Venice Criminal Lawyers

Criminal law defines offenses such as homicide, assault, drug crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, and many other felonies and misdemeanors while providing constitutional and other procedural rights for suspects and defendants.

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John Patrick Musca
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John Patrick Musca
Criminal Lawyer Serving Venice, FL
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Aggressive Criminal Defense; 150 Combined Yrs Experience
I’m an experienced Florida criminal defense lawyer and represent individuals who have been arrested or charged with a crime. I will vigorously fight for your rights and help you navigate every stage of your case. Read More »
Anthony Gerald Ryan
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Anthony Gerald Ryan
Criminal Lawyer Serving Venice, FL
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Free Consultation! Successful & Experienced Florida Criminal Defense Attorney!
For more than 20 years, I have been aggressively defending those accused of breaking the law. You deserve knowledgeable and skilled representation! Visit my website for testimonials or call for a free consultation. Read More »
Sean P. Flynn
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Sean P. Flynn
Criminal Lawyer Serving Venice, FL
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Florida Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Experienced Florida trial attorneys fighting for the injured and the accused. Read More »
Ajay Pallegar
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Ajay Pallegar
Criminal Lawyer Serving Venice, FL
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Free Consultation! Passionate and Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer! Call Now!
I am an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney. I deliver an aggressive and strategic defense against criminal charges. Visit my website for more information. Call for a free consultation, I can help you! Read More »
William Hanlon
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William Hanlon
Criminal Lawyer Serving Venice, FL
Hanlon Law - Your Future Means Everything
I’m an experienced criminal defense lawyer and represent clients in all types of criminal cases throughout Florida. I will vigorously fight for your rights and help you through every stage of your case. Read More »
Malena M. Calderon
Venice, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
(941) 445-2768 312 E Venice Ave
#112
Venice, FL 34285
Criminal and Immigration
SMU Dedman School of Law
Robert Neal Harrison
Venice, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(941) 485-8551 825 Tamiami Trail S
Venice, FL 34285
Criminal, Business and DUI
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Kevin Gregory Staas
Venice, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
(888) 869-8559 4140 Woodmere Park Boulevard Suite 4
Venice, FL 34293
Criminal, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Matthew Ronald Rheingans
Venice, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(941) 412-9000 1314 E Venice Ave
STE E
Venice, FL 34285
Criminal and Personal Injury
William Galarza
Venice, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(201) 487-6220 355 W Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34285
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Brice Alan Van Elswyk
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Brice Alan Van Elswyk
Nokomis, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(941) 779-6619 P.O. Box 471
Nokomis, FL 34275
Criminal, Business, DUI and Domestic Violence
Brice Van Elswyk started his professional career as an investment banker in 1998. Over the next 14 years, Brice worked for several international investment banks eventually specializing in structured products with complex tax, accounting and regulatory capital constraints. Working closely with the top international law firms in the world as an investment banker inspired Brice to leave wall street behind and go to law school. Brice spent the next seven years at the State Attorney’s Office for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida. While at the State Attorney’s Office, Brice prosecuted crimes ranging from misdemeanors such as DUI’s and domestic batteries, all...
John Casella
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John Casella
Osprey, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
(941) 234-1432 662 S Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Michael A. Camadeco
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Michael A. Camadeco
2477 Stickney Point Rd
311 B
Sarasota, FL 34231
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Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Passionate, Knowledgeable and Aggressive, Michael brings his methodology and attention to detail to every case at Titan Law Firm. Michael has devoted his entire career to criminal defense work, focusing his practice in DUI in SWFL. Attorney Camadeco understands the latest DUI science, law, and procedures, allowing him to defend his clients properly. At Titan Law Firm, Michael also focuses on personal injury cases and acknowledges the unforeseen turns that life may take, and how personal injuries can suddenly disrupt your life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. During these challenging times, we are here to provide support and guidance. Drawing...
