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FloridaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Bradenton, Florida

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Florida, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Florida should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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John M Fitzgibbons

John M Fitzgibbons
The Law Offices of John M. Fitzgibbons
707 N Franklin St Suite 700
Tampa, FL 33602
Licensed for 38 years, John M Fitzgibbons is a White Collar Crime and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Iowa College o... read more >

Edward John Page

Edward John Page
Carlton Fields
4221 W. Boy Scout Blvd Suite 1000
Tampa, FL 33607
Licensed for 43 years, Edward John Page is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended The University of Tulsa College of La... read more >

Shawn Allen Goforth

Shawn Allen Goforth
Scarborough Attorneys at Law
100 Ashley Dr S Ste 450
Tampa, FL 33602
Licensed for 18 years, Shawn Allen Goforth is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Jason Jervis Wise

Jason Jervis Wise
Brunvand Wise PA
615 Turner St
Clearwater, FL 33756
Licensed for 18 years, Jason Jervis Wise is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

James Peter Westervelt

James Peter Westervelt
The Law Office of James P Westervelt, PA
4707 140th Ave N Ste 215
Clearwater, FL 33762
Licensed for 18 years, James Peter Westervelt is a Criminal Defense and Seal or Expunge Criminal Record lawyer who attended Stetson Univers... read more >

Rory Safir

Rory Safir
Safir Injury & Criminal Defense Law
3530 1st Ave N Ste 105
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
Licensed for 6 years, Rory Safir is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Case Western Reserve University School of La... read more >

Patrick Joseph Francis Kane

Patrick Joseph Francis Kane
Patrick J. Kane PA
1023 Manatee Ave W Ste 406
Bradenton, FL 34205
Licensed for 35 years, Patrick Joseph Francis Kane is a Criminal Defense and Immigration Law lawyer who attended Saint Louis University Sch... read more >

John Andrew Crawford

John Andrew Crawford
5200 Central Ave
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
Licensed for 20 years, John Andrew Crawford is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Joseph Anthony Caimano Jr

Joseph Anthony Caimano Jr
Caimano Law Firm
613 S Boulevard Suite B
Tampa, FL 33606
Licensed for 23 years, Joseph Anthony Caimano Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Jennifer D Joynt-Sánchez

Jennifer D Joynt-Sánchez
Office of the Public Defender for the Tw
1051 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Licensed for 23 years, Jennifer D Joynt-Sánchez is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College o... read more >

Frank W McDermott

Frank W McDermott
McDermott Law Firm, P.A.
10010 Seminole Blvd
Seminole, FL 33772
Licensed for 25 years, Frank W McDermott is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Lisa Baker McLean

Lisa Baker McLean
McLeanMitchell, LLC
1115 E Cass St Suite 12
Tampa, FL 33602
Licensed for 33 years, Lisa Baker McLean is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Anthony Gerald Ryan

Anthony Gerald Ryan
The Law Offices of Anthony G. Ryan, P.A.
2184 Main St Suite 130
Sarasota, FL 34237
Licensed for 26 years, Anthony Gerald Ryan is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Donald James Kilfin

Donald James Kilfin
The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C.
400 Carillon Pkwy Ste 130
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Licensed for 12 years, Donald James Kilfin is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Edwin Thomas Mulock

Edwin Thomas Mulock
Edwin T Mulock PA
701 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Licensed for 56 years, Edwin Thomas Mulock is a Civil Trial Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Michael P Maddux

Michael P Maddux
Michael P. Maddux, P.A.
2102 W Cleveland St
Tampa, FL 33606
Licensed for 32 years, Michael P Maddux is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College o... read more >

Maura Jean Kiefer

Maura Jean Kiefer
Atlantic iLaw
601 Cleveland St Suite 501
Clearwater, FL 33755
Licensed for 38 years, Maura Jean Kiefer is a Criminal Defense and Divorce lawyer who attended University of San Diego School of Law... read more >

Erika Snell Valcarcel

Erika Snell Valcarcel
Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A.
2170 Main Street Suite 204
Sarasota, FL 34237
Licensed for 21 years, Erika Snell Valcarcel is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Nathan Dougherty

