Christopher Michael Klemawesch

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Christopher Michael Klemawesch

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Spring Hill, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

11020 Northcliffe Blvd, Spring Hill, FL

About Christopher

Biography

Experienced Trial Attorney. Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 70%

Including car accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability.

70%
Criminal Defense 30%

All crimes, including DUI and sex-related offenses.

30%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Whittel & Melton

11020 Northcliffe Blvd, Spring Hill, FL, 34608-3768

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Christopher Michael Klemawesch's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Christopher Klemawesch

Christopher was extremely professional and guided me through the legal process. He was very helpful and acted in a caring manner. The case he represented me in was a traffic court case and he handled everything for me. I would highly recommend him to anyone requiring attorney counsel.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Friendly, smart, and aggressive

Consulted twice regarding a bureaucratic error that led to the state listing my driver's license as invalid. He is efficient, smart, and personable. He is well-known in W Florida from spending years as a prosecutor, so he has a real handle on how to get things done. He guided me through the process q...uickly and effectively. He prepared documentation that convinced the judge to dismiss my case immediately and cancel all penalties and fines.

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Christopher Michael Klemawesch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Jerla

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an extremely bright and talented trial lawyer. His level of preparation and attention to detail are what separates him from other personal injury attorneys I have known and worked with for the past eleven years."

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Kasey Cadavieco

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a board certified criminal trial lawyer, and an excellent advocate in all his areas of practice, bringing years of litigation knowledge and experience to the table."

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Robert Whittel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris has an exceptional eye for detail and preparation. It's always a pleasure to handle files with lawyers who take their practice seriously."

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Shiobhan Olivero

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gabe Neibergall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Having seen Mr. Klemawesch in action on numerous occasions, I can safely say that he will be an amazing asset to your case -- and incredibly intimidating to the lawyers against you. He is always meticulously prepared when he steps into a courtroom, and that is exactly what you want to see in a trial attorney."

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Eli Stiers

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Friend

"Chris is an exceptionally bright and talented attorney, who is well-respected and attentive to his clients. I highly recommended and endorse his services."

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Michael Marr

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the privilege of supervising Christopher Klemawesch for a period of time at the State Attorney's Office. Chris is an outstanding lawyer who is always well prepared and an exceptional advocate. Chris's departure was a tremendous loss to the SAO."

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Brett Szematowicz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with, and known, Chris Klemawesch for a long-time. You would be hard-pressed to find a smarter, more hard working attorney than Chris. His trial skills are superb and you can always be assured that you are getting the most well thought out opinion. Chris is an A+ attorney and you won't be making a mistake if you hire him."

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Tracee Ivins

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a very thoughtful and knowledgeable attorney."

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Jason Melton

Wrongful death lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an exceptional lawyer. Mr. Klemawesch is not only a terrific trial lawyer, but he is an unmatched legal writer and researcher."

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Dustin Nichols

Litigation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Mates

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Whittel

Personal injury lawyer

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Shiobhan Olivero

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brett Szematowicz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top DUI Prosecutor, RID Tampa Bay

Work Experience

2009 - 2014

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney

2006 - 2008

Associate, Carlton Fields

2004 - 2006

Federal Judicial Clerk, Judge Gregory A. Presnell

2003 - 2004

Associate, White & Case

Associations

2015 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Member

2015 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Member

2015 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

Order of the Coif

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Education

2003

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of South Florida

Masters in Business Administration

1996

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

Spanish

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