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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don is a second generation Pinellas County native who has been practicing law for over a decade. Don graduated from Clearwater High School, Univ of South Florida and St. Thomas School of Law. When he is not in court or preparing cases, Don enjoys hiking, bicycling, gardening and traveling out west with his wife Roxane.

Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert (less than 1/2 of 1 percent of the over 100,000 lawyers in Florida have this recognition). Board Certification ensures that a criminal defense attorney has the highest level of experience in criminal trial law, has passed a rigorous written examination, has extensive trial and courtroom experience, and has received favorable evaluations from judges and other attorneys.. Licensed to practice:. United States Supreme Court. Federal Middle District of Florida. Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Experience:. Florida Supreme Court Capital Case Qualified. Lead Counsel in nearly 100 jury trials and 17 First Degree Murder Cases. Appointed as a Sixth Judicial Circuit Capital Conflict List Attorney. Thousands of criminal cases handled since 1988. Areas of Practice:. Criminal defense representation in Federal and State Court

I decided that I was going to practice law at the age of 8 because I have always had a passion for helping people.  Being able to fight for other people is in my DNA and comes across in everything that I do.  I am passionate about fighting for justice in all circumstances and I believe in our system when it’s working as it should.. And, at the end of the day, that’s my job! I get to help add a layer of accountability to our system to ensure that it works properly for all people.  This means helping people to know their rights, fighting to ensure those rights are upheld, and making sure that the criminal justice system isn’t overwhelming for my clients.. I believe that people deserve second chances, that a mistake shouldn’t define anyone, and that a label such as “criminal” shouldn’t become anyone’s identity. Because of this, I work tirelessly to combine compassion, zeal and integrity in my practice.  I fight for my clients at the worst moments they will ever face and pride myself on seeking the best possible outcome to allow my clients to move beyond that interaction with the system.. No one should pay for a crime they didn’t commit and no one should be forced to pay indefinitely for a momentary lapse in judgment.. As a long-term Tampa Bay area resident, I attended the University of South Florida where I received a full scholarship and graduated cum laude. I then worked my way through law school and earned my law degree from Stetson University College of Law, which is recognized as one of the top law schools in the country for trial advocacy. There I participated on the client counseling team and competed nationally as a member of the dispute resolution team.. After graduating in 2004, I began to work for a Fortune 100 company and spent close to a decade practicing in corporate America.  I have benefited from numerous leadership, management, and relationship-building courses during my tenure and have been awarded recognition for my performance, collaboration and negotiation skills, and leadership in difficult situations.  My real-world experience gives me the ability to look outside the box and bring a different perspective to my client’s cases. I am able to combine my knowledge of the criminal justice system with this experience to earn results for my clients.. I am a full-time wife, mother of two beautiful children, and criminal defense attorney. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me.  I am still humbled that I get to live my dream of helping my clients each and every day and I look forward to helping you too.

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As a solo practicioner I stive to provide my client's with personalized and individual attention.    When you call my office to inquire about your case you will speak directly with me.. Before practicing law I began my career in law enforcement which has provided my with the investigative experience in analyzing and defending criminal cases.