Daniel Dewayne Nawara II

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Daniel Dewayne Nawara II

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 10 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

240 North Washington Boulevard, Suite 460, Sarasota, FL

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About Daniel

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Biography

Sarasota DUI lawyer and former prosecutor. Flat fees, payment plans, free phone or video consultation.

Former prosecutor defending misdemeanor and felony charges in Sarasota and Manatee County. Free consultation by phone or video.

Former prosecutor. Hundreds of DUI cases in Sarasota and Manatee County. The license hearing is included in every DUI flat fee.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 70%

10 years

70%
Criminal Defense 30%

Probation Violations, Battery And Violent Crimes, Felony Defense, After an Arrest, Professional Licenses And Criminal Charges, Misdemeanor Defense, Aggravated Assault And Battery, Retail Theft, Venice Criminal Defense, North Port Criminal

10 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 10 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2016

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Daniel D. Nawara, P.A.

240 North Washington Boulevard, Suite 460, Sarasota, FL, 34236

nawaralaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Daniel online.

Daniel Dewayne Nawara II's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer for being highly dedicated, responsive, and knowledgeable. Many clients report receiving personalized attention and successful outcomes in their legal matters, particularly in criminal defense. The lawyer is frequently described as supportive, communicative, and highly effective at resolving stressful situations.

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Posted by Rachel | October 29, 2024 | Hired 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.

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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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Jacob Grollman

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Dino Perakis

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

2026 Elite Top Attorneys Award, SRQ Magazine

2016

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2018 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court

2016 - Present

The Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm – Charges Declined

Charges declined

DUI / Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level – Charge Declined

Charge declined

Domestic Battery and Witness/Victim Tampering – Charges Declined

Charges declined

DUI / Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level – Charge Declined

Charge declined

Misdemeanor Intervention Program – Case Dismissed

Dismissed after program completion

Domestic Violence Intervention Program – Case Dismissed

Dismissed after program completion

Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm - Charges Declined

Charges declined

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Education

2016

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2016

Stetson University College of Business

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2019

Teen Court Mock Trial

Volunteer Judge – Teen Court Mock Trial

2017

Inn of Court Program

Ethics in Florida Law for Lawyers

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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