DeSoto County Personal Injury Lawyer
Hurt in a crash in Arcadia or anywhere in DeSoto County? Rural roads produce some of Florida’s most serious wrecks — and some of its most under-compensated victims. Ave Maria Law Center is led by a trial lawyer and former Florida Assistant Attorney General who has argued for the State of Florida and now fights for injured people.
Injured in DeSoto County? Here’s how we help
We serve accident victims throughout DeSoto County — Arcadia, Lake Suzy, Nocatee, and the surrounding ranchland communities — from our Southwest Florida office in Ave Maria. We handle the insurance companies, gather your records and evidence, and build your case so you can focus on recovering. The first consultation is free.
Why Ave Maria Law Center
- Trial lawyer and former Florida Assistant Attorney General — real courtroom and state-level experience.
- Plaintiff-side only — we represent injured people, never insurance companies.
- We take the hard cases — including clients other firms turned away.
- Southwest Florida roots — based in the region, serving DeSoto County and clients across Florida.
Serving accident victims across DeSoto County
DeSoto County’s highways carry fast long-distance traffic through open country. Serious crashes happen on U.S. 17 through Arcadia and Nocatee, on State Road 70 running east-west across the county, and on State Road 31 toward Charlotte County — two-lane roads where passing at highway speed, cattle trucks, and farm equipment make head-on and intersection collisions devastating. Distance to trauma care raises the stakes even further.
Arcadia is the county seat, and injury cases for DeSoto County residents are generally pursued there — DeSoto County sits in Florida’s Twelfth Judicial Circuit, alongside Sarasota and Manatee.
Cases we handle for DeSoto County clients
- Auto and truck accidents — start with our guide, What to Do After a Car Accident in Florida.
- Civil rights violations — including claims against police and government actors. Learn more.
- Whistleblower and employment — retaliation, discrimination, and standing up to employers, including in agriculture. Learn more.
DeSoto County injury FAQ
The crash was on SR 70 and the other driver was from out of county. Where is my case handled?
Venue depends on where the crash happened and who the defendant is — cases for DeSoto residents are often pursued in Arcadia. We sort that out for you.
The adjuster offered a quick check. Should I take it?
Not before you know the full extent of your injuries. Early offers usually come before the real cost of your care is known — talk to a lawyer first, free.
I work on a ranch and got hurt reporting a safety problem. Can you help?
Whistleblower retaliation and employment claims are core practice areas for our firm — including for agricultural workers.
Talk to a DeSoto County injury lawyer
Free consultation. Serving Arcadia, Lake Suzy, and all of DeSoto County. Call Ave Maria Law Center at 1-855-RAY-CHRIS (855-729-2474).
Raymond Christopher, Attorney, is responsible for this advertisement. Ave Maria Law Center, 5706 Mayflower Way, Unit 207, Ave Maria, FL 34142.