Atty. Drew Robert Solnoki
Drew Solnoki was born and raised in Southampton, New York and came to Florida to pursue a college degree at Stetson University. During his time at Stetson, he was an honor roll student and earned a Dean's Scholarship while obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Criminal; Family; Personal Injury; Criminal Law Attorney · Serving Sarasota, FL · 23+ Years Experience
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About Drew Robert Solnoki at a Glance
Drew Robert Solnoki is an Associate based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at The Byrd Law Firm P.A.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2003). Educated at Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D., 2003) and Stetson University B.B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Drew Robert Solnoki
- Drew Solnoki was born and raised in Southampton, New York and came to Florida to pursue a college degree at Stetson University
- During his time at Stetson, he was an honor roll student and earned a Dean's Scholarship while obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration degree
- Mr. Solnoki chose to further pursue his academic aspirations by attending Nova Southeastern University Law School where he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree
- While at law school, Mr. Solnoki became intrigued with the Criminal Justice System, and interned with the Broward County State Attorney's office, where he gained invaluable trial experience
- The experience with the State Attorney's Office heightened Mr. Solnoki's awareness of the injustices and indignities suffered by many people accused of committing crimes
- After being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2003, Mr. Solnoki was employed by the Public Defender's Office in Sarasota, where he worked for over 3 years compiling extensive trial and litigation experience
- Mr. Solnoki has represented over a thousand individuals accused of crimes, trying many cases, including serious felonies
- In addition to having vast experience in criminal defense, he has also practiced civil litigation, focusing on Personal Injury, Nursing Home Neglect, and Family Law
- In 2008, Mr. Solnoki brought his array of legal experience to The Byrd Law Firm, where he focuses on Criminal Law, Family Law and Personal Injury
- He has been admitted to practice in the Federal Court of the Middle District of Florida and all State Courts in Florida
- Mr. Solnoki currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Division of the Sarasota County Bar Association, and in December of 2009, he became one of the first attorneys in the Sarasota and Manatee County area to receive a Certificate of Achievement for completing the Breath Test Operator Course, which is required of all Licensed Breath Test Operators in the State of Florida
- Additionally, Mr. Solnoki has volunteered as a judge for Teen Court of Sarasota, a diversion program aimed at helping juveniles with their self-esteem, motivation, and self improvement, and in turn preventing any future criminal behavior
- Mr. Drew Solnoki belongs to: The Florida Bar Association Sarasota County Bar Association Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Judge Frank Scheb American Inn of Court
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Drew Robert Solnoki handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sarasota.
Personal Injury in Sarasota
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Sarasota
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Sarasota
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Sarasota Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Sarasota Choose Drew Robert Solnoki
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Drew Robert Solnoki's practice in the field of personal injury and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Drew Robert Solnoki brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and criminal defense, Drew Robert Solnoki can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sarasota
A Sarasota-based practice means Drew Robert Solnoki attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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