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“You’d make a great attorney. You love to argue!” People told me this my whole life but it’s not arguing that I love, it’s advocating for others. As a native New Yorker navigating conflict is second nature but it takes more than a strong desire to speak for those who wouldn’t otherwise be heard. I began sharpening my advocacy skills as an undergraduate at Mercy College where earned my bachelor of Science degree in psychology graduating with top honors.. I completed my legal studies at Fordham University school of Law where I was privileged to represent clients in criminal matters through the Lincoln Square Legal Services criminal defense clinic. I was later honored with the Archibald Murray award for service to the citizens of New York. I honed my advocacy skills as a member of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocates and received the award for Best Overall Advocate. After law school I began my career at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office in the complaints and arraignments bureau.  I relocated to the sunshine state in and spent the next five years working for several of Florida’s largest law firms. I gained valuable experience litigating cases on behalf of numerous large corporations, non-profit organizations and small business owners, criminal defense and family law clients. It was also during these years that I became known amongst judicial officials as “the closer” for my ability to resolve cases through negotiation. Despite all these accomplishments something was missing.. I began to see client’s getting lost in large firm life. Quantity of cases was emphasized over quality of representation. Client’s had questions and concerns, but no one was listening. I founded my firm with one goal in mind; to revive client-centered representation. When you hire me as your attorney you get more than experience. You get a lawyer who listens. What good is expertise if you have a “ghost lawyer” you can never speak to or meet with? I believe the success of each case depends, in part, on building a successful attorney-client partnership. It’s my goal to provide advocacy that is active and accessible even after the retainer is signed. I will work with you to understand your specific goals and provide you with straight forward answers and realistic resolutions to your legal issues. I won’t just fight for you. I will fight for what matters to you most.

Tonmiel Rodriguez is a Board Certified Expert in Criminal Law, a distinction few Florida attorneys achieve. He is an experienced litigator, having tried over 57 criminal trials, conducted hundreds of depositions, and litigated numerous motion and evidentiary hearings. Tonmiel was inducted into the National Trial Lawyers list of "Top 40 under 40." He has been published three times in The Defender, a publication of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL). In 2015, Attorney Tonmiel Rodriguez was awarded the FACDL's James T. Miller Scholar Award.. In 2005, Attorney Tonmiel Rodriguez received his Political Science Degree, with Honors, from The University of Florida. He went on to Stetson University College of Law, where he was named to Honor Roll four times before receiving his Juris Doctorate degree in 2010.. Attorney Tonmiel Rodriguez is a member of the The National Trial Lawyers.

Over 30 years as a criminal defense lawyer with cases ranging from high profile cases to first-time misdemeanor and traffic cases.  Her practice includes representation on both trails and appeals.. * Past President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - an association of more than 1,000 lawyers practicing criminal defense law in Florida.. * Past President of the Polk County (FL) Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. * Former membership committee chair of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).. * Previously served on the Florida Bar's Criminal Rules Procedures Committee.. * Has served as an adjunct professor and lecturer on legal subjects and criminal justice.

Debra J. Sutton has practiced family law and appellate law in Bartow, FL, for over 30 years. She is an expert in Florida family law and appellate practice. She can assist you with everything from a simple, uncontested, or collaborative divorce to a complex case requiring aggressive representation in court. If you have been subject to domestic violence, Debra will aggressively work to ensure your rights as a victim are respected in court. In issues of child support or legal custody, she will always fight for the Parenting Plan in the best interests of your children.. Debra has been Board Certified in Appellate Practice since 1997 and Board Certified in Marital and Family Law since 2001. She is one of very few Florida attorneys (two percent) to achieve certification, with less than one percent earning a certification in family law or appellate practice. Very few lawyers achieve dual certification, which requires Debra to maintain a high level of continuing legal education. Board Certification recognizes an attorney’s skill, competency, knowledge, ethics, and professionalism. Debra is re-certified every five years–an impressive accomplishment reflecting dedication to her profession and mastery of her craft. In fact, Debra has served on the certification committee for both specialties. She has served on numerous other Florida Bar Committees.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Bartow and surrounding areas.