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Christopher M. Klemawesch, Esq.
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Christopher M. Klemawesch, Esq.

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11020 Northcliffe Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34608

Criminal Trial Law and Litigation

About Christopher M. Klemawesch, Esq.

Mr. Klemawesch joined the firm in 2014. His practice includes all aspects of both criminal defense and personal injury in both State and Federal Court.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Klemawesch worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida, where he tried over seventy-five cases to juries, including cases involving homicide, hate crimes, sexual battery, weapons charges, and many other areas. He was a member of the Vehicular Homicide Squad, focused on the investigation and prosecution of severe DUI cases involving significant injuries and deaths.

Before working for the State of Florida, Mr. Klemawesch worked at several Florida law firms, practicing civil and commercial litigation; he also served as a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Gregory Presnell, United States District Judge in the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Klemawesch graduated in the top 3% of his law school class, and was a member of both the Trial Team and Law Review.

Mr. Klemawesch has worked as a teacher in a Maasai community in Kenya, teaching English to elementary school children, and served with Doctors Without Borders in a trauma hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

 

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I went homeless during my case (COVID-19) and received absolutely no empathy from my attorney. When I requested a different attorney, I was told I would receive one, only to be given the same attorney with no reasons as to why. During mediation, and against my wishes, my attorney kept pushing for me to settle despite my wishes of wanting over $100,000 settlement. I ended up settling lower than I wanted as it became apparent that there was no further interest in fighting my case, as he kept mentioning "it would take years, it would be complicated, etc." When I received my settlement, his office charged me for a copy of my records. As of this date I still have yet to receive any of my records (which I will be following up on), and they sent my settlement to the incorrect address without verifying my location.

 
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  • Litigation
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    • Criminal Trial Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2003, Florida
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida School of Law
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    with high honors
    Other Education
    University of Notre Dame
    Class of 1996
    B.B.A.

    University of South Florida
    Class of 2000
    M.B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1974
    1974

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3.7
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11020 Northcliffe BoulevardSpring Hill, FL 34608U.S.A.

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    Christopher M. Klemawesch, Esq. was admitted in 2003 to the State of Florida.
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    Christopher M. Klemawesch, Esq. attended University of Florida School of Law.

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