Aggressive criminal defense representation for residents and visitors in Punta Gorda. Free consultations available 24/7.
If you've been arrested or charged with a crime in Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda and Charlotte County.
Punta Gorda is the county seat of Charlotte County and home to the Charlotte County Justice Center where all criminal cases in the county are heard. As a smaller city with a growing population, Punta Gorda has an active police department and benefits from additional patrol coverage by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. The downtown area, Fishermen's Village, and the Harborwalk entertainment district see regular law enforcement activity, particularly on weekends. The Speyer Group represents clients in the Charlotte County courthouse and understands the procedures and personnel of the 20th Judicial Circuit.
Criminal cases in Punta Gorda typically involve the Punta Gorda Police Department and the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. 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 Punta Gorda are heard at the Charlotte County Justice Center at 350 East Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda.
DUI enforcement in Punta Gorda is concentrated along US-41, US-17, and around the downtown restaurant and entertainment district. The Punta Gorda Police Department and the Charlotte County Sheriff conduct regular DUI patrols, particularly on weekend evenings and during special events. The I-75 corridor through Charlotte County is also heavily patrolled by the Florida Highway Patrol. Punta Gorda's seasonal population increase during winter months brings additional traffic enforcement and a higher volume of DUI arrests.
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.
Punta Gorda's character as a smaller, tight-knit community means the courthouse operates differently than the larger urban courts in Tampa or Sarasota. The judges and prosecutors in the 20th Judicial Circuit have their own approach, and having an attorney who understands these dynamics is critical. Drug enforcement has increased in the Punta Gorda area, domestic violence cases are prosecuted aggressively, and property crimes including burglary and theft are common charges. The Speyer Group brings its aggressive defense approach to every case in the Charlotte County courthouse.
Courthouse: Charlotte County Justice Center at 350 East Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda
Common enforcement areas: US-41 (Tamiami Trail), US-17, I-75 at exits 161 and 164, Marion Avenue, and along the Harborwalk and downtown Punta Gorda corridors
Communities served: downtown Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store, the Fishermen's Village area, and the communities along US-41 and the Peace River
The Speyer Group's attorneys bring experience from both sides of the courtroom — as former prosecutors and public defenders. We know how the state builds its case because we've done it ourselves. 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 Punta Gorda, 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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