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Sarasota Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Sarasota Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
  • 2151 Main Street, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL 34237

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • Protect your interests

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Trial Law, DUI, and 17 more

L. Derek Byrd
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  • 2033 Main Street, Suite 502, Sarasota, FL 34237

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Sardelis and Bowles are highly successful and well-known attorneys. Mr. Sardelis has been practicing in the greater Sarasota area since 1984, and, Ms. Bowles has been practicing in... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury Representation, Divorce and Family Law Litigation, and 3 more

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  • 1800 2nd Street, Suite 725, Sarasota, FL 34236

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • At The Law Office of Matt Sandburg, P.A., we understand that being accused of a crime can upend your world. That’s why our team combines deep legal knowledge with genuine... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Record Sealing and Expungement, and 2 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Appointments Available

Matt Sandburg
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 1330 Main Street, Floor 2, Suite 12, Sarasota, FL 34236

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Robert J. Hoffman, Esquire provides experienced representation in family law, civil litigation and criminal defense law. The main attorney is a former General Magistrate/Child... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Child Support, and 17 more

Robert J. Hoffman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 401 N. Cattlemen Road, Suite 300, Sarasota, FL 34232

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Sarasota Attorneys, Commercial & Complex Litigation, Construction Litigation, Health Care Law, Insurance Coverage Law, Labor & Employment Law, Legal Malpractice, Divorce, Marital... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Insurance Law, and 8 more

Christopher Nigro
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 2822 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Over 150 Years Combined Experience Helping Florida Personal Injury Victims Get Justice.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 57 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Syprett Meshad

4.7
118 Reviews
  • 1900 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236-5919

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • Real Estate Law, Estate Law, Probate Law, General Corporate Practice, Civil Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Insurance, Mediation, Marital and Family Law, Criminal... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersReal Estate, Estate Law, and 20 more

Kenneth M. Poole Jr.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 2 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236-5574+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers2 awards

  • Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A. represents local, national and international public and private corporations and financial institutions doing business in Florida. The firm also... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCommercial Litigation, Business Litigation, and 24 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Stefan Campagna
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Chapman Law Group

4.8
69 Reviews
  • 6841 Energy Court, Sarasota, FL 34240+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • Healthcare Defense Attorney

  • Criminal Law LawyersProfessional Liability/Malpractice Defense, Healthcare Compliance, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

  • 1819 Main Street, Suite 604, Sarasota, FL 34236+6 locations

  • Law Firm with 48 lawyers2 awards

  • Family Law and Divorce Mr. Tarnow’s family law practice is focused on high-stakes and high-conflict disputes, including: Divorce and equitable distribution Child custody and... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersGeneral Practice, Corporate Law, and 22 more

  • Free Consultation

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Steven Hyman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Aiken and O'Halloran

5.0
28 Reviews
  • 1188 N Tamiami Trl Unit 205 A, Sarasota, FL 34236-2414

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Criminal Defense Is All We Do.

  • Criminal Law LawyersProbation Violations, Domestic Violence & Battery, and 29 more

Peter D. Aiken
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 2184 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • At the Sarasota Law Offices of Anthony G. Ryan, P.A., you will find legal professionals who are dedicated to protecting the rights of all Floridians who have been criminally... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAssault, Burglary, and 21 more

Anthony Ryan
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Lail Law Firm PLLC

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  • 2075 Main Street, Suite 25, Sarasota, FL 34237

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Protecting Clients throughout Florida for Over a Decade

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Brian J. Lail
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Vanstone Law Firm

5.0
1 Review
  • 2100 Constitution Boulevard, Suite 116, Sarasota, FL 34231+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • At Vanstone Law Firm, we understand the urgency and stress that comes with receiving a notice of default on your mortgage. Once a homeowner has missed payments for 90 days, a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Contested Divorce, and 18 more

Ayana Cruz
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 1343 Main Street, Suite 303, Sarasota, FL 34236+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 45 lawyers2 awards

  • Powerful Lawyers. Powerful Results. Nationally Recognized, Nationally Respected. We Put Our Clients First.

  • Criminal Law LawyersClass Actions, Commercial Litigation, and 8 more

Craig S. Nuss
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Skipper Law

4.8
17 Reviews
  • Serving Sarasota, FL

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Business, real estate, employment. corporate, and international litigation. Serving Tampa Bay and west-central and southwest Florida.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Law, Employment Law, and 102 more

Jesse L. Skipper
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • We represent you with Integrity, Honesty & Care - Serving Manatee County for over 40 years

  • Criminal Law LawyersConstruction Litigation, Insurance Defense, and 8 more

  • Free Consultation

Murray Law Group

5.0
61 Reviews
  • Serving Sarasota, FL

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • INSURANCE CLAIM LITIGATION IS WHAT WE DO.

