Ryan M. Cardoso

Ryan M. Cardoso is the founder and principal attorney at Cardoso Law, PLLC, in Pensacola, Florida. He serves clients in a wide variety of practice areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation. Ryan is an experienced attorney who has helped countless clients seek justice and defend their rights.

Ryan M. Cardoso is a graduate of the University of South Florida and obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Florida College of Law in 2002 where he graduated with honors. He has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2003 and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida.

Mr. Cardoso is an experienced criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation attorney who has successfully defended the rights of his clients in federal and state courts. In his criminal defense practice, he has tried numerous jury trials to verdict, including several not-guilty verdicts for clients facing lengthy prison sentences.

In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Cardoso also focuses his practice on seeking justice and compensation for clients who have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. As a civil litigator, Mr. Cardoso represents individual and commercial clients in a wide variety of cases, including business disputes, torts, breach of contract, and other wrongs. He is a skilled litigator and negotiator who will work hard to protect your rights both inside and outside the courtroom.

As an experienced attorney, Ryan M. Cardoso understands that his clients want personalized legal advice that is tailored to their individual needs. He works closely with each client to explain their rights and legal options while carefully answering any questions that they may have. He will always keep you informed of any important developments in your case and will work hard to protect your rights.

University of Florida

J.D. (2002)

2000 - 2002

University of South Florida

B.A. (1999)

1993 - 1999

Founder, Attorney

Cardoso Law, PLLC

2009 - Current

Attorney

Fee & Jeffries, P.A.

2008 - 2009

Assistant Public Defender

Public Defender's Office for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit

2005 - 2008

Attorney

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

2003 - 2005

American Bar Association

Member

2018 - Current

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Current

Escambia-Santa Rosa County Criminal Bar Association

Member

2016 - Current

Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Current

The Florida State Bar  # 645958

Member

2003 - Current

Florida

Since 2003

U.S. District Courts for the Northern & Southern Districts of Florida

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