David Haenel | Sarasota Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Main Office
1414 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239
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Other Locations
3426 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
390 North Orange Avenue, Suite 2300
Orlando, FL 32801
The Law Place
About David
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
Florida
2001
New Jersey
2000
Education
SUNY Buffalo School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
Hartwick College
BA (Sociology)
1993

Recognitions & Achievements
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Florida Bar Association
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New Jersey Bar Association
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Sarasota County Bar Association
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Orange County Bar Association
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National College of DUI Defense
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers2016
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers2010 / 2011
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Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year, MADD2004
Notable Work
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
Additional Info
The Law Place Highlights
Criminal, Personal Injury, Traffic, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor
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