Daniel M. Cavanaugh
Top rated DUI-DWI attorney in Naples, Florida
Practice Areas:
Criminal defense,
Assault & battery,
Drug & alcohol violations,
Sex offenses,
Traffic violations
Education Qualification:
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Practice Areas:
Criminal defense,
Assault & battery,
Drug & alcohol violations,
Sex offenses,
Traffic violations
2180 Immokalee Rd, Suite 309Naples, Florida, 34110
First Admitted: 1997, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.cavanaughattorneys.com/our-team/daniel-m-cavanau...
Bar / Professional Activity:
- Forensic Lawyer Scientist designation received. Trained in Gas chromatograph, DUI Drug and Solid Drug classes at Axion Lab in Chicago Illinois, 2022
- President of Collier County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2011
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):
- Resisting Arrest without Violence jury verdict acquittal. 2022-2023 Numerous dismissals including dismissals for DUI, Reckless Driving, Battery, Flee to Elude, 2021
- Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction, Acquittal, not-guilty jury verdict, 2023
- Failure to Stop at Red Light - Not guilty, due to sudden medical emergency, 2023
- DUI .15 or above - suppression granted, case dismissed, 2023
- DUI alleging Drug Use - case dismissed, 2023
Representative Clients:
- I have represented hundreds of clients within this time but cannot disclose names for confidentiality purposes.
Transactions:
- The only transactional documents I have prepared are Powers of Attorney and Medical Authorization Releases.
Special Licenses / Certifications:
- Forensic Attorney Scientist designation with the American Chemical Society, 2022
Pro bono / Community Service:
- I have volunteered at Mock trial competitions through southwest Florida since 2003. I have been a coach, scoring and presiding judge. I continue to volunteer each year, 2023
- Thomas S. Biggs Inns of Court, Past Member
- Judicial Independence Committee, Past Member
- Prior Night Court Hearing Officer for Civil Matters
- On June 16, 2023, I volunteered to speak to underprivileged Lely High School students about the law, 2023
- In June - July, 2023 I provided pro bono legal services to an abused mother and her son. She was wrongly arrested for committing domestic violence. She had no money. I represented bother her and her son, the State agreed not to prosecute her or her son, 2023
Honors:
- Chosen as top prosecutor from approximate100 assistant state attorneys, Attorney of the Year, State Attorney's Office, 2004
- 2022 - Certificate, Forensic Principles of DUID
- 2022 - Certificate, Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs
- 2022 - Certificate, Forensic Chromatography: Theory and Practice
- 2022 - ACS Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation as recognized by the Chemistry and the Law Division of the ACS-CHAL
- 2021 - DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- 2018 – Received “10 Best” Attorneys by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys™
- 2011 – Recognized as a “Top Lawyer” by Gulfshore Life Magazine
- 2011 - President of the Collier County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- 2004 – Trial Team Award, Office of the State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit
- Recognized by Governor Jeb Bush and Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program for Outstanding Community Advocacy for Abused and Neglected Children and the Guardian ad Litem Program, with five members of the Special Victims' Unit of the State Attorney’s Office, Outstanding Community Advocacy, Governor's Office, 2005
- Since 2011, Received the highest possible rating by his peers by being rated AV Preeminent®, martindale, 2021
- Received an Award from Naples Illustrated Top Lawyers award for criminal defense, Naples Illustrated, 2019
Educational Background:
- Springfield Technical Community College Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, 1991
- Axion Labs, Chicago IL - received designation of Forensic Lawyer Scientist Attendance at the following classes: Gas Chromatography x2 DUI Drug Solid Drug, 2022
- Springfield College, 1993
White Papers:
- I wrote an article on my opinions of criminal justice reform. https://vtdigger.org/2016/01/29/daniel-cavanaugh-criminal-justice-reform-and-violent-crime/, Criminal Justice Reform, Society, 2016
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
- Discussed victim rights and the criminal justice system, op ed, Acknowledging Victims is Just the Beginning, The Times-Argus, April 2016, Times Argus, 2016
- 2011 – Character Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases, Collier County Bar Association, Adverse Witness, June 2011
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Recognized as "top lawyer" by Gulfshore Life Magazine, 2011
- Best of Collier awards Categories Won Gold: Defense Lawyer, Divorce Lawyer, DUI/DWI Lawyer, Family Law, Law Firm, Lawyer 2023 Total Wins 6, 2023
- Best of Florida - Best of Legal Services, Regional, Criminal Defense, 2022
- Naples Illustrated "top lawyer" for criminal defense, 2019
- Received the highest possible rating by his peers by being rated AV Preeminent® As of 2023 I still have this rating, 2011
Industry Groups:
- Individuals
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