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Yahkyrah Yahweh
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
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Robert Anthony Herce
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 46 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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Daryl Dykeman
Tampa , FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 35 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Business, Estate Planning and Family
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Shiobhan Olivero
Brandon, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 14 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Shiobhan Olivero was born in Plant City, Florida, and as a native Floridian, has lived in the Tampa Bay area her entire life. She enjoys spending time with her family. She is an active scuba diver, and enjoys traveling to local and distant sites to dive.
Shiobhan earned as Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from Hillsborough Community College. She worked for approximately ten years as a paralegal for criminal attorneys in the Tampa Bay area prior to, and during law school. She then earned her undergraduate degree from St. Leo University receiving a B.A. degree in Criminal...
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Christian Myer
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Stetson University College of Law
Christian Myer is a prominent civil litigation attorney in the Tampa Bay area. Formerly a criminal defense attorney, Christian now defends and advances the rights of injury victims with the Dolman Law Group. If you are in the need of a personal injury attorney or a criminal defense attorney in the Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Crystal Beach, Ozona, Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas Park, Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tampa or Trinity areas, contact me at christian@dolmanlaw.com
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Cheyenne Whitfield
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Attorney
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Ave Maria School of Law
A Queens, New York native graduating from the State University of New York (SUNY) Albany in Political Science, History and a minor in Criminal Justice in 2010.
Ms. Whitfield graduated Ave Maria School of Law, in Naples, FL in 2013 and became a member of the Florida Bar in 2015. She has established a practice in the Tampa Bay area where she lives and works.
Having established several areas of practice including Estate Planning, Probate, Immigration, Criminal Defense, and Business Law matters.
Her passion is to help those in her community through the court system with their legal issues and...
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Nicholas J. Dorsten
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Kris R. Parker
Dunedin, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
Kris became a member of the Florida Bar in 2008 and is a graduate of Marshall University and Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was member of its award-winning moot court team. After graduation, Kris worked as a staff attorney for the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and assisted domestic violence victims in securing domestic violence injunctions.
In 2009, Kris was hired as an Assistant State Attorney with Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit which is located in the Clearwater/Saint Petersburg area. As a state prosecutor, Kris tried 42 jury trials, hundreds of evidentiary motions, and a handful of appeals....
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Cameron King
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Attorney
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Florida State University College of Law
Arrested? Call a former prosecutor that is ready to fight for you.
Cameron is a Tampa Bay area native who received his law degree Florida State University where he specialized in Criminal Law. Prior to working as a defense attorney, Cameron worked as a prosecutor and handled countless cases and every type of crime from DUI to Murder.
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Donald James Kilfin
St. Petersburg, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
I am attorney Donald J. Kilfin. I own and operate The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C., a St. Petersburg area criminal defense and DUI firm representing clients throughout the Tampa Bay area.
I earned a four year Honor's Bachelor's degree from Trent University, one of Canada's top undergraduate institutions. From there, I relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida to attend law school at Stetson University. It was my first choice, among many options across the United States, based on its national reputation for trial advocacy and legal writing. I graduated in 2000 with a juris doctor degree and...
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J. Kevin Hayslett
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 37 years of experience
DUI & DWI
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
J. Kevin Hayslett is a law firm partner at Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett. He is a graduate of Clearwater High School. He and his wife, Melisa have three sons. They enjoy playing tennis, baseball and watching seasonal sports. Kevin is an avid tennis player and is currently nationally rated in singles and doubles.
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Gina M. Girardot
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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David R. Parry
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Stetson University College of Law
For 25 years, David Parry has been exclusively practicing criminal law in Florida. The breadth of his experience is reflected in his successful private practice, where he specializes in all types of criminal defense as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, a distinction held by less than 1% of all Florida attorneys.
Dave's reputation in the legal community began while serving at the Pinellas County Public Defender's Office for thirteen years. Serving as the Chief Assistant Public Defender and overseeing 60 attorneys, he successfully defended the rights of those wrongfully accused of crimes such as murder, juvenile crimes, DUI, and...
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Jennifer Ann Burns
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 24 years of experience
DUI & DWI
Stetson University College of Law
Jennifer Burns work at Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett PA. Practice areas Personal injury, Long-term disability and ERISA, Insurance, Business litigation, and Social Security disability.
Jennifer Burns was born in Michigan and moved to Punta Gorda, Florida with her family at the age of 10. She studied International Law in Tallinn, Estonia. Jennifer is married to Dale and they have a beautiful daughter.
She is an active volunteer with children in the Tampa Bay community, a tutor of elementary students and mentor of teenagers, and a former participant in Great American Teach-in and Teen Court.
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Casey K. Carlson
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 35 years of experience
DUI & DWI
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Casey Carlson is a long-time Clearwater, Florida, resident who graduated from Keswick Christian High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the firm in 1989 upon graduation from law school. He enjoys boating, fishing, golf, scuba diving, travel, and spending time with family and friends.
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Donald Wesley Hendry Jr.
Dunedin, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Attorneys Don Hendry and Kris Parker are experienced trial attorneys with nearly 100 jury trials between them. They possess the trial experience you should look for in selecting an criminal law attorney or divorce lawyer who WILL fight for your rights.
