Aggressive criminal defense representation for residents and visitors in North Port. Free consultations available 24/7.
If you've been arrested or charged with a crime in North Port, you need an attorney who knows the local courts, the local law enforcement practices, and how to build the strongest defense for your specific situation. The Speyer Group provides aggressive criminal defense representation for clients throughout North Port and Sarasota County.
North Port is the largest city by area in Sarasota County and one of the fastest-growing communities in Southwest Florida. With that growth has come increased law enforcement activity — the North Port Police Department has expanded significantly and is known for proactive enforcement, particularly regarding drug offenses, DUI, and property crimes. Cases originating in North Port are heard at the Sarasota County courthouse in downtown Sarasota.
Criminal cases in North Port typically involve the North Port Police Department, which is one of the most active law enforcement agencies in Sarasota County. Our attorneys are familiar with how these agencies operate, how their officers conduct investigations and make arrests, and where their procedures can be challenged. All cases from North Port are heard at the Sarasota County Criminal Justice Center at 2071 Ringling Boulevard in Sarasota (approximately 30 minutes north).
DUI stops in North Port are common along US-41, at the I-75 interchange areas, and along Sumter Boulevard and Toledo Blade Boulevard. The North Port Police Department conducts regular DUI patrols and has a reputation for aggressive enforcement. The Florida Highway Patrol is also active along the I-75 corridor through North Port. If you're arrested for DUI in North Port, your case will be prosecuted in Sarasota County.
Partner Michael Berg, author of the Florida DUI Defense Playbook, brings comprehensive knowledge of Florida DUI law and the technical defenses available to fight these charges — from challenging the legality of the traffic stop to questioning the accuracy of the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath test. Learn more about our DUI defense strategies.
North Port's rapid development — including the Wellen Park and West Villages communities — has brought a larger population and more police encounters. Drug arrests are common, particularly along the US-41 corridor, and the North Port PD has invested in narcotics enforcement. Domestic violence calls are frequent in the growing residential communities, and property crimes including theft and burglary have increased with the area's commercial development. Many North Port residents are surprised to learn their case will be heard 30 minutes away in the Sarasota courthouse — having an attorney who knows both the local police practices and the Sarasota courtroom is essential.
Courthouse: Sarasota County Criminal Justice Center at 2071 Ringling Boulevard in Sarasota (approximately 30 minutes north)
Circuit: 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Common enforcement areas: US-41, Sumter Boulevard, Toledo Blade Boulevard, Price Boulevard, and along the I-75 corridor at exits 170 and 179
Communities served: North Port city center, Warm Mineral Springs, the US-41 commercial corridor, Heron Creek, Wellen Park, and West Villages
The Speyer Group's attorneys bring experience from both sides of the courtroom — as former prosecutors and public defenders — and practice daily in the courts of the 12th Judicial Circuit. We know the judges, the prosecutors, and the court procedures that affect your case. Our office is located at 2033 Main Street in downtown Sarasota, and we are available 24/7 for emergency calls.
If you've been arrested or are under investigation in North Port, don't wait to get legal help. Evidence can be lost and critical deadlines can pass. Contact The Speyer Group today for a free, confidential consultation, or call us right now at (941) 929-4825.
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