TAMPA 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 the greater Tampa area, as well as other jurisdictions throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, and, Pasco Counties. 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 (813) 434-4125.
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Man facing Rx charges has storied past - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Man facing Rx charges has storied past Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL - 41 minutes ago "This is a very significant case," said Norm Meadows, special agent and spokesman for the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Tampa Field Office ... .. read more
Teen accused of rapes is innocent, emotional mother says - Tampabay.com
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Tampabay.com Teen accused of rapes is innocent, emotional mother says Tampabay.com, FL - 1 hour ago Tampa attorney Dirk Weed, who represents Morris and Stevens, said media reports have been unfair to his clients. "Both her and her son have been portrayed ... .. read more
More than 80 arrested in Florida following marriage fraud roundup - BorderFire R..
Saturday, May 10, 2008
More than 80 arrested in Florida following marriage fraud roundup BorderFire Report, TX - 16 minutes ago ICE special agents made arrests in Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa , Sarasota, Cocoa Beach and Ft. Myers. Those arrested included individuals who arranged the ... .. read more

When the mind sees only red - Daily News & Analysis
Monday, May 12, 2008
When the mind sees only red Daily News & Analysis, India - 9 minutes ago ... does not absolve the offender of his liability,”said criminal expert Harjeet Kaur. away from using this defence,”said criminal lawyer Anand Jondhale. ... .. read more
My money on Kani to win again - Sunshine Coast Daily
Sunday, May 11, 2008
My money on Kani to win again Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia - 1 hour ago It’s the first sports event I’ve attended that had a criminal lawyer as its naming rights sponsor. But not the first that had music blasting away on high ... .. read more
Triad boss 'Broken Tooth' seeks parole in Macau - South China Morning Po..
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Triad boss 'Broken Tooth' seeks parole in Macau South China Morning Post (subscription), Hong Kong - 2 hours ago Criminal lawyer Pedro Redinha, who defended Wan in his 1999 trial and still represents the former 14K boss, said the request had been sent to the Public ... .. read more
City sues for stolen transit fares - Calgary Herald
Saturday, May 10, 2008
City sues for stolen transit fares Calgary Herald, Canada - 8 minutes ago But his criminal lawyer , Lisa Burgis, said she's hoping to resolve the matter. "We, in theory, have worked out a resolution that is agreeable to my client," ... .. read more
Williams defends his criticism of inquiry - Globe and Mail
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Williams defends his criticism of inquiry Globe and Mail, Canada - 25 minutes ago But Mr. Williams, a former criminal lawyer , stood by his assessment. "I know a prosecution when I see one," he said after a meeting of the four Atlantic ... .. read more
Prosecutions 'slap in face' to Canada: Ontario Bar - The Gazette (Montre..
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Prosecutions 'slap in face' to Canada: Ontario Bar The Gazette (Montreal), Canada - 2 hours ago James Harrington, a criminal lawyer and past president of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense lawyers said there is legal precedent to try ... .. read more
Rs 20L rehab plan for Khairlanji witnesses - Times of India
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Rs 20L rehab plan for Khairlanji witnesses Times of India, India - 37 minutes ago ... witnesses—Mukesh Pusam and Suresh Khandate — criminal lawyer Neeraj Khandewale, counsel for six of the accused, moved the Bhandara district collector, ... .. read more

Tampa Criminal Lawyer David Edelstein Announces Expansion
Friday, December 23, 2006
Tampa criminal attorney David Edelstein announces his expansion into .. read more
Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney David Edelstein Convinces Federal Judge to Give Client Probation
Friday, December 23, 2006
Tampa criminal defense lawyer David Edelstein convinced a federal judge to sentence his client to probation in a bulk cash smuggling case .. read more
Tampa Criminal Lawyer David Edelstein Announces Launch of Criminal Law Blog
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Attorney David Edelstein has created a criminal law blog which contains the most recent .. read more
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David M. Edelstein, PA
Tampa Defense Lawyer
The De Soto Building
1304 South De Soto Avenue
First Floor - Suite 100
Tampa, Florida 33606
(813) 434-4125
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.