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William Clark “Will” Anderson was born in Morton, Mississippi and raised in Gallatin, Tennessee.. Mr. Anderson graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a degree in Psychology.. Following college, Mr. Anderson enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, while also attending Florida Coastal School of Law. In 2008, Mr. Anderson was deployed to al Anbar, Iraq where he served as a rifleman and radio operator in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his time in the USMC, Mr. Anderson maintained a security clearance, received multiple medals and awards, and worked for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA.). After graduating from law school, Mr. Anderson worked as a public defender in Tampa and as a court appointed attorney in Polk County. For several years, Mr. Anderson worked as a private criminal defense attorney throughout Florida. Mr. Anderson has handled, to varying degrees, thousands of criminal cases. Mr. Anderson’s extensive experience includes successfully defending a number of high-profile media cases; alleged sex offenses; drug offenses; violent crimes; juvenile delinquency; and all manner of violent and non-violent criminal offenses.. Mr. Anderson’s work has garnered attention from several local, national, and international news organizations. Mr. Anderson has been called upon to lecture to other attorneys and law students at both the Tampa Office of the Public Defender and Florida Coastal School of Law.. Mr. Anderson has devoted his entire professional life to defending individuals from the government. Mr. Anderson treats each client and their families with the dignity and respect that they deserve. Mr. Anderson aggressively and diligently defends each case.. Mr. Anderson joined Mander Law Group in 2018. He focuses on criminal defense.

We understand that facing a difficult legal challenge can be disruptive and create a great deal of stress for most people. In the areas of family law and criminal defense, the knowledge and experience of your lawyer can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. If you are facing a family law or criminal matter, you deserve to have a lawyer who will listen to your concerns and protect your rights in obtaining the most favorable outcome possible.. For more than 14 years, Sarah Baker Sultenfuss has ardently guarded the rights of individuals facing complex legal matters in Florida. Our primary focus is on guiding men and women through the difficult problems that arise in all aspects of family law.. At Sarah Baker Sultenfuss, P.A. Law Offices in Dade City, Florida, we are passionate about providing creative solutions to complex problems to reduce the emotional and financial costs of divorce. We believe that resolving disputes amicably, and without resorting to the rulings of the court, can be empowering. Our founding lawyer is a skilled negotiator, trained in collaborative law and certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a family law mediator.. When litigation becomes necessary, Attorney Sultenfuss has a well-respected reputation for her skilled advocacy. Before entering private practice, she served as a public defender in Pasco and Broward counties. In 2001, she was awarded for taking the most cases to trial among her peers. She draws on that early experience and continues to vigorously guard the rights of clients in family court and criminal defense matters.

SETH MANN, ESQUIRE, CPA, CFP® is a practicing lawyer in Dade City, Florida, and founder of the law firm of R. Seth Mann, P.A. Mr. Mann is married to Linda and he has four daughters. Mr. Mann’s primary practice areas of law include estate planning, real estate, probate, and corporate law.  He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Florida and Virginia, and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). Mr. Mann has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and a Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law.  Mr. Mann has served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Florida in accounting and business law.  He has also lectured in China at the prominent Zhejiang University School of Law and several other universities on matters of international tax and international business.  Mr. Mann has experience as an international advisor to various companies on import/export for China and South Africa.

Robert developed a passion for helping people at a young age. His parents instilled in him the importance of taking care of family and friends, no matter the need. Robert's Dad, a WWII Vet, provided for his family working with cattle and in citrus harvesting. Working alongside of his dad, Robert learned to appreciate the value of hard work, doing a job well, and the importance of helping others.. Robert did not take the traditional path to law school. Instead, after completing his bachelor's degree, he worked for years in retail and insurance. These years gave him real life experience which helps him understand and identify his clients’ needs and solutions, whether it is a Social Security Disability case or a motor vehicle accident case. Unfortunately, it was during this time that Robert experienced first-hand the impact a chronic and debilitating illness has, not only on the person, but the entire family when his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Walking through this difficult time, Robert personally experienced the importance of having an advocate to ensure that a suffering person is not overlooked or marginalized. This, combined with his other life experiences, created a passion for helping those who cannot help themselves and needs an advocate to fight for them.. When Robert attended Stetson University College of Law, his passion for advocating and the law was evident. He participated in numerous competitions in trial and appellate work. During law school he interned with a local circuit court judge and then clerked for her. Robert also interned with a governmental agency and with the State Attorneys’ office prosecuting cases.He graduated from law school in 1999 with his Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude.. During his law career, he has represented injured workers, accident victims, and the disabled. It is this passion and desire to help those in need that has shaped the mission of his firm. Robert’s commitment to helping clients extends beyond the resolution of their case. For him, the people he helps are clients for life. To ensure that clients are treated like family, Robert has selected staff who share his vision to be a voice for those whom insurance companies and the government ignore. The vision and passion of the firm is reflected in this simple, yet powerful statement “At the heart of our firm, we are people helping people”.