Nathan Dougherty
NATHAN DOUGHERTY LAW P.A.
1777 Tamiami Trail Ste. 304-2
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Licensed for 9 years, Nathan Dougherty is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Rohom Khonsari

Rohom Khonsari
Khonsari Law Group
2438 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N
St Petersburg, FL 33704
Licensed for 20 years, Rohom Khonsari is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Tulane University Law School... read more >

Robert Neal Harrison

Robert Neal Harrison
Robert N. Harrison
304 W Venice Ave Suite
Venice, FL 34285
Licensed for 38 years, Robert Neal Harrison is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of ... read more >

Donna Lee Elm

Donna Lee Elm
Federal Defender's Office
400 N Tampa St Ste 2700
Tampa, FL 33602
Licensed for 36 years, Donna Lee Elm is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law - Arizona State Universit... read more >

Nicholas Gianni Matassini

Nicholas Gianni Matassini
The Matassini Law Firm, P.A.
2811 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609
Licensed for 20 years, Nicholas Gianni Matassini is a Civil Trial Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Anne Frances Borghetti

Anne Frances Borghetti
Anne F. Borghetti, P.A.
520 Second Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Licensed for 34 years, Anne Frances Borghetti is a Criminal Defense and Class Action lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Richard Alan Ripplinger

Richard Alan Ripplinger
Richard A. Ripplinger
7500 Normandy Ct
Seminole, FL 33772
Licensed for 41 years, Richard Alan Ripplinger is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Thomas S Hudson

Thomas S Hudson
Hudson Law Office
677 North Washington Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34236
Licensed for 44 years, Thomas S Hudson is a DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law... read more >

James Paul Hudson

James Paul Hudson
Paul Hudson Attorney P.A.
538 12th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Licensed for 31 years, James Paul Hudson is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended The University of Mississippi School of L... read more >

Jo Ann Palchak

Jo Ann Palchak
1725 1/2 E 7th Ave Suite 6
Tampa, FL 33605
Licensed for 18 years, Jo Ann Palchak is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of La... read more >

Darren Mark Finebloom

Darren Mark Finebloom
2445 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34237
Licensed for 24 years, Darren Mark Finebloom is a Civil Trial Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of La... read more >

Michael C. Minardi Esq.

Michael C. Minardi Esq.
Michael Minardi, P.A.
2534 W. Curtis St.
Tampa, FL 33614
Licensed for 22 years, Michael C. Minardi Esq. is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nov... read more >

David Ashley Haenel

David Ashley Haenel
The Law Place
200 N Washington Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236
Licensed for 23 years, David Ashley Haenel is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Widener University School of Law (Delawa... read more >

Liane McCurry

Liane McCurry
Law Office of Liane McCurry, P.A.
100 Wallace Ave Suite 210
Sarasota, FL 34237
Licensed for 37 years, Liane McCurry is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Daniel Patrick Fischetti

Daniel Patrick Fischetti
Law Office of Daniel Fischetti, P.A.
400 N Ashley Dr Ste 2600
Tampa, FL 33602
Licensed for 22 years, Daniel Patrick Fischetti is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Stetson University College of... read more >

Jeffrey Geldert Brown

Jeffrey Geldert Brown
Brown Doherty Little
450 Carillon Pkwy Suite 120
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Licensed for 35 years, Jeffrey Geldert Brown is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Anthony Michael Candela

Anthony Michael Candela
Candela Law Firm, P.A.
10312 Bloomingdale Ave Suite 1001
Riverview, FL 33578
Licensed for 24 years, Anthony Michael Candela is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Duquesne University School of Law... read more >

Jamie David Parker Kane

Jamie David Parker Kane
Law Offices of Julianne M. Holt
700 E Twiggs St Fl 5
Tampa, FL 33602
Licensed for 21 years, Jamie David Parker Kane is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Baltimore School of Law... read more >

Timothy Roy Taylor

Timothy Roy Taylor
Timothy R Taylor, P.A.
100 Ashley Dr S Suite 890
Tampa, FL 33602
Licensed for 31 years, Timothy Roy Taylor is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law... read more >

