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William Hanlon
Tampa, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 31 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University School of Law
As the founder of Hanlon Law, my number one priority is to protect our clients' future. We have over 20 years of experience in handling criminal defense cases including drug crimes, DUI, violent crimes, domestic violence, and other charges that carry serious penalties. Contact our firm for a free and confidential consultation if you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Tampa.
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Mr. Mark Rein Zimmerman
Sarasota, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 33 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Education
University of Florida
Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. Former Sarasota prosecutor. Owner/occupant of The Laurel Building in historic Laurel Park district of Sarasota.
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Patrick W. Harland
Boca Raton, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Employment and Insurance Claims
Stetson University College of Law
Patrick W. Harland, Jr. is a seasoned litigator and personal injury attorney having tried cases in both Florida State and Federal Court.
Upon graduating from Stetson University College of Law in 1999, Mr. Harland focused his law practice on defending insurance companies as well as some of the nation’s largest nursing home chains in liability suits relating to patient care. Mr. Harland also defended physicians in correctional healthcare cases brought by inmates alleging civil rights violations due to inadequate healthcare.
Today, Mr. Harland uses that defense background to the advantage of St. Petersburg clients who have been injured by the negligence of...
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Helene B. Raisman
Fort Lauderdale, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Miami School of Law
Helene B. Raisman has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1985. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Miami in 1982 and she graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985. While in law school, Helene served as law clerk to the Honorable Circuit Court Judge Michael Salmon, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. She also completed a legal internship at the Dade County State Attorney’s Office where she was assigned to the DUI division. Following her internship, Helene began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney working at Essen &...
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Bradford M. Cohen
Fort Lauderdale, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and Misdemeanors; Immigration, Nationally assisting individuals with immigration issues.
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Ryan Dwight O'Quinn
Miami, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(305) 371-9686
SunTrust International Center
One SE Third Avenue, Suite 1820
Miami, FL 33131
White Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Health Care
Washington and Lee University School of Law
We are a law firm of aggressive and experienced advocates focusing on complex civil litigation, government regulatory enforcement matters, internal investigations, receiverships, whistleblower representation and white collar criminal defense. Whether it is assisting a whistleblower to report fraud and collect a reward, advising a corporation managing an allegation of wrongdoing, defending an executive accused of fraud, or recovering assets on behalf of fraud victims, our attorneys can help.
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Michael Haworth
Clearwater, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
Michael Haworth's legal journey began at the State Attorney's Office in Pinellas County. Since 2017, he has managed a wide array of cases, from misdemeanors to capital offenses. His outstanding performance in court was recognized in 2018 when he received the Sixth Circuit State Attorney's Office Golden Tie Award for the highest number of trial victories. Michael is known in Pinellas County for his effective courtroom advocacy.
His extensive experience in jury trials has honed his ability to defend cases effectively. Michael has dedicated years to identifying evidence issues, inconsistencies in police reports, and inaccuracies in witness accounts. With years of...
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David A. Donet Jr.
Miami, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of New Hampshire School of Law
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Jude M. Faccidomo
Miami, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and International
St. Thomas University School of Law
Jude M. Faccidomo is a founding partner and managing partner at Ratzan & Faccidomo, a Miami law firm providing misdemeanor and felony defense of Florida and federal criminal charges as well as representation of lawyers and other professionals in administrative license revocation and disciplinary hearings. As a former Assistant Public Defender in the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office, Mr. Faccidomo gained extensive, invaluable experience handling jury trials involving a wide range of criminal matters.
Mr. Faccidomo completed his undergraduate degree at Bard College in New York and earned his Juris Doctor law degree from Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami....
