HISTORY
ROBERT B. PEDDY, JR. was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida, graduating from Lakeland Senior High School in 1984. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, in 1988 and his Juris Doctor from Stetson College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida in 1991.
Mr. Peddy is admitted to practice in the Courts of Florida, as well as the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, and the United District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Mr. Peddy’s courtroom experience began as an Assistant State Attorney in the Tenth Judicial Circuit in Bartow, Florida, for State Attorney Jerry Hill. During his five years, he had numerous trial experiences and was assigned to the special prosecution division in the prosecution of white collar crimes. In 1998, Mr. Peddy joined the law firm of Wendel, Chritton, & Parks, Chartered and practiced in civil trials involving complex litigation, family law, and criminal defense work. Mr. Peddy quickly became a named Partner, Wendel, Chritton, Parks, DeBari & Peddy, Chartered, in 2000. He is AV Preeminent-rated by his peers, an award given to a select group of lawyers recognized for their legal ability and ethical standards.
On July 4, 2000, Mr. Peddy established the Law Offices of Peddy, P.A. serving clients in the areas of family law and criminal defense. Mr. Peddy’s thorough preparation, unequivocal personal service and aggressive representation has led him to successfully litigate cases and trials throughout the State of Florida.
Mr. Peddy is and has been involved in the local civic and legal community; Tenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee B Attorney Member; Lakeland Bar Association (serving as President in 1998); Polk County Trial Lawyers Association; Polk County Criminal Defense Bar; Willson American Inn of Court; Lakeland Rotary Club; West Polk County Unit of the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society (serving as President of the Board in 2004 – 2005). Mr. Peddy is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, Florida. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, photography, diving, and outdoor adventures.
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