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David R. Carmichael
Board Certifed Criminal Trial Atty.
245 South Central Ave
Bartow Fl 33830
Phone: 863.733.9119

1. Hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer or firm because a conviction follows you for the rest of your life.

2. Hire a criminal defense attorney whose ability has been favorably rated by other local attorneys or by an independent organization.

3. Hire an attorney that frequently practices in the court where the case is pending.

4. Hire a criminal defense attorney that has a reputation for winning cases.

5. Hire a criminal defense lawyer that will give you an honest and fair analysis of your situation.

6. Ask about cost, and get a written contract.

7. Be comfortable with the criminal defense attorney you hire: trust your gut.

8. Hire a criminal lawyer that extensively practices criminal law and has experience in your type of case.

9. Tell the whole story during the consultation - it's protected by privilege and it's the only way to get an accurate analysis from the prospective attorney.

10. Take advantage of free legal consultations.

Criminal Justice in Bartow, Polk County, Florida

Polk County Criminal Defense Attorney

If you have been arrested for a DUI, misdemeanor, Homicide or felony criminal offense in Bartow, Polk County, Florida, contact a Board Certified Criminal Expert about the best way to fight the charges against you.

If you are interested in speaking with Mr. Carmichael, a Board Certified Criminal Defense attorney about fighting your criminal cases in Polk County, FL, then contact the Mr. Carmichael at his firm Boswell & Dunlap.

Our website provides general information on various criminal offenses in Florida, including the special procedures and considerations that may apply to your criminal case in Polk County, FL. Mr. Carmichael and his staff represent clients charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes including the following offenses:

DUI, including "refusal" DUI and felony drunk driving charges;
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Driver's License, including with or without knowledge and habitual traffic offender cases;
Reckless driving;
Habitual traffic offender (HTO), including fighting to remove the five year revocation through a post-conviction motion to undo one of the underlying offenses that caused the HTO revocation;
Violation of Probation (VOP), including motions for early termination of probation;
Theft offenses, including shoplifting (petit theft), grand theft, dealing in stolen property, employee theft, fraud, or credit card fraud;
Domestic violence, including domestic assault, domestic battery, battery, stalking, aggravated battery, retraining orders, or violation of protective order;
Domestic Battery;
Drug crimes from possession of marijuana to trafficking, NEBIA Hearings;
Vehicle forfeiture or asset forfeiture;
Juvenile Court criminal cases;
Criminal appeals;
Extradition to Bartow, Polk County, FL on a Fugitive Warrant;
Resolving an outstanding warrant including a bench warrant, an arrest warrant, or a capias for your arrest after a failure to appear or failure to comply with a court order;
Seal or Expunge - erase a criminal record from Bartow, Polk County, FL.