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Justin Paul Caldarone
Naples, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Northeastern University School of Law
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Christopher J. Jones
Gainesville, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Florida
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Reid M. Hart
Jacksonville, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 15 years of experience
(904) 299-7171
25 North Market Street, Suite 221
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
Reid received his Juris Doctorate in 2009 from Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude and in the top 10% of his class. Following his admission to the Florida Bar later that year, Reid practiced in the St. Petersburg/Tampa area for several years before moving back to Jacksonville to further his law career. Since becoming a licensed attorney, Reid has exclusively practiced criminal defense, handling cases from the pre-arrest investigative phase through jury trial. He has always believed in taking a personal approach to the practice of law by establishing a relationship with each and every client...
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Clay Brown Adkinson
DeFuniak Springs, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Florida State University College of Law
Clay B. Adkinson is a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney at Adkinson Law Firm in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The firm, which has more than 30 years of experience in the Florida Panhandle, represents clients facing criminal charges and others who are involved in family law issues. Adkinson earned his bachelor's degree in political science at Florida State University in Tallahassee in 2003. He then attended law school at Florida State University College of Law where he graduated with his juris doctor degree in 2005. After law school, he joined Adkinson Law Firm with...
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David L. Stevens
Fort Walton Beach, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(850) 304-7880
1992 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Suite 1070
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Regent University School of Law
Attorney David Stevens is a third-generation resident of Okaloosa County. A proud Seminole, David graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University before earning his Juris Doctorate from the Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, VA. He currently resides in Niceville, FL with his wife and three-year-old daughter.
David was sworn in to practice law in Florida in 2010, and soon joined a civil litigation law firm in Santa Rosa Beach as an associate attorney. He went on to become a prosecutor with the State Attorney's Office in Shalimar, FL, and served in that capacity for...
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Bolivar Claudio Porta
Miami, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Tulane University School of Law
Criminal Defense, Family Law, Business Litigation DUI/DWI Defense/ Divorce / Domestic Violence Injunctions / Contract Litigation
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Maria Ignacio Dykes
Panama City, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law
Licensed to practice law in Florida since 1995. Former Assistant State Attorney. Extensive criminal law experience. Handling all criminal defense cases in state and federal court.
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Joseph Montrone
St Petersburg, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
St. Petersburg/ Clearwater DUI, CRIMINAL AND PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY I have more than 24 years of courtroom experience and I have tried more than 80 cases. I am a former 6 year Pinellas County Prosecutor. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, contact me today for a free initial consultation at 727-538-4155 or visit my website www.montronelaw.com.
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Michael A. Misa
Tampa, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
St. Thomas University School of Law
I have been practicing law since 1992 when I began as a Assistant State Attorney in the Tampabay area, In 1996 I entered private practice in an effort to share my experience with clients seeking legal help. My background includes 10 years of law enforcement experience as a patrolmen, K-9 officer and organized crime detective. I was trained by the DEA in narcotics investigations and worked on local and Federal task force. My experience includes investigating fatal traffic crashes, K-9 handler, covert investigations, state prosecution and extensive criminal defense including traffic and serious felony trials. I have represented injured families...
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Sasha Anna Shulman
Fort Lauderdale, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(954) 998-2899
3000 North Federal Highway
Suite 8
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Miami School of Law
Sasha Shulman is an attorney, licensed to practice in Florida. She is a Florida native, who grew up in Palm Beach County. Ms. Shulman graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She then returned to South Florida to attend the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a member of the International Honors Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi, and served as Vice President of the chapter. Prior to founding Shulman Law, Ms. Shulman served as an Assistant State Attorney for over a decade. She prosecuted cases in the Homicide, Career...
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Evan A. Hoffman
Fort Lauderdale, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Evan Hoffman of The Hoffman Firm has dedicated his professional career to advocating for the rights of individuals across Florida--first as a state prosecutor and now as a skilled criminal defense attorney. Evan Hoffman has over 17 years of complex criminal trial experience. In 1998, Hoffman started his legal career as an Assistant State Prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney's Office. In this role, Hoffman prosecuted defendants charged with both misdemeanor and felony offenses, including battery, possession of a controlled substance, and driving under the influence (DUI). During his tenure at the State Attorney's Office, Hoffman handled...
