AnneMarie Rizzo
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Licensed for 14 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Personal Injury
Language
English
About
AnneMarie Rizzo is a former Assistant State Attorney with extensive trial experience in the State of Florida. AnneMarie is the only female in the State of Florida with the Forensic Lawyer Scientist certification. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude and from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with her Juris Doctorate. AnneMarie also holds a Masters Degree from the University of Florida in Pharmecutical Sciences and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Toxicology. AnneMarie feels this advanced education helps her to have a formal background in using science to help build and argue her clients' cases. AnneMarie teaches on a national and statewide level helping lawyers to better litigate their cases in court. AnneMarie has tried many cases involving complex legal and scientific matters from accident reconstruction to toxicology to proper scentific testing methods. AnneMarie has handled and tried cases from minor misdemeanors to homicide cases such as Vehicular Homicide and DUI Manslaughter.AnneMarie has been featured on multiple news media stations due to her advocacy for her clients discussing topics high profile cases, personal injury cases, and criminal cases on TV outlets such as the local ABC, CBS, and Fox News affiliates. She was also on CNN when she handled a bond hearing for a high profile case. The herald tribune has featured AnneMarie on multiple occasions about her cases because of her unique legal arguments and about cases she has handled. Check out this article about AnneMarie's Lawyer Scientist Certification:https://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20151208/News/605206357/SHAnneMarie is on the executive board for the DUI Defense Lawyers Association and is President Elect. She also has served as the President of the local chapter for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and as a Director At Large for the statewide Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She also is a member of the American Chemical Society. Moreover, AnneMarie has served in the community as Chair of the local Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Law Week Committee where she recruited attorneys to teach high school students about the legal system. She also has served as a Guardian ad Litem. In addition, she has spent time serving as a presiding judge over Teen Court proceedings. AnneMarie has been involved in other local organizations such as the Florida Association of Woman Lawyers, Inns of Court, and Junior League.During her tenure as an Assistant State Attorney she specialized in prosecuting Domestic Violence and Criminal Traffic cases. She assisted hundreds of victims involved in violent relationships in criminal prosecution and assisted victims at hearings seeking protective injunctions. AnneMarie leaves a legacy of winning four separate, consecutive jury trials in the same trial week. She was appointed as a Special Prosecutor by the Governor of Florida to represent the State of Florida on a DUI case in Lee County in 2007 which resulted in another favorable jury verdict for her at trial. She quickly gained the reputation of being an aggressive and zealous advocate for her clients.AnneMarie has trained law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state specifically in the areas of evidence based prosecution and trial advocacy in Domestic Violence and Criminal Traffic. She also has trained medical doctors at SHANDS UF and Child Protective Investigators with the Department of Children and Families in the areas of domestic violence and family dynamics. AnneMarie has successfully completed the Advanced DUI School hosted by the Florida Prosecutor Attorney Association. She also has successfully completed the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Course sponsored by the Institute of Police Technology and Management, a course designed to train law enforcement to effectively identify impairment in individuals suspected to be driving under the influence. (A field sobriety exercise regularly used on the roads today) AnneMarie also attended and successfully completed the Trial Advocacy School at the National Advocacy Center held at the United States Department of Justice in South Carolina. AnneMarie also has attended and was awarded certificate of successful completion for intense studies at the National College of DUI Defense at Harvard University. Furthermore, AnneMarie was awarded multiple certificates of completion for her studies at Axion Labs as it relates to Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry as well as being awarded certificates of completion for Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminars.In her free time AnneMarie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and thoroughly enjoys scuba diving (especially with sharks).
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
AnneMarie is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and hire her. She represented me on a BUI case and was phenomenal. Case was over in 2 weeks!
AnneMarie was so great to work with. She was thorough with my case and answered all of my questions.
AnnMarie handle many hurdles in my daughters DUI case. Thankfully, she kept her out of jail, and kept me from being a basket case! Most always available, and if she was not, she got back to me quickly. Also assisted with getting her into a great rehab facility and stayed in touch! Highly recommend both AnnMarie, and her practice!
I am a RN. I was wrongfully arrested, and couldn't work for almost 4 months until the case was closed. Would have been a lot longer without AnnMarie, Ret, and Beth's help. They always addressed all of my concerns, and always reassured me when I was freaking out. Professional, caring, genuine and WINNERS are a few words to describe them! Prosecutors all across the state know the team they are, and that they will fight for their client from many different angles. They SAVED my life and career, so I could go back to saving lives as a nurse. I trusted them with everything, and I'm SO thankful I hired them to represent me, and what was RIGHT. I would reccommed The Law Place any day to everyone! Amazing group, amazing people, and incredibly good attorneys!
