PUT 20+ YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE ON YOUR SIDE
Sara Stewart has dedicated her career to defending the rights of people accused of crimes and has experience you can trust. She is committed to ensuring that her clients receive justice and is a fierce advocate both in and out of the courtroom.
About Sara Stewart
For more than 20 years, Sara Stewart has been zealously advocating for her clients in and out of the courtroom. With experience in both civil and criminal litigation at the state and federal levels, she is a skilled trial and appellate attorney known for identifying and arguing legal issues to protect her clients’ rights.
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Sara’s practice is built on a client-first philosophy — recognizing that every defendant is first and foremost a person, deserving of respect, compassion, and strong advocacy. By truly caring about her clients, Sara Stewart achieves better results and builds trust with her clients, which is essential to effective representation.
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She believes that communication is key. Facing legal challenges can be one of the most stressful experiences in life, and Sara prioritizes keeping clients informed, responding promptly, and ensuring they understand each step of the process. Her goal is to help clients feel confident and supported throughout their case.
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While Sara’s deep understanding of the law allows her to win on the facts, she knows that relationships matter just as much — because clients are the central players in every case.
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Sara earned her law degree with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law (Go Gators!), where she served as an editor of the Florida Law Review, was a member of Florida Blue Key, and sat on the Board of Masters. She is also a frequent commentator for local and national media on current legal issues.
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WE TAKE A RESULTS-DRIVEN APPROACH
Client Charged with Shoplifting
Sara Stewart challenged the illegal action of the Court, securing a 75 percent reduction in the length of the client’s sentence, allowing the client to attend her child's graduation.
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Complete Dismissal of Charges
Sara Stewart negotiated the resolution of Client's case that resulted in the client’s acceptance into diversion and ultimate dismissal of all charges against client.
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Charges Dismissed Based on Self Defense
Sara Stewart challenged state’s evidence and got all charges against client dismissed based on self-defense.
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No Jail Time for a Serious Violent Offense Charge
Sara Stewart negotiated the resolution of a case that resulted in reduction of charges from a serious violent offense to disorderly conduct. The Client avoided all jail time.
All Charges Dismissed for Client with Autism
Sara Stewart worked with client’s family and psychologist to secure dismissal of charges for Client with autism who was charged as a result of manifestations of his diagnosis.
Client accused of 32 counts of Fraud
Sara Stewart identified major errors in State’s charging document that resulted in a full dismissal of charges against Client.
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Charges Dismissed in Family Violence Case
Sara Stewart negotiated a diversionary resolution of a case, helping Client avoid domestic violence charges alleged against him.
Client Avoided Prison Time
Sara Stewart negotiated a favorable resolution of a commercial burglary case, which helped Client avoid a felony conviction and any prison time.
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Got Client Quickly Out of Jail
Sara Stewart got Client's probation revocation dismissed and client released from jail in less than a week.
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