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Ben Stechschulte
Tampa, FL White Collar Crime Attorney
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney, Ben Stechschulte, is a board-certified expert in criminal trial law. He has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area for nearly 15 years and has tried over 60 cases to verdict. His experience is both varied and comprehensive, which makes him uniquely qualified to aggressively and effectively defend his clients who are facing criminal charges or have been injured in an accident. Ben attended Stetson University College of Law, which is recognized as one of the top law schools in the country for trial advocacy. After graduating in 2005, Ben served as a prosecutor in Hillsborough County. Ben...
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Jesus Novo
Miami, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 31 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
St. Thomas University School of Law
I am an attorney licensed in the State of Florida. I have been an attorney for two decades and graduated with honors from St. Thomas University School of Law where I was a member of the International Moot Court Team and a Judge in the Honor Council. I was an Associate Editor of the St. Thomas Law Review and an active member of the Hispanic American Law Society (HALS). I received the Book Award for best student in a subject in Constitutional Law, International Law, Comparative Law and Torts.
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Daniel J Fernandez
Tampa, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Daniel J. Fernandez defends individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses throughout the Tampa Bay area and the State of Florida. With more than 30 years experience as a criminal defense attorney and hundreds of jury trials, Daniel earned tremendous accolades from judges, other lawyers, defendants and even jurors. Daniel started his legal career as a state prosecutor and became the chief of the Narcotics division before opening his own law practice in 1985.
Daniel and members of his staff are fluent in Spanish and are available to answer questions you may have regarding a recent injury or...
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Ronald Joseph Manto
Miami, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Stockbroker Fraud
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Attorney Ronald J. Manto provides legal representation to his clients in Miami-Dade County and throughout the State of Florida. As a criminal defense trial lawyer with more than 20 years experience, Ronald J. Manto has successfully defended people charged with serious criminal offenses in both State and Federal Courts. If you are charged with a crime, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to seek and experienced criminal defense lawyer.
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Mr. Paul D. Petruzzi
Miami, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Appeals, Cannabis Law and Criminal Defense
University of Miami
Paul Petruzzi is a 23 year veteran criminal defense attorney with a boutique criminal defense lawfirm based in downtown Miami.
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Omar Abdelghany
Tampa, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
California Western School of Law
Omar Abdelghany is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Tampa Bay, Florida and the surrounding area. He graduated cum laude from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. He is licensed with the Florida Bar and is also licensed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Omar's experience includes having completed a judicial externship with Justice Terry O'Rourke at the California Fourth District Court of Appeals and his having worked as a trial attorney at the Palm Beach Public Defender's Office....
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Eric M. Matheny
Miami Lakes, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University School of Law
Criminal Defense Attorney in South Florida.
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Christian Alexander Straile
Ocala, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 21 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
St. Thomas University School of Law
This trial focused practice has the goals of delivering quality legal services, providing to clients personal services while developing strong, trusted relationships through effective communication, analysis, planning and litigation skills seeking the best result possible.
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Amanda C Micallef
OCALA, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 11 years of experience
PO BOX 5573
OCALA, FL 34478
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Family and Real Estate
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
We are a full service, boutique law firm, offering personalized service tailored to each clients needs. At the Law Offices of Amanda C. Micallef, P.A we understand that each clients situation is different and our goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for each and every client. Big or small, simple or complex, your legal issue is important to us.
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Nick Chotos
Tampa, FL White Collar Crime Attorney
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University and Florida State University College of Law
Since becoming a member of the Florida Bar, Nick has dedicated his practice solely to criminal defense, earning a reputation as a passionate defender in the courtroom. He believes each case brings unique obstacles, emphasizing the importance of seeking advice from a seasoned defense lawyer capable of recognizing and addressing these challenges.
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Richard Eisenberg
Sarasota, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Mr. Eisenberg is one of only a handful of criminal defense attorneys (seven, to be exact) in all of Sarasota County who has been recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert. There's a reason why there are so few board certified criminal defense attorneys. That's because the Florida Bar's requirements for board certification are so difficult to achieve! Only lawyers who have been recognized by the Florida Bar as "Board Certified" are legally entitled to call themselves an "Expert" or "Specialist" in their area of the law. It is the highest...
