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Allan Baily
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(941) 364-9997 46 N Washington Blvd, Suite 18
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Nova Southeastern University
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Experience, Respect and Reputation in the community for over 19 years. Dedicated and Aggressive Trial Defense, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Domestic Violence, Family Law/Divorce, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship cases. Member United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, July 17, 1998 Member United States Middle District of Florida, August 14, 1998 Member of Sarasota County Bar Association, 1998-2017 Founding Member and Board of Directors of the Collaborative Family Law Professionals of Sarasota/Manatee Graduated Nova Southeastern University, Juris Doctor, January 31, 1998 Associate Editor for Nova Southeastern University Journal of International & Comparative...
Stephen Mathew Whyte
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
240 South Pineapple Avenue
6th Floor
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Stetson University College of Law
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Born in Kentucky and raised in Ohio, Matt graduated Magna Cum Laude and with University Honors from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing). He received his law degree, Cum Laude, and his Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Stetson University. While in law school, Matt completed internships with the Chief Judge for the US District Court, Middle District of Florida, the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, and the 12th Judicial Circuit's Office of the State Attorney in Florida. Matt also earned Book Awards in Evidence, Criminal Procedure II,...
1310 4th Avenue West
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Ronald Chapman
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(941) 893-3449 1834 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, Health Care, Medical Malpractice and White Collar Crime
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Wayne State University Law School
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Ronald W. Chapman is the owner of Chapman Law Group and has been practicing law for over 25 years in Michigan and Florida. He is AV® Rated. Ron is a recognized leader in the legal community and a frequent speaker in the area of medical malpractice and risk management. In 1997 Ron was ranked as one of the top ten speakers for Skillpath, Inc. Ron graduated from California State University, Sacramento (BA, Cum Laude 1979), University of Southern California School of Administration (MPA 1980) and Wayne State Law School (JD 1984). After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air...
(305) 712-7177 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive
8th Floor
 Miami, FL 33126
(248) 644-6326 1441 West Long Lake Rd.
Suite 310
 Troy, MI 48098
Michael H. Fayard II
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(941) 306-1310 434 S Washington Blvd #100
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
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I am a trial lawyer that has successfully prosecuted and defended cases in both criminal and civil court, and in both Federal and State cases. I have represented clients throughout the United States and negotiated contracts with foreign governments.
James A. Fowler Jr.
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(941) 404-8909 2075 Main Street, Suite 38
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Respect. Reputation. Protection! James A. Fowler Jr. is the co-founder and managing partner of Fowler Law Group. James draws upon his diverse criminal law experiences to defend adults and juveniles involved in all types of criminal law matters, including federal and state crimes, DUI offenses, driver’s license suspensions and traffic cases. He is a native of Sarasota County and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida.
(941) 404-8919 1101 6th Avenue West, Suite 106
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Robson Powers
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(941) 429-1100 2567 N. Toledo Blade Blvd.
Suite 2
 North Port, FL 34289
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and DUI
Stetson University College of Law
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North Port Attorney Robson Powers is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law. While at Stetson Law School, Mr. Powers worked with judges, professors, and other students in the Juvenile Justice Initiative, a pro bono initiative at Stetson that inspires law students to reach out to educate juveniles and the community about the harsh consequences of the criminal punishment system. His Pro Bono efforts were recognized by Stetson and he was awarded the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, this award recognizes those students who perform twice the number of Pro Bono service hours required for graduation. Prior...
Colleen Glenn
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(941) 357-1775 2063 Main Street
Suite 101
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Florida State University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law
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What happens to you after an arrest largely depends on the quality of your attorney. Your life can change the instant you are arrested for a criminal offense. An arrest can lead to conviction and, with that, a multitude of implications and consequences that affect every area of your life, from housing and employment to family, finances and relationships. You need an aggressive, experienced, creative attorney. Colleen M. Glenn has dedicated her legal career to defending those individuals accused of crimes. At The Law Offices of Colleen M. Glenn, P.A., we understand the impact an arrest can make in your life...
(941) 746-8800 1017 Manatee Ave W
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Mr. Mark Rein Zimmerman
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(941) 364-8503 434 S. Washington Blvd.
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
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Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. Former Sarasota prosecutor. Owner/occupant of The Laurel Building in historic Laurel Park district of Sarasota.
AnneMarie Rizzo
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney.
