Aggressive criminal defense representation for residents and visitors in Venice. Free consultations available 24/7.
If you've been arrested or charged with a crime in Venice, 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 Venice and Sarasota County.
Venice is a unique community in Sarasota County — a smaller city with a distinct identity, an active downtown, and a significant seasonal population that swells during winter months. The Venice Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits, while the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office patrols the surrounding unincorporated areas including South Venice and Laurel. All criminal cases from Venice are heard at the Sarasota County courthouse.
Criminal cases in Venice typically involve the Venice Police Department and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, which patrols unincorporated areas around Venice. 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 Venice are heard at the Sarasota County Criminal Justice Center at 2071 Ringling Boulevard in Sarasota (approximately 25 minutes north).
Venice sees elevated DUI enforcement during tourist season (November through April) when the population increases significantly. Enforcement is concentrated along US-41, Venice Avenue leading to and from the beach, and around the downtown restaurant and bar district. The Venice Police Department works closely with the Sarasota County Sheriff on DUI saturation patrols during holiday weekends.
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.
Venice's seasonal population creates unique enforcement patterns. Winter months bring more traffic stops, more DUI arrests, and more incidents in the tourist areas. Theft and shoplifting charges increase at the Venice shopping centers and the Jacaranda corridor retail area. Drug enforcement by the Sheriff's Office is active in the areas surrounding Venice proper. For Venice residents and visitors facing criminal charges, the case will be heard in Sarasota — roughly 25 minutes north — and having an attorney who regularly practices in that courthouse is a significant advantage.
Courthouse: Sarasota County Criminal Justice Center at 2071 Ringling Boulevard in Sarasota (approximately 25 minutes north)
Circuit: 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Common enforcement areas: US-41 (Tamiami Trail), Venice Avenue, Jacaranda Boulevard, Center Road, and along the US-41 Business route through downtown Venice
Communities served: Venice Island, downtown Venice, South Venice, Nokomis, Laurel, Venice Gardens, and the Jacaranda corridor
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 Venice, 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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