SARASOTA’S CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Mr. Solnoki came to Florida to pursue a college degree at Stetson University. During his time at Stetson, he was an honor roll student and earned a Dean’s Scholarship. While obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Mr. Solnoki chose to further pursue his academic aspirations by attending Nova Southeastern University Law School. It was there that he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree.
While at law school, Mr. Solnoki became intrigued with the Criminal Justice System and interned with the Broward County State Attorney’s office, where he gained invaluable trial experience.
This experience with the State Attorney’s Office heightened Mr. Solnoki’s awareness of the injustices and indignities suffered by many people accused of committing crimes. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2003, Mr. Solnoki was employed by the Public Defender’s Office in Sarasota. Mr. Solnoki worked for over 3 years compiling extensive trial and litigation experience. Mr. Solnoki has represented over a thousand individuals accused of crimes, trying many cases, including serious felonies. In addition to having vast experience in criminal defense, he has practiced in Family Law for over 15 years.
Joining The Byrd Law Firm
In 2008, Mr. Solnoki brought his array of legal experiences to The Byrd Law Firm, where he is now a Partner, and focuses on Criminal Law, Family Law with Heather Byrd, and Personal Injury. He has been admitted to practice in the Federal Court of the Middle District of Florida and all State Courts in Florida. Mr. Solnoki previously served on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Division of the Sarasota County Bar Association and Judge John M. Scheb American Inn Of Court.
In December 2009, he became one of the first attorneys in the Sarasota and Manatee County area to receive a Certificate of Achievement for completing the Breath Test Operator Course, which is required of all Licensed Breath Test Operators in the State of Florida. Additionally, Mr. Solnoki has volunteered as a judge for Teen Court of Sarasota, a diversion program aimed at helping juveniles with their self-esteem, motivation, and self-improvement, and in turn, preventing any future criminal behavior.
From 2020 through 2022, Mr. Solnoki had the distinction of serving as an attorney member on the 12th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee where he investigated complaints made to the Florida Bar against other attorneys. During that same time period, he served as the Secretary on the board of the Sarasota Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL). Mr. Solnoki continues to serve on the Statewide FACDL Board as a chapter representative for Sarasota. Mr. Solnoki is a Partner at the Byrd Law Firm
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