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Fort Myers, FL Criminal defense lawyers

166 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Fort Myers, FL area.

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Fort Myers has 166 Criminal defense Attorneys with 1312 Reviews

  • Peter D Aiken

    2257 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 24 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experience, compassion and dedication in providing quality representation in Florida criminal cases
  • Robert David Malove

    The Law Office of Robert David Malove
    2310 First Street, #210, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 208 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Robert Malove is an expert Criminal Trial lawyer.  Mr. Malove is distinguished trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in federal and state courts. He concentrates on all areas of criminal defense including DUI defense, drug crimes defe...
  • Zachary J Cantor

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    Cantor & Cantor
    2242 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    When you are arrested for a crime in Southwest Florida it is a terrifying experience for yourself and your loved ones. When you are facing criminal charges it is not the time to cut corners. Zachary Cantor of Cantor & Cantor is here to go over y...

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI, 25% Personal injury, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2010

  • Michael Maz Raheb

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    2423 1st St, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 306 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.2  Attention 
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    WE ARE AVAILABLE 24-7 FOR FREE CONSULTATIONS!

    Practice area
    70% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI, 2% Personal injury, and more.

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    FL, Active since 1998

  • Lee Charles Viacava

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    Lee Viacava
    1375 Jackson Street #201, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 70 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Accused of a crime or arrested? Call for a free consultation with a dedicated & experienced local lawyer. Trusted knowledge with proven results. Southwest Florida resident over 30 years.

    Practice area
    46% Criminal defense, 40% DUI and DWI, 2% Expungement, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2007

  • Robert Denis Foley III

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    Foley & Wilson Law Firm, P.A.
    12481 Brantley Commons Ct, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 68 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Robert Foley is a retired FBI Agent and former State Prosecutor. The Firm practice is 100% State and Federal Criminal Defense in Lee and Charlotte County, Florida.

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 10% DUI and DWI, 10% Domestic violence, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2015

  • Daniel M Cavanaugh

    Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A.
    4461 Camino Real Way, Suite 1003, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 37 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experience and Knowledge When you Need it Most. Experiencia y Conocimiento cuando más lo necesitas. Dan is a trial attorney providing legal services to Southwest Florida. He was a prosecutor for ten years in two states and has defended clients for...
  • Scott Thomas Moorey

    Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey
    1430 Royal Palm Square Boulevard, Suite 101, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 33 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Good People Do Get Arrested!..............Experienced and Aggressive Local Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Spencer Alan Cordell

    Law Office of Spencer Cordell, P.A.
    1625 Hendry Street, Suite 101, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney by the Florida bar based on my expertise and experience
  • Sean Christopher O'Halloran

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    Aiken & O'Halloran
    2257 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 19 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    100% Criminal Defense. Choose A Firm With Proven Results. Call Today 239 247-5273
  • Jose Luis Calvo

    Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law
    1534 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Aggressive criminal defense by a former prosecutor. Call me now to go over your case 239-332-5501
  • Katheryn Elizabeth Smith Calvo

    Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law
    1534 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Arrested? Let an expert in criminal trial answer your questions. Call Calvo & Calvo Attorneys at law
  • Joseph Cerino

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    Law Office of Joseph Cerino
    2248 First Street, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experience you can trust. Call the Law Office of Joseph Cerino.
  • Christopher Gerard O'Brien

    Christopher G. O'Brien, P.A.
    1375 Jackson Street, Suite 402, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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...
  • Lance Wayne Dunford

    Law Firm Of Scott T. Moorey
    1430 Royal Palm Square Blvd, Ste. 101, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 22 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a fourth generation Floridian and have always known I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney.  I started my legal career as an Assistant Public Defender, where I handled over 1,500 cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.   While at the...
  • Asma Anwar

    Location upon request, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have had over 24 First Chair Jury trials to verdict, and over 45 trials total to date. I have fought Punishable by life charges, Minimum Mandatory Cases, and have extensive experience in Felony crimes, as well as minor crimes. I have handled ove...
  • James Michael Scarmozzino

    Scarmozzino Law Firm, P.A.
    1617 Hendry St., Suite 306, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    James Michael (Jim) Scarmozzino was born in Garden City, New York. He graduated from Holy Trinity Diocesan High School and attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He earned his juris doctorate at the University of Dayton School o...
  • Patrick Norman Bailey

    1375 Jackson St., Suite 402, Fort Myers, FL
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    For more the past 18 years I have represented thousands of clients in resolving their criminal cases.  I have also assisted numerous clients in appealing their convictions, or in their postconviction cases. I have also handled numerous personal in...
  • Robert Peter Harris

    The Robert Harris Law Firm
    2052 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL
    4.5 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Mr. Harris defended my son against 2 felony charges. He worked tirelessly to be sure that my son received a fair trial. He made sure that my son, who had suffered a traumatic brain injury just prior to the events that led...
  • Steven Harry Wetter

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    Steven Wetter Attorney At Law, P.A.
    1617 Hendry St Ste 213, Fort Myers, FL
    4.5 stars 20 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Arrested? I am a former prosecutor who exclusively practices criminal defense in Lee County, Florida

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 40% DUI and DWI, 5% Expungement, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 1998

It’s important to consult a criminal defense attorney when you are facing criminal charges. Seek an attorney whose case experience lends itself to your specific matter. This means identifying a lawyer who understands the nuances in Florida's criminal laws and appeals process and is able to successfully negotiate on your behalf.

When hiring an attorney to handle your case, review their experience and client reviews for an understanding on what it’s like to be a client.

How much does a criminal defense lawyer charge per hour in the Fort Myers area

Based on Attorneys' reported rates, you should expect to pay between $144.00 and $187.00 per hour. This rate may be dependent on factors like experience and different specializations within criminal defense.

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Lee County Clerk of Circuit Court
Superior Court, P.O. Box 2469
Ft. Myers, FL 33902
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