Don Hendry and Kris Parker will personally handle your case from evaluation until it is resolved. Your case will not be delegated to an associate attorney or a legal assistant, and you can always pick up the phone and call.
If you’re searching for an experienced and affordable criminal defense attorney, family attorney, or need a personal injury lawyer...
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Marc Pelletier
St Petersburg, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 22 years of experience
(727) 578-0303
9721 Executive Center Drive North
Suite #120
St Petersburg, FL 33702
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals and Criminal Defense
Stetson University College of Law
As a Partner of the Law Offices of Russo Pelletier & Sullivan, I limit my practice of law to represent only those clients charged with criminal offenses and DUIs. Both I and my partner Tim Sullivan are former state prosecutors. My experience as an Assistant State Attorney with the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida has given me invaluable legal knowledge and insight into the strategies and tactics often used by prosecutors in trying criminal cases. This experience allows myself and Mr. Sullivan to develop unique, creative strategies in an effort to obtain the best possible outcome in each and every...
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Larry Sandefer
St. Petersburg, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Florida
Larry Sandefer has handled well over 5,000 criminal cases. Over 250 of these have resulted in jury trials of from one day to several weeks in length. These trials have included numerous first degree murder cases, multi-jurisdictional drug and homicide conspiracies, drug trafficking, sales and possessions, sexual battery, lewdness and exposure charges, arson, white collar crimes including trade secrets and fraud, robbery, theft, assault and battery, domestic violence, traffic deaths, DUI, resisting arrest, shoplifting, abuse allegations of children and the elderly, embezzlement, insurance fraud, burglary, kidnaping, and many other criminal charges. Mr. Sandefer has been honored with the...
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Steven Brian Bartlett
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
20 years of court room experience handling criminal, divorce, bankruptcy, family, foreclosure, and injury law cases in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and all of Tampa Bay, Florida My name is Steve Bartlett and I am an experienced Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney who is not afraid to fight for my clients. Although many lawyers describe themselves as aggressive or fearless, I have a proven documented history of fighting against the powerful. You can read about some of my cases in the news section of this webpage. I have over 20 years of court room...
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Rick Rivera
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals and Criminal Defense
Florida State University College of Law
Rick is a firm partner. He and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and a former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007.
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Rex R. Blake
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Florida Levin College of Law
I am a Trial Attorney licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the Unites States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Concentrating on Criminal Defense including all Traffic Court Cases, DUIs, Misdemeanors, and Felonies.
As a former prosecutor, I have the experience and insight to give an honest assessment of your criminal case. I strive to provide the highest standard of legal representation to achieve the best results for my clients.
Specialties: All Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic Cases, including Drug Offenses, DUIs, Weapons Offenses, Batteries, Thefts, Violations of Probations, Sealing and Expungments.
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Matthew A Dolman
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Maritime, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Stetson University
Matthew Dolman is the President and Managing Partner of Dolman Law Group, a Clearwater personal injury and civil trial law firm. Mr. Dolman focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. In fact he only represents plaintiffs who have been physically injured as a result of the negligence exhibited by an individual or corporation. The Dolman Law Group has not and will not represent the interests of a Florida insurance carrier. Mr. Dolman is a proven fighter for injury victims and has been honored for his many...
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Jenna Cyra Finkelstein
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
Welcome to Finkelstein Firm, P.A. I have dedicated my 20 years of practice to representing citizens charged with criminal offenses. Throughout my career, I have represented thousands of clients charged with a wide variety of crimes. I have extensive experience through all stages of litigation and trial. My trial experience includes cases ranging from DUIs and misdemeanors to violent crimes, sex crimes, and capital offenses where the state is seeking the death penalty.
My profession is my passion! At Finkelstein Firm, P.A., you will get the attention you and your case deserve.
Your Defense Starts Here!
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Maria E. Castagliuolo
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Temple University Beasley School of Law and Florida State University College of Law
Experienced trial attorney, practicing in federal and state court. Licensed in Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Has earned three degrees, including a law degree from Florida State University and an advanced law degree, LL.M. in Trial Advocacy, from Temple University's Beasley School of Law (which consistently competes with Stetson University's law school for the TOP trial school in the U.S.A.).
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Deborah S. Moss
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Attorney
DUI & DWI
Stetson University College of Law
Deborah Moss is a former Pittsburgh native and long time Florida resident who attended Boca Ciega High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is a University of South Florida and a Stetson alumni. Debbie has dedicated her career for over two decades to the practice of Criminal Defense.
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Kenneth L Foote
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law and St. John's University School of Law
Attorney Kenneth L Foote has dedicated his practice to aggressively representing his clients in courts throughout Tampa Bay and the State of Florida. Attorney Foote focuses his practice on Marital, Family and Criminal Law.
Kenneth L. Foote is a former Florida criminal prosecutor and New York City police officer with the auxiliary division. His prior experience as a Florida prosecutor is a benefit to all his clients. Whenever someone is accused of a crime, they are innocent until proven guilty. When we represent clients in criminal defense matters, we ensure the police follow all rules guaranteed under the law and...
