Kristy Belle Guy Zinna

Kristy Belle Guy Zinna

4.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bradenton, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family

1017 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL

About Kristy

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kristy Belle Guy Zinna

1017 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL, 34205

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Kristy Belle Guy Zinna's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

I highly recommend Kristy Guy Zinna! I could not be happier with the service I got from her. Not only was she attentive and answered my endless questions, she also worked hard to get all my paperwork drawn up quickly for me. My divorce was finalized in less than a month with her help. If you are gett...ing divorced and need a great attorney, Kristy Guy Zinna should be at the top of your list!

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Kristy Belle Guy Zinna's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Guin

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristy is a fierce advocate. Her attention to detail and thorough experience in her practice area makes her a force to be reckoned with. As a colleague, I admire Kristy's dedication to her clients and knowledge of the law. As a friend, I admire her ability to demand the best for her clients and be attentive to their needs and the traumatic nature of their experience. I had a law professor once say, "there are very few 'good days' in family court", and I know this to be true. But, even though the case may be rough, with Kristy, her clients will know that they are receiving the best representation from an attorney with the best heart."

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Jacob Grollman

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristy Zinna is one of the most impressive attorneys in Manatee County. The time, effort, and dedication she puts in on behalf of her clients is nothing short of extraordinary. If you are ever facing the stress of a family law issue, Kristy is the one to go to. I highly endorse Kristy Zinna."

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Alexandra Crittenden

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristy is professional, knowledgeable, and well-prepared in all matters. She follows up with her clients, answering their questions and guiding them through their cases involving difficult and sensitive issues. I would recommend her to any person looking for a competent family law attorney."

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Michael Manning

Unknown lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Zinna is an excellent attorney in and out of the courtroom. She is extremely knowledgeable of the law, and she is well respected in the legal community among judges and fellow attorneys. If someone is looking to hire an intelligent, competent, and caring attorney, they can turn to Ms. Zinna. I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Luhrsen

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kristy and I worked together for several years and she was far and away the best person in her position. She's the total package: she understands her clients and their cases, she takes an even-handed view of the case and then goes on to advocate for the best outcome possible. While we no longer work together, I still call her for her thoughts, insights and ideas."

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Christopher Nigro

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristy is an excellent attorney, who works tirelessly to get the best results for her clients. Having worked both with, and against Kristy in numerous matters, I can attest that she is a tireless worker, and an excellent courtroom advocate. Kristy is a shrewd negotiator, and I would recommend her to anyone injured in an accident or in need of a family law attorney."

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Patrick Songy

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I met Ms. Zinna when I started trying cases against her in 2008. She was an assistant prosecutor and I was an assistant public defender. Her work was so impressive that our office offered her a position as an assistant public defender, which she took. We worked as trial partners for many years and have tried more cases together than I can remember. Ms. Zinna and I have continued to work together in private practice, where she excels at just about everything she touches. Any client who retains Ms. Zinna will be enjoying the best possible legal representation. She's a credit to the profession, and as a community, we're lucky to have her."

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Jared Monahan

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristy is an amazing attorney. Any client would be lucky to hire her. She is a consummate professional who strongly advocates for her client's best interest."

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Amy Guin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jacob Grollman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Manning

Criminal defense lawyer

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Julie Luhrsen

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Nigro

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Songy

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Honor Roll, Stetson University College of Law

Work Experience

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Presuit Division, Luhrsen Law Group

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Ruhl Law

2010 - 2012

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender 12th Circuit

2008 - 2010

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney 12th Jud.Cir.

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Manatee County chapter)

General Member

2013 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

General Member

2012 - Present

Manatee County Bar Association

General Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Florida Justice Association

General Member

2010 - 2013

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Manatee County chapter)

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Vanessa Goforth

Not Guilty

State v. Robert Cain

Nolle prosequi entered after winning a dispostive Motion to Suppress

State v. Wood

Nolle Prosequi filed by SAO, all charges against Wood dropped.

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Education

2008

Stetson University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2005

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Annual Seminar, Understanding Civil Rights A Historical Perspective of U.S. Civil Rights Laws

2017

Palmetto Police Department

Child Custody Issues & Crime

2016

Palmetto Police Department

Child Custody Crimes

2012

University of South Florida

Criminal Prosecution and Defense

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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