Articles Posted in Results & Recognition

We resolved a false DUI arrest claim against the Port Orange Police Department before filing suit. What Happened Our client was stopped for speeding and arrested for DUI. Her breath tests came back 0.000 twice. A certified Drug Recognition Expert evaluated her and found she was not impaired. The body-worn camera footage showed the officers’…

The Law Office of Michael P. Maddux, P.A. is proud to announce the resolution of a St. Petersburg civil rights claim in federal court on behalf of our client. The case settled after a successful mediation with the officers involved. The Case In June 2025, St. Petersburg police officers stopped our client on suspicion of…

Michael P. Maddux, P.A. recently secured a favorable settlement in a false arrest case stemming from a traffic stop that led to our client being charged with tampering with evidence. How This False Arrest Case Unfolded Initially, the arresting officer alleged that our client had ingested a controlled substance during the stop. However, body camera…

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years When the hit and run driver fled the scene, they likely thought they could escape accountability. They didn’t count on us. How We Tracked Down the Hit and Run Driver Our team brought in a…

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years A federal judge denied dismissal in a wrongful DUI case, handing the Law Office of Michael P. Maddux, P.A. a major early victory. The judge denied both defendants’ motions to dismiss, allowing the case to…

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Battery charges dismissed under Florida’s self defense laws show how the right evidence can change a case entirely. Michael P. Maddux, P.A. achieved a victory for a client wrongfully charged with battery by uncovering the…

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Michael P. Maddux, P.A. recently secured a positive outcome in a domestic dispute case for a client involved in a Valentine’s Day marital dispute that briefly escalated during an argument between spouses. Law enforcement responded…

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Our firm recently obtained a successful result for a client who was initially blamed for a motor vehicle crash in Hillsborough County. Law enforcement issued our client a citation at the scene of the accident,…

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Tampa Magazine has recognized Michael P. Maddux as a Top Lawyer for multiple consecutive years. This reflects the respect of fellow attorneys and the strength of his professional reputation within the Tampa Bay legal community.…

Michael P. Maddux has repeatedly earned a spot on the Florida Super Lawyers list throughout his career, reflecting sustained peer recognition for professional achievement and legal excellence. Each year, Super Lawyers selects a limited percentage of attorneys following a rigorous, multi-phase process. This process includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluation across multiple indicators of…