Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A. has received the 2026 ELA Award for Best Criminal Defense Firm, presented by Expert Law Attorneys. The award recognizes the Punta Gorda, Florida firm for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A. Earned the Recognition
Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A. is a Punta Gorda criminal defense firm representing clients throughout Charlotte, Lee, Collier and Sarasota Counties, including Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Estero. Founder Drew Fritsch has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1997 and has practiced criminal law for more than twenty years, including eight years as a prosecutor in Charlotte and Lee Counties. He is a former president of the Charlotte County Bar Association.
The firm handles DUI and DUI refusal, drug possession and trafficking, theft, weapon charges, assault, domestic violence, probation violations, driver’s license suspensions, traffic violations throughout Florida, and expungement and sealing. Results include a domestic battery charge dismissed on the eve of trial, a battery charge dismissed on a stand your ground motion, DUI charges dropped after the defense identified errors, and a felony battery charge reduced to breach of peace. Drew Fritsch is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, received an Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, and personally handles each client’s case.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a criminal charge, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Drew Fritsch Law Firm, P.A. has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Punta Gorda and throughout Florida.