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Richard Ellis Wunsch
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Richard Ellis Wunsch

3.7
4 reviews

614 Whitehead Street, Suite 2, Key West, FL 33040-8381

Criminal Defense, Felonies, Drug Crimes and 19 more

About Richard Ellis Wunsch

Rick was born in Detroit MI. He came to Key West in 1985 on vacation. Rick fell in love with the area and eventually became a resident. Prior to becoming an Attorney, Rick gained local experience in the in the service industry working at different bars and restaurants in the Keys while going to Law School. He graduated in 1995 from the University of Miami. Rick interned and got his first attorney job in the Public Defenders Office. Rick decided to go into private practice and opened a criminal defense firm in Key West in 2000.

 

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DUI/DWI
Posted by James
October 07, 2023
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LOCAL ATTORNEY, LOCAL ATTORNEY LOCAL ATTORNEY, LOCAL ATTORNEY I had the unfortunate experience of being stopped for a questionable DUI in the keys on vacation. Being from out of state I had no idea how the process works in Florida as well as the keys. My first reaction was to hire an expensive hot shot lawyer from the Miami area. (BIG MISTAKE ) The attorney was unprofessional and rude. After initially promising me a great outcome the attorney got nowhere and things were looking bleak. I decided to contact the some locals I know to inquire about other attorneys. Everybody I spoke to without hesitation referred me to the LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD E. WUNSCH a LOCAL ATTORNEY with close to 30 years of experience. After my initial consultation with Mr. Wunsch I fired the Miami attorney and immediately hired him. Mr Wunsch is extremely knowledgeable about the law and the LOCAL court system process. He was able to get the DUI charges against me DROPPED. RICHARD E WUNSCH ESQ THE BEST

 
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September 06, 2010
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Mr Wunsch is not always clear about choices and possible outcomes of those choices.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 3
    • Felonies
    • Drug Crimes
    • Misdemeanors
  • Family Law 4
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Workers Compensation
  • Other 11
    • Criminal Defense
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
    • Bond Hearings
    • First Appearances
    • Administrative Hearings
    • Narcotic Possessions
    • Traffic Cases
    • Traffic Tickets
    • Trials
    • Domestic Battery

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Law Offices of Richard Wunsch

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Florida
    2000, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    Memberships
    Monroe County Bar Association
    The Florida Bar
    Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    National Association of Criminal Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Miami
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Saint Leo College
    Class of 1993
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1960
    Detroit, Michigan, August 24, 1960

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    Richard Ellis Wunsch was admitted in 1996 to the State of Florida.
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    Richard Ellis Wunsch attended University of Miami.

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