About Maria
Maria Kazouris is a criminal defense attorney primarily based in Tarpon Springs, Florida, with over two decades in the field within the legal field. She is licensed to practice regulation in both Florida and Connecticut. Her primary areas of practice consist of criminal regulation, DUI & DWI, household regulation, divorce, employment law, and domestic violence. Born and raised in Tarpon Springs, Maria graduated from Tarpon Springs High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida in 1994, attaining a three.86 GPA.
Maria then pursued her Juris Doctor at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, graduating in 1998. During law program, she received honors for Academic Achievement in Juvenile Law, Service to the Community, and the Connecticut Title Insurance Company Award. After law school, Maria began her legal career as a law clerk for Yale Law School, where she conducted research and up to date policies to align with federal regulations. She then worked as an associate attorney in New Haven, Connecticut, dealing with severa private injury claims and condominium management instances. Seeking a change in weather, Maria relocated to Daytona Beach, Florida, and served as an Assistant State Attorney in the 7th Judicial Circuit, prosecuting offenses similar to DUI, drug ownership, theft, and battery.
In personal practice, Maria has represented clients in lots of instances, from simple misdemeanors to serious felony accusations. She has additionally treated civil cases, which includes contract disputes, auto injuries, canine bites, slip and falls, premises liability, and a number of corporate law things. Additionally, Maria has served as General Counsel and Associate General Counsel to public worker labor unions, representing members in obligation-related incidents, submitting grievances, and negotiating contracts. She has educated and represented hundreds of law enforcement officials in things involving the use of deadly force. Maria is bilingual in English and Greek, reflecting her cultural heritage.
She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Keiser University, coaching Business Law and Criminal Law. In her spare time, Maria volunteers by assisting the New Haven Housing Authority and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice as their attorney. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her household. Maria is a member of the Florida State Bar and the Connecticut Bar Association. She has been working as an attorney for over 23 years, providing legal services to clients in both states.
