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Address
721 First Avenue North, Suite 102
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (Pinellas Co.)
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 Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) Linda Friedman Ramirez, P.A., Law Firm (St. Petersburg, Florida) provides representation in criminal and civil matters, including extradition and transnational crime. Since 1981, Linda Friedman Ramirez has emphasized the representation of foreign nationals at the trial court and appellate level. She represents clients in a wide range of federal and state criminal charges, including drug trafficking charges, sex offenses, immigration-related crimes, bank fraud, theft, embezzlement and other white collar crimes. Ms. Ramirez speaks Spanish. Her primary emphasis has been defending controlled substance offenses. She is also the editor of the treatise, "Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, 2d. Ed." published by Juris Publishing. She has spoken and written extensively on issues pertinent to the defense of foreign nationals. She is also the Editor of an Extradition and Foreign Evidence Blog, (obtainingforeignevidence.blogspot.com), which reports on developments in extradition and transnational criminal defense case law. She is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the European Criminal Bar Association, and a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. She has been a Consulting Attorney to the Mexican Consulate in Orlando Florida. Attorney Ramirez is experienced with the particular problems faced by foreign nationals who have been arrested and will advise clients as early as possible on legal procedures and possible immigration consequences. She also provides legal advice and representation even before there is a charge or indictment, to fully protect the rights of her clients. Ms. Ramirez also advises clients who may have criminal charges pending in another jurisdiction. Early consultation with Ms. Ramirez can provide valuable information on your rights and legal options, including the advisability of hiring a lawyer in the other country. Linda Friedman Ramirez maintains a limited practice in order to provide each client with competent, professional and expert legal assistance. Statement of PracticeFederal Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, International Treaty Law, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Investigation, International Extradition, Mail Fraud, Money Laundering, Search and Seizure, Wire Fraud, Felonies, Federal Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense, International Extradition, White Collar Crime, Drug Offenses, Violations of Immigration Law, Complex Criminal Defense, Emphasizing Representation of Foreign Nationals, Drug Trafficking. Year Established: 1989
Firm Size: 1
Languages: Spanish.
Rate InformationFixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards
Address721 First Avenue North, Suite 102
St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (Pinellas Co.)
PhonePhone: 727-551-0751
Website
http://www.spanishlaw.com
Linda Friedman Ramirez (Member) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; admitted to bar, 1997, Florida; 1981, Oregon (inactive); U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, District of Oregon; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: George Washington University (B.A., International Affairs, 1975); Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 1981). Editor: Obtainingforeignevidence.blogspot.com; Representingforeignnationals.blogspot.com; Editor: "Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, 2d. Ed. 2007". Author, "How to Obtain Evidence Abroad," The Champion, June and July 2007. Author: "The Virtues of the Criminal Defense," Judicature, April 2009; "Evolving Extradition, Extradition Defense 21st Century," Champion Magazine, September-October 2009. Recipient: Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association President's Award, June 21, 2002. Co-Author: "The New Immigration Laws," Criminal Justice Magazine of the ABA Criminal Justice Section, Summer 1998; Co-Author: "Language as a Barrier to Justice," Criminal Justice Magazine of the ABA Criminal Justice Section, Summer 1994. Co-Author: "Using Interpreters" (Chapter) "Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense," Juris Publishing Inc., 1999; Co-Author: "Representing the Non-English Speaking Client," The Champion, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1994. Member: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member); Criminal Justice Act Panel, Middle District, Florida; Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; National Police Accountability Project; National Immigration Project. Reported Cases: Bigler v. US, 451 F3d 728 (11th Cir. 2006); USA v. Grinard-Henry, (399 F3d 1294, 11th cir 2005); State v. Guzman (164 Ore App 90, 1999); USA v. Contreras (63 F3d 852, 9th cir 1995); USA v. Diaz-Rosas (13 F3d 1305, 9th cir. 1994); USA v. Cepeda-Luna (989 F2d 353, 9th cir. 1993); USA v. Cerda-Pena (799 F2d 1374, 9th cir. 1986). Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Federal Criminal Law; International Criminal Law; White Collar Crime; Criminal Defense; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; International Treaty Law; Criminal Conspiracy; Criminal Investigation; International Extradition; Mail Fraud; Money Laundering; Search and Seizure; Wire Fraud; Felonies.Email: Linda Friedman Ramirez
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