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Ronnie Crider
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
With over 35 yrs experience in criminal law, Ronnie Crider has built a strong reputation as a defense attorney by applying his extensive experience as a Pinellas County Deputy Sheriff and Assistant State Attorney towards defending his clients.
Upon leaving the State Attorney's Office, Ronnie began his successful Criminal Law Practice and was among the first one hundred criminal attorneys in the State of Florida to achieve Criminal Trial Law Board Certification , a distinction held by fewer than 1% of all Florida attorneys.
During the past 26 years, Ronnie has exclusively represented those charged with both Felony and...
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John F. McGuire
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Call us today and we’ll be happy to set up an appointment to discuss your legal needs. Put our team to work for you, and you will receive our guarantee of hard work and proven legal knowledge. In Clearwater and throughout the Tampa Bay area, contact McGuire Law Offices for all your legal needs.
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William Hanlon
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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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Jacob W Pillsbury
St. Petersburg, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Consumer, Criminal Defense and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Jacob “Jake” Pillsbury attended the University of Florida and Stetson University College of Law. He graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2012 and immediately began serving the Tampa Bay Community handling plaintiff’s personal injury actions. A year into his career, Mr. Pillsbury transitioned into criminal defense, by joining the Public Defender's office. In each of his four years as an assistant public defender, he represented more than 200 indigent citizens of Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas County. During those years he handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from minor traffic infractions to first degree life felonies. Through more...
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Michael Haworth
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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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Paul Meissner
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 57 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
Paul A. Meissner was born in New York and moved to Florida with his family as a child. He is a graduate of Clearwater High School. He co-founded the Carlson & Meissner law firm with Edward Carlson in 1971. Paul and his wife Jayne have five children & thirteen grandchildren. They enjoy boating and traveling. In the past, Paul and Jayne have traveled extensively by motorcycle.
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John K. Carter
St. Petersburg, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Virginia School of Law
John Carter has more that 25 years in the financial services industry. He runs a law office in St. Petersburg. Until recently, John served as Chairman, President, and CEO of a $50 billion asset management company consisting of approximately 120 funds and 35 investment sub-advisers. He has a vast amount of experience, which includes working for a law firm (Skadden Arps), a federal regulator (SEC), and leading companies (Franklin Templeton, Citigroup, and Transamerica). He is licensed as an attorney in Florida, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. John currently is obtaining a Master of Theology from Saint Leo University, Dade...
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Joseph Montrone
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 28 years of experience
13575 58TH Street North
Clearwater, FL 33760
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
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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Stacey Bartlett
Palm Harbor, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 10 years of experience
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
I’ve wanted to be an attorney since I was eight years old. Frankly, I’ve always been passionate about helping others, especially those who have a feeling of helplessness. Fighting for other people is in my DNA and comes across in everything I do. I am passionate about seeking justice in all circumstances and I truly believe in our system, when it’s working as it should.
At the end of the day, that’s my job. I am intent on adding a layer of accountability to our system to ensure that it works properly for all people. This means helping people to understand...
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Clementine Conde
Palm Harbor , FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Western New England University School of Law
Biography: Clementine “CC” Conde is a native Floridian who grew up in Hollywood, Florida. Her love of law began early in life as she followed in the footsteps of her Uncle James, a prominent attorney in downtown Hollywood. Upon graduating from South Broward High School in 1983, “CC” attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After graduating from U of M, “CC” went on to attend Law School at Western New England University School of Law in Springfield Massachusetts. While attending law school, “CC” interned at a...
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John A. Russo
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 18 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
University of Wyoming College of Law
A veteran of the United States Army and Texas National Guard, and a native Floridian, John Russo has a passion for helping his neighbors.
Born and raised in Central Florida, John chose to serve his country in the United States Army. After his service, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development. Pursuing his interest in the law, John earned his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Wyoming. This background provided John with the foundation that developed his commitment to professional excellence, client service, and providing the best possible legal...
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Michael Leonard Mastrogiovanni
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Social Security Disability and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
Michael Mastrogiovanni has lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 38 years with his family. His career started out in the medical field where he worked as an administrator for over a decade eventually acquiring ownership of several assisted living facilities. Like many working professionals, Michael went to college at night while working full time during the day. He obtained his A.A. degree with honors from St. Petersburg Junior College in 2000, his B.A. degree Cum Laude from University of South Florida in 2002 and went on to attend Stetson University College of Law graduating in 2004. Upon...
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Joshua E Adams
Clearwater, FL DUI & DWI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and White Collar Crime
Florida State University College of Law
The Adams Law Firm, P.A. was founded by husband and wife attorneys, Josh and Amy Adams. Josh is an experienced trial attorney. He started his career as a criminal prosecutor, where he prosecutor crimes from minor traffic crimes, including DUI, to felonies punishable by life in prison. After leaving the prosecutors office, Josh worked at a small firm in Orlando practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, and probate. In 2013, along with his wife, he started the Adams Law Firm, P.A. with a goal or bringing excellent representation and communication to Central Florida. Amy Adams...
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Nick Chotos
Tampa, FL DUI & DWI Attorney
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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.