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Areas of Practice: State and Federal Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Personal Injury
Licensed to Practice in Florida State and Federal Court
Former State Prosecutor
Legal Analyst
Florida State University College of Law
University of South Florida
Anthony Rickman is an AV Preeminent rated Attorney with over ten years of experience in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI, Personal Injury, and Sports & Entertainment Law. Due to his stellar record both in and out of the Courtroom, Anthony Rickman has received an AV preeminent rating from Martingale Hubble, the highest rating an attorney can receive for legal ability and ethical standards. Anthony has also received a 10.0 star rating from AVVO, the highest rating an attorney can receive. Anthony had been named a Top 40 Trial Lawyer under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and received a “Superior” ranking by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense organization.
A Tampa Bay native, Anthony attended the University of South Florida where he received a full academic scholarship and graduated Cum Laude. He then attended the Florida State University College of Law where he earned his law degree. Upon graduating law school, Anthony was a prosecutor at Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, Anthony prosecuted thousands of DUI, misdemeanor, traffic, and felony cases. Anthony joined the law firm of Taracks Gomez & Associates in 2007, and in 2011, Anthony was named a partner at Taracks Rickman & Associates. In 2016 Anthony Rickman founded “The Rickman Law Firm”, a firm dedicated to representing clients throughout the State of Florida.
Mr. Rickman practices in both State and Federal Court. As a well versed and experienced criminal defense attorney, Anthony handles a wide array of cases including, but not limited to, Serious Felonies, DUI, DUI Manslaughter, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking/Manufacturing, Violations of Probation, Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, Sexual Battery, Robbery, Child Abuse, Gun Charges, Burglary, Fraud, Forgery, Assault and Battery, Theft, Domestic Violence, Murder, and all other State or Federal Felony and Misdemeanor Offenses.
Using his experience, skills, and knowledge gained as a prosecutor and perfected as a defense attorney, Anthony can provide you with the representation you need to successfully defend against the government's accusations. Anthony's has successfully argued hundreds of motions and tried numerous cases before a Juries and Judges that resulted in not guilty verdicts at trial or a dismissal of the charges prior to trial. Mr. Rickman’s courtroom ability, legal knowledge, dedication, preparation, skill, aggression, and experience, will provide you with a top notch criminal defense through all stages of your case.
Anthony Rickman is well-versed in personal injury cases. Anthony has represented hundred of clients injured in auto accident or as a result of a “slip and fall”. As a personal injury attorney, he is dedicated to helping injury victims get the financial compensation they deserve. In addition to personal injury and criminal defense, Anthony represents producers, directors, entertainers, artists, musicians, and athletes in the sports and entertainment world. Anthony has been involved in negotiations to raise capital for multi-million dollar films, production and directorial contracts, Boxing Pay-Per View events, movie and television development contracts, film and video distribution agreements.
Anthony Rickman is often featured on local and national television providing legal analysis on a wide array of issues. Anthony is a regular legal commentator on Fox, and has appeared on NBC, ABC, CNN and ESPN. Mr. Rickman has been interviewed by multiple newspapers and publications and is often called upon by print media outlets to give his opinion on legal issues.
| Anthony Biagio Rickman: | Member at The The Rickman Law Firm |
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400 North Ashley Drive Suite 2100 Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Website: | www.therickmanlawfirm.com |
| Phone: | 813-712-8736 |
| Fax: | 813-286-4166 |
| Offices: |
The Rickman Law Firm
Pinellas
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Former Prosecutor representing clients arrested, accused or charged with crimes in state and federal court.
Former DUI prosecutor representing clients arrested or accused of DUI.
