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Michael Braxton

Michael Braxton

Attorney Michael Braxton

Michael Braxton has dedicated his entire professional career, spanning over 20 years, to defending individuals charged with crimes. Mr. Braxton began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Tampa, Florida. After leaving the Public Defender's office, Mr. Braxton became a partner at the law firm of Essen & Essen et al., defending DUI's and criminal offenses.

Throughout his career, Mr. Braxton has defended thousands of DUIs and other criminal offenses. He has tried over 150 criminal jury trials and countless bench trials. He has also argued hundreds of pre-trial motions. His success in the courtroom has led to numerous not guilty verdicts in cases involving DUI's, misdemeanors, and all felonies ranging from 3rd degree to felonies punishable by life.

In addition to his success at trial, Mr. Braxton has secured countless case dismissals based on police misconduct, destruction of evidence, illegal searches and seizures, and a number of other reasons. He has also handled and won countless driver's license hearings, allowing individuals accused of DUI to protect their driving privileges.

Mr. Braxton has lectured at several DUI / Criminal Defense seminars and has taught hundreds of attorneys throughout the State of Florida on the art of winning a DUI / criminal case. He has lectured on the topic of "How to Properly Cross Examine a Witness." He has written nationally published articles on such DUI / criminal defense topics as "Excluding Breath, Blood, and Urine results" and "Unlawful Police Stops."

Mr. Braxton has handled thousands of DUI and criminal cases throughout the state of Florida. His experience and commitment to clients continue to be a driving force behind the firm's ability to secure successful results. Mr. Braxton is also admitted to practice law in the state of New Jersey.

Education

  • University of Connecticut, 1990 - B.S. Business Administration
  • Nova Law Center, 1993 - J.D.

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