David Haenel | Sarasota Criminal Defense Lawyer

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.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	The Law Place	Sarasota, FL	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Widener University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1999
SUNY Buffalo School of Law	LL.M - Master of Laws		2000
Hartwick College	BA	Sociology	1993

State / Court	Date
Florida	2001
New Jersey	2000

• 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

• Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2016
  Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2010, 2011
  Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year, MADD, 2004

• 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

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2001) Licensed as Attorney in Florida. Verified with State Bar of Florida.	July 27, 2015
(2000) Licensed as Attorney in New Jersey. Verified with New Jersey State Bar Association.	July 27, 2015

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