“It is my hope that this review will reach those of you who are desperately in need of aggressive, reliable, trustworthy, and knowledgeable legal representation. I know how unusual it is to use all 4 of those characteristics in one sentence when referring to a Lawyer due to my divorce experience in 2004, which is what necessitated my having to seek modification of that final Judgment.
When I began my search for a Law Firm to represent me in my Modification of Final Judgment Child Support enforcement and Contempt case, I spent countless hours on-line searching through the yellow pages, calling Law Firms scheduling consultations (which not all were free of charge) I sent a description of my case via the website to the Law Firm and received a return phone call immediately from Laurie Sweet Esquire. We briefly went over the case, and how the Firm could assist me in meeting my Legal objectives.
Ms. Sweet was extremely professional, caring, and showed the utmost concern for my situation and what my Family and I had been going through. Laurie did not rush me off the phone. She answered all of my questions, unlike other Law Firms who I had previously reached out to, which did not seem to have the time to assist me, but instead, acted as though they did not need my business.
Laurie showed a ‘genuine’ and ‘aggressive’ desire to meet with me and hear more about my case. She was very down to earth, and not anything like what you would expect such an experienced Divorce Lawyer to be like. In fact, Ms. Sweet even
to agreed make arrangements to accommodate me for a consult according to my work schedule at the time. The day before the consultation was to take place, Ms. Sweet was called on an emergency basis to attend a hearing. Laurie called me on my cell phone, and explained the situation, and assured me I would be in just as good hands with Mr. Christopher Yeazell, Esquire, and Ms. Sweet arranged for Mr. Christopher Yeazell to meet with me for my initial consultation instead. At first I did not know how to feel, since I already felt very comfortable with Ms. Sweet.”
“When my husband and I met with Mr. Chris Yeazell, we were immediately very impressed. At first, I felt a bit intimidated to be quite honest, but then I realized, this is exactly the Lawyer that I want fighting for me! Mr. Chris Yeazell is very thorough, confident, assertive, and will not steer you wrong! At our consult, it seemed that Mr. Chris Yeazell is the most Fair Lawyer that I have ever met. He thinks like the opposing party would – he puts himself in your shoes and in the other parent’s shoes. This amongst so many other reasons is what makes him so successful.
Countless times throughout the past 13 months, Mr. Christopher Yeazell has been there for my Family and I, taking our calls whenever necessary, for as long as I have needed him- even on his cell phone after hours to ease my apprehensions.”
Sincerely MT
“Back at work in Phoenix today and totally relieved. It could not have gone any better Monday. [Attorney] Chris Yeazell was worth every penny. He is awesome. His research uncovering the appeal decision regarding the marital property from the Second Court of Appeals put the nail in the coffin. There was no doubt then about including the 200,000 in equity and ‘her’ investment property in the distribution. My thanks to you all for your efforts in saving my life.”
Sincerely SS
“I want to start by saying I would definitely refer my friends and family to Laurie Sweet. She was very helpful and explained every step of the process and progress of my case for child custody and child support. She walked me through every step answered every question and never once made me feel like I was a burden no matter how much I called with questions and worries. She definitely looked out for what would be in my best interest. She is a great lawyer and I will absolutely user her again.”
Sincerely GI
PINELLAS WOMAN ACCUSED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND ARSON FOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY
State V. D.H.
Judge: Robert Beach
Jurisdiction: Pinellas
FACTS:
The Defendant was accused of killing her boyfriend by burning down his apartment complex. Defense counsel produced testimony of numerous experts in various relevant fields including metallurgy, arson investigation, flame vector analysis, burn pattern analysis, material science, fire science, engineering, chemistry, and computer fire modeling. Counsel’s investigation revealed that the fire was in fact not arson.
RESULT:
Jury verdict – Not Guilty
TAMPA MAN FACING UP TO
15 YEARS IN STATE PRISON HAS SEXUALLY BASED LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS CHARGE DISMISSED
State v. H.M.
