Sarasota County Criminal Lawyers

Mr. Ivan Mercado was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in the United States. Mr. Mercado is a graduate of Brandeis University in Waltham, MA; Northeastern University School of Law, in Boston, MA; and also has a LL. M. in Human Rights, which he received in 2005, graduating summa cum laude and Valedictorian of his class at Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. Mr. Mercado began his legal career in 1996, as a law clerk to the Justices of the Superior Court of Massachusetts. After completing his one year clerkship with the Superior Court,...

Neal R. Sonnett is the founder and Managing Partner of his Miami based law firm, which concentrates on the defense of corporate, white collar and complex criminal cases in Florida and throughout the United States. He earned his B.A. degree in 1967 from the University of Miami and his J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1972.

Prior to entering private practice, Neal served as an Assistant United States Attorney and Chief of the Criminal Division for the Southern District of Florida. As Chief, he was in charge of all federal criminal prosecutions for a twelve-county area...

Dallas Hedstrom is a proud Palatka native who earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from The University of Central Florida in 2007. From there, she went on to the Florida Coastal School of Law, graduating with her Juris Doctor in 2010. For two years following law school, she worked as an associate attorney at a Jacksonville general practice law firm handling cases related to estate planning, family law, criminal defense, contracts, and landlord-tenant actions. She now focuses mainly on probate and estate planning and works to provide clients with thorough, knowledgeable representation. Call Hedstrom and Harris today to...

David L. Ross attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate program, receiving a B.S. in Journalism and Communications in 1997. Mr. Ross then attended law school with Mr. Falk at St. Thomas University, in Miami, Florida, based on scholarship considerations. He received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000, and began active practice in Falk and Ross, P.A. as its CFO in 2007. Mr. Ross has extensive experience in the criminal field, having successfully defended multiple Misdemeanor as well as Felony DUI cases, in addition to other misdemeanors and serious felonies. Mr. Ross has also successfully handled and...

Carmen Gallardo has dedicated her legal career to meet her client’s needs. She is well known among her clients and peers for providing creative solutions to difficult immigration law problems. Ms. Gallardo devotes her practice and legal knowledge in, Family Law, Immigration and Civil litigation, just to name a few. She is devoted to her clients by finding a well-organized, cost-effective and comprehensive solution in complex legal matters. Through her experience, Ms. Gallardo has developed an extensive knowledge of immigration law. She serves all immigrant communities and understands the needs of immigrants. As an immigration lawyer,...

I have been a Licensed Attorney in Florida since 1986. I limit my practice to the defense of the accused, Criminal Law. I have tried over 250 cases to verdict and filed more than 500 motions to suppress illegal gathered evidence. I have no associates, so when you hire Scott Hecker, you get Scott Hecker.

For aggressive defense against your criminal charges, contact Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, attorneys at the firm make themselves available to clients 24/7. Together, the legal team has handled thousands of cases in the Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, and they are prepared to make your case their firm’s next big success. To benefit from a free consultation with a lawyer from the firm, call Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A. today.

Florida criminal defense lawyer Shlomi Presser has an extensive background providing outstanding criminal defense services in both state and federal courts. Attorney Presser completed his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. He received his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University College of Law and is a member of the Florida Bar Association. Following law school, Attorney Presser served as an Assistant Public Defender for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. During his time as a Public Defender, he defended countless misdemeanor and felony cases, while honing his skills as a...

Former Chief Prosecutor of the Miami-Dade County Courts and then Senior Trial Attorney of Narcotics. 40 years of criminal defense experience. Conducted over 350 jury trials in both state and federal courts.

I have started my own firm to expand into personal injury law. I am committed to helping victims understand their rights and their options for recovery and guiding them through an often overwhelming system. I am totally at home in court and will never hesitate to take a claim to trial when my clients are not getting what they deserve from the at-fault party. I am also motivated to take new criminal law clients, particularly those facing federal drug charges and any matter in state court.

One of my first jobs as an attorney was...

Bill Gunter is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with a proven track record of defending clients against a wide range of charges, from misdemeanors to life felonies. With a background in litigation, ethics investigations, and military service, Bill brings a unique and disciplined approach to defending his clients' rights. Military Service & Education After graduating from high school in Montgomery, Alabama, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as an infantryman in TOW and Scout Platoons, 2nd Tank Battalion, from 2003 to 2007. He deployed twice to Fallujah, Iraq, in 2005 and 2006 before receiving an honorable discharge as a Sergeant. Using...

