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Sarasota County Has 197 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2453 Reviews

Sarasota County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family

Bio: Mr. Coyne’s experience litigating for and against governmental and corporate entities provides him with a unique ability to defend your rights. Whitney C.Coyne specializes in general civil litigation and criminal defense. Mr. Coyne received his Ju...

Rating: 6.5

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Sarasota 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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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sarasota County, 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice

Bio: John Casella earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from New College of Florida in 1980 (the Honors College of the State University System of Florida) and his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1982. He is admitted to the Fl...

Rating: 7.6

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Sarasota 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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Sarasota County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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Sarasota County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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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Sarasota County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

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

Bio: Mr. Gil was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, prior to entering the United States Navy in 2003 as Master at Arms/Military Police Office. Mr. Gil served two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom attached to Joint Task Force Guantanam...

Rating: 5.9

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Sarasota 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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Sarasota 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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Sarasota County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Jason is the man for SARASOTA/MANATEE criminal law! I had major problems in both and Jason was able to pull off the impossible. I ended up getting sentenced to half the amount of time the court was looking for and with my past experiences with t..."

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