Robert Neal Harrison

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Robert Neal Harrison

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Licensed for 39 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Venice, FL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

143 Miami Avenue East, Venice, FL

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 55%

55%
Criminal Defense 35%

35%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Robert N. Harrison

143 Miami Avenue East, Venice, FL, 34285

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Robert Neal Harrison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Willis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Robert has been challenging the breath test in Florida for many years. His attacks on the breath test have been successful. He has helped countless clients that wouldn’t have had any chance of winning if they had hired any other attorney. I highly recommend Robert for DUI defense."

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Arthur Cherry

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is an exceptional lawyer and advocate. He goes the extra mile for his clients. He gets results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Thurow

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maj Vasigh

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There's one thing everyone in Sarasota County knows: Mr. Harrison is the man when it comes to DUI defense."

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Kevin Staas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I was a prosecutor, Robert drove me mad. When I went into private practice, I realized Robert's genius. What I also learned is that although he sticks to a very narrow range of cases, Robert is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of law. He has one of the most unique legal minds I know which allows him to think outside the box. He spots novel issues and makes challenging arguments."

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Matthew Rheingans

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only have I known Robert as a fellow lawyer in the community, I have been opposing counsel to him and also worked with him on matters. He is a fantastic DUI and criminal defense lawyer. I would retain him if I was ever charged with a crime (let's hope that doesn't happen!)."

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Matthew Slack

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Harrison's knowledge of DUI law, administrative rules, and procedure is second to none. I have had the pleasure of discussing nuances of DUI law with Mr. Harrison and he never has ceased to amaze me with his deep understanding of the subject. I admired and respected him when I was a prosecutor, and do even more so as a defense attorney."

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Joseph Soler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Harrison is at the forefront of litigation involving the Intoxilizer breath test machine, the machine used by the FDLE to allegedly determine blood alcohol content. His hard work and perseverance has revealed tremendous problems with the machine and has provided local attorneys with powerful resources with which to fight questionable DUI arrests. In addition, Mr. Harrison has allowed the Sarasota County Public Defender's Office to utilize his valuable motions free of charge, which speaks to his ethics and commitment to the local community."

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Mark Ingram

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Mr. Harrison and all have reported excellent results from his efforts. He is my first choice for criminal defense referrals in this area."

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Jason Mayberry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked both against and with Mr. Harrison while I was at the State Attorney's Office, while working for a private firm, and when I went out on my own. I can speak with no reservation, that Mr. Harrison's knowledge of DUI and the breath test machine used in FL is nothing short of brilliant. He continues to lead the charge in challenging the accuracy of FL's breath testing system and not only provides a great service to his own clients, but helps his colleagues as well through his efforts. I highly recommend anyone considering Mr. Harrison's services to use him as they are getting a great advocate."

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Darren Finebloom

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Robert is one of the most thorough attorneys not only in Sarasota County but in the State of Florida. His challenges to the breath test machine in Sarasota County have been groundbreaking throughout the State."

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Darren Finebloom

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Florida DUI Gladiator of the Year, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2014

President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2014

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2013

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2013

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2009

Exceptional Pro Bono Service, Supreme Court of Florida

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Robert N. Harrison, P.A.

1900 - Present

Attorney, Robert N. Harrison, P.A.

1990 - 1996

, Kanetsky, Moore & DeBoer, P.A.

1986 - 1990

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors - Member at Large

2008 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1990 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Venice-Englewood Bar Association

Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - 2019

Sarasota County Bar Association, South County

Board of Directors

2008 - 2012

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors - Chapter Representaive

2006 - 2008

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Sarasota County Chapter)

Past President

2006 - 2007

Sertoma Club of Venice

Boad of Directors

1999 - 2000

Venice-Englewood Bar Association

Past President

1992 - 1992

Venice-Englewood Bar Association

Chairman - Law Week

Sample of Legal Cases

CMI, Inc. v. Landrum, 64 So.3d 693 (Fla. 2d DCA 2010), rev. denied, 54 So.3d 973 (Fla. 2011).

Affirmed

Veilleux v. State, 635 So.2d 977 (Fla. 1994)

Affirmed in part, reversed in part.

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Education

1986

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Blood, Breath & Tears XXI

Challenging the Intoxilyzer 8000

2013

Blood, Breath & Tears XX

Is the Modified Version of the Intoxilyzer 8000 Considered an Approved Breath Testing Device

2012

2011

Blood, Breath & Tears XVIII

Source Code Issues

2010

Blood, Breath & Tears XVII

Current Attacks of Breath Testing Litigation in Florida

2009

Masters of DUI 2009

DUI Intoxilyzer 8000 Update

2009

Blood, Breath & Tears XVI

Intoxilyzer 8000

2008

Strategies in Defending DUI Cases

Breath Testing 2008

2008

Blood, Breath & Tears XV

Continuing Issues in Attacking the Results of the Intoxilyzer 8000

Languages

English

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