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John Rutkowski
DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney
Law Office of John P Rutkowski
18245 Paulson Drive
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Phone: 941-888-0709
Website: jrhelpinggoodpeople.com

About John Rutkowski
I been practicing DUI and criminal law for the past twenty-seven years. Prior to practicing law I served as a deputy sheriff in Florida, spending two years on the DUI squad. I retired from law-enforcement upon admission to law school. Upon graduating law school I worked as an Assistant State Attorney leaving after two years to open his own DUI and criminal defense practice. I have been practicing both areas of law since 1997. Along with practicing criminal defense in state court, I practice in the United States Federal District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida and Georgia along with the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Practice areas: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Criminal Traffic Offenses DUI Administrative Driver License Suspension Hearings Administrative Hardship Driver License Hearings
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