Top Rated Leon County, FL 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: William J. “West” Ritchie is a managing attorney for The Virga Law Firm’s Pensacola office. He is well-versed in storm and hurricane insurance claims, construction defect litigation, BP oil spill claims, and insurance defense litigation. He also h...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Entertainment

Bio: As a former police officer who was injured on the job, I have a unique perspective, dedication, and approach to criminal defense cases as well as personal injury cases that our office encounters. Our other practice areas are listed on our website ...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Laurel was originally my attorney in a DUI case. She was with the public defenders office. I've had a few legal problems, but Laurel was the best attorney I've ever had. Twice I paid thousands of dollars to private lawyers and they weren't half as..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, General Practice and more

Review: "I hired Benjamin Kelley to represent my daughter in a student conduct case. I was a little apprehensive at first due to his lack of experience but boy was I wrong. His knowledge for the rules and regulations for FSU conduct appeal process was far ..."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "no one could ask for a more hard working lawyer for their case! very satisfied"

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Review: "In the beginning things were a little rocky but that was just on my end she's a great lawyer she got my charges dismissed she got my things thrown out even though it took a minute because that was on me I wasn't doing what I was supposed to be doi..."

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "My case was complex. Mr.Norris knew exactly what to do, and how to go forward with my case in the first 5 Minutes or less. He explained everything that he was going to do with the case, so I could understand it. I felt very comfortable, and reliev..."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Thomas is an utterly fantastic individual. He got me all I could possibly hope for and even better than that. There is no way I or my family can express our gratitude, Mr. Thomas is just one wonderful human being and a top notch attorney. I co..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Mrs. Brown is AWESOME. If you have a fight and need an AWESOME family law attorney she is the one. She will get in the trenches and fight for you. She is also straight forward. If you are in the right she will tell you. If you are in the wrong wel..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration

Review: "He made the process quick and painless and responded to all my emails promptly. He kept me up to date with everything going on even though my case was minor. Because of him I was able to take care of everything in just a few weeks. Highly reccomended"

Rating: 6.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, White Collar Crime

Review: "I contacted Steven Webster in 2016 on getting fired from doc under false allegations that were not properly investigated. He stayed on top of the prison and their investigators. He truly cares about his clients. "

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Assistant Federal Public Defender Elizabeth Vallejo is a quality attorney. She was very patient with all of my questions and any concern I had. She was well prepared in knowing the facts of my case. She also demonstrated resourcefulness in utilizi..."

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Leon County (Tallahassee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Gary Printy represented the plaintiff in three of the most important cases in Florida Employment law before the Florida Supreme Court and won all three cases.

Rating: 7.7

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