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Mr. L. Derek Byrd, Member Attorney
Assault, Battery, Burglary, Criminal Law, Criminal Trial Law, DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Manslaughter, Murder, Probation Vio...
Phone:941-954-3400
Web:www.thebyrdlawfirm.com
Address: 2151 Main Street, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL 34237
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Law Firm:The Byrd Law Firm P.A.
Lawyer:Mr. L. Derek Byrd
Phone:941-954-3400
Fax:941-954-0880
Lawyer Title:Member
Practice Areas:Assault, Battery, Burglary, Criminal Law, Criminal Trial Law, DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Manslaughter, Murder, Probation Violations, Sex Crimes, Theft
Bio:Certifications: ( Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education ) | AV Preeminent | Mr. Derek Byrd specializes in Criminal Law and is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Criminal Trial Attorney. The Florida Bar considers Mr. Byrd an 'expert' in criminal trial law. This is the highest level of recognition given by the Florida Bar. Board Certification is based on competency & experience within a defined area of law. Derek Byrd was born and raised in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Derek grew up watching his father defend high profile criminal cases in the old Sarasota County Courthouse. His father's legal skills and the excitement surrounding the legal system inspired Derek to become a criminal defense attorney. Derek graduated with honors from Sarasota High School in 1986; he was also voted 'Most Likely to Succeed'. Derek graduated from Florida State University in 1990 with a B. A. in Criminology. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995 graduating cum laude (top 5% of his class). While in law school, Derek Byrd concentrated his studies on criminal and trial law. He served as Notes and Comments Editor for the Law Review Journal. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in early 1996, Derek went to work for the Public Defender's Office in Sarasota, where he gained extensive and valuable trial experience. He opened his private criminal law practice in 1998. Der
Admitted:1996, Florida;
College:Florida State University, Class of 1990, B.A., Criminology
Law School:Quinnipiac College of Law, Class of 1995, J.D., cum laude
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Web:www.thebyrdlawfirm.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Mr. L. Derek Byrd, graduated from Florida State University, Class of 1990, B.A., Criminology Quinnipiac College of Law, Class of 1995, J.D., cum laude, is now employed by The Byrd Law Firm P.A. at 2151 Main Street, Suite 201 Sarasota, FL 34237.Mr. L. Derek Byrd is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mr. L. Derek Byrd as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mr. L. Derek Byrd offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Mr. L. Derek Byrd has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mr. L. Derek Byrd's office is located at Sarasota, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Mr. L. Derek Byrd has been admitted in 1996, Florida;. His or her practice areas include Assault, Battery, Burglary, Criminal Law, Criminal Trial Law, DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Manslaughter, Murder, Probation Violations, Sex Crimes, Theft.

Mr. L. Derek Byrd's college and law school education includes Florida State University, Class of 1990, B.A., Criminology, Quinnipiac College of Law, Class of 1995, J.D., cum laude. Other biographical background includes Certifications: ( Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education ) | AV Preeminent | Mr. Derek Byrd specializes in Criminal Law and is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Criminal Trial Attorney. The Florida Bar considers Mr. Byrd an 'expert' in criminal trial law. This is the highest level of recognition given by the Florida Bar. Board Certification is based on competency & experience within a defined area of law. Derek Byrd was born and raised in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Derek grew up watching his father defend high profile criminal cases in the old Sarasota County Courthouse. His father's legal skills and the excitement surrounding the legal system inspired Derek to become a criminal defense attorney. Derek graduated with honors from Sarasota High School in 1986; he was also voted 'Most Likely to Succeed'. Derek graduated from Florida State University in 1990 with a B. A. in Criminology. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995 graduating cum laude (top 5% of his class). While in law school, Derek Byrd concentrated his studies on criminal and trial law. He served as Notes and Comments Editor for the Law Review Journal. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in early 1996, Derek went to work for the Public Defender's Office in Sarasota, where he gained extensive and valuable trial experience. He opened his private criminal law practice in 1998. Der. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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