DeSoto County Lawyers

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.

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...

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...

Mantoni Legal offers an exceptionally dedicated personal approach to our clients and their cases. We provide the commitment you deserve, with a unique and in-depth understanding of the defenses and rights available to Landlords and Property Owners. Mantoni Legal will provide you efficient and reliable service, and take the time to give your case the personalized attention it deserves. Clients will receive unparalleled transparency through regular case updates and direct attorney contact to assure you that we are diligently handling your matter. With our modernized, better fee arrangements, to include flat fee evictions and multi-unit discounts, we will ease your...

Lance C. Ball. Esq. has been practicing law and aggressively protecting client’s rights for more than fifteen years. The Ball Law Firm seeks to provide quality, legal representation with personal service at reasonable rates. Mr. Ball currently concentrates his practice in the primary areas of: Business and Contract Law; Commercial and Civil Litigation; Construction Law and Litigation; Credit Law and Debt Collection; Mortgage Foreclosure; and Real Estate Law and Litigation. Recently, Attorney Lance Ball was awarded a Distinguished BV Peer Review Rating (Martindale Hubbell®), which is a widely respected mark of achievement and an excellent testament...

As a dedicated IRS Tax defense attorney Mary has been helping clients get tax debt relief by negotiating currently non-collectible status, offers in compromise, installment agreements, innocent spouse relief, audits, removing levies, releasing liens, and negotiating penalty abatement. Mary's career as a IRS tax attorney began in 1993 after graduating from Stetson University College of Law. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree in 1988 and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Wake Forest University, Babcock Graduate School of Management in 1990. Her career in tax law...

Carol Avard is a member of the Medical Malpractice, Social Security, Federal Torts, and Motor Vehicle Collision sections of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America). She is also a member of the Bad Faith, Disability Law, Employment Law, ERISA Litigation, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Nursing Home, PI/Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Professional Negligence, and Social Security Disability Law sections of The Florida Association for Justice. Additionally, she is an Accredited Veterans Disability Attorney. Carol is a member of the NOSSCR Board of Directors – a professional association of Social Security Disability practitioners.

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...

Florida Immigration Law Center, P.A. takes great pride in its comprehensive representation of clients and the positive results Attorney Frank Krieger consistently achieves. These results are driven by the work ethic, knowledge, and high level of professionalism applied to each matter. In order to fully understand our clients’ objectives, Attorney Frank Krieger provides each client with the individual time and attention he or she deserves. By employing a detailed and methodical approach to our clients’ needs, we are able to explore all appropriate options necessary to achieve successful results. Florida Immigration Law Center, P.A. is dedicated to helping our...

Bryan was born in Orlando, Florida. His family moved to Charlotte County a year later. He attended Port Charlotte Middle School and Charlotte High School (Class of 2008). He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and graduated with a degree in Economics. Immediately thereafter, Bryan attended Stetson University’s College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he was an Honor Roll student and graduated with his law degree. Bryan joined All Injuries Law firm in May of 2017. Before then, he worked as an attorney at a large insurance defense firm in Sarasota representing giant insurance companies and...

I believe in hard work, thorough investigation, meticulous preparation, and honesty. Every legal matter—whether in family law, criminal defense, or civil litigation—deserves strategic focus and unwavering advocacy. I founded Bogle Law to provide clients with skilled representation when they need it most. As managing attorney, I guide my team strategically and legally. Each team member was hand-selected for their dedication and competence. I personally assign a lead attorney to every new case and collaborate with them on unique aspects to ensure a strong legal approach. Preparation and strategy are the cornerstones of our practice. We prioritize building strong attorney-client relationships, understanding the...

I was born and raised in Marion, Indiana. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Indiana University in 1979 and his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University in 1982. I was admitted to practice in Florida and before the U.S. District Court, the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. I prosecuted criminal cases including major felonies as an Assistant State Attorney for the 20th Judicial District from 1983 to 1985. Prior to starting my own firm, I was a partner and shareholder in the firm of Wilkins, Frohlich, Jones, Hevia, Russell...

A fifth-generation Charlotte County native, Kristin L. Polk is deeply rooted in her community. She pursued her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at the University of Florida and subsequently earned her Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2009. Throughout her law school journey, Kristin was an active member of Phi Delta Phi, the international legal honor society. Balancing her education with real-world practice, she worked as a law clerk during her part-time law program. After a stint at a Tampa foreclosure law firm, Kristin felt the call to return to her hometown of Punta Gorda. Here, she dedicated herself...

Samantha ("Sam") is an Attorney at Bogle Law with a strong background in family law and a reputation for delivering results with speed, precision, and professionalism. She joined the firm in 2019 as a legal assistant and quickly advanced to Senior Paralegal before earning her Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law, where she graduated Cum Laude. This academic distinction reflects her exceptional work ethic, legal aptitude, and commitment to excellence—qualities she brings to every case she handles. Sam’s legal experience spans a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, alimony, and nuptial agreements. Her years of...

