Goldman Wetzel - Bradenton, FL

Double the Advocacy: The Team-Based Criminal Defense Approach

When you need to find an aggressive criminal defense attorney in Bradenton, you typically hire a single lawyer or have your file handed off to a junior associate. Goldman Wetzel operates differently. Founders Summer Goldman and Maribeth Wetzel review, investigate, and construct defense strategies together for every client. Drawing upon Summer's background as a former prosecutor with the Pinellas County State Attorney's Office and Beth's extensive career in public defense, they analyze charges from both sides of the courtroom. When you hire Goldman Wetzel, you hire a dynamic partnership dedicated to protecting your life and record.

We understand that facing criminal charges is an incredibly stressful and scary experience. Society has often already judged you before you can present your side. Our mission is to provide you with compassionate, non-judgmental support alongside fierce, relentless courtroom advocacy. Whether you are under investigation or have already been arrested, do not wait to secure your defense.

Specialized State and Federal Criminal Defense

Our attorneys practice in state, federal, and juvenile courts across Florida, representing individuals accused of severe offenses. Federal criminal defense requires a highly specialized skill set, as federal laws often involve intricate investigations, harsh sentencing guidelines, and mandatory minimum sentences. If you need a federal criminal defense lawyer urgently to handle white-collar offenses, healthcare kickback violations, tax evasion, conspiracy, or RICO charges, our team has the trial experience needed to represent you effectively.

Violent Crimes, Weapons Charges, and Domestic Violence

We defend clients against serious charges involving physical harm or the threat of violence, including domestic violence, kidnapping, assault, and weapons offenses. Beth Wetzel is highly experienced in conducting sentence departure hearings, especially for clients diagnosed with mental health or substance abuse issues. We work diligently to demonstrate mitigating factors to the court, seeking alternatives to incarceration whenever possible.

DUI, Drug Crimes, Theft, and Sex Offenses

A conviction for DUI, drug trafficking, or larceny can permanently impact your employment opportunities and personal relationships. We also handle complex sex trafficking, human trafficking, and online sex crime charges, which are aggressively pursued by state and federal prosecutors. We aggressively challenge the state's evidence, seeking to reduce or dismiss the charges entirely.

Contact Goldman Wetzel 24/7 for a Free Case Evaluation

Legal emergencies do not wait for standard business hours. Because we represent clients in high-stakes situations, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact Goldman Wetzel today to order expert legal representation and schedule your free, confidential consultation.