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Jeffrey A. Haynes
Sarasota, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of South Carolina School of Law
I am a 1991 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, and have an undergraduate degree in public administration from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. I worked as a prosecutor after graduating from law school, and have been in private practice since 1996. I handle all types of criminal cases, primarily in the Sarasota and Manatee county areas.
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Matt Mueller
Tampa, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 17 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Securities and Tax
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Matt Mueller is a former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and Tampa and an experienced trial lawyer. He focuses his practice on white collar defense, including civil and criminal tax, securities, and health care matters, regulatory enforcement actions, grand jury investigations, and civil litigation. Matt represents a diverse array of clients in these sensitive and high stakes matters including doctors, accountants and accounting firms, health care and dental professionals, firms and individuals in the financial services and securities industries, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Thomas R. Gorman III
Naples, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
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Joel Elsea
Tampa, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 20 years of experience
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
As a felony prosecutor for over a decade, Mr. Elsea saw how criminal cases are built from investigation through trial and sentencing on thousands of cases. Joel gained a greater understanding that people who are facing serious consequences against powerful forces in the courtroom need an experienced and effective voice.
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Joshua Padowitz
Fort Lauderdale, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Nova Southeastern University
Joshua Padowitz is a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney at Kenneth Padowitz, P.A., a reputable criminal defense law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With a strong passion for justice, a reputation for his acute attention to detail and aggressive representation, and a commitment to protecting his clients’ rights, Joshua brings an impressive background and diverse experience to every case he handles. Joshua adds his skills, knowledge, and tenacious attitude to the firm’s collective 40+ years experience in legal practice.
Joshua’s experience extends beyond his work with Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. He served as a Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern and...
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David J. Sobel
Fort Lauderdale, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Nova Southeastern University
David Sobel, Ft Lauderdale criminal attorney, was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He moved to South Florida with his family to attend high school. Mr. Sobel achieved great academic success, graduating with highest honors as the valedictorian of the American Heritage School, Boca/Delray. Following high school, Mr. Sobel attended the University of Miami, where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in History. Mr. Sobel later attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he again graduated cum laude, earning his Juris Doctorate degree. During law school, Mr. Sobel was invited to join the prestigious Moot...
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Nisha Bacchus
Fort Lauderdale, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 13 years of experience
401 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 1400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University
Attorney Nisha E. Bacchus, a founder of Bacchus Law Firm, received her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. While attending Nova Southeastern University, Ms. Bacchus was an active member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and earned a scholarship through The Florida Bar for her pro bono work throughout the community. Ms. Bacchus ultimately graduated and received the prestigious Order of the Barrister's Award for her trial advocacy skills.
Prior to attending law school, Ms. Bacchus graduated with Honors from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in...
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Charles David Fantl
Tavares, FL White Collar Crime Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Whittier Law School
Charles D. Fantl has been protecting the legal rights of Central Floridians for over a quarter century in both state and federal courts in the areas of criminal, personal injury and family law. Many of his clients have had exceptional results in the more than 100 jury and judge trials, along with his experience bringing motions and appeals.
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Patrick Noll Harris
Mount Dora, FL White Collar Crime Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Ohio State University - Columbus
Patrick Harris is a retired judge (2003-2015) now serving as a lawyer in Central Florida. His practice focus includes Criminal, Traffic and DUI Defense, Mental Health (Baker Acts, Guardianship), Education Law (school suspensions, expulsions and disciplinary actions), Administrative Law, Small Business Law, and Child and Family Law. His 25 years of legal experience, both as a trial attorney and a judge, gives him the Legal Knowledge and Practical Wisdom to give Trusted Advice on a wide range of legal issues.
During his tenure on the bench, Mr. Harris presided over a docket that consisted of both criminal and civil cases....