Erika Snell Valcarcel

Erika Snell Valcarcel

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime

2170 Main St, Ste 204, Sarasota, FL

About Erika

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Sarasota criminal defense lawyer Erika Valcarcel has the experience and dedication to fight for you when you’ve been charged with a crime in Sarasota or Manatee counties.

23 years

50%
DUI and DWI 30%

It’s a crime in Florida to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. Many people are familiar with the state’s .08 legal limit for blood alcohol level and know that if you test over that limit you can be charged with DUI.

23 years

30%
Sex Crime 20%

Sex offenses can be very serious crimes in Florida with a lot at stake if you’re convicted. In addition to court-imposed penalties, there are numerous ways that a sex crimes conviction can affect your life in negative and unexpected ways.

23 years

20%

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 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A.

2170 Main St, Ste 204, Sarasota, FL, 34237-6033

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Erika Snell Valcarcel's Reviews

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Posted by RICHARD | February 13, 2018

BEST ATTORNEY I HAVE EVER HAD IN OVER 50 YEARS!

KNOWS THE LAW AND USES IT TO THE ADVANTAGE OF THE CLIENT. EFFICIENT AND SMART.

Erika Valcarcel

Replied last February 13, 2018

Thank you for the kind review, Richard.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Compassionate and Professional Service

I worked with Ms. Valcarcel to help with a foreclosure and then a short sale on my house in Bradenton. During the time that we worked with Ms. Valcarcel we moved from Florida to New York and she was very helpful and professional throughout. I highly recommend hiring her for real estate or any other... legal work you might need help with.

Erika Valcarcel

Replied last February 13, 2018

Thank you for the kind review.

Posted by Jimmy Karr | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend

I hired Erika and I couldn't be more pleased with her . My wife was extradited from New Hampshire and just with a phone conversation Erika went and met my wife in manatee . After the first meeting my wife had we hired her. She fought tooth and nail to get us the best outcome possible and she most def...initely did get the best outcome . Erika is affordable and very intentive worth every penny . Thanks Erika .

Erika Valcarcel

Replied last February 13, 2018

Glad it worked out well, Jimmy. Thank you.

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Scarlett Guy

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erika Valcarcel is an excellent lawyer. She is passionate about providing the best possible legal defense for her clients. She has experience as a past prosecutor as well as a criminal defense lawyer. I would highly recommend her."

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Michael Fayard

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Ms. Valcarcel for criminal defense. I have worked against her as a prosecutor as well as working on cases where she and I represented co-defendants. She fights tirelessly to secure the best results for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

10 Best in State (Southern FL), American Institute Of Criminal Law Attorneys

2003

Victor O. Wehl Trial Advocacy Award, Stetson University College of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Partner and Lead Attorney, Valcarcel Law

2003 - 2007

Assistant State Attorney, State of Florida, 12th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2017 - Present

Downtown Sarasota Alliance

Member

2016 - Present

NORML

Member

2016 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2016 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2016 - Present

Manatee Chamber of Commerce

Member

2016 - Present

Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - 2010

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Female College Student in Sarasota Avoids Drug Conviction Through PTI

Avoids Drug Conviction Through PTI

Sarasota Woman Avoids Possible Deportation After a Traffic Stop

Achieved admission into Pre-Trial Intervention

Convenient Store Employee Sees Petty Theft Charge Dismissed

Theft Charge Dismissed

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Education

2003

University of Florida

B.A

2000

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

Foreclosure Prevention Seminar

Foreclosures

Publications

Languages

English

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