Judge: Walter Heinrich
Jurisdiction: Hillsborough
FACTS:
Defendant was charged with sexually fondling a 14 year old girl. The alleged victim was the daughter of the Defendant’s girlfriend. An extensive investigation revealed that the daughter had fabricated the allegations to prevent the Defendant and her Mother from continuing in their relationship. Evidence of this fact was presented to the state Attorney.
RESULT:
Charges Dismissed
TAMPA MAN FACING
3 YEARS MINIMUM MANDATORY PRISON ON AGGRAVATED
ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM CHARGE, AS WELL AS POSSESSION OF COCAINE CHARGE RECEIVES DISMISSAL
State v. J.W.
Judge: Walter Heinrich
Jurisdiction: Hillsborough
FACTS:
The Defendant was arrested for threatening a man with a gun at a residence that was owned by the Defendant. A subsequent arrest on that charge and a search of the residence produced drug paraphernalia and cocaine. An investigation revealed that the tenant of the property fabricated the firearm allegation because he was angry with the Defendant for making him vacate the premises. Further, the drugs in the residence could not be attributed to the Defendant because the tenant had just vacated the premises. The aforementioned evidence was provided to the State Attorney for their consideration.
RESULT:
Dismissal on all charges
PINELLAS ENTREPRENEUR CHARGED WITH
35 COUNTS OF
SECURITIES FRAUD AND FACING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF
175 YEARS IS SENTENCED TO
1 YEAR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOLLOWED BY
15 YEARS PROBATION.
State v. P.R.
Judge: Carr
Jurisdiction: Pinellas
FACTS:
The Defendant’s charges arose out of his attempt to build an amusement park in Manatee County at an estimated cost of $2.8 billion. The State alleged that the Defendant took much of the investors’ money and used it for his own personal use. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were lost when the project went bankrupt. The Defendant was facing up to 175 years in prison. Evidence was submitted to the State proving the validity of many of the transactions. Further, substantial mitigation was also provided to the prosecution for their review.
RESULT:
Plea deal to 1 year Department of Corrections followed by 15 year probation
INVESTIGATION LEADS TO DISMISSAL OF SEXUAL BATTERY CHARGE AGAINST TAMPA MAN
State v. M.F
Judge: Walter Heinrich
Jurisdiction: Hillsborough
FACTS:
The Defendant was accused of raping a woman known to him that lived in a nearby apartment complex. The Defendant insisted that the sexual activity was consensual between the two adults. Counsel’s investigation revealed that the alleged victim had fabricated the story because her boyfriend had found out that she had engaged in sexual intercourse with the Defendant. In an effort to keep her boyfriend, she reported that the sex had not been voluntary but was rape. These facts along with the polygraph examinations were provided to the State Attorney.
RESULT:
Charge Dismissed
TAMPA MAN ACCUSED OF BURGLARY, GRAND THEFT, AND VIOLATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INJUNCTION RECEIVES DISMISSAL OF ALL CHARGES.
State v. J.B.
Judge: Walter Heinrich
Jurisdiction: Hillsborough
FACTS:
The Defendant was accused by his Former Wife of breaking into her home and stealing several items including her laptop computer. The alleged victim claimed that it must have been the Defendant because the home was entered into with the use of keys, his finger prints were in the residence and the victim claimed the Defendant admitted to committing the burglary.
Counsel’s investigation revealed that the alleged victim had a long history of making false allegations against the Former Husband. In addition, the alleged victim was a frequent drug user. Counsel presented facts to the Court and the State Attorney regarding the victim’s questionable credibility. Counsel also provided factual circumstances that proved that the Defendant could not have been present at the residence at the time the alleged incident occurred.
RESULT:
Dismissal on all charges
INVESTIGATION LEADS TO DISMISSAL OF TAMPA DEFENDANT’S – IMPERSONATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHARGE
State v. T.S.
