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Michael D. Fluke has committed his career to helping people in need. After nine plus years at the public defender's office, he left to handle a high profile first degree murder case in Tampa. Michael has been involved in the defense of 14 homicide cases. While Michael will still take on the occasional serious criminal case, Michael's focus these days is high net worth Divorce and Custody battles. Michael is a third genreation law school graduate. Michael is married and has three children. When not working or spending time with his family, (which is most of the time), he enjoys golfing, softball and cheering on his beloved Boston sports teams.
Practice areas
Michael D. Fluke, Esq. currently limits his practice to complex Divorce and Family Law matters. By taking on a limited amount of criminal cases, he is able to provide the attention these cases deserve. If your attorney is not giving your case the attention it deserves, contact Michael D. Fluke, Esq. immediately for a consultation.
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Michael D. Fluke, P.A.
1022 Main Street
Suite E
Dunedin, FL, 34698
Michael D. Fluke, P.A.
620 E. Twiggs Street
Suite 209
Tampa, FL, 33602
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2010 | 03/05/2022 |
MA | Active | 1996 | 02/22/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 02/23/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Honored Member | Stanford Who's Who | 2011 |
Executive Professional of the Year | Cambridge Who's Who | 2011 |
Member | Madison's Who's Who | 2011 |
Pro Bono Service Award | Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida | 2011 |
Honored Member | Cambridge Who's Who | 2010 |
Hero | Muscular Dystrophy Association | 2010 |
Honored Member | Stanford Who's Who | 2010 |
Honored Member | Who's Who in American Professionals | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Michael D. Fluke, P.A. | 2006 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Florida Metropolitan University | 1998 - 1999 |
Assistant Public Defender | Office of the Public Defender | 1997 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Clearwater Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association | LRS Board member 2011 | 2006 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | |
Federal Bar Middle District Florida | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | 1996 - 1997 |
Student Bar Association | Third year Class Representative | 1995 - 1996 |
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity | Vice President | 1995 - 1996 |
Duquesne University School of Law Disciplinary Committee | Board Member | 1995 - 1996 |
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Duquesne University School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1996 |
University of Colorado - Boulder | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fox 13 Ask a Lawyer | General Legal Questions | 2011 |
Fox 13 Ask a Lawyer | General Legal Questions | 2010 |
Fox 13 Ask a Lawyer | General Legal Questions | 2009 |
Florida Metropolitan University | Death Penalty in Florida | 2009 |
Fox 13 Ask a Lawyer | General Legal Questions | 2008 |
Fox 13 Ask a Lawyer | General Legal Questions | 2007 |
Fox 13 Ask a Lawyer | General Legal Questions | 2006 |
Public Defender Training | Florida Sentencing Guidelines | N/A |
Juvenile Lawyers Training | Cross examination on sex cases | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Perez | Adjudication Withheld, probation |
Iannaccone v. Iannaccone | Client's Wife held in contempt and client got money back! |
State v. Spiegel | Reduced to Careless Driving Infraction! |
State v. Bolash | Case Dismissed! |
Damon v. Damon | Father limited to two hour a week! Money Judgment for all monies owed! |
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Brooke Elvington, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Not only do I endorse this lawyer, I would personally retain him if I found myself in need. Michael has a stellar reputation in the community, and is regarded as an attorney who understands the law, acts with professionalism, thinks out of the box, and goes above and beyond for his clients.
Louis Debari, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 14, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
As as state prosecutor I have had many cases in which Mr. Fluke was defense counsel. He is one of the sharpest, most effective attorneys I have ever met.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Syed Ahmed, Family Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Wendi Hall-Gonzales, Family Attorney on Sep 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am endorsing Michael as an excellent advocate for his client. He was opposing counsel on a very contested divorce and custody matter that I litigated and I found him to be highly skilled and very knowledgeable.
Bryan Hannan, Family Attorney on May 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Piccarreto, Family Attorney on Apr 15, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have had several cases with Mr. Fluke, both when he was an Assistant Public Defender and I was an Assistant State Attorney as well as recently where we have had adversarial clients for Family Law matters. Mr. Fluke is always well prepared, professional and advocates for his clients.
Michael Bowdish, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mike Fluke is one of the most innovative legal minds that i have encountered. Several years ago, I had the privilege of trying a criminal case as Mike's co-counsel. The evidence was overwhelming and the prosecutors were hungry. I didn't think there was any escape from inevitability . . .; however, Mike developed an inventive and amazing theory of defense built on testimony of the prosecutors' key witness. They never saw it coming. Our client was found not guilty, avoiding more than ten years in prison. Ask him to tell you about it! I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Reinhold, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 23, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked against and with Michael. Michael is a very zealous advocate for his clients. I have found him to be one of the sharpest attorneys with an extensive knowledge of the law. Michael also is very aware of the needs of his clients and takes much time to help them accomplish their goals.
Louis Debari, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 14, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
As as state prosecutor I have had many cases in which Mr. Fluke was defense counsel. He is one of the sharpest, most effective attorneys I have ever met.
Brooke Elvington, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Not only do I endorse this lawyer, I would personally retain him if I found myself in need. Michael has a stellar reputation in the community, and is regarded as an attorney who understands the law, acts with professionalism, thinks out of the box, and goes above and beyond for his clients.
Laura Gapske, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I fully endorse this lawyer's work. Michael Fluke is the consummate professional -- attentiveness to his clients combined with indepth knowledge of the law and years of experience make Michael Fluke a formidable trial advocate.
Maribeth Wetzel, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 9, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the opportunity to work with Mike and observe his abilities in the courtroom first hand over several years. Mike has extensive trial experience and always provides a strong defense for his clients.
Lynda Barack, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 8, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Robert Bruce, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 5, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have always found Michael to be a professional attorney that kept his clients' interest as his primary concern. Whether that meant going to trial, or giving them the "tough" news.
Erin Barnett, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 4, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had numerous cases with Michael Fluke when he worked for the Public Defender. Mr. Fluke is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is hard-working and tireless when it comes to defending his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Fluke.
Haydee Oropesa, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Fluke and I met when we worked as PDs for Pinellas County. Mr. Fluke was one of the attorneys that I would consult with on cases because of his incredible legal experience and knowledge. I remember Michael as being zealous in representing his clients while always conducting himself with upmost professionalism. Clients will find a legally skilled advocate who possesses a wealth of experience as a trial attorney and who has keen legal insight, that is why I endorse Michael Fluke.
Jonathan Palma, Family Attorney on Sep 2, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Michael Fluke. Michael is an excellent well rounded trial attorney with experience in both civil and criminal law. Michael has a thorough understanding of the rules of court and procedure in both venues and applies his knowledge and experience towards the zealous advocation and representaion of his clients in both areas.
Michael Boyle, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 2, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had cases against this attorney and find his work to be first class. He has experience in all areas of criminal defense and I would endorse him fully.
Joseph Montrone, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Fluke since 1996 when I was a prosecutor in and he was an Assistant Public Defender. He is a skill and knowledgeable advocate. And he always works dilligently for his clients.
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