I was arrested for my 4th DUI (over the last 30 years). I hired a local attorney who just kept extending the case, filing motions late, so they were not heard, and even forgot to tell me when I had to appear in court. This just ticked off the judge and when it came time for sentencing, they were go...ing to throw the book at me. The best deal negotiated, in lieu of a jury trial, was a lifetime driver’s license suspension and 6 months in jail. I quickly researched lawyers from Tampa to Miami for the best DUI lawyer and found AnneMarie Rizzo. She was straight forward with me and didn’t try to blow any smoke. She actually listened to my side and I could tell I had her full attention when I talked to her. She always got back to me within hours, by phone or e-mail. After going through a year and a half of uncertainty with my previous lawyer, AnneMarie negotiate with the state, within a few months, and had my DUI charge reduced to a reckless driving charge that did not mandate a jail sentence. I believe it was because of her due diligence; she lined up expert witnesses to rebut the DRE findings and took the depositions from all of the arresting officers involved with my case. I highly recommend AnneMarie Rizzo, but hope I will never need her assistance again.

Annemarie Rizzo provided amazing criminal defense representation for me when I was recently pulled over while driving on a suspended license. Upon our first meeting she explained all options very clearly and with patience. She was forthcoming about all possible outcomes, good and bad, but she insiste...d herself and her law firm would fight rigorously on my behalf; which she proved with an immediate call to the state prosecutors office to speak with the attorney assigned to my case. Overall I couldn't be happier with the results with my case. Instead of an HTO violation my license was fully reinstated and I received no jail time for my legal infractions. Annemarie Rizzo delivered on everything she promised and I would absolutely recommend her for any type of criminal defense but specifically DUI's or other driving related issues.

I was fortunate enough to employ Ms. Annemarie Rizzo as my attorney the morning after my DUI arrest. She used her skill, expertise and diligence to reduce the DUI charges; keep me out of jail and restore my driver's license. Because of her perseverance, I was able to get a business purpose licens...e which allowed me to commute to work 60 miles each day so that I did not have to quit my job during the year-long process. Throughout my dealings with her, she was always approachable, professional, compassionate and thorough. She and her staff always responded promptly to my emails and phone calls and patiently addressed my concerns. Visits to her office were unhurried. I recommend her without reservations. She exceeded all my expextations.

I had the mishap of being arrested of dui last august. Annemarie was known to me because she represented people I know who have been involved in similar circumstances. I did not have her number but got a hold of a friend who did she was there within a half hour of me contacting my friend with answe...rs to all my questions. I refused the breath test and she won my dmv case so that I got my license back quickly. During my case Annemarie was easily accessible to answer any questions about my case. she was always just a phone call away! She got my case resolved in a timely manner with the charges dropped down to a lesser charges I would highly recommend her to other people with similar circumstances. Annemarie is definitely worth every penny! she is a lifesaver!

Words can not express just how grateful I am to have met Annemarie! I was arrested at 4 in the morning one night after leaving work, where I bartend on Siesta Key. On my way home, I had approached a busy intersection where an accident had already occurred due to someone else, who had been drinking an...d driving. The officer who made me pull over was quick to assume that I myself was impaired and should be arrested for DUI, after I admitted to having one drink before leaving work. As I tried to argue my rights, it occurred to me to call a friend who had just been through a similar situation where he had Annemarie help fight his case. After refusing to take the breath test, I was shortly arrested and taken to jail for DUI. Within an hour of being in jail, Annemarie had already made it down to the station to talk to me about the arrest and to reassure me that she would fight every step of the way to get me out of this mess. As I expressed my thoughts and concerns for the event that had occurred, she was very understanding and sincere to my feelings. Annemarie actually made an effort to visit me twice, while being in the jail cell for the 8 hours that they held me for, and got me released at that very minute that the 8 hours were up. The next day, I was in her office at Finebloom & Haenel, as she was highly knowledgeable on the many questions I had. As the weeks went by, she did an amazing job keeping me informed on any docket soundings and new information on my case. She also went above and beyond to provide me with a business purpose license, since mine had been taken away. Whenever I had any questions, she was responsive within hours. It felt very comforting to know how loyal she was to me and my case. Not only was she trustworthy, but super assertive when it came to being aggressive at fighting for my rights. Within four and a half months of being arrested, my case had finally come to an end! Annemarie proved the arresting officer wrong, as he had made many unethical choices, including not videotaping any of the arrest! She got my DUI dropped to a reckless driving with no penalties! No fines, no community service, no nothing! I was overwhelmed with joy that I had confided in her! She is an amazing women, with great motives! I can only tell you good things about her because she is passionate about her line of work and will fight hard to bring others success! I highly recommend her to anyone fighting a DUI. She saved my life and can save yours too!