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John P Rutkowski
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Biography
Retired deputy sheriff and former assistant state attorney helping good people in bad times.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
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31 years | 250 cases
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Licensed in Georgia for 27 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
John P Rutkowski, Attorney at Law
3941 Tamiami Trail, Suite 3157-211, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
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John P Rutkowski's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Five-Star Attorney
I put my faith in Mr. Rutkowski and I'm glad I did. He really invested himself into my case and everything worked out. He's also a pretty cool guy to chat with while waiting through hours of courtroom boredom.
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Didn't give me a clear path forward
At first Mr. Rutkowski seemed very sympathetic to my plight. However, as time went on, he seemed less concerned about the outcome of my case. While I thought he was a very nice man, he seemed preoccupied with more important cases. He often traveled to other states in which he passed the bar, makin...
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Replied last March 11, 2013Client was arrested and charged with Obtaining a Prescription Narcotic by forgery. This was Client’s first arrest and I believed she may have been eligible for placement in Montgomery County’s ARD program. I knew that placement in ARD would be difficult due to the nature of the charge and I told the Client that. An alternate consideration, if Client was not accepted in to ARD was Drug Court. Both successful competition of ARD or the Drug Court would result in the charge being dismissed and Client would have been eligible to have her record expunged. I, along with Client’s doctor, worked very hard trying to convince the District Attorney’s Office that Client was a good candidate for ARD. This was her first arrest and she had stressing family and mental health issues which caused her to act out of the norm. The District Attorney’s Office disagreed with ARD, because they believed my Client had drug addiction, and offered drug treatment court as an alternative. Client was informed the District Attorney rejected ARD, but accepted drug court. Client vehemently denied any drug addiction and declined participation in drug court. Client released me from further representation and retained other counsel. To date Client has not been placed in ARD or Drug Treatment Court and it appears from the docket Cleint’s second attorney has ask the Court to be permitted to withdraw as counsel. I am licensed in Pennsylvania, Florida and Georgia. And on two occasions Client called me when I was in Georgia on a case, however, I spoke with Client each time and provided her with whatever information she was seeking. I am sorry that my Client was not satisfied with my representation however; she was not eligible for ARD and refused to participate in Drug Court. I do not believe any of my other cases were at fault in this outcome. John Rutkowski
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"John is an excellent criminal defense attorney who cares about his clients. He is an active member of the AVVO community and I would reccomend him to any client seeking criminal representation."
"I met John while volunteering with Wills for Heroes (wills for first responders) and have met with him from time to time as he works in the criminal courts in Philadelphia. He is a diligent and artful practitioner of criminal defense and his substantial background in law enforcement helps him, and his clients, navigate the criminal justice system. I strongly recommend John."
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Experience
Honors
1984
Meritorious Service Award, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Criminal Defense Attorney
1995 - 2007
Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, 5th Judicial Circuit of FL
1980 - 1995
Deputy Sheriff, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Associations
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania BarMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1995 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Attempt Murder
Not Guilty All Charges After Jury Trial
DUI
Dismissed after completing ARD
Robbery, Aggravated Assault
Dismissed at Premliminary Hearing
Possession with Intent to Deliver (PWID)
Dismissed at preliminary hearing
Burglary, Reciving Stolen Property
Dismissed Lack of Evidence
Sex Crime
Not Guilty after trial
Education
1995
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor, Deans List
1990
St Leo University
BA - Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude
1978
PA National Guard Military Academy
Commissioned Second Lieutenant
Publications
2018
HG.org Global Legal Resources
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get a no contest conviction expunged?
13 Jan 2019
Q&A
If I get ror for my new charges while on probation will that violate me?
14 Jan 2019
Q&A
I gave a statement to the police which was considered domestic violence? I had taken my prescribed medication and don't recall t
15 Aug 2018
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
What is the criminal court procedure in Florida
08 Jul 2018
Video Legal Guide
What is statutory rape
15 Jun 2018
Video Legal Guide
What is sexual battery
15 Jun 2018