Larry Sandefer
Larry Sandefer
Clearwater
Florida (FL)
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
Profile
Larry Sandefer has handled well over 5,000 criminal cases. After over 30 years in criminal law in Florida, Mr. Sandefer is familiar with and has worked often with the Judges and prosecutors assigned to the criminal and civil courts. He is a former prosecutor where he acted as Lead Trial attorney and Division Director. After serving as an assistant state attorney for over 8 years he opened his own law office. Larry was one of the first attorneys in Florida to become Board Certified in criminal trial law by the Florida Bar. He has been recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in America and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. He has tried over 200 jury trials including over 20 murder trials, multi-jurisdictional drug and homicide conspiracies, drug trafficking, drug sales and possessions, sexual offenses and computer offenses, arson, white collar crimes, DUI, DUI Manslaughter, kidnapping, fraud, burglary, resisting arrest, aggravated battery, domestic violence, and all types of felonies and misdemeanors. As a division director at the state attorneys office he supervised and trained felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys and handled major cases. He has maintained his board certification since 1987.
Selected To
Florida Super Lawyers 2009
Florida Super Lawyers 2008
Certifications and Credentials
Florida Bar Board Certified — Criminal Trial
About Larry Sandefer
Admitted: 1978, Florida
Professional Webpage: www.sandeferlaw.com
Honors and Awards:
- Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who, 1998
- Leadership Pinellas is an honorary selection of local civic leaders who meet and take part in civic activities and legislative activities. , Leadership Pinellas, Leadership Pinellas, 1998
- Who's Who in the World, Marquis' Who's Who, 2004
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers--"The most distinguished law practices appear in the Bar Register, those taht have achieved the prestigious "AV (reg) rating, the top ranking in the Martindale_Hubbell (reg) Law Directory. , Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Lexis Nexis, 2009
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Board Certification in Criminal Trial by the Florida Bar , 1987
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Named to Who's Who in America, Leadership Pinellas, Past Chairman of Florida Bar Grievance Committees A and C, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association, Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations, American Association of Justice. Named Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2011by National Trial Lawyers.
- Admitted before the U.S. Middle District Court, the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeal. Florida Bar (1978), Colorado Bar (1984) (inactive)
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Former Indian Rocks Beach City Comissioner, IRB Board of Adjustment, IRB Parks & Recrreation Board, Springtime City Kiwanis (former)
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- University of Florida Law School, Lectured students on criminal trial practice as a guest speaker., Guest lecturer University of Florida College of Law, Former Adjunct Professor St. Petersburg College, taught criminal paralegal classes. , 1980
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Background: President Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Auburn University 1972; Varsity Tennis Team Auburn University 1968-1972; U.S. Air Force active duty 1973 - 1975, First Lt., K.I. Sawyer AFB; President Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity University of Florida 1977; Chief Defense Counsel Honor Court University of Florida 1976; Named as Student Supreme Court Justice University of Florida 1977; .
- Named to Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers 2010 by Tampa Bay Magazine , 2010
Educational Background:
- Auburn University B.S. Management, Juris Doctor, University Of Florida
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