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Ivonne A. Antonian earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Antonian has devoted her entire career to criminal defense work. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida at both the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Antonian accepts cases throughout the entire state of Florida, including but not limited to Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Marion, Sumter, Sarasota, and Manatee Counties. Ms. Antonian fluently speaks, writes, and reads Spanish and is devoted to the effective representation of Spanish speaking clients.. Where did you begin your career?. I began my legal journey with the Public Defender’s Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. I then joined the Public Defender’s Office of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. I joined O’Brien Hatfield, PA in the spring of 2023, where I maintain a full caseload. As a result, I have experience in all state criminal defense areas, including but not limited to misdemeanor cases, traffic cases, mental health cases, and felonies cases. Over the course of my career, I have conducted motion hearings, sentencing hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. I have achieved successful motions to dismiss and suppress and earned not guilty verdicts after jury trials.. Why are you a criminal defense attorney?. Since I was a young child, I have always been the one to stand up to bullies. My family commented that I should become an attorney because of my quick responses and defending demeanor. As it turns out, I really enjoyed the art of debate, so naturally legal studies became my niche.. Immigrating to the United States of America from a South American country whose democracy is altogether diminished, I find great value in upholding the mantra of justice for all and ensuring that we maintain a free and just society. When my family and I moved to the United States, I quickly learned the effects the criminal justice system has on the accused and also everyone around them. On a personal note, my father was deported from the United States for driving without a valid license. This injustice inevitably influenced my career choices. I find great fulfillment in providing dignity and respect to my clients during difficult times. I truly believe that we are all deserving of those basic human values.

I spent the first several years of my career in general practice and family law litigation.  For the last 4 years, I have chosen to use my experiences, both professionally and personally, to better serve people who have been injured through no fault of their own.  Not many personal injury attorneys understand the pain and suffering that comes from a motor vehicle accident like I do.  I was in a motor vehicle collision in January 2010 in which I suffered a serious injury. Drawing from my own life experience, I understand how to sucessfully navigate the legal system and I can communicate exactly how my clients feel and what they are going through to get the best result.. When I am not in the courtroom, I enjoy spending time with friends and family and rarely miss a Bronco game or a Nebraska Cornhusker game.  As a Colorado native, I love the outdoors and try to spend as much time as I can camping and fishing with my family.  I am also hopeful to get back on the slopes again soon.

I grew up in Clearwater Florida with my brother and sister. I attended  St. Pauls. prepatory school after graduating in 1977 i attended and graduated from Clearwater High School in 1980. I recieved my BA degree from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina in Political science where I also played varsity tennis under NCAA coaching legend Paul Scarpa. While at Furman I studied abroad and attended the Royal Shakespeare Institutue in Strattford upon Avon. Upon graduating I entered Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham Alabama where I graduated in 1987. While at Cumberland I participated in their nationally recognized mock trial program where I won the Southeastern Regional & then the National Mock trial championship sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.. After graduation I accepted a postion as an assistant State Attorney with the 6th Judical Circuit in Pinellas County Florida. There I participated in over 150 jury trials ranging from DUI's to First Degree Murder charges.. J. Kevin Hayslett, Esq.. Member AV Rated. 250 N. Belcher Rd.. Suite 102. Clearwater, Florida 33765-2622. Phone: (Toll Free). Fax:. Contact Kevin. Position | Areas of Practice | Professional Associations and Memberships | Education | Classes / Seminars Taught | Honors | Past Employment. Biography: J. Kevin Hayslett 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.. Position: He is an attorney practicing in the areas of Criminal Defense and DUI Defense from the Clearwater office and Hillsborough office.. Areas of Practice:. Criminal defense. DUI defense. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Admitted to the Florida Bar, 1988. U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1988. U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1995. Clearwater Bar Association (Past Board Member). Barney Masterson Inn of Court (Past Member). Mote Marine Scientific Labs (Past Board Member). YMCA of Suncoast (Board Member). Pinellas County Trail Lawyers' Association (Former Member). Festival of Trees (Former Gala Ball Co-Chair). Tampa Bay Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Former Board Member). Education:. J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 1987. B.S., Political Science Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina. Classes / Seminars Taught:. Teacher, Criminal Justice Institute. Teacher, St. Petersburg Junior College. Speaker, Community Organizations. Honors and Awards:. AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell. Past National & SE Mock Trial Championship Team, American Association for Justice. National College of DUI Defense, Harvard University.. Past Employment:. Office of the State Attorney, 6th Circuit FL, Assistant State Attorney. Criminal Justice Institute, Facilitator. SPJC, Facilitator

