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I am a Trial Attorney licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the Unites States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Concentrating on Criminal Defense including all Traffic Court Cases, DUIs, Misdemeanors, and Felonies.
As a former prosecutor, I have the experience and insight to give an honest assessment of your criminal case. I strive to provide the highest standard of legal representation to achieve the best results for my clients.
Specialties: All Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic Cases, including Drug Offenses, DUIs, Weapons Offenses, Batteries, Thefts, Violations of Probations, Sealing and Expungments.
Education
- University of Florida
- MBA | Decisional and Informational Sciences
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- University of Florida Levin College of Law
- J.D.
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- University of Florida
- B.S.B.A. | major - Finance and Insurance
- Honors: with honors
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Professional Experience
- Attorney/Shareholder
- Blake & Dorsten, P.A.
- - Current
- Assistant State Attorney
- State Attorney's Office, 6th Judicial Circuit
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- Certified Legal Intern
- State Attorney's Office, 8th Judicial Circuit
- Summer Associate
- Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, & McClaine, P.A.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Clearwater and St. Petersburg Domestic Violence and Domestic Battery by Strangulation: Do you have a Defense?
- Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
- Florida Drug Offender Probation: What you need to know BEFORE you agree to the terms.
- Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
- Florida Hate Crimes: Are the a step forward or a step back?
- Tampa Bay Criminal Lawyer Defense Blog
- Habitual Traffic Offender? Call Us Immediately!
- Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
Speaking Engagements
- DUI Caselaw and Overview, Barney Masterson American Inn of Court
- 2012
- Recorded Statements, Barney Masterson American Inn of Court
- 2012
- Criminal Defense Trial, St. Petersburg Community College
- 2012
Awards
- Best Group Presentation
- The Barney Masterson Inn of Court
- Outstanding Service as an Assistant State Attorney
- State Attorney's Office
Professional Associations
- Florida State Bar # 641847
- Member
- Current
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- Barney Masterson American Inn of Court
- Member
- Current
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- Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Bylaws Committee
- Current
- Activities: Recruitment Committee 2011 - 2012
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
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- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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