Former DUI prosecutor representing clients arrested or accused of DUI.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Sigma Nu Alumni Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Bar Association | N/A | |
| Sigma Nu Alumni Association | N/A | |
| Florida State University College of Law Trial Team | Competition Chairman | 2003 - 2005 |
| Florida Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar | N/A | |
| Hillsborough County American Inn of Court | 2006 - 2008 | |
| Hillsborough County American Inn of Court | N/A | 2006 - 2008 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | N/A | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | 2007 - 1900 |
| Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2007 - 1900 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | |
| Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | N/A | |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | N/A | 2009 - 1900 |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | N/A | |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | N/A | N/A |
| Florida State University Alumni Association | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | N/A |
| Florida State University Alumni Association | N/A | 2010 - 1900 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2010 - 1900 |
| Florida State University Alumni Association | N/A | |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Criminal Defense Attorney-Superb Rating | AVVO | 2015 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Clients Choice | AVVO | 2014 |
| AVVO | Top Contributor | 2013 |
| Clients Choice | AVVO | 2012 |
| Competition Chair Award | Florida State University College of Law-Trial Team | 2005 |
| Journal of Transnational Law and Policy | Florida State University College of Law | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 6 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography Dropped | All 6 counts reduced to child neglect |
| Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon Dismissed | Charges Dissmissed |
| Aggravated Stalking and Burglary Charge Dismissed | Case Dropped after motion to dismiss filed |
| Battery and Tampering Charges Dropped | Battery Domestic Violence and Tampering with a Witness charges dropped |
| Battery Charge Dropped | Battery Charge Dropped |
| Battery Charge Dropped | State Dropped the Charges |
| Battery Charged Dismissed | State Dropped charges |
| Battery Domestic Violence and Domestic Violence Injunction Dismissed | Both cases dismissed |
| Battery Domestic Violence Charge Dropped | Charge COMPLETELY DROPPED by the State Attorney’s Office. |
| Boating Under the Influence Charge Dropped | Charges reduced to Careless Operation of a Vessel |
| Carrying a Concealed Firearm at Airport | Felony Gun Charges Dropped |
| Carrying Concealed Firearm Charge Dropped | Felony Carrying a concealed firearm charge dropped |
| Domestic Battery Charge Dropped | Domestic Battery Dismissed |
| Domestic Violence and Tampering Charges Dropped | All charges dropped |
| Domestic Violence Battery Charge Dropped | Charge COMPLETELY DROPPED by the State Attorney’s Office. |
| Domestic Violence Battery Dropped | Charges Dropped |
| Domestic Violence Injunction Dismissed | The injunction was completely DISMISSED by the Court after a hearing. |
| Domestic Violence Injunction dismissed | Injunction Dismissed |
| Drug Charges Dropped | State Dropped charges |
| Drug Trafficking Charge Dropped | Drug Trafficking Charge Dropped |
| DUI CHARGE DROPPED BY STATE | DUI Dropped by State |
| DUI Dismissed | Charge DISMISSED by the Court after a successful motion to suppress. |
| DUI Dropped | State Dropped DUI |
| DUI Dropped | DUI Dropped |
| DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving | State Dopped DUI |
| DUI Hillsborough County Dropped | DUI Dropped |
| DUI Hillsborough County-Dropped | State reduced DUI to a Reckless Driving |
| DUI over .15 BAL-Dropped | State reduced DUI to a Reckless Driving |
| DUI Reduced to a Reckless Driving | DUI Dropped |
| DUI reduced to reckless driving | DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving |
| DUI with Property Damage Reduced to a Reckless Driving | DUI reduced to reckless driving |
| Federal Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Charges Dropped | Possession with intent to distribute charge dropped and sentencing reduced |
| Felony Battery | Case Dropped to Misdemeanor |
| Felony Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Obstructing or Opposing with Violence Charges Dropped | Felony charges dropped |
| Felony Criminal Mischief Charges Dropped | Felony Criminal Mischief charge reduced to a misdemeanor |
| Felony Criminal Mischief Dropped | Charge COMPLETELY DROPPED by the State Attorney’s Office. |
| Felony Gun Charges Dropped | All charges COMPLETELY DROPPED by the State Attorney’s Office. |
| Felony Public Assistance Fraud Case Dropped | Public Assistance Fraud Charge Dropped |