Ajay Pallegar
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Ajay Pallegar
(941) 893-5816 3906 Mockingbird Hill
Sarasota, FL 34231
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSarasota, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Tampa Bay Criminal Defense and DUI 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. Mr. Pallegar has also...
Robert Siddall
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Robert Siddall
Port Charlotte, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(941) 505-7845 20020 Veterans Blvd
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Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
Attorney Siddall has dedicated his entire career to the practice of Criminal Law. He started with the State Attorney’s office where he handled thousands of criminal cases and was lead counsel in dozens of trials with an excellent success rate.

Attorney Siddall graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Then, after serving three years as an Air Force officer, he obtained his law degree, with Honors, from the University Of Arkansas – William H. Bowen School of Law. Robert has the experience, knowledge, personality, and talent you are looking for when...
Nick Chotos
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Nick Chotos
Criminal Lawyer Serving Venice, FL
Hanlon Law - Your Future Means Everything
I am a professional and experienced criminal defense attorney, dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of those accused or charged with a crime in Florida. I provide diligent and personal attention! Read More »
Michael Haworth
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Michael Haworth
Criminal Lawyer Serving Venice, FL
Florida Criminal Law Attorney
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... Read More »
Mr. Mark Rein Zimmerman
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Mr. Mark Rein Zimmerman
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(941) 364-8503 434 S. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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.
Hillary  Ellis
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Hillary Ellis
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(941) 444-4444 1414 S. Tamiani Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Faulkner University
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...
David Ashley Haenel
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David Ashley Haenel
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(941) 444-4444 1414 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
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.
Diego Gil
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Diego Gil
2477 Stickney Point Rd
311 B
Sarasota, FL 34231
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSarasota, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Ave Maria School of Law
Mr. Gil was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, prior to entering the United States Navy in 2003 as Master at Arms/Military Police Office. Mr. Gil served two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom attached to Joint Task Force Guantanamo from 2005 until 2007. Following his service, Mr. Gil relocated to Cape Coral, Florida to be closer to family. Mr. Gil attended Southwest Florida College to pursue his BS in Criminal Justice to further his career in Public Service. Mr. Gil was inspired to become an attorney during his internship with the Office of the State Attorney 20th Judicial...
Michael Perry
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Michael Perry
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(941) 365-4000 3230 Southgate Circle, Suite 117
Sarasota, FL 34239
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Juvenile
Southwestern Law School
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.
AnneMarie Rizzo
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AnneMarie Rizzo
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney
(941) 444-4444 1414 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Richard Eisenberg
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Richard Eisenberg
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(941) 312-5608 1751 Mound Street, Suite 105
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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...
Darren Mark Finebloom
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Darren Mark Finebloom
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
(941) 953-2622 200 N. Washington Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Justin Jacobson
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Justin Jacobson
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney
(941) 893-5816 3906 Mockingbird Hill
Sarasota, FL 34231
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
University of South Florida
Paul Stephen Cherry
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
(941) 921-2044 6625 Taeda Dr
Sarasota, FL 34241
Criminal
Widener University Delaware School of Law and Widener University School of Law
Mark J. O'Brien
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Mark J. O'Brien
Criminal Lawyer Serving Venice, FL
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Criminal Trouble? Former Prosecutor & Team of Former Federal Agents Free Consult
In Federal or State Criminal Trouble? Speak Now to a Former Prosecutor & Team of Retired Federal Agents. Call/Text/Email/Chat 24/7. Immediate Response Guaranteed! Free Consult. Read More »
Kerry Ellen Mack
Englewood, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(941) 475-7966 2022 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Jacqulyn Mack
Englewood, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(941) 475-7966 2022 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
Criminal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
Claude Michael Fischer
Englewood, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
(941) 697-7700 2800 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Mark Chris De Sisto
Port Charlotte, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(941) 743-0101 1475 Collingswood Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Criminal, DUI and Social Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law
Jason Michael Lucas
Port Charlotte, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(941) 206-2120 17833 Murdock Cir
