Michael Ufferman
Email:
ufferman@uffermanlaw.com
Bio:
Michael Ufferman received his Bachelor of Arts from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and received his Juris Doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law (serving on the law review and graduating magna cum laude). After he graduated from law school, Michael clerked for five years for Justice Major B. Harding at the Florida Supreme Court. Michael has been in private practice since 2002 and he is a board-certified criminal appellate lawyer (2006-present).
Michael currently serves on The Florida Bar Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee (Chair) and The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section Executive Council (Treasurer). He previously served on The Florida Bar Criminal Law Certification Committee from 2015-2021 and as chair of the Committee from 2019-2020. Michael also previously served on The Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee from 2007-2013 and as chair of the Committee from 2012-2013. Michael was on the board of directors of the Innocence Project of Florida from 2007-2014. Michael served as President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) from 2015-2016. Michael has also been an adjunct professor for Criminal Procedure – Police at the Florida State University College of Law.
Michael is the author of the Florida Criminal Practice and Procedure treatise, 2025 ed. (Vol. 22, Florida Practice Series). He received the Richard W. Ervin Equal Justice Award given by the Capital City Bar Presidents Council (2016). Michael has also received the Pro Bono Award from The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section (2013); Inspirational Service Honor from Tallahassee Women Lawyers (2012); Gene Taylor Memorial Award given by the Tallahassee Chapter of FACDL (2010); the FACDL President’s Appreciation Award (2010); and the FACDL Extra Mile Award (2009 & 2012).
Michael and his family reside in Tallahassee, Florida. To learn more, visit Michael Ufferman Law Firm P.A.