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    Bruce Griffith Howie

    Bruce Griffith Howie

    5.04 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Since becoming an attorney in 1978, Bruce Howie has represented over 2,500 citizens accused of criminal offenses in the Tampa Bay area and has been the lead or sole trial attorney in 121 criminal jury trials in state and federal court, most of the...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Peter Anthony Sartes

    Peter Anthony Sartes

    5.03 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Peter A. Sartes is a shareholder of the Law Offices of Tragos, Sartes & Tragos, where he practices in the areas of state and federal criminal defense and personal injury law. He received his B.A., M.B.A., and J.D. from The University of Toledo, in...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Sean Thomas Marcus

    Sean Thomas Marcus

    5.06 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Originally from Lauderhill, Florida, I am a South Florida native. I received my undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Florida, and my law degree from the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University - Bloomington. During law sc...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Jonathan Burton Blecher

    Jonathan Burton Blecher

    4.989 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Jonathan Blecher earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida in 1978 and was conferred a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1981. Early in his career, Blecher prosecuted crim...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel J Fernandez

    Daniel J Fernandez

    5.0112 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: AV Rated Lawyer: Highest Rating Possible Based On Peer Review. Daniel J. Fernandez has been practicing law in Tampa, Florida for over 30 years. He has successfully represented clients in criminal cases in Florida, Arizona, Texas, Tennesse, North C...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Martin Bryant Schwartz

    Martin Bryant Schwartz

    5.049 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Admitted1991, Florida; 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida EducationUniversity at Buffalo School of Law and Jurisprudence Buffalo, NY, J.D. 1989 ...
    Rating:  10
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    Lee Meadows

    Lee Meadows

    5.039 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Tallahassee's most experienced DUI attorney with 41 years experience.You have been arrested, you are stressed out, you can’t sleep at night. You are worried about your future, your job, your college career, and when you will be able to drive again...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Orlando Gonzalez

    Orlando Gonzalez

    4.934 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: South Florida's Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Orlando Gonzalez has more than 21 years of experience defending the rights of clients against the most challenging of cases. Mr. Gonzalez is a former police officer, detective and vice agent with over 12...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Bryan Andrew Lober

    Bryan Andrew Lober

    4.85 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Bryan Lober is a native Floridian, born in Orange County and raised in Seminole County. He is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law and practices primarily Criminal Defense. After being sworn into the Bar, Bryan quickly found a ...
    Rating:  10
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    Carin A. Levine

    Carin A. Levine

    5.09 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: I promise to help by being committed and dedicated to vigorously defend you or your loved one. For over 10 years now, I have been an honored to defend accused South Floridians by confronting, challenging, and disputing the evidence that the State ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Beth Marie Sammons

    Beth Marie Sammons

    5.010 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Beth Marie Sammons has been practicing criminal law since 2007 and is Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law. She has experience in all areas of criminal defense; including violation of probation, DUI, drug crimes, sexual offenses, aggr...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Jason Michael Reid

    Jason Michael Reid

    5.08 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Expert Defense and Injury attorney, involved in local economic development.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Sabino Jauregui

    Sabino Jauregui

    5.017 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Sabino to handle my drug trafficking case. He was able to dismiss the case based on pre-trial motions. The guy is a shark and fearless. Highly recommended."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Hillary Leigh Johnson

    Hillary Leigh Johnson

    5.014 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Kevin Michael Griffith

    Kevin Michael Griffith

    5.023 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Gillis E. (Beau) Powell,

    Gillis E. (Beau) Powell,

    5.04 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Let me begin by saying that my husband and I didn’t really think we needed a will drawn up, however, the time had come for us to do so. We had avoided this “chore” because quite frankly it meant that we were getting old and who wants to admit that..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Claudia Patricia George

    Claudia Patricia George

    5.06 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Claudia handled my case with extreme professionalism. She is very trustworthy and knowledgeable. I could call her at anytime of the day and she would respond, which matters a lot to me. Most importantly, she was able to get my case dismissed, beca..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Derrick E. George

    Derrick E. George

    5.042 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice and more
    Bio: National Litigation Powerhouse, Criminal Defense Strategist & Corporate Crisis Counsel • Licensed in Michigan & FloridaDerrick E. George, Esq. is a national-caliber attorney and the founding partner of George Law, an elite boutique firm known for ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Gregg R. Brennan

    Gregg R. Brennan

    4.85 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: I was born in upstate New York and have been living in Florida for the past twenty-two years, having moved here to attend St. Thomas University Law School in Miami. When I am not busy working on behalf of my clients I enjoy spending time with my f...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jorge Leon Chalela

    Jorge Leon Chalela

    4.25 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration and more
    Bio: Handle all aspects of a criminal case from pre trial defense and jury trials, to appellate and post conviction practice, in Florida State, United States Federal Courts, and Military Courts Martial. I am lead trial defense counsel qualified to defe...
    Rating:  9.7
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