Paul M. Aloise Jr.

Paul M. Aloise Jr.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +4 more

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

I represent those who have been charged with criminal offenses including, DUI's, drug offenses, violent crimes, domestic violence, and serious felony offenses.

9 years | 1,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

I have handled 100's of DUI cases along with taking over a dozen to trial by Jury.

9 years

20%
Violent Crime 15%

I have handled 100's of violent criminal offense cases, ranging from simple Domestic Battery all the way to Murder.

9 years

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

Including Domestic Violence Injunctions and Stalking Injunctions.

10%
Juvenile Law 5%

I have handled 100's of Juvenile cases ranging from Misdemeanor to Felony offenses.

9 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 8 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2017

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Paul M. Aloise Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Christina | March 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Paul is an expert in his field. His dedication and ethics go unmatched!

Paul is an outstanding attorney and a wonderful human, too! He handled my son's case a few years ago. Paul was very attentive to all the details of the case. He kept my son, and I informed throughout each step along the way. Paul was super communicative. He was blunt and said things in a realistic wa...y, which was responsible when relaying information. Paul did a wonderful job. I highly recommend him. Paul is everything you could hope for in an attorney: experienced, lead attorney in his field of law, great morals, high level of empathy, wonderful at communicating, and set on the best possible outcome. He is exceptional!

Posted by Ebrram | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer in Florida

I had the pleasure of working with Paul on my recent case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From start to finish, Paul exhibited an exceptional level of professionalism, demonstrating a profound knowledge of the law and a remarkable ability to navigate complex legal matters. W...hat stood out the most was Paul's commitment to clear and consistent communication. I always felt informed and supported, with every question promptly and thoroughly addressed. This transparency and dedication were incredibly reassuring during a challenging time. Thanks to Paul's expertise and relentless effort, I received the best possible outcome for my case. His strategic approach and keen insight were instrumental in achieving this result. I highly recommend Paul to anyone in need of a skilled, reliable, and supportive legal advocate.

Posted by Bria | July 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

10 out 10 Experience

Paul was amazing as my lawyer, advocate, and someone I now consider a friend. He genuinely wanted the best outcome for me past the generic norms of a lawyer. You can tell he truly cares about his clients and works for them as if they are apart of his family. Paul was very honest of about what the ...process of lawsuits are and the road we had ahead of us. Although, nothing truly prepares anyone to embark on that journey, everything he said was true. Paul has great knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations that will impact your case. He was always eager to share that and provide me with links to resources that helped explain it even more if I needed it. Paul and his team always worked hard to get things done as swiftly as possible. This is a huge help when you are already going through any stressful situation. Scheduling was always great and he was reachable through a variety of channels, even living in a different state than him. I would recommend Paul ten times over to anyone in need of someone to fight for them. You can tell this is his passion and he puts his all into his cases. Anyone that chooses to let Paul represent them is getting the best of the best. Trust the process and HIM. He will get you through!

Posted by Daniel | June 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Absolutely excellent attorney!

Paul is absolutely amazing at what he does! He has helped me tremendously! A case on a mistake I made I definitely thought there wasn’t going to be much that he could do. I was wrong he helped drop my charges down, and if there were any questions along the way he did not hesitate to get in touch with... me to answer those! Very professional!

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Libel & Slander

Stellar Attorney

When my personal reputation came under fire from an unfortunate situation, Paul Aloise was there for me. He reassured me that my circumstances were not foreign to him, but rather routine and well within the realm of his expertise. Mr. Aloise is understanding, competent, tactful, and one of the friend...liest lawyers I have had the privilege of dealing with. Paul goes the extra mile for all his clients and fights hard to drive the best outcomes in every situation. Additionally, what truly sets Paul apart from his legal counterparts is that he makes himself highly accessible to his clients to ensure they are always up to date on the situation and never left waiting endlessly to hear back. I will be forever grateful for his objective and professional service to me as his client. From my perspective as a client, there is nothing I could have asked Paul to do better. All of my concerns were always quickly addressed and I was never left wondering about the results. His confidence and network within the Tallahassee legal system speaks for itself. While I am certainly happy to have had an excellent lawyer handle my case, I am equally delighted to say that I have made a friend in the process who I know that I can always rely upon without a shadow of a doubt.