Rachel Stevens is the owner of Stevens Law P.A., located in Dade City, Florida. With over 10 years of experience in criminal law, Rachel has dedicated her practice to advocating for her clients with a deep understanding of their personal stories. She believes that effective representation goes beyond legal knowledge; it's about connecting with clients on a personal level to understand how they found themselves in their current situation. By incorporating this understanding into her defense strategies, Rachel becomes a strong and, when necessary, a very vocal advocate for her clients. Her philosophy is that most people charged with crimes are not inherently bad but may have found themselves in unfortunate circumstances, wrong places, or with the wrong company.

Mr. Scharber provides a broad range of legal services including representing clients who have been in an auto accident or sustained an injury, marital and family law, criminal defense, civil and business litigation, wills, trusts and probate. Mr. Scharber has extensive experience in real estate transactions and litigation; and has been a Title Agent through the Attorneys Title Insurance Fund and Old Republic Title Insurance Company for over 13 years.. Mr. Scharber prides himself on taking the time to get to know his clients in order to truly understand their individual legal needs. He has widespread trial experience in divorce, child custody, relocation and child support cases; and has appeared before the Second District Court of Appeals on multiple occasions. Working closely with his clients and his staff, Mr. Scharber has been able to deliver favorable outcomes and resolutions for his clients on a consistent basis; both through negotiated settlements and trial practice. Mr. Scharber has the tools, knowledge, experience and support to aggressively and professionally service your legal needs; and places an emphasis on personal service.

I grew up and continue to live in Pasco County, so I'm familiar with local issues and local sensibilities.  I have been practicing law in the State of Florida since 1999, and I have vast experience in family law and wills, trusts, and estates.. I am a husband and the father of 10 great kids (5 girls and 5 boys - in that order!).  They have helped me hone my ability to really listen; this, in turn, helps me hear what clients are saying and understand their goals.  I have been through divorce myself, and my personal life experience makes me well-suited to practice in those areas where a smart and symapthetic ear is necessary.. I enjoy getting outside and playing golf when I can, but I really enjoy working with my hands when I'm out of the office.  My wife and I routinely work on outdoor and other home improvement projects, which are therapeutic for someone who deals with stressful situations all week.. Feel free to contact us if you need any help, including a free consulation about your legal questions.

I care about my clients. I care about their future.. My goal is to help my clients not only in court but in their lives. I am an experienced trial attorney, thorough researcher & writer, and I take great pride in my career as a defender of the constitution and the principles this great nation was founded upon.. My role as a legal "counselor" is two-fold, I provide both legal counsel and life counsel. At the end of the day, I understand that we all make mistakes, but the way in which we address them is what matters. It is important to me to get to know my clients' life stories so that I can help identify and address any underlying issues. While defending their freedom and reputation, I help them get back on track, take pride in their successess, and provide every opportunity for growth so that they never find themselves in criminal justice system again.

I am a former Asistant Public Defender dedicated in helping you with all of your criminal matter needs.  Please contact my office today and let me know how we can help.  My team is responsive, capable and caring and we look forward to assisting you.

