Pearlman & Tetreault, PA

Our legal areas of focus are Criminal/DUI, Divorce & Child Custody, and Wills & Estate Planning. All of our clients have our personal numbers to ensure open and constant communication. When it matters, call Pearlman & Tetreault.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Florida and has no record of discipline from the Florida bar association.*

Firm Overview

We can not always plan or predict when tragic and sometimes life changing events occur in our daily lives. Some of these incidents can be overcome on our own. Others can, and should, be confronted with help. At the firm of Pearlman & Tetreault, P.A., our focus and attention is on helping people in these times of need. We understand the emotional, social, and financial stresses that accompany a criminal investigation or arrest, a divorce, or planning for our family's well-being after we are gone. Even something seemingly as trivial as the suspension of a driverÂs license can have extreme and devastating results on our lives. Our experience and knowledge allow us to walk step by step with our clients to achieve the best possible outcomes regardless of the situation.

Main Office

Main Office
944 4th St N Ste 600
St. Petersburg FL 33701

Phone

727-202-6917

Fax

727-202-6918

Websites

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Family & Divorce Law, Wills & Estate Planning, Criminal & DUI Defense

Hourly Rates

Dependent on type of case

Office Information

Office Hours

8:30am-6:00pm

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Lee Pearlman

Lee Pearlman was born and raised in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, a small town just outside of Harrisburg. He went to Northern York County High School, and attended college at the University of Maryland, College Park where he received two bachelor of arts degrees and two minors. Lee also studied at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia for 6 months in 2002. While in college he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and served two years in the Military Police. After college Lee moved to St. Petersburg where he attended Stetson University College of Law. While there Lee was a member of Stetson's top nationally ranked Trial Team and Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. He was the recipient of the Ralph Harris Ferrel Competition Award and The National Order of Barristers for his performance on those teams. Lee also served a judicial internship with the Honorable Donald E. Horrox in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County.

After graduation Lee accepted a position with the Pinellas County State Attorney's Office, where he also interned during law school. During his time as an Assistant State Attorney Lee tried over 87 jury trials, ranging from 1st degree felonies to 2nd degree misdemeanors, including all traffic related citations and crimes. He served in county, traffic, and felony courts and dealt with every aspect of criminal law, including writing multiple successful appeals and handling Executive Assignments from the Office of the Governor.

After leaving the State Attorney's Office Lee accepted an associate position with the law firm of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A. As an associate Lee handled all aspects of criminal defense, including trials, motions, and appeals on behalf of his clients.

After his tenure at Carlson & Meissner Lee decided to start his own law firm with his friend and former Assistant State Attorney Andrew Tetreault. When Lee and Andrew started the law firm of Pearlman & Tetreault, P.A., they agreed the sole focus and attention of the firm should be their clients, believing constant access and communication should always be available to those who put their faith in Pearlman & Tetreault. With this belief and the desire to help people in their time of need, Lee and Andrew believe themselves to be situated to help their clients achieve the best outcomes with the least amount of stress, fear, and complications possible.

License

Bar Number: 0053551
Florida , 2008

Education

Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctor , 2007
HONORS: -The National Order of Barristers -Ralph Harris Ferrell Competition Award for individual Excellence in Intercollegiate Competition) -Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, 2007 -Ambassador Spirit Award ACTIVITIES: -Stetson Trial Team (2006-2007) -Association of Florida Trial Lawyers Competition: Finalist (2006) -ABA National Arbitration Competition Regional Champion, National Finalist (2007-2008) -Stetson Client Skills Board (2006-2007) -Robert Merhige, Jr. National Environmental Negotiation Competition: Finalist (2007) -Teaching Assistant for Prof. William Everhart, Trial Advocacy (2007) -Judicial Internship with the Honorable Donald E. Horrox, 6th Judicial Circuit (2007)
University of Maryland, College Park
B.A. Government and Politics , 2004
Citation from the CIVICUS Living/Learning Program
University of Maryland, College Park
B.A. Criminology and Criminal Justice , 2004
Citation in Philosophy

Andrew Tetreault

Andrew Tetreault (pronounced Tay-tro) grew up all over the United States, though spending most of his life in the Midwest and the South. Andrew attended college at Ohio Wesleyan University, just outside of Columbus, Ohio, and received a Bachelor's degree as a double major.

After college, Andrew enrolled at Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the fall of 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused a disaster in New Orleans and Tulane was shut down for the entire fall semester. In order to graduate law school on time, Andrew enrolled as a visiting student at the University of Florida College of Law. After one semester at the University of Florida, Andrew returned to Tulane and was a member of the Criminal Defense Clinic at Tulane Law school, and assisted criminal defendants displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

While at the University of Florida, Andrew was offered a position at the Pinellas County State Attorney's Office, where he would work as a prosecutor for four and a half years. Working as a prosecutor gave Andrew invaluable and extensive courtroom and trial experience handling traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases.

In order to serve the legal needs of the Tampa Bay area, Andrew started his own law firm in 2011. In 2012, Andrew started a new law firm with his friend and former Assistant State Attorney Lee M. Pearlman. When Lee and Andrew opened the doors of the Law Offices of Pearlman & Tetreault, they agreed that their practice should be based on the concepts of open communication with clients, aggressive legal representation, and hard work on behalf of those that put their faith in us.

Education

J.D., Tulane University Law School, 2006

Visiting Student, University of Florida College of Law, 2005

B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, 2003
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida, 2006

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