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    Daniel Joseph Garza

    Daniel Joseph Garza

    4.923 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Daniel Garza is an experienced trial lawyer from Miami, FL. After practicing in Miami for 2 years, both as a Public Defender and owning his own practice, he moved to Fort Myers. His aggressive yet sincere style in the courtroom earns great results...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Christopher Gerard O'Brien

    Christopher Gerard O'Brien

    5.012 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Christopher O’Brien attended Stetson University in Deland, Florida, graduating in 1996 Magna Cum Laude with both a BA and a BS. While at Stetson, Christopher lived and studied for a year in Dijon, France. Christopher then attended The University o...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Thomas R Gorman

    Thomas R Gorman

    5.08 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: "Former Naples Prosecutor Now Fighting For Your Rights" Mr. Gorman served as an Assistant State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Collier County. There he represented the citizens of the State of Florida and successfully prosecuted thousan...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Marc Alleyne Joseph

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    Marc Alleyne Joseph

    4.26 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Marc A. Joseph stands out as a top criminal defense attorney in Tampa due to his unwavering commitment to justice and individual rights. His passion for defending those facing criminal charges in Florida is evident in his tireless work to ensure f...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Frederick William Trabold

    Frederick William Trabold

    5.05 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "This lawyer is the best—better than I could have ever hoped for. He handled multiple motions and always told me exactly where and when I was needed. I never had to worry about anything because he had everything under control. All I had to do was l..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Robert J. Hoffman

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    Robert J. Hoffman

    5.017 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Robert J. Hoffman, Family Law, Former Child Support Hearing Officer
    Rating:  8.3
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    Zachary Michael Ward

    Zachary Michael Ward

    4.36 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I HIRED MR.WARD BACK IN 2012 IN MARRIANNA FL. WHILE I WAS IN LEON COUNTY WAITING TO BE TRANSPORTED WARD TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD HAVE MY JACKSON COUNTY VOP HANDLED BY THE TIME I GOT THERE. WHEN I DID I SAT THERE FOR TWO WEEKS AND THE WHOLE TIME WARD ..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Gillis E. (Beau) Powell,

    Gillis E. (Beau) Powell,

    5.04 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Let me begin by saying that my husband and I didn’t really think we needed a will drawn up, however, the time had come for us to do so. We had avoided this “chore” because quite frankly it meant that we were getting old and who wants to admit that..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Aaron Michael Wayt

    Aaron Michael Wayt

    5.035 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I have litigated hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanors to high level felonies. A lot of lawyers say they've "handled" cases which can mean anything from making a phone call or appearing in court once. I actually litigate. After graduating fr...
    Rating:  10
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    David Ranger Jackson

    David Ranger Jackson

    5.014 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ranger Jackson is a Partner and trial attorney who provides sophisticated, tech-forward advocacy in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Complex Civil Litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2013), California (2020), and Colorado (2022), Ra...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Whitney Stacel Boan

    Whitney Stacel Boan

    5.03 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: Whitney Boan is an experienced Orlando criminal defense lawyer with 11 years of trial litigation experience who is committed in serving her clients by treating them with dignity and respect, by humanizing them to the court and to opposing counsel,...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Stuart N. Kaplan

    Stuart N. Kaplan

    4.943 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Review: "I was charged with wire and mail fraud in New York. I had hired one of the most well known attorneys who seemed never to be available to speak to or tell me what was going on in my case. I was referred to Stuart from one of his former clients who ..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Colleen Adkins DeGraff

    Colleen Adkins DeGraff

    5.029 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: As a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, that means I am an expert in my field — a distinction that is earned and awarded to a very small percentage of all Florida lawyers. I have represented thousands of clients, earning the reputation...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Katherine Earle Yanes

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    Katherine Earle Yanes

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    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Class Action
    Rating:  9.0
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    Steven J Wisotsky

    Steven J Wisotsky

    5.01 review
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Health Care, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "Steve was calm, cool and professional. He immediately gave me confidence in his ability, kept me informed as to progress, provided timely advice and representation and helped me through the litigation minefield. He is everything you want in an att..."
    Rating:  10
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    Amy Ruiz

    Amy Ruiz

    5.01 review
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Amy Ruiz earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and International Economics from the University of Florida in 2000, and her Juris Doctorate from the Florida State College of Law in 2004, where she was a...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Lily Margaret McCarty

    Lily Margaret McCarty

    5.025 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Review: "great. thank you very much!"
    Rating:  10
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    Steven J Litvack

    Steven J Litvack

    4.69 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: INJURED? ARRESTED? Former Prosecutor. Former Insurance Defense Attorney. Aggressive Litigator. Deliverying big firm RESULTS, while providing the PERSONAL ATTENTION of a small firm. Office conveniently located on Glades Road by the I-95 exit. Call ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Antonio D. Quinn

    Antonio D. Quinn

    4.611 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "It was so scary to have a close younger relative (I will call D) arrested on a Felony 1 charge, with the possibility of Life in prison. To complicate it further, I lived up North and didn't know where to turn. I was given names of 4 attorneys, and..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Robert Edward Heyman

    Robert Edward Heyman

    5.03 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I have practiced Personal Injury and Criminal Trial Law in the Tampa Bay area for 41 years. I take pride in giving my clients prompt, professional and personal care of their legal issues. I have extensive trial experience which I have gained by wo...
    Rating:  10
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