03/25/2024 My best advice is to save your money and go with a Public Defender for a DUI rather than Ms. Rizzo. Ms. Rizzo seems to be working off her past laurels. When my son contacted her about a DUI, he received it on 02/15/2022. She stated she required an $8,000 retainer first to proceed after w...hich she filed a plea of not guilty. After a year and a half of requesting an extension after extension, she finally stated “I’ve gone as far as I can and the best “Plea Deal” I can get is a DUI with no jail time.” Upon relying on her as a professional who went diligently over the evidence, a plea of “No Contes” was submitted. Due to the lack of poor judgment, it was only then that we were able to review the case facts, to reveal serval issues of false information by the arresting deputy that could have possibly led to a dismissal. To her discredit, Ms. Rizzo failed to do her due diligence to address any of the issues or deal with the theft of his personal property. Her actions made It seem that her main objective was to receive payment and throw the case into the system while moving on to the next client. The reviews posted of Ms. Rizzo (most current 03/2022) seem to be opposites of her performance. B. Boleyn mother of Hayden Dudley *She disputed this was not her case on my first post yet contacted my son and told him, “Tell your mother to back off.”

Anne-Marie Rizzo, and her exemplary, meticulous paralegal Beth Howard, are the best examples of professionalism and commitment I’ve seen in my 32 yrs.. As a Disabled Veteran of the U.S. Army, Anne-Marie and Beth treated me with the utmost of respect and dignity. Anne-Marie worked to gain my faith ...and trust, which is not something I offer most people outside of my family. During my arrest, I made several critical mistakes, and compounded things by being un-cooperative with local police. It was the most embarrassing experience of my life. Anne-Marie spoke with me extensively, asked a long series of questions (some of which I could not answer), and eventually opted to take my case (at a discounted rate!). Her decision to represent me saved not only my family’s lively hood (as I hold a class “A” CDL and drive for a living), but also immediately began working on case expungement / seal. If you have a serious legal issue in the state of FL, I STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THEIR SERVICES. My experience with their office was not only RESULTS-EFFECTIVE, but I also I found their services to be communicative, in-depth, and sensitive to the gravity of a DUI facing the average family. THEY PROVIDE RESULTS!!!!!

Let me just say that AnneMarie is THE BEST ATTORNEY IN THE WORLD!! My juvenile son was jumped at school and made a stupid mistake in retaliation. He was facing two felonies and a misdemeanor. We were totally lost-as none of our children had ever been in trouble before. I spoke to a few attorneys that... refused to take the case, and one that said “his case was pretty hopeless and he would more than likely just end up in jail”. I was heart broken and unbelievably scared. My son was placed in a juvenile facility scared out of his mind, and we were unsure of what his future would hold. After my first phone call to her firm I was on the phone with someone from her office instructing me to get a copy of the police report to the office so they could review it. For the first time since he got in trouble I finally felt like someone cared and could help! After meeting with AnneMarie I knew she was our attorney; and we retained her. She definitely is not cheap but you get what you pay for! Someone once told me cheap isn’t good and good isn’t cheap and that advise is SO true; especially when it comes to your freedom and future! We followed AnneMarie’s every instruction and advise. She was able to reason with the state, explain my son’s situation- and the state ultimately agreed to drop the two felonies. She was also able to negiotiate the sentencing for the remaining misdemeanor down to probation, community service and a few other smaller requirements. I cannot tell you how relieved we were! My son has learned and matured so much through this; and I was able to finally breathe a little easier. Anne Marie and Marla-her assistant- are absolutely the best! They explained everything and made us feel at ease during this whole experience. They were empathetic and understanding to his unique situation and made us feel like everything was going to be ok (& we’re right in the end!). I am praying we never need an attorney in the future but God forbid we ever do or know anyone that does we will definitely recommend AnneMarie! THANK YOU ANNEMARIE for working so diligently and relentlessly for my son!

We were extremely luck to find AnneMarie! We were visiting Florida when our daughter was arrested. Having no idea what to do, we began researching options. From the first call we felt we had found the right person. She helped calm our fears and walked us through a most difficult time. She guided us t...hrough the bonding process and was readily available throughout the entire legal matter. AnneMarie was (and is) kind, caring, personable and knowledgeable. She dedicated herself to finding the best outcome for the situation. She was worth every penny of her fee as now the charges have been dismissed. We couldn't have found a better attorney!