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Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Criminal
Stetson University College of Law
Jason Brian Goldman
Port Charlotte, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(941) 639-2171 18501 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Charlie Ann Scott
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(941) 350-1089 3401 Flamingo Ave
Sarasota, FL 34242
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Syracuse University College of Law
Rafael Ernesto Alfonzo
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
(305) 790-4377 2844 Bay St
Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal, Business and Products Liability
George Washington Univ LS
Barbara Bingham Whitmore
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(941) 650-9330 4198 Losillias Dr
Sarasota, FL 34238
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
Stetson University College of Law
Laureen Adele Cameron
SARASOTA, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(941) 284-6276 2525 WELLS AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34232
Criminal and Family
Kevin Michael Murphy
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(941) 366-4680 401 N Cattlemen Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
Criminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Deborah Jean Blue
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
(941) 366-4680 401 N Cattlemen Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Thomas Martin Fitzgibbons
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
(941) 953-5697 2750 Ringling Blvd
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Sarasota, FL 34237
Criminal, Business, DUI and Real Estate
Joel Otto Lederer
Port Charlotte, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(941) 625-6801 3701 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Criminal and DUI
Brett McIntosh
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Attorney
(941) 306-3230 766 Hudson Avenue Suite B
Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal
Lee Charles Viacava
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Lee Charles Viacava
(239) 672-8934 1375 Jackson Street #201
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFort Myers, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Lee Viacava has successfully resolved thousands of cases for his clients during his 17+ years of practice. Mr. Viacava dedicates his practice 100% to criminal defense and personally handles each and every case himself. Having resided in Southwest Florida since childhood, Mr. Viacava has developed extensive community ties in his 35+ years spent here. Lee Viacava has been recognized as one of the top 100 DUI attorneys in Southern Florida by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense. The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys awarded Lee Viacava as one of the “10 Best” DUI/DWI Law Attorneys for client satisfaction in Florida....
Robert Andretz
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Robert Andretz
Sarasota, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(248) 644-6326 1834 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Criminal, DUI, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Rob Andretz is passionate about helping his clients. Rob has had the honor and privilege of being licensed to practice law since 2003, and he is happy to put his education and experience in the fields of law, biology, and psychology to work for health professionals in need of his help. Rob enjoys being able to be a light in the darkness for those who are facing some of the toughest challenges of their lives.

Rob primarily devotes his time to helping health professionals accused of violating state and federal laws in criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout the...
Drew  Fritsch
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Drew Fritsch
(941) 205-3535 265 E. Marion Ave., Suite 118
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPunta Gorda, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Dayton School of Law
I started my career as a prosecutor, but for the past 20 years, I have dedicated myself exclusively to criminal and traffic defense law. My professional path is marked by significant jury trial experience, which has given me a deep understanding of courtroom dynamics and defense strategies. As an advocate, I make it a priority to maintain close communication with my clients, always aiming to achieve favorable outcomes for them.
Scott T. Moorey
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Scott T. Moorey
Punta Gorda, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(941) 916-0800 129 E. Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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St. Thomas University School of Law
I founded The Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey with a commitment to provide each client with the best possible defense. While interning for the local State Attorney's Office in 1997, I discovered the advantages prosecutors have over the accused. Which is why for more than 25 years, I have dedicated myself and firm to representing the accused from misdemeanors such as DUIs, batteries, petit thefts, drug charges, etc., to the most serious felonies including sex crimes, DUI manslaughter, drug trafficking and more. Know that when you hire my firm, myself and team will do everything possible to get the...
Lance Wayne Dunford
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Lance Wayne Dunford
Punta Gorda, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(941) 916-0800 129 E. Charlotte Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal and DUI
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
I am a fourth generation Floridian and have always known I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney. I started my legal career as an Assistant Public Defender, where I handled over 1,500 cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. While at the Lee County Public Defender's Office I learned that no matter the charges, everyone deserves the protections afforded under the constitution and the right to competent representation. The experience I gained from working as an Assistant Public Defender has ever prepared me for private practice. I will use that experience and knowledge of the local criminal justice system in aggressively defending...
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