FORT MYERS CRIMINAL ATTORNEY EDELSTEIN HANDLES ALL TYPES OF CRIMES INCLUDING FELONIES, MISDEMEANORS AND JUVENILE CASES.
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Mr. Edelstein is a former Assistant Public Defender who devotes his practice exclusively to criminal defense in the state of Florida, with a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy. During his career, he has handled and tried a wide range of criminal cases in Fort Myers, as well as other jurisdictions in Lee County. His trial experience, along with a personal commitment to his clients, combine to offer the prospective client competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment. As a criminal defense lawyer, his philosophy is grounded in the strong belief that his clients should be fully informed about every aspect of their case as it progresses.
Mr. Edelstein looks forward to each new case as a fresh challenge to succeed. Call him today for a FREE CONSULTATION at (239) 963-2900.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Every School Every Thursday -- Johnston DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - 4 hours ago The roles of both attorneys and witnesses have been discussed and studied as they relate to civil and criminal cases. In addition, students have had the ... .. read more
Magistrate denies school board’s attempts at copying porn - Marconews (subscri..
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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John Mccain İspanyolca Reklama Başladı - Güncel Haber
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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16 weeks after alleged Yalaha dogfight ring busted, 11 may be put down - Orlando..
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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37 dogs confiscated in animal hoarding case - WBBH
Monday, May 5, 2008
37 dogs confiscated in animal hoarding case WBBH, FL - 2 hours ago The dogs were removed from a home in Fort Myers Shores. All but one were taken away. "They had fleas, ticks, urine burns, feces on them, some in pretty poor ... .. read more
Lackawanna students lobbyists for a day - Scranton Times-Tribune
Monday, May 5, 2008
Lackawanna students lobbyists for a day Scranton Times-Tribune, USA - 57 minutes ago David Myers , of Bucknell University, and former deputy chief of staff in the governor’s office, spoke about the governor’s budget and education. ... .. read more
Brent Batten: Young’s speech, investigative debate - Bonitanews (subscription)
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Brent Batten: Young’s speech, investigative debate Bonitanews (subscription), FL - 1 hour ago Connie Mack, R- Fort Myers , and other local officials were in favor of the project isn’t backed by documents he produced showing their support. ... .. read more
Nominees line up for public defender race - The News-Press
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Nominees line up for public defender race The News-Press, FL - May 2, 2008 Smith, Naples attorney Rex Darrow and Fort Myers attorney Brian Boyle — all Republicans — will face off during the primary and the winner will face Fort ... .. read more
NCL charged with negligence in 2003 SS Norway explosion - MiamiHerald.com
Friday, May 2, 2008
NCL charged with negligence in 2003 SS Norway explosion MiamiHerald.com, FL - May 2, 2008 The US attorney's office said Norwegian agreed to plead guilty to the criminal charge, which alleges the cruise line operated the vessel on May 25, 2003, ... .. read more
Children’s agency bursting at the seams - The News-Press
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Children’s agency bursting at the seams The News-Press, FL - Apr 29, 2008 By Rachel Myers • rmyers@news-press.com • April 30, 2008 They are taken to the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers for counseling ... .. read more
Clemens would join a long, indistinguished list - FOXSports.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
FOXSports.com Clemens would join a long, indistinguished list FOXSports.com - 1 hour ago The New York Daily News fills us in: "After the teenage McCready met Clemens at a Fort Myers bar called The Hired Hand, she returned with the Rocket to his ... .. read more
Fort Myers officer's appeal for termination denied - The News-Press
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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Monday, April 28, 2008
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Television movies for the week of April 27 Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 1 hour ago A lawyer and her child unwittingly put themselves in danger when they admit a lycanthropic relative into their home. (R) (1:30) TBS: Fri. ... .. read more
Man to be sentenced in beating death of cat - Beaumont Enterprise
Sunday, April 27, 2008
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Books examine fraud, slavery and overzealous security - Milwaukee Journal Sentin..
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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Monday, April 21, 2008
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Law enforcement gets high-tech gear - The News-Press
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Law enforcement gets high-tech gear The News-Press, FL - 2 hours ago Fort Myers defense attorney Michael F. Hornung said that is what concerns him. He said 15-20 percent of the average 250 criminal cases he takes on each year ... .. read more
Drunken driving charges added to list for woman jailed in wreck ... - Marconews ..
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Drunken driving charges added to list for woman jailed in wreck ... Marconews (subscription), FL - 6 minutes ago East's full list of criminal charges now includes DUI manslaughter and two other drunken driving counts, plus the original seven of leaving the scene of a ... .. read more

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Case No. F06012788 - Client arrested for presenting fraudulent insurance card to police, facing 5 years state prison. Mr. Edelstein persuades prosecutor to drop the charges. Result: no action taken by the State Attorney.
Case No. F06009462 - Client arrested on three felony drug charges facing up to 35 years in state prison. Mr. Edelstein convinced prosecutor to reduce the charges and allow client to participate in drug diversion program. Result: upon successful completion of program, State Attorney will dismiss the charges.
Case No. J061164 - Juvenile client charged with sale of drugs on school grounds, facing committment to juvenile program and criminal record. Mr. Edelstein convinced the State Attorney's Office to reduce the charges to simple misdemeanor possession charge. Result: No jail, conviction, or felony record.