Top Rated Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate

Bio: I focus on assisting veterans with their benefits and VA claims. I am a disabled veteran myself, and I had to fight for my own benefits. Veterans have sacrificed their health and years for their country; now, they need an ally to navigate the mine...

Rating: 7.2

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Bio: A native of Southern California and the first person in her family to attend college, Davina received Bachelor of Science degrees in both criminology and communications from Florida State University, where she was a member of the Golden Key Intern...

Rating: 8.8

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Bio: Stephanie is a native of Clermont, Florida and graduate of South Lake High School. After high school, Stephanie attended the University of Florida (Go Gators!) graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Stephanie then earned her Jur...

Rating: 7.6

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "If you are in need of the best attorney in Tampa or anywhere in the world, then Chinwe is the one to call. She will provide you with the best care and professional advice . Her dynamic personality and loving attitude provided my family with the st..."

Rating: 7.0

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Appeals

Bio: Initially, I would like to thank you for visiting my AVVO account and I look forward to working with you to resolve any issues regarding yourself or a child in your life! I am originally from Worcester, Massachusetts. My Father and Mother moved ou...

Rating: 7.4

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Review: "I have worked with other lawyers in the past and none have gotten me results like Mr. Salentrie I have used him in a few different criminal cases and also have referred him to other people All the results were excellent He kept me out of prison ev..."

Rating: 7.9

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury

Review: "Mr. Stokes represented me in a divorce. He is an excellent attorney. He was very attentive, returned my calls promptly and kept me well informed. I would recomend Mr. Stokes."

Rating: 7.3

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Intellectual Property and more

Review: "Mr. Cohen consulted me recently on a consumer protection issue. He was knowledgeable, and his advise was excellent. He was truthful, reliable, and most importantly honest. He explained everything on a level that was easy to understand, and was gen..."

Rating: 7.9

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Victor Vedmed, work with me, in my case very good, hi was proffesional and very honest lawyer."

Rating: 7.5

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "OVERALL SANDRA WAS AN IDEA ATTORNEY AND SHE KEEPS IT BLUNT WITH YOU, I NEVER TOLD HER BUT I LOVED TO HEAR HER SAY "WE BOTH WOULD WALK IN FOR THE TRAIL BUT IF YOU LOOSE IM GOING HOME AND YOU HAVE TO GO TO PRISON" THAT ONE COMMENT TOLD ME SHE WAS TH..."

Rating: 8.1

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: I am a double graduate of the University of Florida, with a degree in Criminology and law, and a Juris Doctor of Law, and have been a member of the Florida Bar Association since 2001. I am a native of the Tampa Bay area and an attorney focusing in...

Rating: 7.6

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "In September, 2007, the Hernando County State Attorney's Office (SAO) filed a complaint against me for a worthless check that I forgot to remit while working on my Ph.D. at Florida A&M University (FAMU). A college friend referred me to Mrs. Alvero..."

Rating: 7.7

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Q was incredible with how she handled my case! Attentive to details and very professional. Got my case DISMISSED!"

Rating: 6.4

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: In addition to running a family and running a practice, I spend a lot of time just running. This past year there happened to be a 46 mile race on my 46th birthday. It was on Labor Day weekend and it covered the entire span of the Pinellas Trail. S...

Rating: 8.7

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Erick Cruz was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Erick graduated from University of Miami, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in the field of Criminology. Subsequently, Erick graduated from Stetson College of Law, with honors. After graduating...

Rating: 7.1

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Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate

Bio: William "Bill" Kassebaum started his legal career as an intern for over 3+ years in the Public Defender's office for Miami-Dade County and interned in the first "drug court" in the United States for the now elected "Public Defender" Carlos J. Mart...

Rating: 6.9

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