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Fort Myers DUI Attorney

Defending Your Right to a Fair Trial

Being charged with the crime of driving under the influence (DUI) can be a daunting experience. The idea of paying steep criminal fines or going to jail makes dealing with law enforcement and government attorney an extremely challenging task. Moreover, police and prosecutors often rely on intimidation tacts to coax people who’ve been accused of a crime into cooperating with minimal resistance.

When it feels like the odds are stacked against you, its best to turn to an experienced Fort Myers DUI attorney to protect your legal rights and interests during criminal proceedings. At Powell, Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A. we have more than seven decades of collective legal experience when it comes to defending people against criminal charges. You can benefit from the comprehensive legal representation that is free of prejudice about your situation.

We know there’s a unique story behind each case. Our job is to help you tell that story to the court and the prosecutors in a way they can’t ignore.

Find out more about how Powell, Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A. can assist you by calling our office at (239) 970-6844 today.

You Deserve Effective DUI Defense Strategies

Nobody is perfect—everyone makes mistakes. This is true for citizens, police, and attorneys alike. During criminal proceedings, the prosecutor’s goal is to get the court to focus on any mistakes you made which led to the charges at hand. However, law enforcement and prosecutors also make mistakes.

Our attorneys will look for any mitigating factors about your situation and any mistakes that the government may have made, such as:

  • Wrongfully Obtained Evidence: When law enforcement gathers evidence using methods that violated your constitutional rights, that evidence is inadmissible in your trial.
  • Improper Sobriety Testing: Law enforcement is required to follow specific procedures when testing your sobriety. Failure to do so could invalidate the results of field sobriety tests at trial.
  • Defects with Breathalyzer Testing: The results of your breathalyzer can be thrown out if the police failed to follow proper inspection, calibration, and maintenance protocols for their breathalyzer machine.
  • Medical Conditions Affecting Test Results: Some medical conditions can interfere with the accuracy of a breathalyzer test or blood test. Also, some people might have health conditions that prevent them from drinking.

Check out our blogs on DUI, as well as BUI convictions and what they could mean for you.

Consult our Fort Myers DUI Attorney Today

At Powell, Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A., our attorneys will advise and advocate for you through each stage of your criminal proceedings. We are committed to finding the most appropriate and effective defense strategy for our clients. With over 70 years of combined legal experience, you can count on a level of skill and professionalism, you can’t get anywhere else.

Contact our office online to schedule a free consultation about your case, or call us at (239) 970-6844 today.

Meet Our Attorneys

  • William M. Powell, Esq.
    William M. Powell, Esq. Partner
  • Rita M. Jackman
    Rita M. Jackman Partner
  • Adam J. Stevens
    Adam J. Stevens Partner
  • Richard M. Ricciardi, Jr.
    Richard M. Ricciardi, Jr. Partner
  • Jorge Santana
    Jorge Santana Partner
  • Gregory Ream, Esq.
    Gregory Ream, Esq. Associate Attorney
  • William M. Powell, Esq. Partner
    William M. Powell, Esq.

    Although William M. Powell, Esq. is well-versed in a variety of legal matters and case types, he has built a strong reputation through his focus on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Your Advocates are proud to have him as a member of our law firm. He shares our passion for helping people in need and prioritizes our clients’ needs. Read More

  • Rita M. Jackman Partner
    Rita M. Jackman

    Ms. Jackman’s unwavering ambition and leadership has provided clients and will provide her future clients a star in this profession. Ms. Jackman is a relentless researcher and preparer who handles her client tasks with a tremendous amount of preparation and thought. Ms. Jackman was born and raised in Cape Coral, Florida which has worked to benefits her practice and the clients that she serves. Read More

  • Adam J. Stevens Partner
    Adam J. Stevens

    Mr. Stevens has found his niche by becoming a litigation attorney and understands that communication between an attorney and client are paramount to obtaining favorable results. Mr. Stevens is known for taking on any and all types of cases no matter how difficult or routine they may be. Mr. Stevens is known as an aggressive attorney, though at the same time understands that some cases require a more patience to ensure a favorable result. Mr. Stevens does not shy away from challenging legal issues and has litigated complex matters against municipalities, international unions, large banking institutions, and several insurance companies. Read More

  • Richard M. Ricciardi, Jr. Partner
    Richard M. Ricciardi, Jr.

    His experience in litigation provides him the ability to identify and isolate potential areas of conflict and effectively counsel clients around potential pitfalls. Mr. Ricciardi believes that proper estate planning, real estate counsel, and business planning are areas of importance to everyone. Protecting and dispensing clients' various interests, assets, and lifetime earnings can make the difference between a comfortable retirement and wasting thousands of dollars in assets and earnings. Specialized knowledge, experience and attention to detail in these areas is therefore critically important. Read More

  • Jorge Santana Partner
    Jorge Santana

    Attorney Jorge J. Santana, Jr. is an American born Cuban-American, fluent in both English and Spanish. Jorge left Miami to join us here in beautiful and peaceful Fort Myers, Florida in March 2015. He has an extreme love for the law, which is only overshadowed by his desire to help all those in need. His reputation for fairness, hard work and honesty is respected by all his clients and attorneys. Read More

  • Gregory Ream, Esq. Associate Attorney
    Gregory Ream, Esq.

    After completing his Juris Doctorate from Ave Maria School of Law in 2014, Attorney Ream quickly went to work as an assistant public defender in the 20th Judicial Circuit. He was tasked with defending the indigent and others who could not otherwise afford private criminal defense representation. Before beginning his legal career, he was employed by several community banks in southwest Florida, where he specialized in construction loans, participations, and investor relations. The experience earned in that role translates well to construction litigation, banking disputes, and foreclosure matters he handles for clients today. He is also capable of managing general civil disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and criminal defense cases. Read More

How We're Different:

  • Dedicated & caring service
  • Over 70 years' combined experience
  • One-on-one attention
  • Customized strategies
  • Accessible - 24 hour response time
  • El abogado habla español