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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 Naples, as well as other jurisdictions in Collier 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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Children explain wrongful death suit - SunJournal.com (subscription)
Friday, May 9, 2008
Children explain wrongful death suit SunJournal.com (subscription), ME - 7 hours ago LaPointe faces seven criminal charges in connection with the incident, including two counts of manslaughter and four counts of aggravated operating under ... .. read more
Civil suit filed in boating death case - Milford Daily News
Friday, May 9, 2008
Civil suit filed in boating death case Milford Daily News, USA - 17 hours ago 11 crash on Long Lake in Naples , Maine. Groetzinger's family this week filed suit against Robert LaPointe, who was behind the wheel of the 32-foot speedboat ... .. read more
Lawsuit filed in boating tragedy - SunJournal.com (subscription)
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Lawsuit filed in boating tragedy SunJournal.com (subscription), ME - 3 hours ago The suit names Rick's Cafe, a popular Naples bar and restaurant where prosecutors in the criminal case say LaPointe was drinking before the collision. ... .. read more
UPI NewsTrack TopNews - United Press International
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
UPI NewsTrack TopNews United Press International - May 7, 2008 NAPLES , Italy, May 7 (UPI) -- The European Commission has filed suit against Italy for failing to do something about the continuing problem of tons of ... .. read more
No such things as freedom without limits - BlueRidgeNow.com
Monday, May 5, 2008
No such things as freedom without limits BlueRidgeNow.com, NC - 3 hours ago The bizarre twist in this story is that despite clear evidence of sexual molestation of young girls on a wholesale basis, Gerry Goldstein, a lawyer for the ... .. read more
Woman in teen’s genital piercing case ends probation - Marconews (subscription..
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Woman in teen’s genital piercing case ends probation Marconews (subscription), FL - 2 hours ago By AISLING SWIFT (Contact) A Naples woman convicted of child abuse for helping a mother pierce her promiscuous 13-year-old daughter’s genital area to make ... .. read more
Unopposed judges quietly keep their seats - Tampabay.com
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Unopposed judges quietly keep their seats Tampabay.com, FL - May 2, 2008 Dudley Goodlette, R- Naples , offered the measure as part of a larger amendment. Contacted earlier this week, Goodlette said the issue had been raised because ... .. read more
HSBC encourages 'green' at new offices - Chicago Tribune
Friday, May 2, 2008
HSBC encourages 'green' at new offices Chicago Tribune, United States - May 2, 2008 ... had an open criminal probe into PLM but did not elaborate. It also noted Thursday that the DuPage County state's attorney's office is investigating PLM. ... .. read more
Naples officer reprimanded in investigation - Bonitanews (subscription)
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Naples officer reprimanded in investigation Bonitanews (subscription), FL - 4 hours ago Singh said Ayers also asked for the phone number of his attorney , Carlo Zampogna, and told him he knew a lot about him. “You know, one of the things he did ... .. read more
History Dogs Berlusconi Bid to Transform Italy - Buzzle
Friday, April 25, 2008
History Dogs Berlusconi Bid to Transform Italy Buzzle, CA - 2 hours ago The two Italian cities that exist in a volcano's shadow - Naples and Catania - live in fear of the Camorra and Mafia respectively. ... .. read more
Rush guitarist's son wins round in lawsuit - Macon Telegraph
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Rush guitarist's son wins round in lawsuit Macon Telegraph, GA - Apr 23, 2008 Criminal charges resulted. In 2006, Lifeson, 54, and his son accepted a plea deal that included no jail time. They filed suit, claiming excessive force and ... .. read more
Rush guitarist's son wins round in lawsuit - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Rush guitarist's son wins round in lawsuit Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - Apr 23, 2008 Criminal charges resulted. In 2006, Lifeson, 54, and his son accepted a plea deal that included no jail time. They filed suit, claiming excessive force and ... .. read more
Sister takes up brother’s fight for freedom - News Enterprise
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Sister takes up brother’s fight for freedom News Enterprise, KY - Apr 22, 2008 Keith Roberts claims he saw his friend and fellow sailor Gary Holland fatally crushed under the nose wheel compartment of a C-54 airplane in Naples , Italy, ... .. read more
Nektar restaurant trial comes to a screeching halt - Marconews (subscription)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Nektar restaurant trial comes to a screeching halt Marconews (subscription), FL - 13 hours ago By AISLING SWIFT (Contact) The trial of two brothers, business partners in a Naples restaurant, came to a halt this morning, when the prosecution dropped ... .. read more
Obscure Florida road leads Young into controversy - Anchorage Daily News (subscr..
Monday, April 21, 2008
Obscure Florida road leads Young into controversy Anchorage Daily News (subscription), AK - Apr 21, 2008 Local newspapers, including the Naples Daily News, picked up on the controversy, and posed the question to Young, at the time the chairman of the House ... .. read more
Rush's Alex Lifeson: The interview - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Rush's Alex Lifeson: The interview The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - 1 hour ago Marring this period was Lifeson's New Year's Eve 2003 run-in with sheriff's deputies at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples , Flor. The guitarist and his son were ... .. read more
Two-time Wal-Mart robber gets life for heist - Bonitanews (subscription)
Friday, April 18, 2008
Two-time Wal-Mart robber gets life for heist Bonitanews (subscription), FL - 7 hours ago By AISLING SWIFT (Contact) A 28-year-old Naples man who held up two local Wal-mart stores within a half-hour two years ago has been sentenced to life in a ... .. read more
Alligator Mike faces trial for poaching - Bonitanews (subscription)
Friday, April 18, 2008
Alligator Mike faces trial for poaching Bonitanews (subscription), FL - Apr 18, 2008 By AISLING SWIFT (Contact) The East Naples man loves to wrestle them. He eats them. He wears them. About nine years ago, he was profiled in the Marco Eagle, ... .. read more
House GOP opposes Senate’s ‘Coconut Road’ measure - The Hill
Thursday, April 17, 2008
House GOP opposes Senate’s ‘Coconut Road’ measure The Hill, DC - Apr 17, 2008 By Jackie Kucinich House Republican leadership does not favor a Senate measure calling on the Department of Justice (DoJ) to launch a criminal investigation ... .. read more
Woman unhappy with hairdo cleared of salon break-in charge - Marconews (subscrip..
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Woman unhappy with hairdo cleared of salon break-in charge Marconews (subscription), FL - 21 minutes ago By NAPLES DAILY NEWS STAFF A 72-year-old Naples woman who broke into a hair salon to get a refund for a botched hairdo is no longer facing criminal charges. ... .. 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.