Jerome knows his law. He is great at negotiations and got me exactly what I wanted as an outcome…read morefor my case. I will recommend him to anybody I know that needs a criminal defense lawyer!

From the owner: I have 35 years of criminal defense experience and have handled over 5000 cases in the Sarasota…read moreBradenton area. I have extensive experience conducting serious felony trials including homicides, sex offenses and violent felony offenses. Call and schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

My experience with Attorney Darryl Mitchell was not good, to put it mildly…read more Several red flags: --he tried to renege on agreed upon price and then subsequently charged me $450/hour. --Darryl did not keep me informed. When asked, he told me he "doesn't normally keep his clients in the loop". Not sure who would be okay with that? --Several inaccuracies and flat out untruths in the one draft document he did prepare. --Darryl took almost no notes and asked me the same questions SEVERAL times. His assistant claimed he was just "trying to see if my answers changed", yet I'm having to pay him ($450/hour) each time. I ended up paying him almost $5,000 before cutting my losses. For that money I got only frustration and no usable product.

best lawyer I met thanks for your service in broward county court house . thanks for everything…read morebrother

I would highly recommend Attorney Brett McIntosh, who serves Sarasota and Manatee Counties. A…read morefriend referred us to him, and he was able to get charges reduced to a misdemeanor, and the case was handled very well. If it had not been, there would have been repercussions for many years to come. Mr. McIntosh is highly esteemed within the law community by his peers as well. He is a man of integrity and honesty, and his staff is excellent as well. You'll be in good hands, and well taken care of.

I had hired this man for a case four years ago and needed an attorney again recently. I have a long…read morehistory so I knew I needed someone who was going to fight for me. There is not any other attorney I would trust to fight for me like he did. I was facing six months in the county jail and he was able to negotiate the state down to three. We were trying to get no jail time and his recommendation was open plea to the judge; a long shot yes, however, I put my trust in him. He went to bat for me and presented an amazing case and got me one year county probation. Let me just say if you want a man who will fight for you until the end, this is the man for you. You may not communicate with him much during the course of the case, but rest assured he is working for you. I can't say enough about how much he fought for me and how much I appreciate the work he did.

About Mr. Nawara, After paying a flat fee to take my case I never thought that it didn't include…read morecommunications like phone calls or texts or a simple 15 minute face to face interview to tell my side of the story. He's never available at his office. Hiring this attorney was the worst thing I could have done for myself. I suspect some of his 5 Star ratings are not real and I think it's my responsibility to be truthful about the treatment I got from Mr Nawara. The unsuspecting public seeking qualified assistance from an attorney that they're not familiar with certainly deserves to hear the truth and a warning before agreeing to hire this attorney to take their case. Thank You

David Haenel is truly and outstanding phenomenal lawyer! I cannot express how satisfied and…read morethankful I am for The Law Place representing me. Also, Gloria Barrett, the paralegal kept me in the loop and was invested in my case. She made sure no information was missed and had great documentation. David performed wonders in court. Best investment and truly and outstanding service. The whole process was easy, and David and Gloria took care of everything. I could not have asked for a better outcome. Thank you again David and Gloria!

David Haenel was our guardian angel. Last night the police went to the wrong house (our house)…read morebanging on the door looking for someone with a similar address but different. David jumped into action and cleared everything up within 15 minutes. Thank you, David! Very professional and quick to action. We would definitely use The Law Place again in the future. Mike W

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!…read more Our son was fortunate to be able to retain the services of Matt Kowtko from the Kowtko Law Group. Matt helped us during the most difficult year of our lives. Our son was wrongfully accused and was charged with serious capital crimes. These offenses were to be punishable by life imprisonment with no parole and possibly the death penalty. Needless to say, we were horrified. From the moment we met with Matt and his team, we immediately knew they would do their best to defend our son. Matt is truly exceptional, and his legal expertise is top notch. He was always available to listen to ALL our concerns and provided the best possible explanation of the legal system. His aggressive defense strategies as well as his detail to all the research were absolutely astounding. When we started feeling unsure, Matt was able to reassure us that we were in good hands. He will not sugar coat anything; he gives it to you straight. We were also very fortunate that Matt partnered with Attorney Allan Baily who is thorough and very knowledgeable. When you hire Matt, you get it all - he will NOT quit on you. He will put everything he can into defending you and we are forever GRATEFUL. Ultimately, our son was acquitted on all counts!! We recommend Matt Kowtko without reservation to take on any legal matter; he is the best.

My experience with Matt Kowtko was not a pleasant one. At first he sounded like he was on my side…read moreand said all the right things to assist me in my divorce. However, from the very first set of documents sent to me where all the pronouns were incorrect, to the end where he never truly acknowledged my abuse at the hands of my ex-huband. I have since consulted with another attorney that reinforced my fears that I was not properly represented in my settlement. I am still struggling with the aftermath of this divorce settlement and had to hire another attorney to enforce the divorce decree. I tried to fire him but according to the papers I signed, I would not get my money back so I stuck with him even tho I knew he was not helping my cause. My ex hid all kinds of assets from me and lied about the value of the assets. (I provided video proof of this) He also sold all of our marital property without my consent, the proceeds of which he kept to himself. Purchased a new truck for $56k, sold our marital boat and took $20k from our savings account to pay it off. Mr. Kowtko called it a wash because I took $60k out of my 401k to purchase furniture and obtain an apartment. If you are a woman, do not hire him to represent you in your divorce.

The staff and attorney were helpful. I received updates needed, the process was smooth.read more

Professional and knowledgeable, highly recommend. The legal team provided information throughout…read morethe process.

I cannot recommend Joe Soler highly enough. My son was looking at years in prison on a VOP, but Mr…read more Soler navigated the system so effectively that he ended up with only 3 months. What stood out most was his honesty and his communication; he never left us in the dark and worked tirelessly to get the best possible outcome. If you need an attorney who gets results and actually stays in touch with his clients, Joe Soler is the one to call.

My grandson had great representation from Joe Soler. Joe was able to convince the prosecutor to be…read morelenient on him and he got the best results! Joe always was available to speak with. He was very empathetic and got the job done. Joe's services were invaluable to our family.

Matt's attention to detail, courteous approach, and inviting office space, make for a most pleasant…read moreexperience, and Matt came highly recommended from a PD with over 23 years of service in the 12th Judicial Circuit.

From the owner: Our firm exclusively provides legal representation in criminal defense matters, DUI cases, and…read moreassisting individuals facing mental health or substance abuse challenges in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida. We will provide you with the strong legal advocacy and the unwavering support you need during this critical time.