Law Offices of Steve Bartlett, P.A.

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Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialist

A board certified criminal defense attorney can help

"Less than 1% of the over 50,000 members of the Florida Bar have earned the title of Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer. Board certified attorneys possess special knowledge, skills and proficiency in their area of practice. Certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar concerning the competency and knowledge of attorneys in the types of law for which it is approved by the Florida Supreme Court".

Besides fighting for you in trial, there are other ways that a DUI attorney can help defend your rights. For instance, in most cases, I can help you get a temporary drivers license while your case is pending if you act within ten days of your arrest in Florida. Furthermore, I can negotiate with the State Attorney's Office and attempt to have the charges reduced or dismissed.

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I am an experienced Board Certified Criminal Attorney. ONLY attorneys who are Board Certified in criminal defense are legally permitted by the Florida Bar to advertise themselves as SPECIALISTS or EXPERTS in Criminal Law. The vast majority of attorneys who practice criminal defense are NOT certified by the Florida Bar. If you need brain surgery or heart surgery , you don't have your family doctor perform the operation; you get an expert. If your freedom is at stake, don't make the mistake of hiring a lawyer who is not recognized as a specialist by the Florida Bar. Instead, hire a Board Certified Criminal Lawyer

I have defended hundreds of clients and have had over 80 jury trials - all for the defense. I believe criminal defense lawyers who gain the reputation for fighting the hardest gets the most favorable results. I am proud to protect our constitutional rights by battling prosecutors, judges, and cops in trial. I am completely committed to protecting the innocent and the wrongfully accused and I am very proud that I have NEVER been a state prosecutor. I HAVE NEVER PROSECUTED A CRIMINAL CASE AND I NEVER WILL!

Though the most important function of a criminal defense attorney is putting on a vigorous defense at trial, there are other ways that I can help defend your rights. I can negotiate with the State to try to have the DUI charges reduced or dismissed through tough negotiations and by filing motions. Also, defendants in DUI cases cases are often interested in resolving their cases by entering into a plea bargain as long as they are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Although I am an aggressive criminal attorney, this has not diminished my professional relationships with the prosecutors at the Office of the State Attorney.

If you need a DUI lawyer because you were arrested in Florida, don't hesitate to call an experienced board certified criminal attorney. We offer Free Consultations and individually suited Payment Plans