Judge: Robert Foster
Jurisdiction: Hillsborough
FACTS:
The Defendant was working security at the Hard Rock Casino, Tampa, Florida. While checking the bathroom he noticed a patron snorting cocaine in one of the bathroom stalls. When the patron exited the stall, the Defendant stopped him and requested identification. After reviewing his i.d. the Defendant asked the patron if he was in possession of illegal narcotics at which time the patron admitted he was in possession of cocaine. The Defendant called his supervisor who in turn contacted the Police Department. The police officer reviewed the Defendant’s statement and spoke to the patron who stated that he thought the Defendant was a cop based on the Law Enforcement pin he was wearing and the manner in which he was approached and questioned. The patron further indicated that the Defendant identified himself as law enforcement, a statement which the Defendant adamantly denied. In a gross abuse of authority, the police officer allowed the patron to leave without charge and arrested the Defendant for Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer
RESULT:
Charge Dismissed
TAMPA MAN FACING
30 YEARS PRISON WITH
10 YEAR MINIMUM MANDATORY RECEIVES PROBATION
State v. E.H.
Judge: Manuel Lopez
Jurisdiction: Hillsborough
FACTS:
The Defendant was charged under the Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization Statute. Law enforcement alleged that the Defendant was engaged in a continuing scheme to defraud consumers by illegally obtaining credit card numbers through placement of a recording device in gas station pumps. After obtaining the numbers, the evidence indicated that illegal purchases and withdrawals at ATM’s would be made. The Defendant was facing a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years with the Department of Corrections. After an offer of Substantial Assistance and Substantial Mitigation the case was resolved.
RESULT:
Probation
PINELLAS MAN CHARGED WITH DUI WHILE DRIVING IN ACCESS OF
95 MPH ON COURTNEY CAMPBELL CAUSEWAY HAS CHARGE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
State v. A.T.
Judge: John Carballo
Jurisdiction: Pinellas
FACTS:
The Defendant was driving at a high rate of speed when law enforcement began their pursuit with lights and sirens. The defendant did not immediately pull over but eventually pulled over after approximately one mile. Law enforcement alleged that the Defendant’s eyes were bloodshot, watery and glassy. They further indicated that the Defendant failed the Breathalyzer test and regurgitated several times prior to the 20 minute observation period before administering the Breathalyzer. Law enforcement claimed that the Defendant performed poorly on the field sobriety test, indicating that he lost his balance on more than one occasion. Finally, law enforcement claimed that the defendant was mumbling during the course of the investigation.
RESULT:
DUI reduced to reckless driving charge.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORKER CHARGED WITH FOUR COUNTS OF RAPE RECEIVES DISMISSAL ON ALL CHARGES
State v. F.R.
Judge: Timothy Peters
Jurisdiction: Pinellas
FACTS:
The Defendant while employed by DCF was accused by one of his clients of rape. An in-depth investigation of the alleged victim revealed a history of making similar accusations against other individuals in other states and then filing lawsuits in civil court. The civil suits settled for substantial sums of money. This information was provided in detail to the State Attorney for their consideration.
RESULT:
Dismissal on all charges
ST. PETERSBURG MAN FACING MANDATORY LIFE SENTENCE RECEIVES FIVE
5 YEARS PROBATION
State v. D.W.
Judge: Phillip Federico
Jurisdiction: Pinellas
FACTS:
The Defendant was accused of raping a minor on multiple occasions. The State Attorney charged the Defendant with Capital Sexual Battery, an offense that carries a mandatory life sentence. An extensive investigation revealed that the alleged victim’s story had changed on numerous occasions. In addition, the victim had pending criminal charges that were being prosecuted by the same prosecutor’s office as that which was prosecuting the Defendant. Our investigation suggested that many of the statements being made by the victim
were fabricated to assist him in his own criminal case
RESULT:
Reduced charge to child abuse, five 5 years probation
MANATEE COUNTY WOMAN ACCUSED OF
BATTERING HUSBAND HAS CHARGES DROPPED
State v. N.D.
Judge: George Brown
Jurisdiction: Manatee
FACTS:
The Defendant was accused of striking, kicking and scratching her husband numerous times. The alleged victim provided pictures to the prosecution depicting several large bruises and scratches across his chest, arms and face. An extensive investigation revealed credible proof that the victim had engaged in a regular pattern of lying in an effort to have the defendant jailed in order to gain advantage in a pending dissolution case. The aforementioned credible proof was argued to the State Attorney.
RESULT:
Charge Dismissed
