Robert (Bob) A. Norgard
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Practice Areas:
- Criminal Defense - Trials 90%
- Criminal Defense - Postconviction 10%
Biography
Robert A. Norgard has been a criminal defense lawyer for over 40 years. SuperLawyers magazine and Best Lawyers have recognized Bob as a top attorney in Florida 2008, Best Lawyers has twice named Bob the Lawyers the Year in Criminal Defense for the Tampa Metro Area. Since 1995, Bob has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in the area of Criminal Trial Practice. Bob has conducted well over 200 criminal jury trials, including over 100 homicide trials. In addition to his extensive trial experience, Bob also has significant experience in postconviction cases, including having testified as an expert witness in postconviction proceedings over 20 times. Whether your case is big or small, Bob recognizes your case is very important to you, and he is committed to using his experience to help you.
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida
- J.D. - 1980
- University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
- B.A. - 1977
- Major: English
Bar Admission
- Florida, 1981
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2000
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2001
Past Positions
- Penrose, Mouser and Harris, Associate, 1981 to 1982
- Public Defender's Office 6th Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1982 to 1985
- Public Defenders Office 10th Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1985 to 1995
Fraternities or Sororities
- Beta Theta Pi
- Phi Kappa Phi
Professional Associations
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1992 to Present
- Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1992 to Present
Certified Legal Specialties
- Criminal Trial Practice, Florida, 1995
Current Employment Position
- Sole practitioner