Sam Nicholas Masters

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Biography

A former prosecutor and experienced Daytona Beach criminal defense attorney with more than 40 years of trial experience, Mr. Masters has also spent over 35 years concentrating primarily on criminal defense and personal injury cases.

Mr. Masters has been a resident of Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida since 1959. He graduated from Seabreeze High School and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He also obtained his law degree from FSU and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983.

He is a member and Volusia County Chapter Representative of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL). He also served 11 consecutive years as the President of the local chapter of FACDL prior to becoming chapter representative. He is a former member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors from 2015 to 2020, representing Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns and Putnam Counties (The Seventh Judicial Circuit).
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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Brain Injury
  • Car Accident
  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI/DWI
  • Drug Violations
  • Personal Injury – Defense
  • Wrongful Death
  • Trucking Accidents

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1980
Law School Attended:
Florida State University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Florida; 1984, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; 1983, Florida
Memberships:
Volusia County Bar Association; American Bar Association; The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law and Trial Lawyers Sections); Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - FACDL (Volusia County Chapter President, 1995-2006; Chapter Representative, 2007—); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL); Criminal Justice Review Committee (1997—); Seventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "C" (Former Member and Past Chairman).
Birth Information:
Youngstown, Ohio, December 29, 1958
ISLN:
905106043

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/05/10 in Criminal Law

    Mr. Masters enjoys a very good reputation as a top criminal defense attorney in the greater Daytona Beach area as well as central Florida. I had numerous cases against Mr. Masters when he was with the state attorneys office, and he was always ethica... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 01/02/10 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/16/09 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/06/09 in Criminal Law

    very capable.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/30/09 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/30/09 in Criminal Law

    mr. masters has distinguished himself in our area as one of the preeminent criminal defense lawyers. mr. masters is both competent and ethical. he is very deserving of an av rating by m-h.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/26/09 in Criminal Defense

    sam is a fantastic attorney and one of the preeminent advocates in our state. i have had the honor to work on several cases with sam and he always takes a leadership role in the process. i always come away impressed with his passion and command of... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 03/23/09 in Criminal Defense

    mr. masters is very proactive in defense of his clients. he does not wait for a court date to be set prior to going to work on behalf of his clients.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/20/10 in General Practice

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/29/09 in Criminal Law

    fine lawyer with much experience.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (23 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Thank you so much Sam and Pattie!! Your determination, consistency, hard-work, compassion, and trustworthiness WON 🏆 my case!! I will forever be in awe regarding ALL of your extra efforts in helpin...

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