Daniel N. Pawuk

Daniel N. Pawuk is a New Port Richey attorney with extensive experience in criminal and civil law. His practice focuses on criminal defense, immigration law, and eviction matters, including DUI defense, felonies, misdemeanors, drug possession, domestic battery, juvenile defense, probation violations, and driver’s license issues. His immigration work includes family visas, fiancé visas, citizenship and naturalization, derivative citizenship, and matters involving the immigration consequences of criminal offenses. He represents clients throughout Pasco, Pinellas, and Hernando counties.

Daniel earned a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and a B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His legal education provided the foundation for a career involving courtroom advocacy, criminal defense, immigration matters, and civil disputes. He has also completed specialized training in DUI defense, supporting his ability to analyze evidence, challenge criminal charges, and address the legal and procedural issues that arise in impaired-driving cases.

Daniel previously served as a state prosecutor in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and later worked for a prominent DUI attorney in Phoenix, Arizona. He has handled hundreds of jury trials and motions and has achieved successful results in DUI trials and appeals. His prosecution background gives him insight into how criminal cases are investigated and presented, while his defense experience supports careful preparation, direct client counseling, and strategic advocacy throughout criminal proceedings.

Daniel N. Pawuk is admitted to practice in Florida, Washington, D.C., Arizona, and New York. He belongs to the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, West Pasco Bar Association, and American Immigration Lawyers Association. He is fluent in Ukrainian and Polish and emphasizes personal communication with clients throughout their cases. His practice combines criminal trial experience with immigration and eviction work, allowing him to assist clients facing legal matters that can affect their freedom, status, property, and future.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Pawuk & Pawuk
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, West Pasco Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• District of Columbia
• Arizona
• New York

Education

• Stetson University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York at Buffalo
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science (Cum Laude)

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