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Rory Gene Safir
Better Safir than sorry!
Safir Injury & Criminal Defense Law
3530 1st Ave N
Ste 105
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: 727-354-6673
Website: thesafirlawyer.com



About Rory Gene Safir
Rory Safir is a dedicated DUI defense attorney and the founder of Safir Injury & Criminal Defense Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. A former Assistant Public Defender in Tampa, Rory brings real courtroom experience and a focused trial mindset to every case he handles. He concentrates his practice on DUI and criminal defense, combining strategic litigation with advanced scientific training. Rory is recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as both a practitioner and instructor of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. He is qualified to teach these techniques to law enforcement officers and attorneys, giving him a clear edge in identifying errors and challenging flawed DUI investigations. He has also trained at Axion Labs in forensic chromatography, the scientific method used to test blood samples, and additionally completed advanced coursework there in pharmacology, toxicology, and drug-impaired driving. Clients rely on Rory for his precision, responsiveness, and personalized approach. Every case receives a tailored defense strategy built on a deep understanding of the science and the law. Whether the issue is a breath test, a blood draw, or a drug-related DUI allegation, Rory works to uncover weaknesses in the State’s case and fight for the best possible result.
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