Philip M. Snyder
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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“Florida Legal Elite” and “AV® Preeminent Rated” attorney Philip M. Snyder chairs the Criminal Defense Division at Lyons, Snyder & Collin, P.A.
Prior to founding Lyons, Snyder & Collin, P.A., Mr. Snyder was a founding and managing partner at the LyonsSnyder Law Group, P.A. In addition, Mr. Snyder served as a Prosecutor in Broward County, Florida where he earned a reputation for trial excellence in cases involving white collar crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes and driving-related offenses, including Driving While Under the Influence. During his tenure at the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Snyder was twice promoted to the specialized units of Domestic Violence and Economic Crime where he was responsible for investigating and prosecuting Aggravated Domestic Felonies and white collar crimes including Grand Theft, Scheme to Defraud and Tax Evasion. Mr. Snyder has successfully litigated over fifty trials and hundreds of motions. Since forming Lyons, Snyder & Collin, P.A., Mr. Snyder has been recognized for his numerous published articles in the field of criminal defense and family law.
In 2011, Mr. Snyder was recognized by Florida Trend magazine as “Florida Legal Elite“. This prestigious designation, selected by other lawyers in Broward County, is bestowed upon approximately 2% of all attorneys each year.
In 2011, Philip M. Snyder received an “AV® Preeminent Rating” by Martindale Hubbell. An AV® certification rating is the highest rating provided by Martindale-Hubbell – a testament to the fact that Mr. Snyder’s peers rank Mr. Snyder at the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability, based on legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience.
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Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2004
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2006
Education
- University of Maryland College of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, 2004
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2001
- Master of Science, Decision and Information Science
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2000
- Bachelor of Science, Finance
Professional Associations and Memberships
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Broward County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
- Broward County Bar Association
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Federal Bar Association
- Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
- Broward Legal Advisors (Vice President)
- Jorge Nation Foundation (Treasurer)
Recently Published Articles:
- Changes to Search Incident to Arrest After Arizona vs Gant
- Police-Citizen Encounters
- Florida Stand Your Ground Law
- Driving While License Suspended – Can the State Prove Knowledge
- What Should I do if I am pulled over for Driving While Under the Influence in Florida
- Arrested for Trafficking in Oxycodone or Hydrocodone
- Hiring a Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney
- The Problems with Prosecuting Domestic Violence in Florida
- Auto Accidents – How to Obtain Maximum Compensation
- Paternity Action Questions and Concepts
- Five Common Mistakes When Dealing with a Criminal Offense
- The Elements of Stalking
- Can the Police Arrest Me if I’m Riding in a Vehicle that Contains Marijuana
- The Financial and Social Benefits Afforded to Individuals Who Can Marry vs. Same-Sex Couples Who Cannot Legally Marry
- How the Court Calculates Child Support
- Obtaining an Injunction for Domestic or Repeat Violence
- How to Contest the Value of a Stolen Item at Trial
- The Imporatance of Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida
- DWLS – The Benefit of a Judge’s Withhold and Clerk’s Withhold
Latest Articles by philip
April 20, 2012
The four most important things to do after a recent arrest is: (1) prepare a summary of the arrest; (2) take pictures; (3) secure documentation; and (4) speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
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March 8, 2012
As a Broward County criminal defense lawyer, I occasionally receive phone calls from public employees (typically teachers, firefighters, and police officers) concerning whether as a condition of their employment, they are required to answer their employer’s questions regarding alleged/charged criminal behavior either within the scope of their employment (i.e. alleged assault of a student) or outside of the scope of their employment (i.e. arrest for DUI or possession of drugs).
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