Top Rated Bay County, FL Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Bay County, Florida, there are 66 criminal defense lawyers available with 295+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Bay County Has 66 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 295 Reviews

Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: I am a 5th generation Bay County resident. I know the area and I know the people in the area. I was a prosecutor for 12 years and have been praticing criminal defense for over 18 years so I have a total of over 30 years experience in the practice ...

Rating: 8.3

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Shepard, practices in the areas of criminal defense and Social Security-Disability. Over the course of his career he has handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from Disorderly Conduct to First Degree Murder. Additionally, Mr. Shepard has ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bay County, FL

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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Criminal Defense

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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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: I am a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer who has bean lead counsel on over 150 felony jury trials. I have over 30 years experience as a criminal trial lawyer as both a defense lawyer, and as a homicide prosecutor. I specialize in defen...

Rating: 8.6

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Experienced criminal and family law attorney across the Florida Panhandle. Wes Hatcher lives in Panama City with his wife and four children. Wes has practiced in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit his entire career. Wes has over 17 years of experienc...

Rating: 8.1

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family

Bio: Richard Albritton, III, or “Rick” to his friends and associates, is a native of Panama City and attended Bay High School before graduating from A. Crawford Mosley High School in 1987. Following graduation, Rick joined the United States Army, servi...

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more

Review: "While searching for a lawyer for my husband I ran into many different lawyers most ridiculously expensive or they just did not seem confident enough I reached out to Mrs downing after he heard of her through someone he was incarcerated with she in..."

Rating: 5.0

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Being born and raised in Bay County, Florida, Ben Bollinger attended Bay County Schools graduating in 1988 from A. Crawford Mosley High School. While still young, Ben's mother worked at the local newspaper and then at a local fabric store, while h...

Rating: 7.0

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Robert has been practicing law in Panama City and the Surrounding areas for 16 years. He grew up in the Memphis, Tennessee area and is the son of a Bay County native. Robert spent much of his summer vacations split between the beautiful shores of ...

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(850) 788-0259

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Capable and experienced in family law And Criminal law. Used his advice in both. successful outcomes. NOT a higher priced lawyer,but a good value .Has over twenty years experience"

Rating: 6.8

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Maria Dykes, PA successfully practices in many areas of law. We represent a variety of clients across a broad spectrum of legal matters. Maria Dykes, PA strives to resolve cases in a prompt and timely manner. If you are searching for a lawyer who ...

Rating: 7.8

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Micheal represented a close friend in a very complex and frustrating divorce case. I had the opportunity to meet him and found him to be honest, sincere, and thorough. The results were positive and complete. I would highly recommend him. Ron Stric..."

Rating: 6.5

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family

Review: "I joined the Army in 2007 as my wife and I were preparing to adopt our first child. The baby was born two days before I finished Basic Training. Nancy was able to work compassionately and effectively with my wife during the stressful time to enabl..."

Rating: 6.5

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Turner A. Rouse served as a sworn police officer for seven years for the City of Bloomington, Illinois before attending law school. Mr. Rouse is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law at Carbondale. Mr. Rouse began private practi...

Rating: 7.7

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Communications and Media, Election Campaigns and Political Law, Government and more

Review: "Requested her assistance concerning an Estate issue. She prepared the necessary document in a couple of days and charged a reasonable fee. "

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration

Bio: Sekou Clarke was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, where his discipline and athletic ability earned him a full athletic scholarship to the University of Florida (UF). While at UF he was Team Captain, ten-time All-American and helped the Gators to two n...

Rating: 7.3

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: I am an experienced Panama City, Florida criminal defense attorney dedicated to protecting the rights, freedom, and futures of individuals facing serious criminal charges in Bay County and throughout Northwest Florida. At The Morris Law Firm, I fo...

Rating: 7.4

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Stan Peacock is experienced and skilled in Criminal Defense of felonies and misdemeanors.

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(850) 338-6170

Stanley Eugene Peacock's Website

Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "Mr. Sale has represented me on 2 felony cases. V.O.P and the other was dropped. Since then, had refered him 3 friends. He cleared there cases"

Rating: 8.3

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: After graduating from Bay High School, Lisa continued working with her family’s ventures including managing a successful seafood restaurant, seafood market and assisting in her father’s international tuna distributorship. In 1994, Lisa received he...

Rating: 9.6

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Bay County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements and more

Bio: Winter enjoys giving back to the community. Winter currently volunteers with the Emerald Coast Friends of Ronald, Ronald McDonald House Charities. Past Volunteer efforts include: Shands Pediatric Ward Volunteer, Chipola College, Kids College, and ...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(850) 424-1135

Winter Emil Spires's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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