(941) 444-4444 2445 Fruitville Road
 Sarasota, FL 34237
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University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Jeffrey A. Haynes
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(941) 954-5333 240 N. Washington Blvd.
Suite 460
 Sarasota, FL 34236
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University of South Carolina School of Law
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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.
Hillary Leigh Johnson
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(941) 444-4444 2445 Fruitville Road
 Sarasota, FL 34237
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Faulkner University
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Attorney Hillary Johnson is a former prosecutor who brings experience and exceptional legal knowledge to each case she tries. She holds a degree in communication from Florida State University and Juris Doctor from the Jones School of Law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. While she was in law school, Ms. Johnson completed an internship with the State Attorney’s Office in Panama City. After graduation, she worked as an attorney with Florida’s Department of Children and Families before accepting a position at the State Attorney’s Office in Manatee County and Sarasota. It was while she was at the...
(407) 472-1912 390 N. Orange Ave.
 Orlando, FL 32801
(813) 649-8690 3426 West Kennedy Blvd
 Tampa, FL 33609
Ronald Chapman, II
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(941) 893-3449 1834 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34236
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Ronald W. Chapman, II recently rejoined Chapman Law Group after serving our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Ron served as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps with eight honorable years of service. His assignments included: a brief tour as an assistant defense counsel, followed by a position as a prosecutor. Ron prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor cases on behalf of the U.S. Government. After a very successful tour as a prosecutor he was selected to deploy to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Ron served as the legal advisor to a Marine unit during combat...
(248) 644-6326 1441 West Long Lake Rd.
Suite 310
 Troy, MI 48098
(305) 712-7177 4000 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 555-S
 Hollywood, FL 33021
(305) 712-7177 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive
8th Floor
 Miami, FL 33126
Anthony Gerald Ryan
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(941) 954-7132 2184 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34237
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University of Miami School of Law
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Anthony G. Ryan provides aggressive criminal defese in State and Federal Courts throughout the state of Florida. He is a board certified criminal trial attorney with over twelve years of experience. Call him today: 941-954-7132
Lakeview Office Park, 411 Commercial CT, Suite F
 Venice, FL 34292
David Ashley Haenel
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(941) 444-4444 2445 Fruitville Road
 Sarasota, FL 34237
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
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David Haenel protects the rights of the accused. His firm,The Law Place, has offices in Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, and Clearwater but they represent people throughout the State of Florida. David is the former 2004 State of Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year and has spent his entire legal career representing individuals charged with traffic and criminal traffic violations. David and his team of lawyers are relentless in their legal representation and are not satisfied until they have exhausted all possible defenses.
(813) 649-8690 3426 West Kennedy Blvd
 Tampa, FL 33609
(407) 472-1912 390 N Orange Ave
#2300
 Orlando, FL 32801
Michael Perry
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(941) 444-4444 2445 Fruitville Road
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Juvenile
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I am a former prosecutor and have been practicing criminal law for over 15 years. I have practiced in both State and Federal courts. I have an engineering degree from University of Florida, and received my law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California. I worked for a California Court of Appeal Judge in Los Angeles, for the United States Attorney's Office in Las Vegas, and as a prosecutor in Sarasota. I opened my office in downtown Sarasota in 2002, and practice exclusively criminal defense.
Darren Mark Finebloom
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(941) 953-2622 200 N. Washington Blvd
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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Stephen Higgins
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(941) 444-4444 2445 Fruitville Road
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
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Wyndel George Darville
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(941) 564-5319 1990 Main Street
Suite 750
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal and DUI
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Scott Miller
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(941) 365-1177 308 B
Cocoanut Avenue
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Erika Snell Valcarcel
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(941) 363-7900 2170 Main St.
Ste 204
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University
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I am a Florida criminal defense lawyer passionate about helping those charged with serious misdemeanor and felony offenses. My legal background includes several years as an assistant state attorney. Working throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, I bring forth a client-focused legal representation.
Frederick Peter Mercurio
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(941) 365-1185 747 N Washington Blvd
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Business and Insurance Claims
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Matthew J. Slack
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney.
