Robert (Bob) A. Norgard - a Bartow, Florida (FL) Criminal Defense

Bartow Criminal Defense - Trials Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense - Trials 90%
Criminal Defense - Postconviction 10%

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Robert A. Norgard has been a criminal defense lawyer for over 40 years. SuperLawyers magazine and Best Lawyers have recognized Bob as a top attorney in Florida 2008, Best Lawyers has twice named Bob the Lawyers the Year in Criminal Defense for the Tampa Metro Area. Since 1995, Bob has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in the area of Criminal Trial Practice. Bob has conducted well over 200 criminal jury trials, including over 100 homicide trials. In addition to his extensive trial experience, Bob also has significant experience in postconviction cases, including having testified as an expert witness in postconviction proceedings over 20 times. Whether your case is big or small, Bob recognizes your case is very important to you, and he is committed to using his experience to help you.

Awards and Honors

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Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
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2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
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2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
2008 Florida Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, 1980
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 1977
  B.A.
  Major: English

Current Employment Position(s)

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Sole practitioner
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Past Positions

Penrose, Mouser and Harris, Associate, 1981 - 1982
Public Defender's Office 6th Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1982 - 1985
Public Defenders Office 10th Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1985 - 1995

Bar Admissions

Florida, 1981
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2000
U.S. Supreme Court, 2001

Specialties and Certifications

Criminal Trial Practice, Florida, 1995

Other Affiliations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1992 - Present
Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1992 - Present

Fraternities and Sororities

Beta Theta Pi
Phi Kappa Phi

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Contact

Bartow, FL

310 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830

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Phone: 863-354-0508

Fax: 863-533-1334

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Website: https://www.norgardlaw.com

Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8.30am - 12pm / 1pm - 5pm; Fri: 8.30am - 12.00pm

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