Shearer Defense - Lakeland, FL

Board-Certified Criminal Trial Defense in Lakeland, Florida

When your liberty is on the line, nothing can replace decades of courtroom experience and board-certified legal acumen. Located at 2000 East Edgewood Drive, Suite 108A in Lakeland, Florida, Shearer Defense delivers aggressive, trial-tested criminal defense for individuals facing serious misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Polk County and the Tenth Judicial Circuit. Established and led by Lawrence D. Larry Shearer, who has practiced criminal defense across Central Florida since 1977, the firm provides clients with seasoned trial representation grounded in exhaustive case preparation and fierce constitutional advocacy.

Strategic Defense Against Major Felonies and Drug Allegations

Facing felony accusations in Florida carries the threat of mandatory prison terms, life-altering fines, and permanent loss of civil rights. As dedicated criminal defense lawyers and drug crime defense lawyers, Shearer Defense analyzes police records, scrutinizes witness statements, and uncovers procedural violations to construct formidable defenses.

• Felony Drug Charges: Defending individuals accused of narcotics possession, prescription medication trafficking, manufacturing, and conspiracy under strict Florida statutes.
• Violent Crime Defense: Representing defendants facing aggravated battery, armed robbery, manslaughter, and homicide allegations as proven violent crime defense lawyers.
• Theft, Burglary, and Property Crimes: Protecting clients accused of grand theft, armed burglary, dealing in stolen property, and fraud as skilled theft and burglary defense lawyers.
• DUI Defense and License Suspensions: Challenging roadside sobriety exercises, chemical test validity, and checkpoint stops as seasoned dui defense lawyers.
• Juvenile Offense Defense: Advocating for minors in juvenile court proceedings to keep records clear and avoid transfers to adult criminal court.

Florida Bar Board Certification: A Rare Standard of Excellence

Attorney Lawrence Shearer is recognized as a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, a distinction held by fewer than two percent of Florida attorneys. This board certification demonstrates the highest evaluation of legal competence, specialized trial experience, and unblemished ethics vetted by judges and fellow courtroom litigators.

Having served as the Polk County chapter representative on the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Mr. Shearer remains an influential voice for criminal justice reform and defense rights. Whether negotiating charge dismissals with prosecutors or defending clients before juries, his nearly fifty years of experience provides an immense tactical advantage in the courtroom.

Personalized Attention from a Respected Senior Litigator

At Shearer Defense, your case is never handed off to an inexperienced junior associate or non-lawyer case manager. Clients receive direct, personal counsel from attorney Larry Shearer from the initial consultation through trial verdict. The firm provides clear, straightforward assessments of legal options, empowering clients to make informed decisions during high-stakes legal challenges.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Board-Certified Attorney

If you or someone you care about has been arrested or is the target of a police investigation in Lakeland, Bartow, or Winter Haven, do not speak with investigators without experienced counsel. Shearer Defense offers confidential initial case evaluations and accommodating payment arrangements. Call (863) 665-6895 today to retain an elite criminal defense trial attorney.