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Manatee County Has 186 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2116 Reviews

Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes

Bio: John Baez is an articulate, focused professional who has a proven history of getting the best results for his clients throughout a multitude of situations. He is able to gather and analyze information and then use the results of that analysis to m...

Rating: 6.9

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate

Review: "David was referred to me by a friend. From the beginning he spoke in layman's terms and from the hip. I am facing a situation now and he has been there with sound advice. Being a former prosecutor he reminded me that the law is not like the TV sho..."

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Manatee County, FL

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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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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Bio: I am a proud florida native who believes in the golden rule. I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated. I work tirelessly to get the best results possible for them and I hope that we will have a lifelong relationship built on mutual re...

Rating: 6.6

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A. concentrates in all areas of criminal defense - in both misdemeanor and felony cases. Whether your case requires vigorous negotiation, mediation, or assertive representation at trial, Valcarcel Law ha...

Rating: 8.2

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "We hired Jennifer Fury to defend our son in a felony case. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Jennifer was diligent in her pursuit of the truth in our sons case and treated our son with the utmost respect and concern. She is forthright a..."

Rating: 7.0

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Bio: LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW in Florida since 2010. Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Jessica brings a pre-law background in writing, teaching and presenting to court to help you tell your side of the story in the most effective way. She has bo...

Rating: 7.6

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Guardianship and more

Review: "Will has been a Godsend in a very complicated issue. He has worked through the toughest circumstances and guided us through a very difficult time."

Rating: 7.7

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Military Law and more

Bio: Are you in trouble with the law? If so, you need an experienced criminal attorney on your side. I have a combined 14 years of experience in criminal and military courts as a prosecutor and defense attorney. From a simple traffic ticket to a seriou...

Rating: 8.5

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: Going through a divorce or have a child custody issue? Hiring an experienced, aggressive attorney can make all the difference in your case. Give me a call -

Rating: 9.1

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Insurance

Review: "From the moment I engaged Kevin he treated me with respect and dignity. He behaved as if I was more than a client. He treated me as a friend and an equal. Kevin listened attentively and asked all the important questions related to my case. He took..."

Rating: 6.6

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have left private practice and followed my calling to the Office of Public Defender to zealously defend those who cannot afford an attorney!

Rating: 6.7

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I was born and raised in Minnesota, and moved to Florida after law school. I worked as a prosecutor for over 20 years in Miami and Sarasota. Throughout the course of my career, I prosecuted every type of crime in Florida, from the most minor misde...

Rating: 7.0

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I have hired Liane several times in the past and have been very happy with the results . I don't know what I would have done without her. I am getting ready to hire her again. I wouldn't want anyone else to represent me when my freedom is on the l..."

Rating: 6.6

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a former prosecutor and now specialize in criminal defense in Southwest Florida. When you're in trouble call someone who knows the way out. Contact us today for your free consultation at.

Rating: 7.3

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: I am from New Jersey and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2004. I identify issues for potential clients with matters in the State of Florida. My practice model is based on service, zealous advocacy, care, concern, compassion and accountability. ...

Rating: 5.5

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Child Abuse and more

Bio: Serving in the Office of Regional Counsel since the agency was created in 2007. Currently serve as Circuit Chief for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, that is, Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto Counties. All our cases are court appointed indigent clients. ...

Rating: 6.5

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "She made it possible for me to be a productive member of society again. The system was outdone by her attention to detail."

Rating: 7.0

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney Molloy was assigned by the court. Fiancé was facing 9 charges, mostly overblown by the officers. Mr. Molloy worked diligently and got all but two charges tossed out. He returned my calls, explained what to expect before court, patiently a..."

Rating: 6.5

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Review: "Jose was easy to work with and took the lead in making certain an uncontested divorce was as smooth as could be for the both of us. He made me feel very comfortable during the procedures and the way he was able to expedite the divorce was fantasti..."

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Manatee County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Philistine Hamdan is a very good lawyer. She is very conscious of her client's needs and does everything in her power to see that those needs are met."

Rating: 6.5

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