Robert (Bob) A. Norgard

Robert A. Norgard has been a criminal defense lawyer for over 40 years. SuperLawyers magazine and Best Lawyers have recognized Bob as a top attorney in Florida 2008, Best Lawyers has twice named Bob the Lawyers the Year in Criminal Defense for the Tampa Metro Area. Since 1995, Bob has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in the area of Criminal Trial Practice. Bob has conducted well over 200 criminal jury trials, including over 100 homicide trials. In addition to his extensive trial experience, Bob also has significant experience in postconviction cases, including having testified as an expert witness in postconviction proceedings over 20 times. Whether your case is big or small, Bob recognizes your case is very important to you, and he is committed to using his experience to help you. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Robert (Bob) A. Norgard included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Robert (Bob) A. Norgard Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list

• Sole practitioner

• Penrose, Mouser and Harris, Associate, 1981 - 1982
• Public Defender's Office 6th Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1982 - 1985
• Public Defenders Office 10th Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1985 - 1995

• Florida, 1981
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1981
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2000
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2001
• Specialties and Certifications
• Criminal Trial Practice, Florida, 1995

• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1992 - Present
• Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1992 - Present
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Beta Theta Pi
• Phi Kappa Phi