AVVO Rating:10

Mike grew up in the Tampa Bay area and graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 1997. He was immediately hired as an Assistant State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit (Pinellas/Pasco Counties) where he worked his way through the ranks handling misdemeanor cases at first and eventually prosecuting the most severe Felonies. After a brief stint working for Nationwide Insurance as in-house counsel, Mike joined a small firm and started building his criminal defense practice. In 2002, he founded Michael G. Butash, P.A. where he practiced for 11 years before joining forces with his partner, Butash Law Group, Esq. During his tenure as a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mike has defended thousands of individuals ranging from 1st Degree Murder, DUI Manslaughter, Sexual Battery, Drug Trafficking and Drug Possession to Misdemeanor Simple Battery, Domestic Battery, DUI, and Petit Theft cases. Going into his 17th year of practicing law, Mike has the experience and dedication needed to handle your case.

Education/Qualifications:

B.S degree in Criminology with Honors Florida State University
J.D. degree Stetson University College of Law
Member of the Florida Bar since 1997
Licensed to Practice in State & Federal Court Former State Prosecutor for Pinellas/Pasco County
Who’s Who Among American Law Students
Lead Counsel in over 40 jury trials
Primary Counsel in thousands of Criminal cases
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys DUI Trial Advocacy School
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys DUI/Vehicular Manslaughter Trial Advocacy School
Former Lead Domestic Violence Attorney for West Pasco County