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Asma Anwar
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Biography
I have had over 55 First Chair Jury trials to verdict, and over 70 trials total to date. I have fought Punishable by life charges, Minimum Mandatory Cases, and have extensive experience in Felony crimes, as well as minor crimes. I have handled over 5700 criminal cases to date. I work well with DNA cases in particular and had a PBL trial with three DNA matches found inide the victim's house, that resulted in a hung jury.
I'm a World traveler, journalist/teacher turned lawyer.
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Licensed in Florida for 14 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Asma Anwar
Location upon request, Fort Myers, FL, 33966
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Posted by James | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best!
She got the facts. She went to work right away and ad a result I walked away with a misdeamor battery insteas if an aggravated felony.
Posted by Miguel | January 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Just Great!
I was charged with Burglary of an Occupied Structure and Grand theft and facing 20 years. I walked away with 18 months of probation and reduced charges of misdemeanor tresspass and criminal mischief. This may not seem like a big deal but the facts of my case were bad. I believe her abiltiy to argue ...
Posted by W.R | July 29, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Felony Aggravated Assault with intent to cause great bodily harm
I was charged with a really serious felony. My offer from the State Attorney was 5 years prision, and my offer from the Judge was 2 years prison. Ms. Anwar filed some kind of stand my ground motion, we had an amazing hearing. She made that lying victim squirm on the stand. The judge granted the motio...
Posted by J.T | April 13, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Felony Battery dropped
I just had Ms. Anwar for a Felony battery case. The facts were against me, but she was on my side. She pushed the case to trial, she had a deposition with the accuser. Nect thing I know she is calling me telling me that my case is going to be dropped or go to trial. It was dropped! She kept me upda...
Posted by Kevin | January 15, 2012 | DUI & DWI
DUI not guilty!
I was charged with a DUI Dubal. .215 NOT GUILTY! She explained things to me, went over strategy, meet with all the witnesses, answered all my questions. She was very well prepared and professional. It was like law and order but in Pensacola!
Asma Anwar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend this lawyer's work. Asma is extremely knowledgeable about complex criminal defense issues. She is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for her clients."
"I can think of few other colleagues I would choose to work with. Asma has the tenacity and dedication that makes her a superb trial attorney while, at the same time, possessing superb negotiation skills. It would not be easy to find a better advocate."
"Attorney Asma Anwar is an intelligent and hard-working lawyer that advocates with professionalism and integrity. She aggressively fights for her clients and demands justice for them. I highly endorse her services."
"Ms. Anwar has shown an uncanny ability to uncover the facts of the cases she handles, apply the law, and get the best outcome for her clients."
"Ms. Anwar's intelligence and innovation are major factors for her success in the courtroom. Ms. Anwar has an excellent trial record, and I'm proud to endorse her work."
"Asma is the most talented up-in-coming criminal defense attorney in the Pensacola Area. Some of her trial wins would be described as simply miraculous."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Young Turkey, Young America, Leasdership, U.S. Department of State / U.S. Embassy Ankara
2013
Pensacola Rising Star 2012, In Weekly Magazine ( http://issuu.com/inpublisher/docs/risingstars2013/1 )
2011
Legal themed Peep Diorama Finalist., American Bar Association
Associations
2014 - Present
Big Brothers Big SistersBig Sister
2014 - Present
Calusa American Inn of CourtMember
2011 - Present
Society of Criminal Defense Bar, Escambia CountyMember
2011 - Present
Gulf Coast Diplomacy CouncilVolunteer
2012 - 2013
Society of Criminal Defense BarSecretary/ Board Member
Education
2009
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JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University Of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Life in the day and case discussion
Criminal Defense Work
2013
Women of Central and South Asia and the role Mentoring and Leadership.
Role Leadership and Mentoring in Criminal defense
2013
Empowerment Group
Leadership Essentials
2012
Middle East Law Makers
American Legal System
Languages
Hindi
Urdu
Punjabi
English
Activity
Legal Answers