Anthony Rickman

Anthony Rickman is a Tampa criminal defense attorney who represents people accused of state and federal crimes throughout Florida. His practice covers DUI, drug charges, violent crimes, sex offenses, fraud, and other misdemeanor and felony cases. He handles cases from the initial investigation through motions, plea negotiations, and trial, helping clients understand their options at each stage.

Anthony graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida, where he attended on a full academic scholarship. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law. After law school, he served as an assistant state attorney in Hillsborough County, prosecuting thousands of DUI, traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases. That experience gave him firsthand knowledge of how prosecutors investigate and present criminal charges.

Anthony has represented clients in cases involving homicide, sexual offenses, drug trafficking, domestic violence, and white-collar crimes. He has argued hundreds of motions and tried numerous cases before judges and juries, including matters that drew public attention. His defense work includes challenging evidence, seeking dismissal of charges, preparing cases for trial, and negotiating plea agreements when clients choose that path.

Anthony Rickman is licensed in Florida and the District of Columbia and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. His professional recognition includes The Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite, and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also appeared on local and national media to discuss legal issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, The Rickman Law Firm
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Sigma Nu Alumni Association
• Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association
• Member, Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section
• Member, Hillsborough County American Inn of Court
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, Florida State University Alumni Association
• Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Licensed State

• Florida
• District of Columbia

Education

• Florida State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Florida
  Bachelor of Arts
  

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