Anthony Rickman

Attorney Anthony Rickman is the founder of The Rickman Law Firm, which has office locations in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. Nationally recognized as one of the country's top criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Rickman has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of clients throughout the area who face DUI charges or stand accused of virtually any other type of felony or misdemeanor offense.

A former prosecutor with more than 18 years of legal experience, Mr. Rickman has invaluable insight into the criminal justice system from both sides, enabling him to devise the most effective strategies possible to help his clients protect their rights, preserve their liberties and increase their chances of obtaining the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve. A veteran of numerous jury trials in both state and federal courts, he has garnered a long record of securing dismissals, acquittals and not-guilty verdicts for his clients.

In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Rickman also has extensive experience with sports and entertainment law as well as assisting innocent accident victims with recovering the full amount of compensation they deserve for their serious personal injury claims. In all cases, he is fully committed to his clients' needs, and he has earned numerous awards and honors for his professionalism and service.

Of note, Mr. Rickman was recognized as. Best Lawyer in America, Florida Legal Elite, and a Florida SuperLawyer. He holds an AV-Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, and he has also received Superb ratings on Avvo. In addition, The National Trial Lawyers organization voted him among the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40, and the National Advocacy for DUI Defense gave him a "Superior" rating for his success in helping those who stand accused of DUI.

Regarded as a leader in his field, Mr. Rickman has appeared on a number of televised programs as well as print and radio outlets, offering in-depth legal commentary and analyses on a variety of topics. He also has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across his region, and he maintains an active presence with several professional legal organizations, including the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the criminal law section of The Florida Bar, among others.

A native of Tampa, Mr. Rickman graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida in 2002, and he obtained his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 2005. Along with practicing before all of Florida's state courts, he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.