Derek Byrd graduated from Florida State University in 1990 with a Degree in Criminology. Shortly after attended Quinnipiac College of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 1995. After graduation, Mr. Byrd was a Public Defender, primarily in the Felony division, for over 2 years before opening his own firm, The Byrd Law Firm.Derek Byrd has been practicing criminal defense in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida for the past 20 years. He has successfully defended individuals accused of committing crimes ranging from DUI to First Degree Murder. Mr. Byrd is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law and is listed in Best Attorneys in America, SuperLawyers, and rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell.Aside from running his law firm , Derek also coaches his youngest son’s travel ball baseball team, the" Sarasota Sharks", as well as his youngest son’s recreation and All-Star teams. Derek Byrd coached his youngest son's All-Star team which won the State Championship and advanced to the final game of the Southeast Regional Championship. Most recently, Derek managed his youngest son’s 10-year-old All-Star team that won the State Championship as well as the Southeast Regional Championship. Derek is taking this team to the 10U World Series in Winchester, Virginia in an attempt to become the first local Cal Ripken to ever win a World Series title. Derek is a highly competitive coach who coaches the kids because he prefers to mentor them so that they become good citizens and to teach them life lessons. Derek also believes that because baseball requires extreme dedication and an emphasis on fundamentals, it helps one in developing their grit and determination in conquering the battles of life. As a criminal defense attorney, it would be easy to become callous to human nature. However, being around youthful exuberance quickly balances the callousness. For more information please visit: http://derekbyrd.com/
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