  • Criminal Law LawyersInsurance Law, Hurricane Damage, and 30 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

David Murray
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  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI Defense, Criminal Defense

Robert Harrison
Criminal Law Lawyer
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LeavenLaw

4.8
95 Reviews
  • Serving Sarasota, FL

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers4 awards

  • LeavenLaw is a law firm that has prided itself on serving the Tampa Bay area's legal needs for three generations.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAsset Protection, Bankruptcy Law, and 58 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Mahshie & DeCosta

4.2
34 Reviews
  • Serving Sarasota, FL

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving all of South West Florida

  • Criminal Law LawyersReal Estate, Foreclosures Defense, and 175 more

David K. Oaks
Of Counsel
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  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers4 awards

  • Local Attorneys, Nationally Recognized

  • Criminal Law LawyersAutomobile Accidents And Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, and 14 more

Jason B. Goldman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Robert J. Hoffman, Esquire provides experienced representation in family law, civil litigation and criminal defense law. The main attorney is a former General Magistrate/Child... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Child Support, and 17 more

Robert J. Hoffman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Vanstone Law Firm

5.0
1 Review
  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • At Vanstone Law Firm, we understand the urgency and stress that comes with receiving a notice of default on your mortgage. Once a homeowner has missed payments for 90 days, a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Contested Divorce, and 18 more

Ayana Cruz
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Sass Law Firm

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  • Serving Sarasota, FL

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Tampa Bay employment law firm representing employees • Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report in Employment Law for Individuals • With 3 attorneys recognized by Super... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersLabor and Employment, Wage and Hour Law, and 70 more

Jo Palchak
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers3 awards

  • Bernstein & Maryanoff is a well-established personal injury law firm with offices in Miami and across Florida. With a staff of approximately 40 people, including six lawyers and 34... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

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Lail Law Firm PLLC

Not yet reviewed
  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Protecting Clients throughout Florida for Over a Decade

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Brian J. Lail
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Kohn Law

4.5
5 Reviews
  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • You Have Rights. We Protect Them. Defending Florida Citizens in cases of Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, and Nursing Litigation.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFederal Practice, State Criminal Defense, and 10 more

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  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers4 awards

  • Providing the excellence and care that you deserve. Call us today 727-382-6680

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness and Corporate, Business Agreements, and 97 more

  • Free Consultation

Syprett Meshad

4.7
118 Reviews
  • Serving Sarasota, FL and Sarasota County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • Real Estate Law, Estate Law, Probate Law, General Corporate Practice, Civil Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Insurance, Mediation, Marital and Family Law, Criminal... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersReal Estate, Estate Law, and 20 more

Kenneth M. Poole Jr.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals accused of committing crimes, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. They investigate the case, challenge evidence presented by the prosecution, negotiate plea bargains, and defend the client in court. Their primary duty is to protect the accused's constitutional rights and ensure a fair legal process.

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What shows up on a fingerprint background check?

Gary Kollin
Answered by attorney Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Gary Kollin, P.A.
It all depends on where you are applying.   There are exemptions - federal, government, criminal justice agency, health, children.     By the way after a case is sealed for ten years you can get it expunged
It all depends on where you are applying.   There are exemptions - federal, government, criminal justice agency, health, children.     By the way after a case is sealed for ten years you can get it expunged
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What can I do if I was arrest with drugs in my bra, I told the police it was someone else’s?

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Answered by attorney Lawrence Thomas Lewis (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Lawrence Lewis, P.C.
You have been charged with possession? You possessed the drugs in your bra. You claimed you were not the owner, and gave a name of the owner. So, you put someone else in it. There is nothing to do but show up when directed, or face charges.
You have been charged with possession? You possessed the drugs in your bra. You claimed you were not the owner, and gave a name of the owner. So, you put someone else in it. There is nothing to do but show up when directed, or face charges.
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Do I have to say I was charged with a crime if my charges were dropped?

George Lawrence Sandefer
Answered by attorney George Lawrence Sandefer (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Sandefer Law Firm
Unless you have had your record sealed or expunged, the answer to whether you have been arrested is yes.  If the question was whether or not you were convicted the answer would be different.  If you have not had your record sealed, you may be eligible to get it sealed.    You should contact a lawyer to find out if you are eligible.
Unless you have had your record sealed or expunged, the answer to whether you have been arrested is yes.  If the question was whether or not you were convicted the answer would be different.  If you have not had your record sealed, you may be eligible to get it sealed.    You should contact a lawyer to find out if you are eligible.
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