FORT MYERS
CRIMINAL ATTORNEY
DAVID EDELSTEIN HANDLES ALL TYPES OF CRIMES INCLUDING FELONIES, MISDEMEANORS AND JUVENILE CASES.
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Being charged with any crime is a frightening experience. You need to know your rights under the law and act to protect them immediately- before memories fade, evidence is lost, or witnesses disappear. Don't wait to get help. The longer your criminal defense attorney has before trial, the stronger your defense can be. |
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 defended a wide range of criminal cases throughout the state of Florida. 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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Lee County schools keep out criminals - The News-Press
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Lee County schools keep out criminals The News-Press John Huckeby, a Fort Myers father of four, previously lived in Miami, where one student killed another child inside his son's middle school. ... and more » .. read more
Lee County underfire for overstepping state gun laws - Wink News
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wink News Lee County underfire for overstepping state gun laws Wink News A Fort Myers attorney is suing the county, saying the signs are in conflict with state law and only keeping guns out of the hands of the good guys. ... and more » .. read more
Two deputies demoted after internal investigation - Marco Eagle
Monday, August 30, 2010
Two deputies demoted after internal investigation Marco Eagle The investigation concerned a home burglary in Lehigh Acres and its immediate aftermath -- a high-speed chase down Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers . ... and more » .. read more
woman 'addicted' to abusing 2-year-old pleads no contest, gets 18 years - The Ne..
Monday, August 30, 2010
woman 'addicted' to abusing 2-year-old pleads no contest, gets 18 years The News-Press No criminal charges were filed against Lewis. Kunz attorney , Aaron O'Brien of Fort Myers , said Kunz gave detectives a handwritten confession and during ... and more » .. read more
Former Cape councilman takes deal, avoids jail - NBC2 News
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Former Cape councilman takes deal, avoids jail NBC2 News FORT MYERS : Former Cape Coral councilman Eric Grill took a plea deal to end the criminal probe into his dealings as a contractor in the city. ... and more » .. read more
Fort Myers bail bond agent has license suspended for six months - The News-Press
Monday, August 23, 2010
Fort Myers bail bond agent has license suspended for six months The News-Press That comes after she admitted in April she twice recommended North Fort Myers attorney Matthew McDowell to clients. According to The News-Press research in ... .. read more
Rotary kept theft quiet - The News-Press
Monday, August 23, 2010
Rotary kept theft quiet The News-Press Because, like many nonprofit organizations similarly victimized, the Fort Myers Rotary Club hushed it up. Board members say they told the volunteer they ... and more » .. read more
7 Contend for 2 County Judge Vacancies - Island Sand Paper
Thursday, August 19, 2010
7 Contend for 2 County Judge Vacancies Island Sand Paper Branning joined the Office of the State Attorney in Fort Myers in 2000, gaining experience in misdemeanor, domestic violence, juvenile and violent felony ... .. read more
Arrest of boy, 5, leads to lawsuit - The News-Press
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Arrest of boy, 5, leads to lawsuit The News-Press “This is just something that's just intolerable,” said the family's attorney , Marcus Viles of Fort Myers . “I'm still scratching my head about all this. ... and more » .. read more
Attorney: Woman who claims Mets' Santana raped her files lawsuit - USA Today
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Attorney : Woman who claims Mets' Santana raped her files lawsuit USA Today The lawsuit filed Tuesday in Lee County, Fla., accuses Santana of sexually assaulting her in Oct. 2009 on a Fort Myers golf course, her lawyers say. ... Civil suit filed against New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana ESPN .. .. read more
Fetus, 16 weeks old, turns up in south Fort Myers sewage plant's grate - The New..
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Fetus, 16 weeks old, turns up in south Fort Myers sewage plant's grate The News-Press University of Florida law professor Bob Dekle said detectives would have to determine first through DNA who the parents of the fetus are to identify a ... and more » .. read more
Second Lee County teen in trouble over sexual images - The News-Press
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Second Lee County teen in trouble over sexual images The News-Press Charging a child for having pornographic photos of themselves is something new, said Scott Moorey, a Fort Myers criminal defense attorney . ... and more » .. read more

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