JOSHUA SHERIDAN
About Josh SheridaN
Josh was born in St. Petersburg, Florida where he resided until attending University of Central Florida in 1995. After graduating with a dual major in Criminal Justice and Political Science, Josh returned home to attend Stetson College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. While at Stetson, Josh was selected to be a member of Stetson’s prestigious and Nationally Ranked First Place “Trial Team” for which he competed and won against teams nationwide, Harvard, Georgetown, etc.
Upon receiving his Doctor of Law (“Juris Doctor”), Josh worked as an Assistant State Attorney for Pinellas/Pasco’s Sixth Judicial Circuit. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Josh sat for over 100 jury trials prosecuting both misdemeanor and felony offenses ranging, including Murder, Burglary, Sexual Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses and DUI. While working for the State, Josh also taught law enforcement DUI investigation methods.
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After completing his tenure at the State Attorney’s Office in 2005, Josh opened what would become Busciglio, Sheridan & Schoeb. With a primary focus on Marital and Family Law, Josh put his vast experience in the courtroom to good use making a name for himself and the firm, ultimately being voted the top Marital & Family Law Attorney in the Tampa Bay Area in 2021.
In addition to his practice and managing the firm, Josh has volunteered his time defending Florida citizen’s first amendment rights during Black Lives Matter protests, and defending school children against the Governor’s Mask Mandate Prohibition. Josh also is a professor at University of Tampa, teaching Criminal Law and Procedure. He is also Collaborative Law certified helping couples interested in considering this peaceful, out-of-court approach that can benefit everyone.
When the suit comes off Josh spends his time as host of the Barely Legal Podcast, produces and promotes local and live music through MNE presents, sings for his own band and enjoys every second he gets with his wife, daughter and son.
Josh hates bullies and loves standing up for the little guy. He is game for any challenge and happy to help those that need it.
“Josh is a seasoned litigator that gets big results for his clients. He has significant subject matter expertise in tort litigation and fights hard for his clients. He works hard for his clients and understands their concerns.”
-Charles G.
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Areas of practice
Divorce, Paternity
Alimony
Child Abuse
Child Custody and Visitation
Dependency
Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements
Modifications
Domestic Partners / Same Sex
Domestic Violence – Restraining Orders and Injunctions
DUI and DWI
Drug Offenses – Trafficking, Sale, Possession
Sex Offenses
Theft, Fraud, Forgery and Burglary
Violent Crimes – Robbery, Battery, Assault
Juvenile Crimes
Sealing and Expunging Records
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Education
Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida
J.D. – May, 2002
Major: Legal Advocacy/Trial Team
University of Central Florida
B.S.
Major: Political Science and Criminal Justice
Bar Admissions
Florida, 2002
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2002
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Professional Memberships & Associations
Hillsborough Bar Association, Member
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Member
Clearwater Bar Associations, Member
Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
Are You Safe, Volunteer-Domestic Violence
Kid’s Charity of Tampa Bay-“A Kid’s Place”, Volunteer
Fox 13: Ask-A-Lawyer, Legal Advisor
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Classes/Seminars
Florida DUI Law, State Attorney’s Office: 6th Judicial Circuit, 2003 – Present
American (Florida) Family Law in Le Havre, France, Sister Cities
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training
02/23Past Employment Positions
State Attorney’s Office: 6th Judicial Circuit, Assistant State Attorney-Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, May 8, 2002 – May 8, 2005
Berkowitz & Sheridan Law Group, Partner-Marital and Family Law (Divorce) & Criminal Defense, May 8, 2005 – May 8, 2008