David A. Haenel
Attorney Profile
Top Rated DUI-DWI Attorney in Sarasota, FL
Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011
- Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (70%),
- Criminal Defense (20%),
- Criminal Defense: White Collar (10%)
David A. Haenel knows that criminal allegations may be frightening and put people's futures in jeopardy. As the owner of The Law Place, Mr. Haenel focuses his practice on criminal defense and provides representation to clients in Sarasota, Florida, and throughout the Sarasota area. In order to best serve his clients, he is admitted to practice law in the states of Florida and New Jersey, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Haenel generally handles cases that involve DUI, traffic tickets, theft, credit card fraud, drug trafficking and sexual assault, as well as federal offenses.
Mr. Haenel began his legal career as a state prosecutor in the State Attorney's Office for the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida. In this role, he gained valuable experience in how the other side investigates and prosecutes cases. He draws on this knowledge to help him develop strong criminal defenses for his clients. Mr. Haenel offers supportive and comprehensive representation. He works closely with his clients to help them understand the charges they are facing and their options. Mr. Haenel believes that everyone is entitled to a fair trial, which is why he aggressively advocates on his clients' behalf.
Staying active in the legal community is a priority for Mr. Haenel. He is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
In 1993, Mr. Haenel earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Hartwick College. He went on to receive a Juris Doctor from the Widener University School of Law in 2000. Mr. Haenel then earned a Master of Laws in criminal law and trial practice from the University at Buffalo. For his dedication to his clients and his high ethical standards, Mr. Haenel holds an Avvo "Superb" rating.
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (70%): DUI/DWI
Criminal Defense (20%): Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence
Criminal Defense: White Collar (10%): White Collar Crime
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI: DUI/DWI
Criminal Defense: Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence
Criminal Defense: White Collar: White Collar Crime
Selections
Super Lawyers: 2016 Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011
To: David A. Haenel
Super Lawyers: Potential Client Inquiry
Additional Sources of Information About David A. Haenel
About David Haenel
Admitted: 2001, Florida
Professional Webpage: http://www.thelawplace.com/attorneys/david-haenel-attorney/
Honors and Awards:
- State of Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year, MADD, 2004
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Laser and Radar Training, State of Florida, 2004
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Chairman, Florida Traffic Court Rules Committee, 2012
- State Courts of Florida
- Vice President, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Sarasota chapter, 2005 - 2006
- Member, Sarasota County Bar Association, 2005 - Present
- Member, Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court, 2006 - Present
- Member, National College of DUI Defense, 2009 - Present
- Member, Orange County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Vice-Chair, Florida Bar, Traffic Court Rules Committee, 2011 - 2012
- Chair, Florida Bar, Traffic Court Rules Committee, 2012 - 2013
- Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- State Courts of New Jersey
- Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Traffic Infractions, Florida Bar, 2013
- Florida Bar, Florida Bar, Traffic Court Rules Committee, 2013
- Legal Marketing Panel Discussion, Lawyernomics, 2013
- Panel Discussion, Strategic & Ethical Business Development for Lawyer, 2012
- Presenter, Florida State Courts, 2012
- Author, Surviving Your Sarasota DUI: A Citizen's Guide, Publisher/Author, 2012
- DUI and Traffic Law, 2011 DUI Adjudication Lab, 2011
- 10 News Investigators Find SunPass Problems Lead to License Suspension, Channel 10 News Tampa, 2011
- Negotiating a Plea Deal in DUI Cases, Aspatore Book publication, 2011
- Lecturer, Handling First DUI Case, 2011
- DUI and Traffic Law, DUI for DEP, 2010
- Florida DUI Survival Guide-A Citizen's Protection Manual, Florida DUI Survival Guide, 2010
- Presenter, DUI and Traffic Law Training, Florida Court Administration, 2010
- Radar and Laser Certification Course, Radar and Laser Training, 2009
- Florida DUI Magazine, The Florida DUI Report, 2009
- Technology and Your Case-Criminal Division, 2008 Bench-Bar Conference, 2008
- DUI Arrests Plunge, Sarasota Herald Tribune, 2008
- RADAR/LASER TRAINING, Sarasota Police Academy, 2007
- DUI Defense, DUI, 2006
- DUI Defense/Marketing, DUI-DWI, 2006
- Training Class, CMS Instructor, 2004
- DUI, DUI School (Advanced), 2003
- DUI, DUI School (LEVEL 1), 2003
- Lecture, Florida Breath Test Conference, 2003
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Speaker AvvoLawyer nomics, Las Vegas, Nevada. , 2013
Video:
- A video explaining the entire traffic ticket scenario. The video explains the point system in Florida., Orlando Traffic Ticket Defense, 2012
- A Video for handling your Orlando DUI arrest., Orlando DUI Defense, 2012
- A video about drug crimes in Florida. I discuss Florida's drug laws and possible penalties for such crimes., Oxycodone Arrests in Florida, 2011
- What is a habitual traffic offender suspension and how to deal with your license and possibly overturn such a suspension., Florida Habitual Traffic Offender-Driver License Suspension, 2010
- Fighting a Speeding ticket in Florida. I explain the entire process of fighting tickets in Florida courts., Florida Speeding Ticket Defense, 2010
- A short overview of Florida DUI law and a video describing possible legal defenses to the breath test., Fighting Your DUI In Florida, 2007
Newsletters:
Educational Background:
- State University of New York at Buffalo, L.L.M. in Criminal law, 2000
Industry Groups
- @KevinJAngell @IMascarenas Is there any live stream?
- @SarasotaSheriff Actually it's a crime https://t.co/UYvbpYBapl
- New FHP stealth car on the roadways of SW Florida..@mysuncoast https://t.co/jswvYx0Sgf
- @BrightHouseCare any eta on service return in 34219?
- @wordcamptampa can u turn off the music playing on nates presentation ..from livestream
- @SarasotaSheriff Actually it's a crime https://t.co/UYvbpYBapl
David A. Haenel:
Last Updated: 1/11/2017