Experienced Tampa-area Criminal and DUI Defense Lawyer. Todd Jerome Thurow was raised in Centreville, located in southwestern Michigan. After graduating from Centreville High School, Mr. Thurow studied criminal justice at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. During his under-graduate studies, he accepted a position with the Cassopolis Police Department and worked as a police officer while attending classes on a full-time schedule.. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1995, Mr. Thurow relocated to Florida. Over the following nine years he was employed as a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and then as a police officer at the Sarasota Police Department.  During his tenure in law enforcement, Mr. Thurow attended numerous advanced training seminars including courses in: DUI Field Sobriety Testing; Breath Test/Intoxilyzer Operator Permit; Sex Crimes Investigations; Drug and Narcotic Investigations, Interviews and Interrogations; Radar Certification Field Training Officer and Instructor. Mr. Thurow was involved in two high profile cases that resulted in him being named in two books. One book, Every Breath You Take, authored by Ann Rule, involved the homicide of Shelia Bellush, a woman murdered after her millionaire ex-husband Alan Blackthorne contracted to have her killed. The other book is Diane Fanning’s Into the Water, written about Richard Marc Evonitz, a serial killer of teenage girls.. After 11 years in law enforcement, Mr. Thurow changed his focus to a career in law and enrolled at Stetson University’s College of Law in Gulfport, FL. While in law school, he was the recipient of the Paul Barnard Award for Clinic Excellence, awarded for his performance in representing indigent clients while enrolled in the Public Defender Clinic.  After law school, Mr. Thurow accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender in the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Clearwater, and he then transferred to Dade City. While at the Office of the Public Defender, Mr. Thurow handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.. During this time, he also pursued a Masters Degree in Business Administration at Stetson University and is scheduled to graduate in May of 2012. Mr. Thurow is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. As an Assistant Public Defender, Mr. Thurow earned a reputation as a criminal defense attorney who would not shy away from challenging prosecutors, the police, and evidence in a case. He was extremely active filing motions in court that frequently resulted in key evidence being ruled inadmissible at trial, helping Mr. Thurow to win successful outcomes for his clients.  Mr. Thurow represented indigent clients in an aggressive manner, resulting in numerous cases being either dismissed entirely or reduced after negotiations with prosecutors representing the State of Florida.  Mr. Thurow’s experience as a police officer has been a priceless asset to his clients. As a former police officer, Mr. Thurow is frequently asked how he could switch sides and go from enforcing the laws to defending people against criminal charges. Mr. Thurow’s answer is very simple: “It’s not about switching sides, it’s about protecting peoples’ rights under the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.”. Mr. Thurow is also a Realtor and is actively involved in assisting buyers and sellers with real estate transactions. He is married to Christine Bala Thurow, the daughter of Tampa area doctors Sam and Rosario Bala. Mr. Thurow and his wife Christine have two children. In his spare time, he enjoys watching baseball games, playing baseball, fishing and spending time with his family.

Born in Canton, Ohio, Daniel Lee Dwyer graduated with a B.A. from Kent State University in 1975 and a J.D. from the University of Akron in 1979.. Mr. Dwyer was admitted to the Florida Bar in December of 1979 and the Ohio Bar in May of 1980, where he remains an inactive member.  He joined the law firm of McClain and Hobby in Dade City, FL, and was an attorney who assisted that firm in their representation of clients such as the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pasco County, the District School Board of Pasco County, and the Supervisor of Elections of Pasco County, whom he continues to represent to this day.. Since 1991, Mr. Dwyer has been a partner at what is now known as the Mander Law Group.. Focus on Family Law. Mr. Dwyer worked in the Family Court Division in Stark County, Ohio while attending law school and has continuously represented individuals in Family Law matters, including, but not limited to, Dissolution of Marriage, child support matters, and child custody matters.  Mr. Dwyer has been a Family Law Mediator certified by the Supreme Court of Florida since May 1997, and enjoys mediating family law matters on a weekly basis.. Professor of Law. Since 1981, Mr. Dwyer has been an Adjunct Professor at St. Leo University, St. Leo, Florida, teaching both undergraduate and graduate students business law with a course concentration on Contract Law.. Dedicated to Community Service. In service to his community, Mr. Dwyer has coached little league baseball, PAL football and has been an active member of different civic organizations including Kiwanis, Downtown Dade City Main Street, various school advisory council panels, and the local Bar association.. Mr. Dwyer was a founding charter member, former officer and board member of Daybreak Rotary Club of Dade City and board member of Academy at the Farm, Inc., a local K-8 charter school.  Mr. Dwyer has received several volunteer awards, most recently the Rotarian of the Year award.. Family Life and Interests. Daniel L. Dwyer and his wife reside in Pasco County and are proud parents of two daughters.  They also have been recently blessed with two grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis and watching athletic events.. Distinctions, Appointments, and Bar Membership. Education

Bobbi Madonna was born in Peoria, Illinois and raised in Middletown, Ohio. Ms. Madonna graduated magna cum laude from Miami University with a degree in Speech Communications. She then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law where she received an Ohio Innocence Project Fellowship as well as served on the Moot Court Honor Panel as the Judges’ Director.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Madonna worked as a staff attorney for the Innocence Project of Florida where she worked to free wrongfully incarcerated individuals from prison based on DNA evidence. Following her tenure at the Innocence Project of Florida, she worked as a public defender in both Hillsborough and Pinellas County and as a private criminal defense attorney throughout Florida.. Subsequent to her time practicing criminal defense, Ms. Madonna worked as in-house counsel for the Law Office of Robert Smith where she represented Allstate Insurance Company as well as their insureds. Ms. Madonna defended insured individuals against bodily injury claims as well as the insurance company itself against uninsured/underinsured motorists claims. She also worked as an attorney for Allstate’s Special Investigative Unit where she investigated fraudulent insurance claims made by individuals and medical care providers.. Ms. Madonna now uses her litigation skills and knowledge acquired from practicing insurance defense to zealously represent individuals injured as result of negligence. She joined the Mander Law Group in 2019 and became a managing attorney and President of the law firm in 2022. Her practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice.