An arrest for a criminal charge can change your life.  You can lose everything that is dear to you.  You can lose your family, your freedom, your job and your reputation.  A criminal conviction stays on your record forever and shows up on any background check.

Who do you want helping you during this life-changing event?  Do you want an attorney with the skill and knowledge to get you the best result?

When you want and need a respected attorney, you should check with Martindale-Hubbell, The Premier Lawyer Peer Review Publisher for over 100 years.  Attorneys are rated by confidential opinions of practicing lawyers and judges, by their peers.  An attorney can be unrated or receive a rating of “A”, “B” or “C”.  A “C” rating is a good to high rating.  A “B” rating is high to very high. An “A” rating means the attorney’s rating is very high to preeminent in his field.  Mr. Lee is rated “AV”.  This is the highest rating possible.  The “A” signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the “V” denotes very high adherence to the professional code of responsibility.  Mr. Lee is also listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Register of Preeminent Lawyers for 2009.

Mr. Lee’s practice is limited to criminal defense.  He has handled everything from DUI’s to the most complex homicide cases.  He has over 28 years of criminal trial experience.  He has worked on both sides of the fence; he has prosecuted and defended criminal cases.  Mr. Lee served 16 years as a prosecutor in Sarasota and Bradenton.  For 12 years he served as served as the Chief Assistant State Attorney.  Mr. Lee was responsible for hiring, training and supervising the other prosecutors.  He knows how they think.  In addition, he successfully handled many high profile homicide cases during his career.

Mr. Lee is dedicated to using his knowledge, experience and skills to obtain the best possible outcome for each of his clients. Each client receives his personal attention, and is treated with respect, compassion and honesty.

The Law Office of Henry E. Lee understands that a criminal investigation or pending charge can be a confusing and forbidding experience. We are dedicated and committed to making your experience as comfortable as possible and we are here to listen. We also strive to help you understand exactly what is happening in your case and what your options are, as a result. Henry E. Lee with over 28 years of experience in criminal law is thorough and committed to the best possibility and outcome. Each and every client and case is individually important to Henry and his staff, regardless of its severity or simplicity. No criminal case is too big or too small for our firm to handle. We offer free initial consultations to each of our clients.