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186 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Sarasota, FL area.

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Sarasota has 186 Criminal defense Attorneys with 1741 Reviews

  • Peter D Aiken

    Aiken, O'Halloran & Associates, 2060 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 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
  • Drew Robert Solnoki

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    The Byrd Law Firm
    2151 Main St Ste 201, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
            I am an Attorney at The Byrd Law Firm where I practice Criminal Defense and Family Law.  I was born and raised on Long Island in New York and came to Florida to pursue a college degree at Stetson University.   While studying at Stetson I b...
  • AnneMarie Rose Rizzo

    The Law Place
    1414 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 129 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    AnneMarie Rizzo is a former Assistant State Attorney with extensive trial experience in the State of Florida. AnneMarie is the only female in the State of Florida with the Forensic Lawyer Scientist certification. She graduated with her Bachelor’s ...
  • Colleen M. Glenn

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    Glenn & HIbbert, P.A.
    100 Wallace Ave, Suite 360, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 118 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Arrested in Florida? We can help. Let us fight your case and protect YOUR rights!

    Practice area
    75% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2003

  • James Allyn Fowler Jr.

    Fowler Law Group, P.A.
    2075 Main St., Suite 38, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 84 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    James draws upon his diverse criminal law experiences to defend adults and juveniles involved in all types of criminal law matters, including federal and state crimes, DUI offenses, driver’s license suspensions and traffic cases.  He is a native o...
  • Andrew Terence Hibbert

    Glenn and Hibbert, P.A.
    100 Wallace Avenue, Suite #360, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 147 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Andrew T. Hibbert is a lifelong Floridian who was born in Orlando and then grew up in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. After graduating high school, Andrew went back to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida. It was during his freshman...
  • Brett Donald McIntosh

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    766 Hudson Ave, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 42 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    A question that I am often asked is "why have you dedicated so much of your career to defending criminals?" The answer is this.   First, experience has proven to me that many people who find themselves arrested or accused of a crime are hardworkin...

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    50% Criminal defense, 15% DUI and DWI, 15% Violent crime, and more.

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    FL, Active since 1993

  • Mark Rein Zimmerman

    Zimmerman & Zimmerman P.A.
    2055 Wood Street, suite 118, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer since 1999 (only 5% of all Florida Lawyers are Board Certified).  Former member of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commision.  My background also includes 9 years of extenti...
  • Sean Christopher O'Halloran

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    Aiken & O'Halloran
    2060 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 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
  • Anthony Gerald Ryan

    2184 Main Street, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Don't take chances with your freedom. Anthony G. Ryan is a criminal defense expert!

    Practice area
    70% Criminal defense, 20% DUI and DWI, 5% Domestic violence, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 1998

  • Derek Byrd

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    The Byrd Law Firm
    2151 Main St Ste 201, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Aggressive, dedicated, and well respected Criminal Defense/ DUI Lawyer, board-certified in criminal trial law for the last 19 years, Recognized as a “Super Lawyer” for the past 10 years, Listed in Best Attorneys in America for the past 20 years s...

    Practice area
    70% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI

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    FL, Active since 1996

  • Peter Michael Collins

    The Collins Law Group, P.L.
    1800 2nd St., Suite. 785, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “In giving Peter an excellent rating, it's not high enough for his professionalism and how I was represented prior to and in court!! He is up front with his opinion and being realistic in what you might expect. I have ...
  • Amy Genevieve Guin

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    Glenn & Hibbert, P.A.
    100 Wallace Ave, Suite 360, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 22 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have worked in criminal defense since the beginning of my legal career and I could never imagine myself working in any other area of the law.  I started as an assistant and have worked my way through law school, marrying what I learned at the be...

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 10% DUI and DWI, 5% Speeding and traffic ticket, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

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    FL, Active since 2018

  • Matthew D Sandburg

    The Law Office of Matt Sandburg
    1620 Main Street, #4, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Matt is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.  He  was born and raised outside of Chicago, IL. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received Bachelor Degrees in both Economics and Philosophy. Matt then attended the Univer...
  • Allan F. Baily

    Law Offices of Baily & Baily, P.A.
    46 N Washington Blvd Ste 18, Sarasota, FL
    4.5 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experience, Respect and Reputation in the community for over 19 years. Dedicated and Aggressive Trial Defense, Awarded Florida'a 10 Best Attorneys by American Institute of Criminal Law & Family Law Attorneys, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Domest...
  • Michael John Boyle

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    Criminal defense Attorney near Sarasota (Sarsota)
    4.5 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Michael was born in Schenectady, NY. Michael received his Bachelor of Arts in 2000 from The State University of New York at Albany. After graduation from his undergraduate studies, Michael entered into the New England School of Law in Boston, MA. ...

    Practice area
    33% Criminal defense, 34% DUI and DWI, 33% Personal injury

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

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    FL, Active since 2003

  • Varinia Van Ness

    Van Ness Law Group, P.A.
    46 N. Washington Blvd., Suite 9, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 68 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Thank you so much for visiting my profile. Please visit my web cite at and view "as seen on TV" for footage on National Television Appearances on The O'Reilly Factor and guest commentator on Court TV. You can also view apppearances on Spanish Tel...
  • Hillary Leigh Johnson

    The Law Place
    2445 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I was born and raised in Florida, and grew up in a family of law enforcement. My father was a major for the Florida Highway Patrol, and my brother is currently a trooper with FHP in Tallahassee. My dad was a large influence in my life, and I alway...
  • David Ashley Haenel

    The Law Place
    1414 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 140 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I spent countless hours working on my websites and growing my practice through attending seminars and lecturing.   Unlike other lawyers, I personally put in case results and work on video shots.  My clients or prospective clients need to understan...
  • Robert J. Hoffman

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    Robert J. Hoffman, Esquire, PLLC
    1330 Main Street, Fl. 2, Suite 12, Sarasota, FL
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Robert J. Hoffman, Family Law, Former Child Support Hearing Officer

If you have criminal charges in Sarasota County, you might need an experienced criminal defense attorney familiar with Florida state law and local county law. Criminal defense attorneys based in Sarasota County are more familiar with the county legal process, evidence commonly gathered to prove guilt, and the types of defense strategies to get you a favorable outcome. They will work to defend you against the criminal charges, trying to get the case dismissed or reduce the sentence. Criminal defense attorneys will negotiate conditions to prevent a trial but will represent you in a trial by jury or by the judge. They work to ensure clients don't experience loss of liberty.

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

Many Sarasota County attorneys bill on contingency or other, non-hourly arrangements. This may be dependent on factors like experience and different specializations within criminal defense.

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Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
Superior Court, 2000 Main St.
Sarasota, FL 34237
941-861-7400Court Website | Get Directions

Sarasota County Justice Center
Superior Court, 2063 Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34237
941-861-7800Court Website | Get Directions

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