Brandon M Daniels

Brandon M Daniels

4.5
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 18 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Lakewood Ranch, FL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Family, Business ... +2 more

11031 Gatewood Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL

About Brandon

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

Felony Misdemeanor DUI DWLS Criminal Defense Careless Driving Child Support Suspensions VOP Possession Trafficking

19 years | 419 cases

60%
Family 20%

* Divorce * Paternity * Child custody issues * Child support * Visitation * Temporary orders * Parental kidnapping cases * Legal separation * Maintenance or spousal support * Modifications * Judgment enforcement * Marital property and property division issues * Grandparent visitation cases.

19 years | 389 cases

20%
Business 11%

19 years | 71 cases

11%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 5%

19 years | 87 cases

5%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 4%

19 years | 30 cases

4%

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 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Daniels & Hannan, Attorneys at Law

11031 Gatewood Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34211

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Brandon M Daniels's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by MT | July 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Most dishonest attorney in Sarasota

Worst attorney ever! Uses manipulation against his clients. Paid him in full and he still didn’t render the services that were promised. Must be because he only gets fed through the criminal cases that other people bring g him.!?

Posted by Kyle | February 21, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Absolute pleasure to work with! Highly recommended!!

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Brandon Daniels after i was pulled over by one Deputy Dominic Fornal previously of the Sarasota Sheriff DUI Unit in Sarasota County, FL for failure to maintain lane and speeding. After the officer conducted the traffic stop he proceeded to insist I had been drin...king or as he called it "Pre-Gaming." He then performed my field sobriety test and subsequently placed me under arrest for allegations of impairment, and charged me with DUI. During my Formal Review Hearing, Mr. Daniels was so precise and direct with his questioning that Deputy Fornal was in my opinion very flustered and could only respond with "I don't recall." Deputy Fornal could not tell the HSMV Field Hearing officer at the review hearing any of the allegations of impairment that he claimed were on video, even after Mr. Daniels showed him the video! The result of my Formal Review Hearing was the State of Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles ruling in my and Mr. Daniels favor that there was INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE to support : "The law enforcement officer had probable cause to believe that the person whose license was suspended was driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle in this state while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or chemical or controlled substance." Therefore FULLY Re-instating my drivers license. After the state reviewed the criminal case Mr. Daniels was able to get The DUI charge dropped to a Reckless Driving dry (without alcohol) withhold of adjudication, he also had my ALL 4 of my traffic citations DISMISSED (Failure to maintain lane, Speeding, Drivers Licensed not carried/exhibited on demand, and Open Container). Only had to pay court cost totaling $366. Brandon Daniels was fantastic to work with explained all scenarios and options available. After my Plea-Deal hearing on the way out of the court room a fellow defense attorney approached me and told me how "it was unheard of for the State attorney and Judge to give us the ruling we got." his exact words were "Kyle they just gave you and Brandon the Royal Plea!!!" Brandon always let me make my own decisions and didn't push any certain deals on me!!! Could not be any more happy with his services!!

Posted by Bino | November 15, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Representation for my divorce

Divorce is never easy. Mr Daniels expedited my divorce process in a manner that allowed me to conserve my sanity and financial life.

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Brandon M Daniels's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allan Baily

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brandon is Intelligent, personable, with a high degree of professionalism who cares very deeply about clients and their cases and for whom I have great respect. I have consulted and worked with Brandon on numerous cases, referred cases to his office, and would not hesitate to refer additional clients to his office in the future due to his commitment to his clients."

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Steve Santiago

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Varinia Van Ness

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brandon is a dedicated and detailed lawyer, prepared and conscious about providing quality representation."

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Jason Foust

Unknown lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've had the pleasure of working with Mr. Daniels on several criminal and civil matters and have found him to be an attorney of the highest caliber. Brandon's tireless and thorough representation of his client's needs make him a forceful and effective advocate in all litigation matters."

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Maj Vasigh

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon is an excellent attorney. Having seen him represent clients at court, it is obvious that he is not only a seasoned trial attorney, but also technically gifted in the nuances of DUI law."

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Dana Moss

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brandon Daniels. He knows the law and fights hard for his clients. He is always professional and well-prepared in the courtroom."

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Drew Solnoki

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brandon has served as opposing counsel on several of my divorce cases, and I have always found him to be extremely knowledgeable, diligent and professional when advocating for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer or recommend Brandon to someone seeking a Family Law attorney."

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Bryan Hannan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had referred Mr. Daniels a case in regards to a criminal matter. Mr. Daniels was extremely fair about pricing and was able to represent the individual. The client was extremely happy with his representation and courtroom ability. Mr. Daniels successful resolved the case to my clients extreme satisfaction. I would and do refer Mr. Daniels cases because of this excellent representation."

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Richard Perlman

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I am a Certifed Family Mediator and have mediated several cases over the years where Mr. Daniels has represented his clients with a good understanding of the law and a high level of professionalism."

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Jason Pollack

Criminal defense lawyer

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Varinia Van Ness

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Poole

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Drew Solnoki

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Bryan Hannan

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Lora Steverson

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Wyndel Darville

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frederick Mercurio

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James Dirmann

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Attendee at Harvard Summer Session, National College for DUI Defense

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Attendee at the Harvard Law School Summer Session, National College for DUI Defense

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Attendee at the Harvard Law School Summer Session, The National DUI College

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Daniels & Hannan, Attorneys at Law

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Lutz, Bobo & Telfair P.A.

Associations

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

2012 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2011 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense (Sarasota County Chapter)

Member

2007 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Manatee County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Manatee County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony DUI reduced to Reckless Driving

Withhold of Adjudication

.147 breath test case dismissed

Case dismissed

DUI Dismissed because police failed to use propoer protocal

Case dismissed

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Education

2000

Auburn University, Auburn

Criminology

N/A

Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

law

Speaking Engagements

2009

Coldwell Bankers

Bankruptcy basics for realtors dealing with short sales

Publications

2012

Tampa Bay Business Journal Judge Isses Restraining Order

Languages

English

Activity

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