| Felony Resisting with Violence Charge Dropped | Battery on a law enforcement officer reduced to misdemeanor assault, all other charges COMPLETELY DROPPED. |
| Fleeing to Elude charge dropped | Felony Fleeing to elude dropped |
| Grand Theft Dropped | Grand Theft Dropped |
| Hilllsborough DUI- Dropped | No DUI conviction |
| Hillsborough County 04-CF-010147 | Dismissed |
| Hillsborough County 10-CF-1182 | Dismissed |
| Hillsborough County 11-CF-006781 | Reduced to a Reckless Driving |
| Hillsborough County 11-Cf-016959 | State Dropped All Charges |
| Hillsborough County 11-CF-17133 | State Dropped All Charges |
| Hillsborough County 11-CM-14886 | Not Guilty after trial |
| Hillsborough County 11-CM-21379 | All Charges Dropped |
| Hillsborough County 4241-XEP | DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving |
| Hillsborough County 4363-XEP | DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving |
| Hillsborough County 4382-GQY | DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving |
| Hillsborough County 4535-XEP | DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving |
| Hillsborough County 4689-XEP | DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving |
| Hillsborough County Drug Charge Dismissed | Charges Dissmissed |
| Hillsborough County DUI Dropped | DUI Charge Dropped |
| Hillsborough County DUI Dropped | DUI Charge Dropped |
| Hillsborough County DUI Dropped | DUI Charge Dropped |
| Hillsborough County DUI Dropped | Case reduced to a reckless driving |
| Judge Dismisses "To Catch a Predator Case" | Case Dismissed |
| Judge Dismisses Drug Charge | Case Dismissed by Judge |
| Judge Dismisses DUI charge | Case Dismissed by Judge |
| Judge throws out drug charge | Drug Charge dismised |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident-Not Guilty | Charges Dissmissed |
| Motion to Dismiss DUI Granted | DUI Dismissed |
| No Conviction for Racing Charge | Withhold of adjudication |
| Obstructing an officer without violence-dismissed | Case Dismissed |
| Pasco County Possession with Intent to Sell Drugs-Dropped | No Felony Conviction/Original charge dropped |
| Pinellas County DUI Dropped | DUI Dropped |
| Pinellas County DUI Dropped | DUI Charge Dropped |
| POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL BY A PERSON UNDERAGE | Charges Dismissed |
| Possession of Cocaine-Hillsborough County | State Dropped Charge |
| Possession of Controlled Substance Charge dropped | Felony drug charge dismissed |
| Possession of Marijuana Charge-Dismissed | State Dropped the Charges |
| Possession of Marijuana Charge-Dismissed | State Dropped the Charges |
| Possession of Meth Charge Dropped | Case Dropped by the State |
| Sexual Battery Charge Dropped | All Charges Dropped |
| Solicitation of Prostitution Case Resolved with No Probation or Jail | Adjudication was withheld and client paid a fine, no probation or jail time. |
| State Drops Burglary/Battery Case | Case Dropped by State |
| State v - JC-Resisting arrest charge dimissed | Case Dismissed |
| State v JR- Domestc Violence Charge Dropped | Charge Dropped by State |
| State v OConnell | Not Guilty Verdict (Capital Murder) |
| State v OConnell-First Degree Murder Not Guilty | Not Guilty Verdict (Capital Murder) |
| State v, BR-DUI DROPPED | DUI DROPPED |
| State v, DT-DUI charge dropped | DUI Dropped |
| State v. AB-DUI charge nolle prossed by state | State Dropped DUI |
| State v. AC-Pasco County DUI Dropped | state Dropped DUI |
| State v. BJ-Pasco DUI Dropped | DUI Dropped |
| State v. CD-DUI Plant City Dropped | State Dropped DUI |
| State v. CL-Violation of INjunction Charge Dropped | State Dropped Violaiotn of INjunction Charge |
| State v. CM-DV Battery Dropped | State Dropped Domestic Battery Charge |
| State v. DH-DUI Dropped | State Dropped DUI |
| State v. ES-Aggravated Child Abuse Dropped | Child Abuse Chare Dropped |
| State v. JB-Doctor Shopping Charge Dropped | Doctor Shopping Charge Dropped |
| State v. JF- Resisting with violence and Battery on a LEO dropped | Felony Battery on a LEO Dropped |
| State v. JK-Capital Sexual Battery Charges Dropped by State | State Filed a No Information (droppong the charges) |
| State v. JR-Judge Dismissed DUI after Motion Hearing | DUI Dismissed |
| State v. JT-DUI Dropped | State Dropped DUI Charge |
| State v. LW | Robery Charge Dropped by the State |
| State v. MB-Prostition Charge Dropped | Prostittion Charge Dropped |
| State v. MC | DUI Dropped |
| State v. MN-To Catch a Predator Case Dropped | State Dropped charge of luring and enticing a minor |
| State v. MN-To Catch a Predator Case Dropped | State Dropped charge of luring and enticing a minor |
| State v. RC-Aggravated Battery with Deadly Waeapon Dropped | Felony Charge Dropped |
| State v. RJ (Posseison of Heroin with Intent to sell) | State dropped possesion with intent to sell charge |
| State v. Rodriguez | NOT GUILTY-SECOND DEGREE MURDER WITH FIREAEM |
