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Olivia Goodman

Olivia Goodman

O'Brien Hatfield, PA
  • Appeals & Appellate, Criminal Law
  • Florida
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Biography

We are O’Brien Hatfield, PA, a criminal defense law firm with offices in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. I am a partner. My law firm consists of five lawyers, four legal assistants, two private investigators, one mitigation specialist, and numerous third party experts. We have three divisions in our firm: federal criminal defense, state criminal defense, and appellate criminal defense. I am in charge of the appellate division.

A good criminal appellate attorney should possess a combination of legal knowledge, research and writing skills, attention to detail, oral advocacy abilities, persistence, dedication, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, preparation and deadline management, teamwork, commitment to professional development, empathy, and client-focused approach to effectively handle criminal appeals and advocate for their clients' rights.

The bottom line is my appellate defense strategy must be multi-faceted, aggressive, and yet nimble. I always have a strategic plan in place, but it may change depending upon what happens tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I must be fluid. I need to be proactive, not reactive, to my client’s needs. Then, and only then, will my appellate defense of you be on the high level that I expect in every case. However, the bottom line is our relationship is about you, not me. Yet, we are in this journey together. And I take our journey very seriously. It matters to me.

In the end, I have a single ambition: to fight relentlessly for those who have been silenced by the criminal justice system. I understand how isolating and frightening a criminal case is for the incarcerated and their loved ones – especially after a jury or a judge has decided you are guilty, you feel you did not get a fair shake by your old attorney, and life feels hopeless. When you work with me, it is never hopeless. I am a compassionate and an aggressive advocate who will work tirelessly to find every advantage in your appeal.

Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Federal Appeals
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 1025589
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
O'Brien Hatfield, PA
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Marketing Coordinator
Ten Oaks Partners
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Associate Attorney
Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan, P.A.
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Education
University of Maryland - College Park
B.S. | Family Science
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University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D.
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Honors: cum laude
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Awards
Book Award
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 1025589
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
O'Brien Hatfield, PA
Tampa Bay Office
Bayshore Center
511 W Bay St
Suite 330
Tampa, FL 33606
US
Telephone: (813) 445-4403
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
O'Brien Hatfield, P.A.
Orlando Office
The Plaza
121 South Orange Avenue
Suite 1500
Orlando, FL 32801
US
Telephone: (813) 445-4403
O'Brien Hatfield, P.A.
South Florida Office
Brickell Bay Office Tower
1001 Brickell Bay Drive
Suite 2700 M-1
Miami, FL 33131
US
Telephone: (813) 445-4403