Our founding partner, Joshua D. Zelman, was born and raised in Miami-Dade County. The son of two small business owners, he learned the value of hard work and a good name at an early age. He attended high school at MAST Academy where he was heavily involved in the only Coast Guard Junior ROTC program in the country. After serving aboard the United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle, Josh left high school early to matriculate at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.

Josh graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology in 2000. His last semester was spent...

For 36 years I have represented persons accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses. I offer personal service and have the experience and dedication to help you through a difficult time.

Attorney Casey Bryant Drunk-Driving Defense . Criminal Defense . Drug Defense Casey Bryant, P.A. Attorney Bryant is a true criminal defense attorney. While in law school, Attorney Bryant participated in two felony trials as a second chair and an Attempted First Degree Murder trial as lead counsel. In addition, Attorney Bryant handled hundreds of criminal cases, both misdemeanor and felony, while participating as a Certified Legal Intern with the 4th Judicial Circuit Public Defenders office. In law school, Attorney Bryant received six book awards, given to the highest cumulative grade in the class for topics, including Evidence, Criminal Pre-Trial Litigation and Pre-Trial Motion Drafting....

Jacksonville Criminal Attorney James Davis has successfully defended thousands of criminal offenders charged with drug offenses, robberies, burglaries, sexual offenses, economic crimes, and DUI’s.

Robert Fishback has worked as a former prosecutor (1991-1999), former bank attorney, and former insurance defense attorney. These experiences are put into practice every day in this practice. Robert Fishback has participated in over 70 jury trials, and over 100 Family Law trials in his career. This firm has the experience to help clients through what can be a difficult legal process.

Gonzalo Andux is a graduate of the University of Florida, and the University of Florida College of Law. During his tenure, Gonzalo worked in every criminal division. After 1989, he worked as a senior attorney in the Homicide Division and handled numerous death penalty cases. He has extensive experience handling sexual battery, child abuse, capital sexual battery, arson cases, and major violent crimes. He was the lead attorney in the Special Defense Unit for many years. Mr. Andux has taught and lectured in the areas of criminal law for the Florida Public Defender Association and he has taught Business...

Founding Attorney Jason K.S. Porter and his associates have 90+ years of combined experienced and have collectively helped thousands of clients. Our attorneys have been recognized for their legal skills in the fields of DUI, family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and business law. Our top-rated attorneys have earned numerous accolades, and Attorney Porter has a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating and a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating. Mr. Porter has a courtroom advantage for DUI and criminal defense cases, because he is a former prosecuting attorney.

Recently admitted to the United States Supreme Court. Member of Illinois Bar since 1987 and Florida Bar since 1995. Also admitted to the United States federal Court for Illinois and Florida as well as the U.S. bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida and the United States Supreme Court.

Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney Phillip Menditto formerly worked for the state prosecutors office. He is experienced in trial litigation and understands both sides of the law. As your defense attorney he will do everything to get you the best possible outcome. Mr. Menditto will meet with you right away to consider your best defense options and examine every aspect of your case. Timing is imperative! Sometimes charges can be dismissed, some lessened, you may even be able to avoid going to trial. Sometimes mistakes are made in the arrest process, he may secure a private investigator. Waiting for the...

Located in historic Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida, our office is located at 2254 Riverside Avenue. We provide courteous and efficient attention to our clients, while working hard to help you obtain the best possible result for your legal issues. Attorney Bill Johnson began practicing law upon his admission to the State Bar of Georgia in 1997 after graduating from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta earlier that year. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998. Bill currently practices law in state and federal courts in both Florida and Georgia. He...

Bruce L. Udolf is the founder and principal attorney at Bruce L. Udolf, P.A., a South Florida criminal defense law firm focusing on white-collar and federal criminal law in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach. Bruce brings more than 40 years of experience as a white-collar criminal trial lawyer to every case he handles and is devoted to achieving the best outcome for every client.

Distinguished prosecutorial career
Bruce earned his law degree at Emory Law School in 1979. After serving a judicial clerkship, he began working as an Assistant District Attorney for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia. In 1982,...