David Haenel | Sarasota Criminal Defense Lawyer

David Haenel

David Haenel

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Experience: 24 years
Language(s): English

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Main Office

1414 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239

Office Hours

Monday - Sunday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Other Locations

3426 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609

390 North Orange Avenue, Suite 2300
Orlando, FL 32801

The Law Place

About David

Attorney David A. Haenel is one of the most celebrated criminal defense, DUI and traffic ticket attorneys in Florida. Since 2000, Mr. Haenel has been working to ensure the best possible results in each case he tries.

After graduating in the top third of his law school class at the Widener University School of Law, Mr. Haenel went on to earn a Master of Law degree in criminal law from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Mr. Haenel’s career began in the State Attorney’s Office. He was named the State of Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year while he was in this role. His experience as a prosecutor is now put to work on behalf of clients who are accused of various criminal, DUI and traffic offenses. Mr. Haenel has earned a stellar reputation among his clients and peers.

Mr. Haenel is admitted to practice law before the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the State Courts of Florida and the State Courts of New Jersey. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Sarasota County Bar Association.

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Experience

Owner

The Law Place

Present

Sarasota, FL

Admission

Verified Florida

2001

Verified New Jersey

2000

Education

SUNY Buffalo School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

Hartwick College

BA (Sociology)

1993

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Florida Bar Association
  • New Jersey Bar Association
  • Sarasota County Bar Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • National College of DUI Defense
Honors / Awards
  • Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
    2016
  • Rising Star, Super Lawyers
    2010 / 2011
  • Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year, MADD
    2004

Notable Work

Publications

Aspatore Book publication, Negotiating a Plea Deal in DUI Cases,

2011


Channel 10 News Tampa, 10 News Investigators Find SunPass Problems Lead to License Suspension,

2011


Florida DUI Survival Guide, Florida DUI Survival Guide-A Citizen's Protection Manual,

2010


The Florida DUI Report, Florida DUI Magazine,

2009


Sarasota Herald Tribune, DUI Arrests Plunge,

2008

The Law Place Highlights

Criminal, Personal Injury, Traffic, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor

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Languages: English

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