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Paul M. Aloise Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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James Falls

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Paul Aloise, is one of the, if not the, hardest working attorneys I know. He never turns it off, and that means his clients always have an attorney that's working 24/7. Late nights and weekends, he's taking calls, addressing his client's needs, and solving problems. It would be enough to stop there, but he's also a true litigator. Fierce in the court room, which leads to great results for his clients. A great example for the legal practice."

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Tulsi Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Paul at the Office of the State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit in Tallahassee, FL. I can personally attest that he is an incredible advocate. His natural charisma carries over well into the courtroom, which is extremely useful during trial. He is great at critical thinking on his feet and getting the job done. I endorse Paul Aloise 100% - you won't be disappointed."

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Jennito Simon

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is an awesome attorney. He cut his teeth as a prosecutor in Palm Beach, there, he was smart intelligent and compassionate. As a defense attorney no doubt he brings those same traits. I've seen really early on what he can do in a courtroom, and he is fearless."

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Jennifer Petrovitch

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of having Paul as opposing counsel on cases while he worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County. He was always attentive, and easy to work with. A very professional and ethical lawyer. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Tulsi Patel

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Jennito Simon

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Jennifer Petrovitch

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2021

2021 Super Lawyers Rising Star Honoree, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Elite Lawyer- Criminal Defense, Elite Lawyer

2019

Top"20 Under 40" Young Professionals, Golden A.C.E. Awards- Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Adjunct Professor- Trial Practice, The Florida State University, College Of Law, Prof

2020 - Present

Associate Attorney, Brooks Le Boeuf Bennett Foster & Gwartney

2018 - 2020

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit

2017 - 2018

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2020 - Present

Tallahassee Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

MILES EVORA vs WALT MCNEIL, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SHERIFF OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA

Jury held LCSO Liable for the False Arrest/ False Imprisonment of Miles Evora, and Jury Awarded Miles Evora $269,810, for his damages.

2022CT000036

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving and received a withhold of adjudication

20CF03174

Nolle Prosequi (Dismissed)

20-00340CFA

Nolle Prosequi (Dismissed)

2020CT00506

Had one Enhanced DUI charge dropped outright and another reduced to a simple DUI

2020CT1789

Had DUI reduced to a Reckless and was able to have my client receive a withhold of adjudication so that he had no conviction on his record.

2020CF02953

Dropped

17CF001050

Trafficking Charge- Dismissed, 3 year minimum mandatory sentence waived, $25,000 fine waived, and all other felonies had a withhold of adjudication.

2020CT001164

Dropped

1990CT5660

Capias withdrawn and VOP dismissed

2019MM00127

Dropped

2020MM00821

Dropped

20-51-CFMA

Final Disposition Still Pending

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Education

2016

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

Florida State University

Criminology and Sport Management

Speaking Engagements

2022

12th Annual Intellectual Property Symposium Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) in College Sports

2021

Adulting 101

Know Your Rights: 4th Amendment, DUI's, Possession of Marijuana, and Resisting without Violence

2020

Trial Practice Guest Lecturer

Directs and Crosses

2020

Sports Agents

Sports Agents

2020

Life of an NFL Agent: Featuring Paul Aloise

Life of An NFL Agent

2020

FSU College of Law, Entertainment and Sports Law Society Presents: Paul M. Aloise Jr., Esq., NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor

Negotiating NFL Player's Contract and Endorsement Deals

2019

2019

FSU College of Law, Entertainment and Sports Law Society Presents: Paul M. Aloise Jr., Esq., NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor

Negotiating NFL Player's Contract and Endorsement Deals

Publications

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