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Sarasota, FL Violent Crime lawyers (114)

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Darren Finebloom
5.0 stars 78 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2000
Been charged with a crime? Finebloom & Haenel will fight for you!
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
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Harley Brook
5.0 stars 15 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2002
I am a Brazilian-born dual citizen attorney who has over 14 years of experience in criminal defense, both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. I am a huge college football fan and enjoy attending games with my family. I am especially passiona...
Practice areas & skills: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
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Anthony Ryan
5.0 stars 10 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1998
Have you been accused of a crime you didn't commit? Anthony G. Ryan specializes in criminal defense!
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
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James Dirmann
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1970
If you are in trouble with the law, call Jim Dirmann!
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime, Personal Injury
Mark Zimmerman
5.0 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1991
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...
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Education
Matthew Sandburg
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2005
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 Unive...
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Peter Collins
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1996
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 ...
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
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David Haenel
5.0 stars 86 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2000
Here for you even in the toughest of times. We answer our phones 7 days a week. 1-877-774-8909
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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Varinia Van Ness
5.0 stars 62 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1991
"They have to get through us to get to you"--Aggressive representation because experience counts
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Foreclosure, Family, Juvenile
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Michael Perry
5.0 stars 20 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1994
Charged with a crime? Let my experience of over 20 years and as a former prosecutor help you.
Practice areas & skills: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Violent crime

A violent crime occurs when a person uses (or threatens to use) violence to harm another person, including rape, assault, and murder. The penalties for violent crimes are stiff; conviction almost always carries substantial jail time. If you are accused of a violent crime, you need an attorney with experience defending others in that particular crime, one who will understand how to best defend you based on your facts and circumstances. Sometimes the government will offer a “plea bargain,” meaning they will drop or lower the charges if you agree to a lesser crime. A violent crime lawyer will be able to evaluate the government's case and the terms of the bargain to suggest how to proceed in your best interests.