Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby Fort Myers (by distance)
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Firm: Brown, Suarez, Rios & Weinberg, P.A.
1532 Jackson Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Originally from New York, I went to St. John's University in Queens, NY for my undergraduate degree. From there I went on to law school at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI. After completing law school I moved back to NY and practiced there until it was time for a change. Warmer weather was my calling, and in 2011 I made Fort Myers, FL my new home. I started off as an Assistant Public Defender, and was able to learn invaluable lessons about client management, the law, the legal system, and many of its intricacies. At the end of 2014 I left the Public Defender's office and joined the law firm of Brown, Suarez, Rios, & Weinberg, PA. The firm has several offices located in Naples, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Sarasota and Arcadia. We serve clients in counties all over the State of Florida including Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Desoto, Hendry, Glades, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, and many more.
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Firm: Gary Bass Law Firm
1342 Colonial Boulevard , Fort Myers , Florida 33907
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
My Firm, Bass, Cerino & Brizel is a true full service personalized law firm. Each of us have tried many cases in the criminal and civil courts. We believe that preparation is the key to getting the desired result.. Joseph Cerino is a seasoned criminal defense attorney. Practicing for 13 years in defending those accused of crimes, he has spent the last 8 of those years applying his trial experience and know-how to representing people in marital disputes.. Jay Brizel has been spending the last 12 years representing those charged with criminal offenses. He has a reputation of tenaciously defending his clients and frequently is appointed by the Court to represent people with particularly bad facts or cases.. We are used to fighting so you do not have to.
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Firm: Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law
1534 Jackson Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Our firm has extensive experience in both state and federal courts, and we are admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor, a felony, or a federal crime, we will aggressively defend your case. With a former prosecutor and a board certified criminal trial expert at our firm, it is clear why we have earned a reputation for our strong trial work. Additionally, the firm takes a special interest in assisting minor clients facing juvenile charges. We firmly believe in protecting the futures' of our youth and the integrity of our community by keeping them out of the criminal system as much as possible. If you have been charged with a crime in Fort Myers, it is important that you contact a defense attorney as soon as possible following the arrest. Your rights and your future are on the line. Do not waste this opportunity to acquire skilled legal defense: call us today to schedule a case evaluation.
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Firm: Law Offices of Jonathan M. Spellman, PA.
1500 Colonial Blvd. , Fort Myers , Florida 33907
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey
1430 Royal Palm Square Boulevard , Fort Myers , Florida 33919
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
I have focused my entire career in criminal defense. I firmly believe in our Constitutional rights and passionately fight to keep those rights alive.
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Firm: Law Office of Jay M. Brizel
11922 Fairway Lakes Drive. , Fort Myers , Florida 33913
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Rios Law Group P.A.
2241 Cleveland Ave , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Janese Caruthers Law Firm, P.A.
1342 Colonial Blvd. , Fort Myers , Florida 33907
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Janese Caruthers was born in Birmingham but raised and schooled in Macon, GA. She is a graduate of Furman University and Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Ms. Caruthers won several leadership awards during both undergraduate studies and law school. Ms. Caruthers joined the Office of the Public Defender in 2007 in the Lee County Office. During 2010, she had more felony jury trials of all assistant public defenders in the 20th Judicial Circuit, including a two-week long jury trial. In 2011, Ms. Caruthers transferred to the Charlotte County Office of the Public Defender. In Charlotte County, Ms. Caruthers continued taking several cases to trial and drafted and argued the Motion to Dismiss for Facial Unconstitutionality of Florida Statute 893 on behalf of over 100 Public Defender clients in Charlotte County. Janese Caruthers joined Brown, Suarez, Rios, & Weinberg in January of 2012. Shortly after joining the firm, Ms. Caruthers’s cases were often featured on local news outlets such as Fox 4 and Wink News. Ms. Caruthers's defense of her client in a high profile murder case was featured on national and local news including Good Morning America, ESPN, Miami Herald, and the Washington Post. In addition, in April of 2013, Ms. Caruthers appeared on the nationally syndicated Dr. Phil Show to discuss her victory in a Stand Your Ground Motion where all charges were dismissed against her client. She actively writes about legal topics in her blog found at . She also lectures on various legal topics at community events in southwest Florida. Ms. Caruthers is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, past President of the Isaac Anderson Chapter of the National Bar Association, and a past member of the Calusa Chapter of the American Inns of Court.
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Firm: Sole Practitioner
P.O. Box 2998 , Fort Myers , Florida 33902
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Law Office of Frank P. DiPlacido, III
13300 S. Cleveland Ave. , Fort Myers , Florida 33907
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Fox and Ramunni, P.A.
Po Box 399 , Fort Myers , Florida 33902
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Juvenile
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Firm: Molloy Law
1411 Bayview Ct , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Law Offices of Derek M Tyler, P.A.
9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy., Suite 350 , Fort Myers , Florida 33905
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Confrontations with police, law enforcement, and the government prosecutorial apparatus is very intimidating and is meant to be.. The process can be very tolling on an individual and on his or her family, emotionally, psychologically and financially.. Representation by a competent, experienced and aggressive lawyer who knows his stuff and who will fight tooth and nail for you is the only way a person stands a chance in this dangerous and intimidating situation.. The jeopardy of governmental action against an individual in any form often involves the loss of one's liberty, property or both.. Attorney Derek Tyler is a person you can talk to because he has been there.. Attorney Derek Tyler looks after you not just as a client but as a person who happens to be facing a difficult legal will fight hard to achieve the best possible results for you.
