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Joe Luis Castrofort

4.2
Rating: 3.7

Licensed for 24 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

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Joe Luis Castrofort's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Wouldn't advise hiring him!!

Do not hire Mr.Castrofort, he is filled with false promises and acts like he cares when he's only in it for the money! I regret every penny I spent hiring him for my DUI case and would NOT recommend him to my worse enemy. The day of my first court I asked him questions about my pending case and he ha...d to skim through his binder to remember my case!! Hows that for reassurance?! He told me in the initial consultation that he was 90% sure he could get me in a pre-trial diversion program due to the lack of evidence in my case and in the end told me the day of court to plead because it would be worse. I felt he could of done more to get me accepted because I met all requirements and I'm sure with more documentation to the state I wouldn't have been denied. I regret not pressing the state more myself so I would've been accepted. I had damage done to my vehicle but was NOT involved in an accident with another car. State denied me the program because of "my accident", and I wish he would've done more. (one of the programs requirements is no accidents allowed) He told me I would face jail time, the day of court, when I though we were doing a motion to supress and I was so ignorant, naive and with no guidance I did everything he said. I regret not seeking advice from different lawyers (I only went to one other attorney besides Castrofort) and not running as soon as I saw the small warning signs in the beginning. Don't hire him you will regret it!!!

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Joe Luis Castrofort's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chad Frost

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Great Guy and Great Attorney. Joe communicates and advocates for his clients."

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Christopher Ramirez

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Castrofort is a superb attorney. He is highly skilled in the courtroom and well respected by his peers. The clients I have referred to him have been extremely satisfied by his representation."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Synnamon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe and I have had several cases together as opposing counsel when I worked for the State Attorney's Office. I could not think of a more professional, talented, and all around pleasant attorney to work with. It was an easy decision for me to make when I was asked to join his firm."

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Experience

Rating:  3.7 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Suspension issued in FL, 2021

updated on 11/03/2021

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

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