AnneMarie is remarkable and I could not be more grateful to have had her represent me. I was unfortunately involved in a car crash that resulted in a fatality, and AnneMarie truly showed her dedication when representing me in my case. She was able to get the citation dismissed, and I am so thankful for her hard work. I could not recommend AnneMarie enough for how knowledgeable and devoted she is. Thank you.
AnneMarie was superb. I could not have anticipated a better outcome to my DUI case! Through the entire process, AnneMarie put my mind at ease and addressed all my concerns. She was always readily available and answered my calls and emails promptly with complete and accurate information. She was efficient, well-informed and diligent in pursuing my case. There is no way that I can thank her enough. I highly recommend AnneMarie as she is a superb attorney.
AnneMarie is simply put, a phenomenal attorney. And yet she’s also so much more than that. When I was looking for representation for my multiple cases the words bewildered, embarrassed, and ashamed didn’t even begin to describe what I was feeling. However, from the first time I reached out to AnneMarie on the phone, I could tell she was someone I could truly trust. She is ethical, beyond compare. She knows the legal system inside and out and knows the proper way to operate within the system. Her loyalty to her clients shows in everything she says and does. Look at all of these other glowing reviews; she’s without a doubt the best choice. My case in particular was exceptionally emotional and difficult but she was completely honest with me from the start. I could tell this was going to be a long detail oriented process, one not to be rushed through. I’m so glad I listed to her advice and words of wisdom. Due to extenuating circumstances, I did have to remain in custody until trial. That was a whole other monster I was dreading. Yet throughout the entire process I never felt alone. I always knew that AnneMarie had my best interests, as well as everyone else’s involved, at the center of everything she did. With her guidance through the darkest time in my life, I made it through to the other side. I can happily say almost a year later, that reaching out and being completely open and honest with her was the best decision I’ve ever made. If you are in any kind of messy or confusing legal situation like I was, then please take my review to heart. AnneMarie Rizzo will not lead you wrong.
This lady is unbelievable. I went to court expecting the worst, and got the best. Not going into detail, but she worked above and beyond to get me the best results. Would recommend this attorney to anyone!
I had the misfortune of being arrested for DUI. It is a humbling and frightening experience. I had the good fortune of retaining Ms. Rizzo and her Firm to defend and assist me through the process. The first thing that struck me about Ms. Rizzo was her absolute respect for the Law Enforcement Officers and the Prosecutors in my case. Because of that respect, channels of communication were always open to discuss my case. Second, Ms. Rizzo had a masterful understanding of the DUI process and demonstrated calm logical thinking that resulted in a favorable outcome for my case after 3 1/2 years. Third, Ms. Rizzo was awarded a Scientific Certification during her work on my case. It is an extraordinary individual that can manage what I'm guessing is a heavy caseload, attend school, and be awarded a Certification that fewer than 50 Attorneys in the United States have attained. Last, Ms. Rizzo's Firm and Staff were all extraordinarily polite and responsive to whatever concerns I had. Ms. Rizzo and her Firm are the highest examples of a Legal System that can still work for the good of all individuals with the right representation.
That's exactly how I felt once I hired Ms. Rizzo as my attorney for charges against me of almost 3 years ago. They were finally adjudicated Oct 2018. Ms. Rizzo examined every statute and regulation to form my defense and she did an amazing job. She applied forensic knowledge and her legal expertise to provide the best defense I could have had anywhere. The case was resolved with such a favorable results I can't express my gratitude enough for her efforts. It was quickly apparent to me she had the respect of the judges, the court, her colleagues, and her clients. Ms. Rizzo is a national treasure and I would recommend her without hesitation!
AnneMarie is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and hire her. She represented me on a BUI case and was phenomenal. Case was over in 2 weeks!
AnneMarie was so great to work with. She was thorough with my case and answered all of my questions.
AnnMarie handle many hurdles in my daughters DUI case. Thankfully, she kept her out of jail, and kept me from being a basket case! Most always available, and if she was not, she got back to me quickly. Also assisted with getting her into a great rehab facility and stayed in touch! Highly recommend both AnnMarie, and her practice!
