Bjorn E. Brunvand - Clearwater, FL
Attorney at Brunvand, Wise & Farinella Law Group
Federal Lawyers in Clearwater, FL
615 Turner Street Clearwater, FL 33756
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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37
Years
Experience
Clearwater Federal Lawyer
Updated: 04/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Federal
- Drug Charges
- Capital Murder
- DUI
- Government Fraud
- White Collar Crimes
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Brunvand has concentrated his legal practice in the area of federal and Florida state criminal defense from the investigative stages through motions, resolution negotiations, trials and sentencing if necessary.
Born in Stavanger, Norway, Bjorn has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of South Florida and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law. While attending Stetson, he was a founding member of the Stetson Intramural Law Journal and handled several jury trials in the Public Defender Clinic. Upon graduation from Stetson, he became an Assistant Public Defender in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, and served in that capacity from 1989 to 1992. As an Assistant Public Defender, he tried more jury trials than most attorneys try in a lifetime. In 1991 he had the opportunity to attend and graduate from the National Criminal Defense College, in Macon, Georgia. In December 1992, he entered private practice, in the Tampa Bay Area (Florida).
While in private practice, Bjorn has been fortunate to successfully represent individuals and corporations that faced serious criminal charges in Federal and State Courts. The fraud cases range from government fraud cases involving Medicare, Medicaid, Defense Contracting, Mortgage and Banking. His practice includes the representation of individuals charged as participants in major international drug trafficking ventures whether they choose to defend their case via a jury trial or through negotiations to avoid lengthy prison sentences. Other cases handled by his office include but are not limited to the following: murder, manslaughter, child pornography, burglary, grand theft, embezzlement, organized crime, DUI and other criminal traffic offenses.
Bjorn is a member of the Florida Bar, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is recognized both as a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and a Nationally Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. He was voted as a Super Lawyer in 2008 and 2009 and continues to be AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Bjorn is the former President of and remains active in the Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association. He has served as an active member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Barney Masterson Inn of Court, the Federal Bar Association, Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations, the Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar and the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (N.O.R.M.L.)
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Top Rated Attorney 2006, 2009, 2015-20018
- AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubble
Other Sources of Feedback About Bjorn E. Brunvand
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida
J.D.
Honors: Assistant Public Defender, Sixth Judicial Circuit
Law Journal: Stetson Intramural Law Journal, Founding Member, 1989 - 1992
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida
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Non Legal Education
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University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science - National Criminal Defense College, Macon, 1991
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University of South Florida
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court District of Puerto Rico
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
Specialties and Certifications
- Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney
- Nationally Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section (Member)
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Member)
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (Member)
- United States Supreme Court (Member)
- Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Former President)
- Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association (Former President)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Barney Masterson Inn of Court (Member)
- Federal Bar Association (Member)
- Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations (Member)
- National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (N.O.R.M.L.) (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Bjorn E. Brunvand
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2016-2022Bjorn is an absolute professional and expert at his job. I received excellent representation and consistently felt confident that things were being handled attentively by the firm. I would positively recommend Brunvand Wise to anyone that needs quality representation and wants to feel assured that their case is being handled well.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019-2022Bjorn Brunvand is honestly one of the most professional, well knowledgeable and timely people I have ever dealt with in any industry. He not only handled the case but other outside issues that were problems for my case. He worked diligently and was able to help me in my case and find a solution that came to a happy ending. I promise you that he is one of the best if not the best in the area. He responds to all texts and texts extremely promptly. I don’t care if it is a parking ticket, he is my lawyer for everything.
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Hired Attorney 2020-2024When I was wrongfully accused and charged with sexual battery, there was nothing straightforward about my case. From our first meeting to jury deliberations, and finally, a NOT GUILTY verdict, I knew Bjorn was going to do everything he could to help clear my name. He did that and so much more. I am so grateful for the life I was given back thanks to Bjorn and his team.
Contact
615 Turner Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 813-521-8069
Fax: 727-446-8147
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.acquitter.com
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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