his tenacity to fight for justice. Should I ever need an attorney, Robert Foley would be my first and only call.

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