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Joseph C. Bodiford | Tallahassee Criminal Lawyer | Florida

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Joseph C. Bodiford

Joseph C. Bodiford

Attorney, Bodiford Law

DUI-DWI, Domestic Violence & Neglect, , Firearms, White Collar Crime, Criminal Appeals & Post-Conviction

Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer

Experience: 30 years
Language(s): English
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About Joseph

Less than half of 1% of all Florida attorneys are board certified Criminal Trial Lawyers - and only a handful are Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the NATIONAL Board of Trial Advocacy. Tallahassee Criminal Defense Attorney Joe Bodiford is one of those attorneys. He worked to gain that certification because he believes that clients deserve a defense that is both robust and thorough - and know they have an attorney they can count on.

If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime, life suddenly changes. Tallahassee Criminal Attorney Joe Bodiford believes in using his legal expertise his clients as vigorous a defense as he would provide to his own friends and family. Don’t you want someone not only has the will, but the know-how to defend you in your time of need?

Education and Experience:
Mr. Bodiford earned his B.A. and M.M. from Florida State University and his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law.  He is currently working on an LL.M. degree (Master's in Law) in Trial Advocacy  at Stetson.

He is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education.  He is also Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Mr. Bodiford is also a former assistant state attorney for Hillsborough and Pasco counties, where he prosecuted virtually every crime from DUI to murder.

Mr. Bodiford remains involved with Stetson University College of Law as an adjunct professor, where he teaches Advanced Advocacy in the LL.M. program.  He has previously taught Trial Advocacy, Florida Criminal Procedure, Legal Drafting in the J.D. program.  He also be served as an adjunct professor at the Florida State University College of Law, teaching Cross Examination and leading the mock trial team.

Over the course of his career, he has tried over 100 jury trials and countless bench trials in both criminal and civil matters. He can represent clients in both federal and Florida courts.

Practice Areas:
A sixth-generation Floridian, Mr. Bodiford has devoted his career to the citizens of Florida. He is familiar with the issues Floridians face and has developed a thorough knowledge of the law and court system. Mr. Bodiford has defended individuals facing a variety of criminal charges including:

DUI
Drug charges, including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, and prescription drugs
Violations of probation
Violent Crimes, including murder, arson, assault, and battery
White Collar crime, including fraud and embezzlement

He also represents injured persons in personal injury cases (car crashes, slip/trip and fall, etc.).

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($375-$500/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Always)

Experience

Adjust Professor Law

Stetson University College of Law

2009-Present

Criminal Trial & Appellate Lawyer

Bodiford Law, P.A.

1999-Present

Tampa, Florida

Assistant State Attorney

Office of the State Attorney

1997-1999

Tampa, Florida

Admission

Verified Florida

1996

Education

Stetson University College of Law

J.D.

1995

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member of the Florida State Bar Association ()
    1996-Present
  • Director of Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (–)
    2001 / Present
  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (–)
    1999 / Present
Honors / Awards
  • Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers, Tampa Bay Magazine ()
    2010
  • SuperLawyer ()
    2009
  • SuperLawyer ()
    2008
  • Meritorious Public Service Certificate, The Florida Bar ()
    2008
  • Re-certification in Criminal Trial Law, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education ()
    2008
  • Board Certification, Criminal Trial Law, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education ()
    2003

Notable Work

Publications

Chapter 22: "White Collar Crimes," Business Litigation in Florida, Sixth Ed. ()

2010


"Beware of the BLAWG," The Defender (Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers ()

2009


"The 3:32am sleep lawyer's guide to answering the 24/7 line,"        The Defender (Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers ()

2009


Chapter 22: "White-collar Crimes" (renamed)        Business Litigation in Florida, Fifth Ed. ()

2005


(Editor), Traffic and DUI Manual ()

2002


Chapter 22: "Business Crimes"        Business Litigation in Florida, Fourth Ed. ()

2001

Additional Info

Founded 1999

Bodiford Law Highlights

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor, Accident & Injury

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