Serving Tallahassee and North Florida for more than 25 years
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Small Town Roots.
Statewide Reputation.
Joe Bodiford has been practicing law in Florida for almost 30 years. He is recognized as one of the top criminal defense and personal injury attorneys in the state. He is the only defense attorney in northern Florida with both state and national board certification in criminal law.
He is well-known in courtrooms across the state, but his roots are in Tallahassee. A sixth-generation Floridian and a Tallahassee native, Mr. Bodiford is proud to serve residents of his community.
When You Are in Need, We Can Help
Personal Injury
Injuries can affect your ability to work. They can change your life. We help you figure out the value of an injury claim, then negotiate, and litigate when necessary. It’s a complex process. Joe Bodiford has taught courtroom advocacy to attorneys – both civil and criminal – from all over the country. What better person to have standing by you in court.
Criminal Defense
When you are charged with a crime in Florida or in federal court, you deserve representation you can trust and that can aggressively defend you in court. Whether you’re charged with a drug crime, computer-related fraud, a sexual offense or a DUI, Bodiford Law, P.A., can help.
DUI
Joe Bodiford has successfully handled thousands of DUI defense cases, from simple DUI to DUI manslaughter. He understands the factors that go into a DUI investigation and knows what it takes to battle a DUI at trial. And, as an expert cross examiner, Joe knows that cross examination wins cases.
Car Crashes
Car crash litigation in the state of Florida is complex, but Joe Bodiford has the experience to protect your rights, handle insurers, and navigate no-fault and liability laws. He’ll gather evidence, calculate damages, and fight for fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain, helping you secure the outcome you deserve.
Slip/Trip and Fall
After a slip or trip and fall, you need and experienced lawyer to protect you from insurance companies that try to delay, underpay, or deny claims. Joe Bodiford will fight for you to make insurers take your injuries seriously and secure full compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain.
Wrongful Death
An experienced Florida trial attorney is crucial in a wrongful death case because insurers and defendants fight hard to limit payouts. Joe Bodiford builds compelling cases, protecting families from aggressive legal tactics. He is prepared to take cases to trial to pursue both justice and fair compensation for surviving loved ones.