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Firm: David J. Shestokas, Attorney at Law
12244 Treeline Ave., #6 , Fort Myers , Florida 33913
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Mr. Shestokas earned his B.A. in Political Science from Bradley University in 1975 and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, cum laude, in June of 1987. In 1986-87 he served on The John Marshall Law Review. He also studied law at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.. Mr. Shestokas founded the Law Office of David Shestokas in November, 1987. After practicing in areas such as criminal defense, corporate law, real estate, and business financing, he later served as Assistant State’s Attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago, IL, from 1994 to 1998, involved in over 5,000 criminal prosecutions. During that time he also worked on the Felony Review Unit, participating in police investigations and making charging decisions in over 400 felony matters. He is the senior and founding partner of the law firm of Shestokas, Raines & Malavia, with offices in Chicago, Joliet and Lemont, IL and Fort Myers, FL.. Mr. Shestokas has been admitted to practice law before the Illinois Supreme Court in 1987, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1988, the Supreme Court of Florida in 2004, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 2006. Additionally, he has participated in numerous activities and associations; for instance, he has been a member of the Lemont Law Enforcement Association (1998-2004), Lemont Public Library Trustee (1995-2004), Lemont Township Board of School Trustees (1998-1999), the Chicago Bar Association (from 1999 to the present), the Baltic Bar Association (1991 to the present), and has been a contributor to RWSCC Insider from 2005 a publication for real estate professionals. Additionally, from 2004 to 2006 he did a column entitled "Ask an Attorney" for the Joliet Herald.. Mr. Shestokas was also the Republican nominee for the United States Congress (5th District) in 1990 and a Republican candidate for the U.S. Congress (13th District) from 1997-1998. He has studied Spanish in both Cuba (2005) and Costa Rica (2006).. Additionally, he is currently writing for the online magazine Suite 101. His articles can be found at
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Firm: Wilbur Smith Attorneys at Law
2200 Broadway , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Speeding Ticket
Daniel Garza is an experienced trial lawyer from Miami, FL. After practicing in Miami for 2 years, both as a Public Defender and owning his own practice, he moved to Fort Myers. His aggressive yet sincere style in the courtroom earns great results for his clients. Not one to back down from a challenge, Daniel has cultivated his skill both in and outside of the courtroom into a style of advocacy that is respected by both judges and prosecutors alike, ensuring that clients get the representation they expect.. As a former Assistant Public Defender in Miami, FL and Fort Myers, FL, Daniel has represented hundreds if not thousands of indigent people accused of crimes. Daniel believes everyone deserves a fighting chance but he strives to make that fight fair and that chance a reality. Daniel understands the importance of having a friend when needed and a lawyer when necessary and prides himself on providing the best possible representation to clients.
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Firm: Law Office of Christopher E. Cosden
Po Box 9368 , Fort Myers , Florida 33902
Practice Areas: Appellate , Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense
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Firm: The Jude Law Firm PLLC
1617 Hendry Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Compassionate and zealous representation throughout the State of Florida.
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Location upon request , Fort Myers , Florida 33966
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I have had over 24 First Chair Jury trials to verdict, and over 45 trials total to date. I have fought Punishable by life charges, Minimum Mandatory Cases, and have extensive experience in Felony crimes, as well as minor crimes. I have handled over 1700 criminal cases to date. I work well with DNA cases in particular and had a PBL trial with three DNA matches found inide the victim's house, that resulted in a hung jury.. I'm a World traveler, journalist/teacher turned lawyer.
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Firm: Absolute Law, P.A.
12585 New Brittany Blvd , Fort Myers , Florida 33907
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Anthony is the owner of Absolute Law. He grew up in Southwest Florida and graduated from Fort Myers High School which led to staying in the local area and attending Florida Gulf Coast University. Anthony graduated from FGCU a year early with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies. He is a proud graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. After graduating Law School, Anthony began his career as a prosecutor in Miami-Dade County. During his time at the State Attorney’s office, he had many Jury Trials and Bench Trials from a wide range of criminal cases. While a prosecutor, Anthony was in the courtroom almost every day in front of many different judges. After being an Assistant State Attorney for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Anthony moved back to Fort Myers to join Absolute Law and take over the Firm. Although he started his career in public service as a prosecutor, he always intended to be in the private sector as he wanted to build relationships with his clients and aggressively fight for their rights in whatever legal situation they need assistance in. Anthony takes on cases in the range of criminal defense, general civil litigation, contract disputes, and other business law issues. He is happy to be back home and eager to be of legal assistance to his local community and looks forward to giving back and make his community an even better one.
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Firm: Law Office of Joseph Cerino
2248 First Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. I have been living in Florida since 1985 and have been residing in Lee County since 1996. I am married to Amy Hawthorne and we have a daughter named Cassandra who recently graduated from the University of Central Florida.. I believe in using a personal approach in my practice. When you hire me, you get me. I am the lawyer you will deal with. You will not be handed off to a paralegal.. I believe in using a compassionate approach to the practice of Family and Criminal Law, with a little Bronx toughness thrown in when needed. Put my experience to work for you.