Criminal Defense
Since *1981, Linda Friedman Ramirez has represented foreign nationals in civil and criminal matters. Now located in St. Petersburg, Florida, the firm focuses on Federal and Immigration related Criminal Defense, Extradition Defense, and Human Rights litigation.
An experienced trial and appellate attorney, Linda Friedman Ramirez has represented foreign national clients, for the most minor and most serious criminal matter. She has protected the rights of her clients at the pre-charge, trial court and appellate level in a wide range of state and federal crimes, including drug possession, theft offenses, embezzlement, drug trafficking charges, sex offenses, immigration-related crimes, and other white collar crimes.
In her nearly 27 years as an attorney, she has been 100% an advocate for the accused. She has represented hundreds of clients charged in federal, state and municipal courts, as well as state and federal administrative proceedings.
Ms. Ramirez is also the Editor of Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, 2d. Ed. and Blogs ObtainingForeignEvidence and RepresentingForeignNationals, reporting the latest news in Extradition, Foreign Evidence, and Cultural Issues. See also her web pages on : International Criminal Law, Extradition, and Money Laundering. Ms. Ramirez is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is admitted to practice in the Third, Fourth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits as well as the United States Supreme Court.
Attorney Ramirez is experienced with the particular problems faced by foreign nationals who have been contacted by law enforcement. She will advise clients as early as possible on legal procedures and possible immigration consequences. She also provides legal advice and representation even before there is a charge or indictment, to fully protect the rights of her clients.
Ms. Ramirez also advises and will aid clients who may have criminal charges pending in another jursidiction. Early consultation with Ms. Ramirez can provide valuable information on your rights and legal options, including the advisability of hiring a lawyer in the other country.
Linda Friedman Ramirez maintains a limited practice in order to provide each client with competent, professional and expert legal assistance. Read about her extensive experience, commitment, and professional credentials here. She can be reached at +1 (727) 551-0751, or by e-mail at LindaRamirezAtty@live.com . Her office is located in downtown St. Petersburg, Wachovia Plaza Building, Suite 900, 150 Second Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, United States of America. If you need to contact our office regarding a criminal matter after-hours or on the weekend, please call +1 (727) 510-5196.
