Murder / Manslaughter

Florida Murder and Manslaughter Defense Lawyers

Mr. Springer is one of the few criminal defense attorneys in Florida who can represent clients facing the death penalty for first-degree murder at trial and on subsequent appeals.

There are many good reasons that out of approximately 70,000 lawyers in Florida, Richard W. Springer is one of only 361 attorneys who are Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyers in private practice. One of the major factors is his reputation among police officers, colleagues, federal prosecutors, and judges as a criminal defense attorney for clients charged with murder or manslaughter.

Attorneys who will defend you, not judge you

The attorneys of the Law Offices of Richard W. Springer, P.A. have handled cases involving the most serious and horrific crimes. Through it all, they remember one thing - under the law, you are innocent until proven guilty, and your rights must be protected. Therefore, as far as they're concerned, you are innocent. They consider their job to be stopping the government from proving you guilty, and they will do everything in their power to protect your rights and defend you.

When you call our office, Mr. Springer will be the only attorney you will work with. His associate attorney, Catherine Mazzullo works behind the scenes, filing motions, conducting interviews and preparing for trial. Experienced trial attorney Richard Springer will personally try each and every case our firm handles. Mr. Springer has over 30 years of experience defending people charged with serious crimes.

Straight talk about your case

Murder and manslaughter are the most serious of charges, and the state has the power to take away your freedom or your life if you are found guilty. You need experienced, honest legal representation — criminal defense lawyers who will keep you fully informed about your case, the judicial process and the real facts of your case.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard W. Springer will paint an honest and realistic picture of your case and the options that are available to you, with no sugar coating. That's the only way you can make sound decisions about your case and your future.

Some of Mr. Springer’s murder cases can be seen as numbers 21, 26, 27 on our Representative Cases page. Mr. Springer strives to reduce charges, dismiss charges or obtain not guilty verdicts.

Legal defense strategies

They say the evidence does not lie, but often there is not enough of it. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Richard W. Springer, P.C., will always strive for reduced charges, dismissed charges or a not guilty verdict by finding holes in the prosecution’s case or weaknesses in the evidence. Based on over 50 cumulative years of experience defending the tough, challenging cases in Florida's criminal justice system, the firm's lawyers strive to craft a strategy to get a positive result at every point in your case.

Whether a plea bargain or trial offers your best chance of success, Richard W. Springer attorneys will leverage all their legal knowledge on your behalf. They will defend your rights.

Trust the Law Offices of Richard W. Springer with your life and freedom

In a murder or manslaughter case, you need a skilled criminal defense attorney. Contact the Law Offices of Richard W. Springer for representation in state and federal courts, and behind the scenes with prosecutors.

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