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Mr. Edelstein is a former Assistant Public Defender who devotes his practice exclusively to criminal defense in the state of Florida, with a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy. During his career, he has handled and tried a wide range of criminal cases throughout the state of Florida. His trial experience, along with a personal commitment to his clients, combine to offer the prospective client competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment. As a criminal defense lawyer, his philosophy is grounded in the strong belief that his clients should be fully informed about every aspect of their case as it progresses.
Mr. Edelstein looks forward to each new case as a fresh challenge to succeed. If you or a loved one have a criminal case in Charlotte or Glades County, call him today for a FREE CONSULTATION at (941) 296-0654.
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VB squads limber up - Cape Coral Daily Breeze
Thursday, August 28, 2008
VB squads limber up Cape Coral Daily Breeze, FL - 25 minutes ago CORRECTION: The boys’ high school golf match Tuesday between Ida Baker and Port Charlotte reported in Wednesday’s Daily Breeze incorrectly listed the ... .. read more
Rooney's western strategy pays off - Palm Beach Post
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Rooney's western strategy pays off Palm Beach Post, United States - 35 minutes ago Rooney, an attorney who lives in Tequesta, said he made 37 trips to Charlotte County after opening his campaign in early 2007. In a primary that Rooney won ... Rooney wins GOP primary for Florida's.. .. read more
Ripken will bring more youth baseball to Port Charlotte - Sarasota Herald-Tribun..
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ripken will bring more youth baseball to Port Charlotte Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 2 hours ago Ripken already runs leagues and tournaments in Aberdeen, Md., and Myrtle Beach, SC and plans to add Port Charlotte to that list as early as next year. ... Charlotte County team to serve as Ra.. .. read more
Racist graffiti scrawled on Obama sign - WBBH
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Racist graffiti scrawled on Obama sign WBBH, FL - 4 hours ago PORT CHARLOTTE : Barry Snider is a vocal Barack Obama supporter. He proudly displays this homemade sign in the front yard of his Port Charlotte home despite ... .. read more
Thieves turn out the lights at Port Charlotte sports fields - The News-Press
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Thieves turn out the lights at Port Charlotte sports fields The News-Press, FL - 1 hour ago The lights are out at five baseball fields and a disc-golf field in a Port Charlotte park. That’s because thieves stole 12000 feet of copper wire, ... Copper thieves stole 12000 feet of wire from.. .. read more
National Republican Congressional Committee: It's all good...really - Centra..
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
National Republican Congressional Committee: It's all good...really Central Florida Political Pulse, FL - 6 hours ago The cities of Palm Beach, Saint Lucie, Wellington and Port Charlotte lie within the district. Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez not only has a long record ... .. read more
Welcome to the Seldom Seen Sights of Asia -- Traveler-author ... - GlobeNewsWire..
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Welcome to the Seldom Seen Sights of Asia -- Traveler-author ... GlobeNewsWire (press release), CA - 7 hours ago He has a summer home in South Paris, Maine, a winter home in Port Charlotte , Florida, and spends considerable time with the Foo clan in Kuching, Malaysia. ... .. read more
Incumbents sail to victory despite phone line delays - The News-Press
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Incumbents sail to victory despite phone line delays The News-Press, FL - 7 hours ago More than 66 percent of votes were tallied in Charlotte County and 23 percent in Glades County. Smith, 44, was appointed by Gov. Charlie Crist in February ... .. read more
Indictments don't spoil Stevens' re-election bid - The Associated Press
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Associated Press Indictments don't spoil Stevens' re-election bid The Associated Press - 11 hours ago Republicans consider Foley's old district, which extends from Palm Beach County across the state to Charlotte County on the Gulf coast, their only chance to ... .. read more
Florida: GOP Picks House Candidate - New York Times
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Florida: GOP Picks House Candidate New York Times, United States - 13 hours ago Republicans consider Mr. Foley’s old district, which extends from Palm Beach County across the state to Charlotte County the Gulf coast, their only chance ... Rooney wins GOP primary for Florida's 16th C.. .. read more
Alaskans send Ted Stevens on to general election - The Associated Press
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Associated Press Alaskans send Ted Stevens on to general election The Associated Press - 13 hours ago Republicans consider Foley's old district, which extends from Palm Beach County across the state to Charlotte County on the Gulf coast, their only chance to ... .. read more
Rooney wins GOP primary to reclaim Foley's seat - Charleston Gazette
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Rooney wins GOP primary to reclaim Foley's seat Charleston Gazette, WV - 15 hours ago Republicans consider Foley's old district, which extends from Palm Beach County across the state to Charlotte County on the Gulf coast, their only chance to ... .. read more
Outcry from killing of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman ... - The News-Pr..
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Outcry from killing of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman ... The News-Press, FL - 16 hours ago The second is a proposal to amend an existing federal immigration law by US Rep. Tim Mahoney, D- Port Charlotte , that would indefinitely imprison violent ... .. read more
Detert narrowly beats Grant in GOP primary for state seat - Sarasota Herald-Trib..
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Detert narrowly beats Grant in GOP primary for state seat Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 16 hours ago Charlie Crist's endorsement and high voter turnout in Charlotte County , where he is well known. But in a seat where 70 percent of the voters live in ... .. read more
Experience pays off in state legislative primaries - Bradenton Herald
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Experience pays off in state legislative primaries Bradenton Herald, United States - 16 hours ago Michael Grant, of Port Charlotte , for the Republican bid in a "nail-biter" for Senate District 23, she said late Tuesday. The Division of Elections had ... .. read more
Roberson wins in three-way District 71 state House race - The News-Press
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Roberson wins in three-way District 71 state House race The News-Press, FL - 17 hours ago "It's looking pretty good," Roberson, a Port Charlotte funeral director, said early Tuesday evening. "There's only about 10 percent of precincts in ... Roberson wins GOP nod for House in Dist.. .. read more
Rooney wins GOP primary for Florida's 16th Congressional District - TCPalm
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Rooney wins GOP primary for Florida's 16th Congressional District TCPalm, FL - 17 hours ago By Jim Turner (Contact) Tom Rooney, an attorney from Tequesta and Pittsburgh Steelers heir who received a late campaign endorsement from Gov. ... Florida: GOP Picks House Candidate New York Tim.. .. read more
Rays moving to Port Charlotte - Sebastian Sun
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Rays moving to Port Charlotte Sebastian Sun, FL - 17 hours ago By Laurel Pfahler (Contact) The Vero Beach franchise of the Florida State League is officially moving to Port Charlotte next year. ... RAYS REPORT: Iron Rays? Bradenton Herald all 4 news articles .. read more

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David M. Edelstein
Criminal Lawyer
(941) 296-0654
Case No. F06012788 - Client arrested for presenting fraudulent insurance card to police, facing 5 years state prison. Mr. Edelstein persuades prosecutor to drop the charges. Result: no action taken by the State Attorney.
Case No. F06009462 - Client arrested on three felony drug charges facing up to 35 years in state prison. Mr. Edelstein convinced prosecutor to reduce the charges and allow client to participate in drug diversion program. Result: upon successful completion of program, State Attorney will dismiss the charges.
Case No. J061164 - Juvenile client charged with sale of drugs on school grounds, facing committment to juvenile program and criminal record. Mr. Edelstein convinced the State Attorney's Office to reduce the charges to simple misdemeanor possession charge. Result: No jail, conviction, or felony record.