Curtis M. Crider - Clearwater, FL
Attorney at Bauer Crider Kindel & Parry
DUI Lawyers in Clearwater, FL
1550 South Highland Avenue Suite C Clearwater, FL 33756
Clearwater DUI Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- DUI
- Drug-Related Offenses
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Since 1997, Curtis Crider has been exclusively practicing Criminal Law in the State of Florida. Mr. Crider's experience began as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit for Pasco and Pinellas Counties in 1997. As an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Crider prosecuted thousands of criminal cases, ranging from Second Degree Murder, to DUI.
In 2000, Mr. Crider joined the law firm of Bauer Crider Kindel & Parry where he holds the title of Partner. Since joining the firm, Mr. Crider has been exclusively handling the defense of Criminal Cases. Mr. Crider has conducted numerous Jury Trials, including complex white collar crimes, as well as, Vehicular and DUI Manslaughter cases.
Mr. Crider also focuses his practice on Criminal Appeals, as well as Post-Conviction matters. Through his expertise, Mr. Crider was responsible for overturning a life sentence for a 35 year old Florida man, originally convicted of Sexual Battery.
Specific areas of his practice are:
- DUI/BUI
- Traffic Offenses
- Driver License Issues & Appeals
- Drug Possession
- Drug Trafficking
- DUI Manslaughter
- Vehicular Homicide
- Violation of Probation
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Injunctions
- Weapon Offenses
- Robbery & Burglary
- Sex Offenses
- Theft Offenses
- White Collar Crimes
- Criminal Appeals
- Post Conviction Matters
Mr. Crider focuses on cases in Pasco & Pinellas Counties where his over 13 years of experience has given him the experience and necessary contacts to successfully handle all types of criminal cases. Mr. Crider has offices in Pinellas and Pasco Counties where he is available to provide you with quality legal representation.
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1996
J.D.
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1996
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Non Legal Education
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Florida State University,
Tallahassee,
FL, 1994
B.A.
Major: English
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Florida State University,
Tallahassee,
FL, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Sixth Judicial Circuit, Assistant State Attorney, 1997 - 2000
- Koch & Harrington, P.A. Attorneys at Law, Law Clerk, 1996 - 1997
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1997
Other Affiliations
- Clearwater Bar Association (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Theta Chi
Contact
1550 South Highland Avenue
Suite C
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-275-9822
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.floridadefense.com
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