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Sarasota Has 181 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1923 Reviews

The Law Place
1414 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Much of my time is devoted to my clients and their individual cases. I strive to provide each client with personal and excellent representation, and to do that, sacrifices are made in my personal life. To relax and in every moment I have not in th...

Rating: 9.8

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Michael Fayard, Attorney at Law
1776 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: With over 16 years of criminal law experience, Michael Fayard, Attorney at Law provides aggressive, results-driven defense for clients facing criminal charges in Sarasota and surrounding areas. Led by attorney Michael Fayard—an AV-rated lawyer and...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sarasota, 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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Adam Dunn Law, P.A.
49 N. East Avenue, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Mr. Dunn will aggressively protect your constitutional rights. His unique blend of education and training in both the criminal law, personal injury and civil fields allows him to think creatively about legal issues from many different angles and t...

Rating: 9.3

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Law Offices of Baily & Baily, P.A.
46 N Washington Blvd Ste 18, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more

Bio: 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...

Rating: 9.6

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The Law Place
1414 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: 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...

Rating: 8.4

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Pietrowski Law Practice PLLC
2075 Main Street, Office #7, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Uncontested Divorce and more

Bio: Attorney Amy Pietrowski overcame personal hardship, abuse and poverty to become a leading courtroom advocate for clients in Mississippi and Tennessee. A native of Michigan, Pietrowski was only 2 years old when she was placed in foster care. She en...

Rating: 9.1

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The Law Place
1414 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: When someone is accused or charged, regardless of whether it is a DUI, child abuse, sexual assault, drug possession, theft, or homicide, no one possesses more motivation than Mr. Finebloom in zealously protecting his client's rights under the law ...

Rating: 10

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Robert J. Hoffman, Esquire, PLLC
1330 Main Street, Fl. 2, Suite 12, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more

Robert J. Hoffman, Family Law, Former Child Support Hearing Officer

Rating: 8.3

Call for a consultation(941) 271-0524

Robert J. Hoffman's Website

Brett Mcintosh P.A.
766 Hudson Ave, Mcintosh Law, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Licensing, Administrative Law

Bio: Whether it is a world away or here at home, I strive to help others through my work. I learned the significance of helping others from my parents who spent their careers teaching people with disabilities. In this respect, I learned one powerful le...

Rating: 8.3

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The Law Office of Andrea Flynn Mogensen, P.A.
677 N. Washington Boulevard, Suite 128, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: We do criminal appeals, post-conviction motions, ineffective assistance of counsel motions and expungments. We are here for you if you have been convicted of a crime.

Rating: 10

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The Miller Law Firm, P.A.
308 B, Cocoanut Avenue, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Scott Millerconcentrateson helping injured people who have suffered due to a car accident, truck accident, nursing home abuse or any other personal injury related matter. Don't hesitate to call a Sarasota personal injury attorney from our law firm...

Rating: 7.7

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Syprett, Meshad, Resnick, Lieb, Dumbaugh, Jones, Krotec & Westheimer, P.A.
1900 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: Ken Poole devotes his practice to the areas of family and criminal law. He assists clients in a wide variety of marital and domestic related issues including: divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, domestic violence injunctions...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(941) 413-1325

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The Law Office of Wyndel G. Darville
1990 Main Street, Suite 750, Sarasota, FL

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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Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A.
2170 Main St, Ste 204, Sarasota, FL

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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Pallegar Law, P.A.
3906 Mockingbird Hill, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: TAMPA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY AJAY PALLEGAR FORMER STATE PROSECUTOR WITH OVER 50 CRIMINAL JURY TRIALS, 50 BENCH TRIALS AND EXTENSIVE DUI TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Mr. Pallegar is a graduate from the University of South Florida and Stetson University Colle...

Rating: 7.5

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Titan Law
2477 Stickney Point Rd, 311 B, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

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

Bio: I am a believer in the Constitution and your rights. This isn’t a line – it is the truth. Knowing that I am the only thing that can shield my client’s rights when they have been accused is my drive. I pride myself on defending the accused and bein...

Rating: 9.0

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Bouziane Shaffer LLC
2170 Main St Ste 403, Sarasota, FL

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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Band Gates & Dramis
2070 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Once a defendant in Sarasota County’s juvenile justice system, Attorney Stefan Campagna now serves to protect your rights if you have been accused of a crime. As an adolescent, Stefan was faced with several criminal charges and eventually referred...

Rating: 8.3

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LeavenLaw Attorneys at Law
1990 Main St, Suite #750, Sarasota, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Philip is a Senior Associate Attorney at LeavenLaw and is dedicated to serving accident victims, consumer and insureds throughout the state of Florida. Philip is a native Floridian, born and raised in Tampa Bay, where he graduated from Tampa Jesui...

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(727) 353-8575

Philip Michael Piazza's Website

David J. Bouziane, Esq.
2170 Main St. Suite 403, Sarasota, FL

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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