(941) 444-5128 2170 Main Street, Suite 403
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal
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Mr. Joseph E. Soler
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Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(941) 444-5128 2170 Main Street, Suite 403
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal
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Ajay Pallegar
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(941) 893-5816 7910 N Tamiami Trail
#105
 Sarasota, FL 34243
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Nursing Home and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
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TAMPA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AJAY PALLEGAR FORMER STATE PROSECUTOR WITH OVER 50 CRIMINAL JURY TRIALS, 50 BENCH TRIALS AND EXTENSIVE DUI TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Mr. Pallegar is a graduate from the University of South Florida and Stetson University College of Law. He is a Former Pinellas County Assistant State Attorney and has over tried over 100 criminal trials to verdict. As a prosecutor, he received specialized training in domestic violence cases by being appointed to the domestic violence division of the Pinellas County State Attorneys Office. Specifically battery, assault and domestic violence injunctions. He has also received considerable training in prosecuting DUI...
(813) 444-3912 1936 W Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd
#208
 Tampa, FL 33607
Steven George Lavely
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 32 years experience
(941) 747-7994 527 Manatee Ave. East
 Bradenton, FL 34208
Criminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
University of Miami School of Law
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Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Considered an expert or Specialist in Civil Trial Law. Less than 2% can claim this distinction. I am honored to be one of the less that 5% of Florida Lawyers named a Florida Super Lawyer. I am rated the highest possible rating on AVVO; a ten out of ten. I am also a proud member of the top 100 trial lawyers in America. I am very proud of these honors as they're either achieved from advanced testing by independent agencies or peer...
Lisa Marie Orga Esq.
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(941) 792-6200 3110 Manatee Avenue West
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Immigration and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Lisa M. Orga, Esq. was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. She received her B.S. in Governmental Administration from Christopher Newport University in 2000 and her Juris Doctorate Degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2004. Ms. Orga is admitted to practice in Florida as well as in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. Ms. Orga is a member of the Florida Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and St. Petersburg Bar Association. Ms. Orga focuses her practice on Family Law, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Immigration & Naturalization, and Criminal...
Sean Patrick Flynn
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Attorney.
(941) 748-2104 701 Manatee Ave W, Suite 104
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Ave Maria School of Law
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Lee M. Pearlman
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(727) 300-4840 4916 26th St W
 Bradenton, FL 34207
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Stetson University
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Lee Pearlman was born and raised in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, a small town just outside of Harrisburg. He attended college at the University of Maryland, College Park where he received two bachelor of arts degrees and two minors. While in college he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and served two years in the Military Police. After college Lee moved to St. Petersburg where he attended Stetson University College of Law. While there Lee was a member of Stetson's top nationally ranked Trial Team and Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. He was the recipient of the Ralph Harris...
(727) 300-4840 5703 Main Street
 New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 300-4840 3314 Henderson
 Tampa, FL 33606
(727) 300-4840 520 2nd Ave. S.
SUITE 100
 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
N. Adam Tebrugge
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(941) 544-6151 520 12th Street W. Suite 203
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Criminal and Appeals
Florida State University College of Law
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William Price
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(941) 747-8001 522 12th St W
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Criminal, Business, DUI and Insurance Claims
University of Florida
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The Law Firm of William C. Price, III, P.A. has been serving West Central Florida clients since 1988. William C. Price, III has been a practicing trial lawyer since 1981 in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, small business litigation and mobile home park litigation. Along with associate attoney Danielle M. Lindauer, Esq., the Law Firm of William C. Price, III, P.A. provides a broad range of legal services to persons and small businesses in the Central Florida.
Steve Santiago
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(941) 749-1888 530 12th Street West
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Criminal
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Jason Michael Reid Esq.
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Manatee County, FL Criminal Law Attorney.
(941) 747-3100 714 Manatee Ave. E., Suite C
 Bradenton, FL 34208
Criminal
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Robert Scott Collins
Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(941) 329-6623 200 S Orange Ave
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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Jeffrey Christopher Young
Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(941) 953-9692 2180 Main St
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal, Business, Construction and Divorce
Washburn University School of Law
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Kenneth Michael Poole
Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(941) 953-2622 100 Wallace Ave
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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Scott Kenneth Petersen
Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(941) 364-2449 720 S Orange Ave
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, Business, DUI and Estate Planning
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Paul Stephen Cherry
Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(941) 861-3546 6625 Taeda Dr
 Sarasota, FL 34241
Criminal
Widener University School of Law
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Angela Flaherty
Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(941) 365-7171 1900 Ringling Blvd
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Kenneth Chapman
Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 51 years experience
(941) 366-1600 1920 Golf St
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
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Stephen Hillebrand
Sarasota County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(941) 365-5900 46 N Washington Blvd
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

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