J Armando Edmiston

J. Armando Edmiston is an aggressive, knowledgeable and experienced personal injury and criminal defense lawyer handling serious felonies, sexual assault, DUI's, driving offenses, drug charges and weapon crimes. Contact him at (813) 482-0355

• Personal Injury
• DUI & DWI
• Criminal Law
• Juvenile Law
• Bankruptcy
• Family Law
• Consumer Law

• Free Consultation
  Up to 30 minutes
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• Contingent Fees

Florida

Since 2007

Owner/Partner

Law Office of J. Armando Edmiston P.A.

2009 - Current

Defend Adults and Juveniles accused of any crimes. Additionally, represent plaintiffs in automobile accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls and trip and falls. Finally represent people in Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 13 cases.

Assistant Public Defender

Law Office's of Julianne Holt Public Defender's Officer 13th Judicial Circuit

2008 - 2009

Represented defendants accused of criminal acts in misdemeanor, felony and traffic courts. Responsible for all stages of litigation from intake until trial. Had 10 first chair jury trials and over 100 non-jury trials. Manage a case load of over 150 cases. Drafted Memorandums of law and motions. Conducted depositions. Negotiated plea offers with State Attorney's Office.

Associate Attorney

Youngblood Law Firm

2007 - 2008

Represented tort victims in personal injury and medical malpractice claims in a trial practice. Processed claims from pre-litigation stage through the end of trial. Assisted as second chair in trial. Conducted legal research in both State and Federal Claims. Drafted Memorandums of law and motions. Attended depositions. Responsible for mediation presentations.

Legal Intern

Asnis, Srebnick, Kaufman

2004 - 2007

Managed entire claims department with 100 files. Drafted demand letters and prepared closing statements. Negotiated medical bills for increased client settlements. Conducted computerized legal research on medical malpractice and personal injury issues. Organized and answered discovery for personal injury and medical malpractice files.

Legal Intern

Boose, Casey, Ciklin, et al.

2005 - 2006

Conducted computerized legal research on family law, contracts and securities issues. Researched and proposed jury instructions. Prepared documents for judgment enforcement. Produced internal memorandum of law regarding contract and securities issues.

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. | Juris Doctorate

2004 - 2007

Special Coursework: Participated in Dual Degree J.D. Program with the University of Barcelona (studied International law in Barcelona Spain 6 months)

Honors: Class Rank:34/198(Top Quntile) GPA: 3.24 Dean's list, Fall 2004; Fall 2006, Winter 2007 Book Award, Professional Responsibility

Activities: Hispanic Law Student Association (HLSA)Member, American Bar Association, Law Student Division, Reading for Life volunteer

University of South Florida

B.S. | Biology

1996 - 2001

Honors: Dean's List (3 of 8 Semesters), Gold Key Member

Activities: Rugby Team

Scholarship to "The Practise"

HCACDL

2011

Scholarship to "Blood Breath & Tears"

HCACDL

2010

Attended the best continuing legal education on DUI in the State of Florida, which was held in Orlando.

Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Vice President

2012 - Current

Activities: Attend monthly meetings to discuss organization members, approve new members,discuss hot topics in litigation in Hillsborough County, create CLE for the memebers

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Current

Activities: Active Member, attend most CLE sponsered by FACDL