Riley William Hudson

Riley William Hudson

4.2
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Tax

Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL

About Riley

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

At Musca Law I focus on applying experiences gained at the Florida State Attorney's office to vigorously represent all clients accused of crimes in the greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota area.

90%
Tax 10%

I draw upon my experience servicing high net worth clients at Advocate Aviation Tax Law and assisting clients in business organization and creation.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 8 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2017

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Mr. Riley William Hudson

Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34237

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Riley William Hudson's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by Sara | June 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The right Man for the job

I cannot recommend Riley Hudson and the team at Musca Law highly enough. Finding yourself or a loved one facing criminal charges is an incredibly terrifying and confusing experience, but from the moment I consulted with Riley , I knew I was in the best possible hands. Hetook the time to truly list...en to my side of the story without any judgment. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, breaking down complex legal jargon into steps I could easily understand and keeping me fully informed at every stage of the process. What sets Riley apart is his genuine compassion for his clients and unmatched aggressiveness in the courtroom. He fought tirelessly to protect my rights, my freedom, and my future. Thanks to his strategic defense and meticulous attention to detail, we achieved a positive outcome that truly exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for an honest, brilliant, and dedicated criminal defense attorney who will fiercely advocate for you, look no further. If you are looking for an absolute powerhouse of a defense attorney, hire Riley - He is a brilliant, witty liberal who refuses to let the system steamroll his clients. In the courtroom, He is a true champion who commands the room. Maria from management is dedicated to her craft and does a thorough job managing client relations. Riley is definitely a standout star at this firm. His relationships in the courtroom and outside of it are a testament to his Success.

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2026

Riley Hudson - Attorney Review

Riley was professional and very thorough during our process. Very highly recommended, will use him again!

Posted by Jay | June 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Tenant Issues

Working with Riley Hudson made a stressful criminal tenant situation much easier to handle and helped make the community a safer place, giving the HOA Board greater peace of mind. Riley kept me informed throughout the process, promptly returned my calls, and took the time to explain each necessary s...tep, action, and deadline. His professionalism, responsiveness, and clear communication made a difficult situation far more manageable. I highly recommend Riley Hudson to anyone for their tenant legal issues

Posted by Bill | June 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

He isn’t some slick talking salesman - he’s a lawyer and he knows what he’s doing.

No one really likes lawyers, right? We consulted Mr. Hudson for two cases over the last few years. Hired him for both. Both times we could email or text or call and immediately got replies from him or at least a promise of a call back and spoke the next day. He doesn’t have a huge staff of people or ...payroll so fees were all legitimate and we didn’t see anything I would considered “big law firm” crap. We weren’t billed an entire hour for a single 5 minute call or text reply, didn’t have to pay for every single set of copies or case files or a thumb drive of PDF copies. If you’re looking for a shiny top floor building in downtown St. Pete with free Starbucks - You’re probably looking for lawyers with the wrong reasons.

Posted by Scott | June 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Wonderful experience in a difficult time.

Mr Hudson did everything asked of him and more. Took excellent care of us as his client and stuck to the cost agreed to prove innocence and get case dismissed.Highly recommend

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Managing Attorney, Musca Law

2022 - Present

Attorney, Hudson Legal

2020 - 2022

Attorney, Thurow Law

2017 - 2019

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney Office

Education

2017

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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