Joseph Augustine Spataro

Joseph Augustine Spataro
Office of Statewide Prosecution
3507 E Frontage Rd Ste 350
Tampa, FL 33607
Licensed for 19 years, Joseph Augustine Spataro is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nova Southeastern Univ... read more >

Valentina Wheeler

Valentina Wheeler
Wheeler Law Firm
801 West Bay Drive Suite #428B
Largo, FL 33770
Licensed for 8 years, Valentina Wheeler is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cool... read more >

Frederick Layton Schaub

Frederick Layton Schaub
7124 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Licensed for 39 years, Frederick Layton Schaub is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Kerstin Jana Wade

Kerstin Jana Wade
The Wade Law Firm
1003 S Alexander St Ste 10
Plant City, FL 33563
Licensed for 14 years, Kerstin Jana Wade is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Michigan State University College of Law... read more >

James Robert Dirmann

James Robert Dirmann
James R. Dirmann, P.A.
1851 Cottonwood Trail
Sarasota, FL 34232
Licensed for 54 years, James Robert Dirmann is a Civil Trial Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mercer University Walter F. Georg... read more >

Bryant Raymond Camareno

Bryant Raymond Camareno
Bryant R. Camareno, P.A.
607 W M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33603
Licensed for 29 years, Bryant Raymond Camareno is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Stetson University Coll... read more >

Stephen Lee Romine

Stephen Lee Romine
Romine Law
600 Bypass Dr
Clearwater, FL 33764
Licensed for 32 years, Stephen Lee Romine is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - N... read more >

Michael Celso Gonzalez

Michael Celso Gonzalez
Mike G Law
1005 North Marion Street Suite 118
Tampa, FL 33602
Licensed for 33 years, Michael Celso Gonzalez is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Philip George Dragonetti II

Philip George Dragonetti II
McFarland Gould Lyons Sullivan & Hogan, P A
311 S Missouri Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
Licensed for 26 years, Philip George Dragonetti II is a Criminal Defense and Commercial Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Stetson Univers... read more >

Adam Leo Bantner II

Adam Leo Bantner II
The Bantner Firm
3626 Erindale Dr
Valrico, FL 33596
Licensed for 18 years, Adam Leo Bantner II is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Florida State University College o... read more >

Jordan Lee Tawil

Jordan Lee Tawil
Jordan L. Tawil P.L.
17 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St S
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Licensed for 15 years, Jordan Lee Tawil is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Jose David Estigarribia

Jose David Estigarribia
Mackey Law Group
1402 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Licensed for 21 years, Jose David Estigarribia is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Baron W Given

Baron W Given
Baron W. Given
Baron W. Given PO Box 468
Bradenton, FL 34206
Licensed for 43 years, Baron W Given is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Certified Specialist in Criminal Law

Florida Bar Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law - The criminal trial law specialty certification field was established in 1987 in Florida. Under Rule 6-8.2 the term "criminal law" is defined as the practice of law dealing with "the defense and prosecution of misdemeanor and felony crimes in state and federal trial and appellate courts."


Attorneys certified by the Florida Bar in criminal trial law have meet minimum standards provided in Rule 6-8.3, including: at least 5 years of practicing law; substantial involvement in the specialty of criminal trial law (30% or more during the 3 years immediately preceding application); handling at least 25 contested criminal cases (with 20 jury trials, tried to a verdict, 15 which involved a felony, and 10 as lead counsel).


The Florida attorneys certified as specialist in criminal trial law have also submitted to peer review, passed a rigorous written examination and completed a specified number of continuing legal education (CLE) courses in the specialty area of the law.


In the State of Florida, only certified attorneys are allowed to identify themselves as "specialists" or "experts" or to use the letters "B.C.S." to indicate Board Certified Specialist. Depending on the designation earned, the attorney is allowed to use the phrase "Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law" or "Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law."


Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1988, FACDL promotes excellence in the practice of criminal law while protecting the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in the State of Florida are active in this trusted organization. FACDL unites and educates attorneys in the criminal justice system in Florida.



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