Aggressive criminal defense representation for residents and visitors in Sarasota. Free consultations available 24/7.
If you've been arrested or charged with a crime in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota and Sarasota County.
As the county seat, Sarasota is where the Criminal Justice Center is located on Ringling Boulevard — and it's where The Speyer Group's office sits just blocks away on Main Street. This proximity means we can respond quickly to new arrests, attend emergency hearings on short notice, and maintain the kind of daily presence in the courthouse that produces better outcomes for our clients. Sarasota's downtown entertainment district on Main Street and St. Armands Circle see a high volume of DUI arrests on weekend nights, and the Sarasota Police Department is active in enforcement throughout the city.
Criminal cases in Sarasota typically involve the Sarasota Police Department and the Sarasota 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 Sarasota are heard at the Sarasota County Criminal Justice Center at 2071 Ringling Boulevard.
DUI enforcement in Sarasota is heavy along US-41, particularly between Fruitville Road and Bee Ridge Road, and along Main Street and the Ringling Boulevard corridor during evening hours. The Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota County Sheriff frequently run DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols, especially during holiday weekends and special events. If you've been arrested for DUI in Sarasota, the 10-day clock on your license suspension hearing starts immediately.
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.
Sarasota's growth has brought increased law enforcement activity across all crime categories. Drug enforcement has intensified in certain neighborhoods, domestic violence calls are among the most common police responses, and theft charges — particularly shoplifting at UTC Mall and downtown retailers — account for a significant portion of the criminal docket. Whatever the charge, having an attorney who is literally around the corner from the courthouse provides a tactical advantage that out-of-town lawyers simply can't match.
Courthouse: Sarasota County Criminal Justice Center at 2071 Ringling Boulevard
Circuit: 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Common enforcement areas: US-41 (Tamiami Trail), US-301, Fruitville Road, Bee Ridge Road, and throughout the downtown Sarasota corridor
Communities served: downtown Sarasota, Southgate, Gulf Gate, Bee Ridge, Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores, Bayfront, and the Ringling area
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 Sarasota, 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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