Florida Trend Legal Elite (2019-2024)Recognized by Best Lawyers (2021-2024)Rated AV 5.0 Preeminent by Martindale-HubbellFlorida Super Lawyers (2013-2024)Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2008-2012)Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil MediatorFlorida Supreme Court Family Mediator. Richard is experienced in all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, trial, and appeal.. Richard started his legal career working in Miami, where he worked at two of the nation's most prestigious law firms.  Richard has been involved in high-stakes litigation matters for many of America's most well-known companies, defending corporations and their officers and directors in numerous significant matters.Mr. Mockler has worked on several matters that received national media coverage and cases with more than $100 million at stake.Today, Richard focuses on civil litigation and marital and family law.Law SchoolRichard attended the University of Florida College of Law, where he graduated with honors.  Richard received the Chester Ferguson Scholarship. He was also a leader on campus, where he was elected Treasurer and President of the John Marshall Bar Association and served on the Executive Board of the University of Florida Law College Council. Richard also served as a Teaching Assistant for Legal Research and Writing and Appellate Advocacy. In addition to working hard in the classroom, Richard was commited to serving the community.  Richard worked as an Advocate at the Sexual and Physical Abuse Resource Center, as a Judge and Volunteer for the Alachua County Teen Court Program, and as a pro bono law clerk for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Prior to graduation, Richard was inducted into the Florida Blue Key leadership honorary, received the University of Florida Presidential Recognition Award, received the Levin College of Law Pro Bono Certificate, and was named the Levin College of Law Student of the Year.Military Service. Prior to becoming an attorney, Richard served as a United States Marine with the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion in Tampa, Florida. Richard was the Battalion Embarkation Specialist prior to the Unit’s mobilization to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a Marine, Richard was an Honor Graduate of the Naval Expeditionary Warfare College and received the Navy Achievement Medal, Outstanding Community Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, and a Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation for exemplary community service.

Bill Winters is one of the founding attorneys of Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers, one of the most well-established personal injury law firms in the Tampa Bay Area. Attorney Winters grew up in Tampa Bay and is passionate about helping people in the area. He’s dedicated his legal career to standing up for the rights of personal injury victims and their families. To date, Winters has 30 years of experience practicing personal injury law.. Attorney Winters obtained his bachelor’s degree and his J.D. from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He initially planned on becoming a tax attorney upon graduation but discovered his love of litigation and changed course to personal injury practice. After earning his Juris Doctor, Winters’s first position was with a large personal injury law firm. While working there, he gained the knowledge and skillset necessary to effectively represent personal injury victims.. Winters went on to found Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers, in 2001 alongside Marc Yonker. The firm takes pride in giving each client the personalized attention and legal resources that they deserve in the aftermath of an injury accident. In addition, the firm’s personal injury attorneys take an aggressive stance toward maximizing the value of their clients’ claims.. Bill Winters cares deeply about his local community. To that end, he volunteers with and is on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa. Winters also partners with the Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa every holiday season, helping to make sure each child in the area receives a gift.. Are you looking for a Tampa personal injury lawyer? Reach out to Bill Winters and the rest of the team with Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers, today to set up a free case evaluation.

A native of the Midwest, Mr. Abrahamson preserves the hard-working values of the region as a founding partner of Abrahamson & Uiterwyk. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in 1984 before earning his J.D. (Doctorate of Jurisprudence) from Stetson University College of Law in 1987. Stetson is consistently ranked as one of the best law schools in the nation for trial advocacy. Mr. Abrahamson also studied law in Bordeaux, France and Oxford, England. While attending law school, Mr. Abrahamson was selected to be on Stetson’s prestigious Moot Court Team, where he was actively involved in competitions that tested his advocacy skills. He was honored by taking first place in the Stetson National Moot Court Competition and second place in the Stetson National Appellate Brief Competition. Mr. Abrahamson began his career working as a law clerk for various law firms while studying at Stetson University.. Following law school, Mr. Abrahamson practiced with the litigation firm of Park, Smith, Dayton, and Bugg, P.A. In 1989, he formed his own law firm with an emphasis in representing injured victims. Mr. Abrahamson is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida and Colorado, and in the United States District Court, The United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Abrahamson holds memberships in the Clearwater Bar Association; the Florida Bar, The Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice Education.. Additionally, Mr. Abrahamson has served as a Director for the Young Lawyers Section of the Clearwater Bar Association. He has also served as a hearing officer for the Pinellas County School Board and spoken on various legal topics at local colleges, on radio, and on television. Mr. Abrahamson practices personal injury law from and manages the firm’s Clearwater office. In the years since his graduation from law school, he has maintained an affiliation with his alma mater, coordinating the firm’s sponsorship of a variety of activities at Stetson University College of Law. Abrahamson & Uiterwyk has also sponsored the Pre-Law Society at the University of South Florida.. Believing that maintaining his physical health and condition enhances his mental sharpness, Mr. Abrahamson maintains an active lifestyle, spending weekends in Anna Maria Island and Homosassa or traveling to Colorado, where he enjoys outdoor sports – skiing in the winter months and hiking and biking in warmer weather. He also escapes to the mountains of North Carolina, works out with weights and jogs with his loyal companion, a Golden Retriever named “Polar.”