I am a small law firm helping good people in bad times, dedicating our time, personal attention, and expertise to our clients. I am responsive to client questions and concerns returning telephone calls in a timely manner and keeping clients up to date on the progress of their case. The firm is focused on all aspects DUI, BUI, Traffic Offenses, DUI Administrative Driver's License Suspension Hearings, Administrative Hardship Driver's License Hearing with an unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients. I am a retired deputy sheriff and former assistant state attorney who is able to...

Amanda Downing is a partner at The Dellutri Law Group, PA. She joined the firm in 2002 and was made a partner just six years later in 2008. Amanda is a native of Lee County, Florida; in fact, she holds a Florida Pioneer Descendant Certificate, meaning her family settled in Florida before it even became a state. Amanda brings her love for this area and its residents to her practice of personal injury law. She is committed to helping those in need right in her own community. At the firm, she assists clients with complex personal injury cases involving wrongful...

Over the years many of my clients have asked why I became a lawyer. My choice was sparked by an injustice suffered by a family member. I was in grade school when my dad was hit by a drunk driver who was from a wealthy family. It appeared that she received preferential treatment because of her wealth.

From that day my passion for justice was ignited. Over the years it was fueled by meeting individuals who were not treated fairly in the civil or criminal justice system. Before going to law school I listened to people who had been wronged in...

When you come to the law office of Leskovich Law Group, P.A. you can rest assured in the help you can receive from a criminal defense attorney. Criminal charges of any kind are extremely serious and should never be treated lightly. If you have been accused of committing a crime of any kind, it is imperative that you take action and obtain the aggressive defense you need. Attorney Steven S. Leskovich, Esq., attended Kent State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. He later attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he earned his law degree....

Real people. Real stories. Real outcomes. I don’t think you can truly represent someone unless you try to understand them—not just their case, but their story. That’s why I prefer to meet in person when possible. I’ve had cases where I was skeptical at first—minor-looking damage, no immediate injuries—but once I sat down with the client and heard her story, everything changed. One woman had never even filed a claim before. She was honest, detailed, and surprised by how badly she was hurting. After hearing her story, I asked the adjuster to meet her. They did—and paid the full policy. Then there are...

Mr. Siegel is board certified in civil trial law by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial advocacy. He is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a circuit court mediator (1990)and serves as an arbitrator. He serves as the attorney for the Charlotte County Construction Licencing Board and as Special Magistrate for Charlotte County Code Enforcement.

Christopher Smith was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School. He went on to John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated with honors in the top 20% of his class with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Communications. Mr. Smith also played for the John Carroll University Football team and helped his team become the 2003 NCAA Division III East Regional Champions and gain a birth in the NCAA Division III Final Four. He then attended St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida...

Mrs. Patel is a local resident of North Port, Florida where she lives with her husband and their 2 small children. She graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida in 2022 and is passionate about family law. Mrs. Patel is a firm believer in helping clients set their financial and family goals before a divorce is filed, and planning the process out to ensure a mutual resolution is achieved. If a divorce has already been filed, Mrs. Patel will work with her clients to understand what the other side is requesting, and zealously advocating for her client's...

I handle Probate and Estate Administration Statewide in Florida. Locally, in the Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port, Englewood, and Deep Creek areas, I handle Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Deeds Florida Probate My fees are set by the complexity of the case, amount of assets, number of assets, and number of beneficiaries. My average flat fee is $2500 + Costs, however I have charged as little as $900 for a simple Summary Administration, with one low cost asset, and up to $10,000 for a complex Formal Administration, multiple assets with multiple beneficiaries throughout the country. Call me for a no cost...

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....

Leland Eric Garvin, a Florida native and second generation trial attorney, began his legal career working as a Prosecutor. While at the State Attorney’s office, he gained invaluable trial experience representing the State of Florida in countless jury trials at both the misdemeanor and felony levels. Prior to taking the job with the State, and throughout law school; Mr. Garvin worked for personal injury law firms in South Florida. When he wasn’t handling injury and auto accident cases; he made time for the Moot Court Honor Society. It was during his time with Moot Court that he developed a love...

Jeffrey R. Garvin is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who has litigated catastrophic injury and death cases throughout the country for the last 40 years. During that time period he has tried before juries: cases involving aviation, automobile and boat accidents, medical and legal malpractice and defective products and has achieved multiple verdicts in excess of $1 Million. Mr. Garvin has been a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum ® since 2004. Beginning in law school Mr. Garvin demonstrated excellence in advocacy by receiving the Best Trial Lawyer Award. That tradition has continued throughout his career and in...