I am a RN. I was wrongfully arrested, and couldn't work for almost 4 months until the case was closed. Would have been a lot longer without AnnMarie, Ret, and Beth's help. They always addressed all of my concerns, and always reassured me when I was freaking out. Professional, caring, genuine and WINNERS are a few words to describe them! Prosecutors all across the state know the team they are, and that they will fight for their client from many different angles. They SAVED my life and career, so I could go back to saving lives as a nurse. I trusted them with everything, and I'm SO thankful I hired them to represent me, and what was RIGHT. I would reccommed The Law Place any day to everyone! Amazing group, amazing people, and incredibly good attorneys!
AnneMarie is remarkable and I could not be more grateful to have had her represent me. I was unfortunately involved in a car crash that resulted in a fatality, and AnneMarie truly showed her dedication when representing me in my case. She was able to get the citation dismissed, and I am so thankful for her hard work. I could not recommend AnneMarie enough for how knowledgeable and devoted she is. Thank you.
AnneMarie was superb. I could not have anticipated a better outcome to my DUI case! Through the entire process, AnneMarie put my mind at ease and addressed all my concerns. She was always readily available and answered my calls and emails promptly with complete and accurate information. She was efficient, well-informed and diligent in pursuing my case. There is no way that I can thank her enough. I highly recommend AnneMarie as she is a superb attorney.
AnneMarie is simply put, a phenomenal attorney. And yet she’s also so much more than that. When I was looking for representation for my multiple cases the words bewildered, embarrassed, and ashamed didn’t even begin to describe what I was feeling. However, from the first time I reached out to AnneMarie on the phone, I could tell she was someone I could truly trust. She is ethical, beyond compare. She knows the legal system inside and out and knows the proper way to operate within the system. Her loyalty to her clients shows in everything she says and does. Look at all of these other glowing reviews; she’s without a doubt the best choice. My case in particular was exceptionally emotional and difficult but she was completely honest with me from the start. I could tell this was going to be a long detail oriented process, one not to be rushed through. I’m so glad I listed to her advice and words of wisdom. Due to extenuating circumstances, I did have to remain in custody until trial. That was a whole other monster I was dreading. Yet throughout the entire process I never felt alone. I always knew that AnneMarie had my best interests, as well as everyone else’s involved, at the center of everything she did. With her guidance through the darkest time in my life, I made it through to the other side. I can happily say almost a year later, that reaching out and being completely open and honest with her was the best decision I’ve ever made. If you are in any kind of messy or confusing legal situation like I was, then please take my review to heart. AnneMarie Rizzo will not lead you wrong.
This lady is unbelievable. I went to court expecting the worst, and got the best. Not going into detail, but she worked above and beyond to get me the best results. Would recommend this attorney to anyone!
I had the misfortune of being arrested for DUI. It is a humbling and frightening experience. I had the good fortune of retaining Ms. Rizzo and her Firm to defend and assist me through the process. The first thing that struck me about Ms. Rizzo was her absolute respect for the Law Enforcement Officers and the Prosecutors in my case. Because of that respect, channels of communication were always open to discuss my case. Second, Ms. Rizzo had a masterful understanding of the DUI process and demonstrated calm logical thinking that resulted in a favorable outcome for my case after 3 1/2 years. Third, Ms. Rizzo was awarded a Scientific Certification during her work on my case. It is an extraordinary individual that can manage what I'm guessing is a heavy caseload, attend school, and be awarded a Certification that fewer than 50 Attorneys in the United States have attained. Last, Ms. Rizzo's Firm and Staff were all extraordinarily polite and responsive to whatever concerns I had. Ms. Rizzo and her Firm are the highest examples of a Legal System that can still work for the good of all individuals with the right representation.
That's exactly how I felt once I hired Ms. Rizzo as my attorney for charges against me of almost 3 years ago. They were finally adjudicated Oct 2018. Ms. Rizzo examined every statute and regulation to form my defense and she did an amazing job. She applied forensic knowledge and her legal expertise to provide the best defense I could have had anywhere. The case was resolved with such a favorable results I can't express my gratitude enough for her efforts. It was quickly apparent to me she had the respect of the judges, the court, her colleagues, and her clients. Ms. Rizzo is a national treasure and I would recommend her without hesitation!
AnneMarie is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and hire her. She represented me on a BUI case and was phenomenal. Case was over in 2 weeks!
AnneMarie was so great to work with. She was thorough with my case and answered all of my questions.
