Resources: Sarasota and Sarasota County, Florida

The City of Sarasota is situated in Sarasota County on Florida's southwestern coast. Sarasota is known for its white sandy beaches and laid back lifestyle. Sarasota has become infamous for its many real estate collapses that have occurred since its founding. Sarasota suffered the most out of every city in the State of Florida in the 2008 real estate crash.

The mortgages on many of the homes and condominiums far exceeded their values which led to one of the highest foreclosures rates in the State of Florida. As a result of the large number of foreclosures, many criminal investigations into mortgage fraud ensued. Sarasota mortgage fraud has become a serious problem with several arrests being made in the recent months. Many Sarasota families have also suffered severe financial losses as several investment schemes to defraud have recently surfaced. Sarasota securities fraud cases have escalated as a result.

The 12th Judicial Circuit serves the citizens of Sarasota and Sarasota County. There are two courthouses located in Sarasota. The are two main courthouses located in Sarasota. The North County Judicial Center is located at 2002 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34237 while the South County Robert L. Anderson Courthouse is located at 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida 34293.

Our criminal defense law firm has defended cases in Sarasota. Throughout South Florida, our criminal attorneys have represented clients charged with various drug offenses (i.e., cocaine possession, marijuana trafficking, ecstasy sales), fraud crimes (i.e., securities fraud, mortgage fraud, wire fraud and mail fraud), domestic violence cases (i.e., assault, battery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and false imprisonment), and various sex offenses (i.e., sexual battery, statutory rape, lewd and lascivious conduct, improper exhibition and child sex abuse). DMT has also defended dozens of serious drug trafficking charges such as cocaine trafficking, marijuana cultivation (grow house cases) and marijuana trafficking.

Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Miami at 3250 Mary Street, Suite 406, Miami, Florida 33133. Call the law office of DMT at (305) 340-2197 for directions from any of the Sarasota Courthouses or your home or business.