| State v. Rodriguez | NOT GUILTY-SECOND DEGREE MURDER |
| State v. SZ | State Dropped Sex Offense |
| Tampa DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving | No DUI Conviction |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 13904 | Member in Good Standing | 2005 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Marshall Project | Jolly Ranchers, Sage and Breathmints | 2015 |
| Tampa Bay Times | Attorney's Warn Against Lowering DUI Threshold | 2013 |
| The Daily | Face Booked | 2012 |
| Gwinnett Daily Post | Mugshots Inc: "Legalized Extortion" or Constitutional Privilage | 2012 |
| Criminal Defense blog | Criminal Defense Blog | 2011 |
| Florida Law Weekly | State of Florida v.Staver | 2008 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Orlando | Senator Sues Pizza Delivery Boy | 2015 |
| Fox 13 Evneing News | How to Survive a Law Enforcment Encounter | 2015 |
| Fox 13 Evening News | Movement to stop Using Faulty Drug Tests | 2015 |
| Fox 13 Evening News | Military Officer Arrested for Faulty Drug Test | 2015 |
| Fox 13 Evening News | DUI Setup | 2015 |
| Fox 13 | Attorney Asks for Judge to Be Removed | 2015 |
| Fox 13 | Lawmakers Suit Against Pizza Delivery Man | 2015 |
| Fox 13 | Substance abuse and child's death | 2015 |
| Fox | Defense in DUI setup case | 2015 |
| Fox | False Possitive Drug Tests Leading to Arrests | 2015 |
| Fox | Another False possitive Drug Test Leads to Arrest | 2015 |
| Florida You Judge | Faulty Drug Tests Used by Police | 2015 |
| Debate on the use of Feild Reagent Tests on Drug Cases in Florida | Drug Field Reagent Tests | 2015 |
| Saint Petersburg Catholic High School Law Class | Introduction to the legal field | 2014 |
| Huffington post/ABC | Flirda Extends Stand Your Ground Law | 2014 |
| Fox13 Evening News | Plea Deal in Kidnapping Case | 2014 |
| Fox 13, Huffington Post | Governor Signs Warning Shot Bill Into Law | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | Mugshots being removed from Sheriff Office Website | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | State Drops Charges After Infant Death | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | FDLE Employee resigns after Pill Investigation | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | Trooper Threatened on Website | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | New Evidecne in Theater Shooting | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | Change in Policy for police after murder investigation | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | Can you bring a gun to a popcorn fight | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | Analysis of Evidence in Movie Theater Shooting Case | 2014 |
| Fox 13 NEws | Police Seeking Public Help in Child Murder | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | Teen Mom Goung to State Hospital | 2014 |
| Fox 13 News | No Charges in Childs Murder | 2014 |
| Fox 13 evening news | Insanity Defense in Kidnapping Case | 2014 |
| Fox News | Bloody Footprints as Evidence in Murder Case | 2013 |
| Fox News | Family Dollar Murder | 2013 |
| Fox 13 News | Charges Dropped Against Husban Accused of Setting Hous on Fire | 2013 |
| Fox 13 News | Abortion Pill Murder case | 2013 |
| Fox 13 News | Conflict of Interest in Shock Jock Trial | 2013 |
| Fox 13 News | Details of DUI Setup | 2013 |
| ESPN Outside The Lines | FAMU Hazing Case | 2013 |
| ABC Television | Man acused of beating wife priro to house fire | 2013 |
| Fox 13 Tampa News | Stand Your Ground Case Not Prosecuted | 2012 |
| Fox 13 News | George Zimmerman Charged | 2012 |
| Fox 13 News | Lack of BiLingual Dispathcers | 2012 |
| Fox News | Penn State Law | 2012 |
| USF IFC Risk Management Seminar | Risk Reduction | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intern | Congressional Office Of U.S. Senator Connie Mack | 2000 - 2001 |
| Intern | Congressional Office Of U.S. Senator Connie Mack | 2000 - 2001 |
| Law Clerk | Clerk of Circuit Court 6th Judicial Circuit | 2001 - 2002 |
| Intern | Office of State Representative Frank Farkas | 2001 - 2002 |
| Intern | Office of State Representative Frank Farkas | 2001 - 2002 |
| Law Clerk | Clerk of Circuit Court 6th Judicial Circuit | 2001 - 2002 |
| Law Clerk | The Chiccetti Law Firm | 2003 - 2004 |
| Law Clerk | The Chiccetti Law Firm | 2003 - 2004 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit | 2004 - 2004 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit | 2004 - 2004 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County | 2005 - 2007 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County | 2005 - 2007 |
| Partner | Taracks Rickman & Associates | N/A |
| Partner | Taracks Rickman & Associates | 2007 - 1900 |
| Partner | Taracks Rickman & Associates | N/A |
| Legal Analyst | Multiple Media Outlets | N/A |
| Legal Analyst | Multiple Media Outlets | 2012 - 1900 |
| Legal Analyst | Multiple Media Outlets | N/A |
