Derek M. Tyler

Derek M. Tyler

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Myers, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy., Suite 350, Fort Myers, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007
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About Derek

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Location

Law Offices of Derek M Tyler, P.A.

9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy., Suite 350, Fort Myers, FL, 33905

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Derek M. Tyler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Lisa Adams | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer highly recommended

Derek was awesome lawyer helped my husband with his changers one of a vop and a drug charge,criminal mischief.Derek really helped my husband and our family.He was on top of his case and always stayed in touch with me.You can call anytime and he always calls calls back.He never gives up and gave me an...d my husband 110%.My husband was in jail and got him out,just in time for the holidays.He is wonderful and compassionate and very knowledgeable lawyer.i would highly recommend Derek and use him again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

Derek Tyler

Replied last January 02, 2018

Thank you, Lisa.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Professional attorney who cares

We hired Mr. Derek Tyler to represent my fiancé for a traffic ticket resulting in injuries to us. He was always in contact with us. He went above and beyond to help us understand the process. He went for a Not Guilty verdict and accomplished that. He didn't just want case dismissed. He believed in u...s and we believed in him. I would highly recommend Mr. Tyler for your attorney!

Derek Tyler

Replied last August 25, 2017

Thank you very much for the kind words.

Posted by Cliff | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

If you need a lawyer Mr. Tyler is your guy

Mr. Tyler took my case and made me feel like it was of the utmost priority to him. He had mulitple ideas to fight it and fight it he did. He always did what he said he would and returned calls in a prompt manner. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome in my situation and it was all because of Mr.... Tyler. Thank you so much!

Derek Tyler

Replied last March 30, 2017

Thank you Cliff. I'm honored and humbled. Best to you and your family.

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Derek M. Tyler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Tyler."

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Mark Rowe

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Derek Michael Tyler works hard for his clients, and gets great results. He really cares for his clients, and it shows in the passionate way that he advocates for them. If he is your lawyer, you are certainly in good hands."

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Gary Anderson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Derek Michael Tyler is prompt, thorough, and dedicated to his clients. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for representation in a DUI and DWI law matter."

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Kevin McKie

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Derek Michael Tyler is knowledgeable and astute. He has a broad range of experience and knows his stuff."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Derek is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney."

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Domenic Valentine

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because I have known him for many years and I can personally attest to his professionalism. He fights aggressively and zealously for all of his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2007

updated on 03/29/2017

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2006

updated on 03/29/2017

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Derek M. Tyler, P.A.

2004 - 2005

Owner, Derek Tyler Attorney-At-Law

1998 - 2004

Partner, Art Deco Law Offices

Associations

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1998 - 2004

Miami Beach Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. Tyrone S.

Jury Acquittal

Speedline Inc, dba Kit Kat Club vs. Shawn Lewis, NSU III, Joe Black Productions, Inc., dba The Living Room

Appeal

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Education

1995

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Barry University

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

1989

Miami Dade College

AA

Languages

English

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    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007
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