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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 Laizbeth Marin | November 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The best of the best!!!
The best of the best—truly went above and beyond! I cannot say enough good things about Attorney Daniel Nawara. When my family was going through an incredibly stressful and urgent legal situation in Sarasota County, he stepped in immediately and started working on the case the very same day. ...
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...
Posted by David | October 30, 2024 | Hired 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 Dori | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
AN ATTORNEY WITH HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM TO THE EXCELLENCE
I engaged Mr. Nawara for my son’s defense against his DUI charges. Due to the circumstances it was a very complex case. He made an excellent strategy and with his complete dedication, knowledge, experience and high reputation, Mr. Nawara managed to achieve within a short period of time ...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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
2016 - 2018
Assistant State Attorney, STATE ATTORNEY, 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
2018 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2018 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
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