Daniel Dewayne Nawara II

Daniel Dewayne Nawara II

3.5
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

1801 North Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL

About Daniel

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 9 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2016

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Daniel D. Nawara, P.A.

1801 North Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL, 34203

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Daniel Dewayne Nawara II's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Frank | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional DUI Defense- A True Advocate Who Gets Results!

I can’t recommend Daniel Nawara highly enough! From the moment I contacted their office, I felt confident that I was in capable hands. Facing a DUI charge was incredibly stressful, but Mr. Nawara was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. They explained everything clearly, kept... me informed every step of the way, and fought hard to protect my rights. Thanks to their experience and dedication, my charges were significantly reduced. If you’re in need of a top-tier DUI defense attorney in Sarasota, look no further!

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Screwed me over

This attorney Daniel Nawara whom represented me in a criminal case years ago screwed me over on a plea deal in which he didn't inform me of the consequences of registering as a sex offender. Since my release from jail years ago; I have sent several emails and calls. Don't trust him at all

Posted by David | October 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank God for Attorney Nawara

Great attorney and got a best result for me and saved my life. I would hire again recommend to anyone with criminal case

Posted by Rachel | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional

Daniel was a great lawyer when I first hired him. He seemed eager to help my special needs 8-year-old son. I paid half of his $2,500 fee. The other payments were to be made in increments of three over the next 3 months. They were supposed to withdraw the funds from my credit card. There was a clerica...l error on their end and the funds were not withdrawn. I received a text from Daniel regarding the case. Moments Later I received another text message from him implying that I knew I wasn't being charged , which to me implied that I was trying to scam him. I tried to explain to him that I wasn't aware the card wasn't being charged and that he could charge the full amount that day. After this occurrence, the dialect between him and I changed, and he became very ignorant. All conversations were abrupt and cold on his end. I felt as though he no longer was interested in working hard for my son. Contact between us was very limited and when I would ask a question he would respond with a very brief cold response. I did call him out for his behavior and hinted towards a review, and told him he was a gem (sarcasm)... He insulted me, threatened me regarding my son's case and the legal issues that I will be having, then told me he was dropping me and that I will not be getting a refund. Just be warned....if you do hire him as your lawyer, and as long as his staff does their job and they charge your card.... You will have no issues! Definitely shows his character as a person and as a lawyer. He has a lot to learn about how to treat people compassionately, and how to speak to his clients in a professional manner. After doing more research, which I should have done more before hiring him. If you look at all of his negative reviews on other sites, you can see his character in his responses. Do your research people.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not impressed

I was really excited after reading his great reviews but was terribly let down with his representation. I would of kept my money and stayed with a court appointed lawyer if I could do it all over.

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Daniel Dewayne Nawara II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Griffith

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is hardworking and thorough in his work and has a strong reputation for providing his clients with excellent representation and prompt feedback."

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Jacob Grollman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As I have gotten to know Mr. Nawara, he has continued to show time after time that he is an effective and skilled advocate for his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Nawara."

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Dino Perakis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan is a brilliant trial attorney who cares about each of his clients. While working with Dan it was great to see how quickly Dan spots the issues and develops an effective strategy for each case. Obviously, I am greatly impressed with Dan and would recommend him to any matter."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Stetson University College of Law

Work Experience

2018 - 2018

Partner, Daniel D. Nawara, P.A.

2018 - 2018

Associate, Civil Litigation Law Firm

2015 - 2018

Assistant State Attorney, STATE ATTORNEY, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Associations

2016 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court

Education

2016

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2016

Stetson University College of Business

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Publications

2018

Languages

English

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