Bartow Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
I am passionate about defending my clients. Ever since the mid-1990s, when I was in high school, I've known that I wanted to be a lawyer because of my deep sense of justice and commitment to doing the right thing. I began my career in 2005 as a prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office in Bartow, Florida. During that time, I honed my trial and negotiation skills, enabling me to successfully handle cases ranging from misdemeanor DUI to violent crimes such as robbery and murder.
Since 2012, I have been in private practice. In 2014, I achieved Board Certification in Criminal Trial Practice, which recognizes my skills, experience, knowledge, ethics, and professionalism as a specialist in criminal law. Since 2015, I have focused exclusively on criminal defense, and I've developed a reputation for tirelessly advocating for my clients and preparing every case as though it will go to trial. From 2015 to 2024, I had the privilege of working with one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the Tampa Bay area, defending clients against some of the most serious charges, including first-degree murder cases where the prosecution sought the death penalty.
My extensive experience has taught me two crucial lessons about being a great attorney: always care deeply about your clients and remember that you are only as good as your last case.
About Cory Chastang
Current Employment Position(s)
- Founder
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Charges
- Violent Crimes
- DUI Defense
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2005
Specialties and Certifications
- Criminal Trial Practice, Florida Bar, 2014
Other Affiliations
- Lakeland Bar Association, 2015 - 2016 (Member of the Board of Directors)
Past Positions
- Miller, Crosby & Miller, Associate, 2013 - 2015
- State Attorney's Office, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Assistant State Attorney, 2005 - 2013
Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2003
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Moot Court Team
Law Review: Law Review, Staff Editor - University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
B.A.
Major: Political Science - Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney , Virginia
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Gamma Delta
Office Information
Address
510 South Broadway Avenue Bartow, FL 33830
Phone
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