I made the unfortunate choice of driving while exhausted (awake 30 hours, 4 hours of sleep). And while that in and of itself is not a crime. The way it was positioned by law enforcement where I live left me feeling as if I was in a deep pit with no way out. After speaking with a client of mine I w...as directed to the firm of Finebloom and Haenel. Specifically Annemarie Rizzo. Annemarie has extensive experience with the judicial system and how it works in Sarasota. She spent a great deal of time laying out my options and preparing for the trial that I demanded to clear my name and while the "state" had what appeared to be a strong open & shut case. On my trial Annemarie and her team systematically picked apart their case and exposed it for what it was. Annemarie utilized tactics and tools such as subpoenaing the records and video of the booking station which refuted the state's case that I was reeling drunk and unable to respond clearly or follow instruction. By the end of trial, she made the state look like what they were... Unprepared, inept and unseasoned. I have never found myself in such a position before and I never will again but if I should ever have a friend or family member who does happen to fall on the wrong side of the law. I would unerringly and without hesitation recommend Annemarie Rizzo and the fine legal team at Finebloom and Haenel.

AnneMarie represented me on a criminal DUI case. Being this was my first time in the system I was very nervous and afraid of what was ahead of me. I immediately contacted AnneMarie and her firm within a day of being arrested (which happened to be a weekend). Luckily, AnneMarie took my call on a Sunda...y morning, took her time to explain the entire process to me and offered to meet with me that day! Her expertise, thoroughness, and aggressive but soft nature made me feel so comfortable. My case was not an easy one as the cops said I was driving in and out of the road and I seemed very intoxicated but AnneMarie was able to poke holes in the State's case. She wouldn't give up even when I thought things were hopeless. Throughout the entire process AnneMarie would keep me updated and if I had a question I knew I could call her or email her with a response within a quick time. At the end AnneMarie was able to get my dropped down to Reckless Driving. I was so happy. AnneMarie did a great job!!! I highly recommend AnneMarie for any criminal or traffic case.

AnneMarie represented me in Spring 2010 after being arrested for DUI. After being referred to her by friends very intimate with local law enforcement I hired her to represent me. Immediately she went to work and won my license back so that I never had to go without driving. She took time to ex...plain the entire process to me as well as what to expect in a way that I could understand and feel comfortable with. Her open communication, always being available, and keeping me up to date with each aspect of my case was amazing. Though I was slightly concerned with the cost of her fees, now that my case is over and I am in the clear, I would have paid much more. Simply not having to loose my license was worth her fees. Having everything else get dropped as well was icing on the cake. I would refer AnneMarie to my friends and family without ever hesitating, and she will forever represent me with my traffic and criminal issues (that hopefully will not arise anymore!). If I could pick one attribute of AnneMaire that I liked most, it would have to be her ability to make me feel safe and protected throughout the entire process.

Ms. Rizzo took care of everything. While on vacation, I was stopped for a DUI. She helped me to feel calm, was very honest about what the next steps would be, and was so knowledgeable. I kept joking with her that she had some hidden application on her phone to know what to say. She found flaws in... the prosecutions case and saved my vacation, career, and life!