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Daniel D. Nawara is a Sarasota DUI lawyer and former prosecutor who defends DUI and criminal charges across Sarasota and Manatee County, including Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key. He spent three years at the State Attorney's Office in Sarasota, where he handled felony and misdemeanor cases and tried numerous jury and non-jury trials, and he has been in private practice since 2018.
He has handled hundreds of DUI cases: first DUI, second and third DUI, felony DUI, breath test refusals under Trenton's Law, high BAC, CDL and underage DUI, boating under the influence, and the DETER diversion program. Every DUI flat fee includes the 10-day formal review hearing on the driver's license suspension. He also handles misdemeanor and felony criminal defense, probation violations, and record sealing and expungement.
Mr. Nawara offers free consultations by phone or video, flat fees, and payment plans, and he answers calls and texts nights and weekends. He earned his J.D. and M.B.A. from Stetson University, was awarded the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, and has volunteered as a judge with Teen Court of Sarasota.
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Acquired: 2016
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240 North Washington Boulevard, Suite 460, Sarasota, FL, 34236
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Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Nawarra is an exceptional attorney and will represent you in your case to get you the most desirable outcome.
Daniel gives personal attention to each and every case. He is an excellent attorney and will represent you to the best of his abilities.
Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2026
Heard My Case - Thank you, Mr. Nawara!!!
I called Mr. Nawara for a consultation on my case--he immediately picked up the phone. I appreciated the fact that he took the time to share with me what to expect given my situation, how the local authorities would respond given recent actions, and necessary next steps I should take. Mr. Nawara poin...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Experienced and It Shows
Highly recommend Attorney Nawara. When you’re in the middle of a crisis, the one thing you want is security in knowing you hired the right attorney. He gets the job done and done right. After an initial consult, I left everything in his hands. He got me the best resolve for my situation, and I’m trul...
Posted by Anna | April 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Attorney
Amazing experience. I was so nervous until I hired him. I put all my trust in him and he did an amazing job for me. Thank you!!
Posted by Frank | June 19, 2025 | Hired 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...
"Daniel is hardworking and thorough in his work and has a strong reputation for providing his clients with excellent representation and prompt feedback."
"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."
"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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Criminal defense lawyer
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2026 Elite Top Attorneys Award, SRQ Magazine
2016
William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Stetson University College of Law
2018 - Present
Partner, Daniel D. Nawara, P.A.
2018 - 2018
Associate, Civil Litigation Law Firm
2015 - 2018
Assistant State Attorney, STATE ATTORNEY, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
2016 - Present
Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court
2016 - Present
The Florida BarMember
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Dismissed after program completion
Dismissed after program completion
Charges declined
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JD - Juris Doctor
2016
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2019
Volunteer Judge – Teen Court Mock Trial
2017
Ethics in Florida Law for Lawyers
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Legal Answers
Can a warrant be issued if I failed to pay court costs or tickets fro a criminal offense?
27 Oct 2026
How long does one county in Florida have to extradite someone on a felony vop to another county
28 Oct 2026
First DUI, no injuries or property damage but BAC was 0.15. Am I looking at jail time?
30 Jan 2019