Ms. Laurie K. Sweet, Esq.
Tampa, Florida
Phone: (813) 254-3516
Fax: (813) 251-8606
E-mail: Email me
LEGAL EXPERIENCE:
Over five years experience as a trial attorney at the State Public Defender’s
Office of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, as well as,
private practice and internships in multiple areas of law. Criminal law practice
includes representation on behalf of adults, juveniles and patients in Baker Act
hearings.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Family Law
Criminal Law
Injury Law
EDUCATION:
Juris Doctor - May, 2000
Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, FL
Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and Criminology - August, 1996
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Obtained reversal of Circuit and County Court decisions through the Second
District Court of Appeals
Recognized for having the most juvenile trials - Public Defender’s Office, 2003
Lead trial attorney in over 30 jury trials and 80 bench trials.
Successful challenge of illegal stops, searches and seizures resulting in
dismissal of numerous
criminal charges
Recognized by Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
Nominated for Attorney of the Year in 2002, 2003 and 2005 - Pinellas-Pasco
Public Defenders Office
Recognition in Legal Community for Research and Writing Skills
Received sponsorship as a result of lobbying efforts for legislative changes in
Washington DC
AFFILIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Admitted to Florida Bar, 2000
American Bar Association, Member, 2000 - Present
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Secretary, 2004 - Present
Environmental Law Society, Secretary/Treasurer, 1999-2000
Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Treasurer ,1999
Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation, Volunteer, 2005 - Present
Division of Deaf and Hearing Impaired Community, Volunteer, 1995 - Present
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION:
Florida Evidence
Handling DUI’s in Florida
Baker Act Hearings
Emergency Hearings and Injunctive Relief in Family Law Cases
Forensic Toxicology and Psychophysiology
Florida Sentencing Law
Immigration Law
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