Atty. Tad A. Yates

Atty. Tad A. Yates

Tad Yates is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S.

Orlando Orlando 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Tad A. Yates at a glance

Tad A. Yates is a Managing Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at The Law Offices of Tad A. Yates, P.A.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1994). Educated at University of Florida (J.D. Criminal, 1994) and University of Florida (B.A. Criminal, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tad Yates is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida, the U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S
  • District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Florida in 1991 and from the University of Florida College of Law in 1994
  • Mr. Yates is a past President of both the Orange County Bar Association and the Board of Trustees of the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
  • In 2004, Mr. Yates was awarded the Young Lawyer Professionalism Award by the Orange County Bar Association
  • In 2011, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed Mr. Yates to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Ninth Judicial Circuit
  • He served for two years as Chair of that Commission
  • Mr. Yates previously served on the Florida Bar Criminal Rules Committee and chaired one of the Ninth Circuit Grievance Committees for the Florida Bar
  • In 2013, Mr. Yates was appointed by the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar to the Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors
  • He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Florida Alumni Association and serves as Vice Chair of the Ninth Circuit Professionalism Panel
  • From 2008 through this year, Mr. Yates was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as one of “Florida’s Legal Elite” in the area of Criminal Law
  • In 2009, he was selected by “Florida Super Lawyers” for inclusion on the Florida Rising Stars list, featuring outstanding young lawyers in the state
  • Since 2011, he has been selected for inclusion on the “Florida Super Lawyers” list
  • Mr. Yates is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • An AV rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity
  • Mr. Yates currently serves on the Florida Bar Board of Governors as a representative of the Ninth Judicial Circuit
  • The 52-member Board of Governors has exclusive authority to formulate and adopt matters of policy concerning the activities of the Bar

Practice Areas Explained

Tad A. Yates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tad A. Yates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Orlando 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tad A. Yates

Where is Tad A. Yates's law office located?
Tad A. Yates's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is The Law Offices of Tad A. Yates, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tad A. Yates handle?
Tad A. Yates focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Tad A. Yates practiced law?
Tad A. Yates has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Tad A. Yates go to law school?
Tad A. Yates earned their education at (J.D. Criminal, 1994); (B.A. Criminal, 1991).
How can I contact Tad A. Yates for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Tad A. Yates received?
Tad A. Yates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Criminal
University of Florida
- 1994
B.A. Criminal
University of Florida
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1994

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