AnnMarie handle many hurdles in my daughters DUI case. Thankfully, she kept her out of jail, and kept me from being a basket case! Most always available, and if she was not, she got back to me quickly. Also assisted with getting her into a great rehab facility and stayed in touch! Highly recommend both AnnMarie, and her practice!
I am a RN. I was wrongfully arrested, and couldn't work for almost 4 months until the case was closed. Would have been a lot longer without AnnMarie, Ret, and Beth's help. They always addressed all of my concerns, and always reassured me when I was freaking out. Professional, caring, genuine and WINNERS are a few words to describe them! Prosecutors all across the state know the team they are, and that they will fight for their client from many different angles. They SAVED my life and career, so I could go back to saving lives as a nurse. I trusted them with everything, and I'm SO thankful I hired them to represent me, and what was RIGHT. I would reccommed The Law Place any day to everyone! Amazing group, amazing people, and incredibly good attorneys!
AnneMarie is remarkable and I could not be more grateful to have had her represent me. I was unfortunately involved in a car crash that resulted in a fatality, and AnneMarie truly showed her dedication when representing me in my case. She was able to get the citation dismissed, and I am so thankful for her hard work. I could not recommend AnneMarie enough for how knowledgeable and devoted she is. Thank you.
AnneMarie was superb. I could not have anticipated a better outcome to my DUI case! Through the entire process, AnneMarie put my mind at ease and addressed all my concerns. She was always readily available and answered my calls and emails promptly with complete and accurate information. She was efficient, well-informed and diligent in pursuing my case. There is no way that I can thank her enough. I highly recommend AnneMarie as she is a superb attorney.
AnneMarie is simply put, a phenomenal attorney. And yet she’s also so much more than that. When I was looking for representation for my multiple cases the words bewildered, embarrassed, and ashamed didn’t even begin to describe what I was feeling. However, from the first time I reached out to AnneMarie on the phone, I could tell she was someone I could truly trust. She is ethical, beyond compare. She knows the legal system inside and out and knows the proper way to operate within the system. Her loyalty to her clients shows in everything she says and does. Look at all of these other glowing reviews; she’s without a doubt the best choice. My case in particular was exceptionally emotional and difficult but she was completely honest with me from the start. I could tell this was going to be a long detail oriented process, one not to be rushed through. I’m so glad I listed to her advice and words of wisdom. Due to extenuating circumstances, I did have to remain in custody until trial. That was a whole other monster I was dreading. Yet throughout the entire process I never felt alone. I always knew that AnneMarie had my best interests, as well as everyone else’s involved, at the center of everything she did. With her guidance through the darkest time in my life, I made it through to the other side. I can happily say almost a year later, that reaching out and being completely open and honest with her was the best decision I’ve ever made. If you are in any kind of messy or confusing legal situation like I was, then please take my review to heart. AnneMarie Rizzo will not lead you wrong.
This lady is unbelievable. I went to court expecting the worst, and got the best. Not going into detail, but she worked above and beyond to get me the best results. Would recommend this attorney to anyone!
I had the misfortune of being arrested for DUI. It is a humbling and frightening experience. I had the good fortune of retaining Ms. Rizzo and her Firm to defend and assist me through the process. The first thing that struck me about Ms. Rizzo was her absolute respect for the Law Enforcement Officers and the Prosecutors in my case. Because of that respect, channels of communication were always open to discuss my case. Second, Ms. Rizzo had a masterful understanding of the DUI process and demonstrated calm logical thinking that resulted in a favorable outcome for my case after 3 1/2 years. Third, Ms. Rizzo was awarded a Scientific Certification during her work on my case. It is an extraordinary individual that can manage what I'm guessing is a heavy caseload, attend school, and be awarded a Certification that fewer than 50 Attorneys in the United States have attained. Last, Ms. Rizzo's Firm and Staff were all extraordinarily polite and responsive to whatever concerns I had. Ms. Rizzo and her Firm are the highest examples of a Legal System that can still work for the good of all individuals with the right representation.
That's exactly how I felt once I hired Ms. Rizzo as my attorney for charges against me of almost 3 years ago. They were finally adjudicated Oct 2018. Ms. Rizzo examined every statute and regulation to form my defense and she did an amazing job. She applied forensic knowledge and her legal expertise to provide the best defense I could have had anywhere. The case was resolved with such a favorable results I can't express my gratitude enough for her efforts. It was quickly apparent to me she had the respect of the judges, the court, her colleagues, and her clients. Ms. Rizzo is a national treasure and I would recommend her without hesitation!