Adam Leo Bantner II Esq.
Adam has aggressively represented people since earning his bar admission in 2006. Since 2006, he has represented 100s, and possibly over 1,000 people accused of various crimes. Charges range from simple traffic offenses to serious felonies punishable by life in prison. His success as a defense attorney stems from his belief that the best results are achieved by aggressive client-centered representation. Adam accepts criminal cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Orange, Osceola, and Pasco counties.
The qualities that make Adam a successful criminal defense attorney also make him an excellent advocate for those experiencing family difficulties. Whether you are contemplating a divorce, been served with divorce papers, having problems with your parenting plan, time-sharing schedule, alimony or child support, Adam will give your case the personal time and focused representation it deserves to help you get the best possible outcome in your case. Adam accepts family law and other civil cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Orange, Osceola, and Pasco counties.
Adam graduated from Florida State University College of Law in May 2006, finishing in the top one-third of his class. At FSU Adam's successes included being named to the Dean's List twice, induction into the Phi Delta Phi legal honorary society, and the Book Award for the highest grade in the Contracts I class. Adam received his undergraduate degree from Florida Southern College and received his B.A. in Communications in May 2001.
Adam is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and an active member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2006
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
- J.D. - 2006
- Honors: Dean's List (2 times)
- Honors: Book Award Contracts I (Highest Grade)
- Honors: Phi Delta Phi
- Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida
- B.A. - 2001
- Major: Communications: Journalism
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Florida Bar Association, Member, 2006 - Present
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2007 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Office of the Public Defender, Ninth Circuit, Attorney, 2007 - 2009
- Straughn, Turner & Smith, Attorney, 2006 - 2007
Fraternities/Sororities
- Sigma Chi

