Daviana M. Braniff, Esq.

Daviana Marie Braniff was born in Clearwater, Florida, but primarily grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. After receiving a scholarship for women’s soccer, Daviana attended Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia where she received her degree in Psychology. Daviana then attended the University of Georgia School of Law where she interned with the Office of the Fulton County District Attorney. After graduating, she moved back to the sunny state of Florida to be with family. Daviana worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit from October 2015 until January 2019 prior to joining the firm. She is a highly experienced trial attorney who handles all criminal matters with a focus on major crime. In addition to being a member of the Florida Bar, Daviana is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, Bar #322214.

Professional Associations

  • The Florida Bar, 2015
  • Clearwater Bar Association
  • Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
  • The Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) (Past Vice President, Past Secretary)

Honors & Awards

  • Office of the State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, FL
    Assistant State Attorney
  • Fulton County District Attorney, Atlanta, GA Summer Intern and Prosecutorial Clinic Intern
  • Sanderson Law, P.C., Fayetteville, GA Summer Associate
  • Office of the Circuit Public Defender Michael Edwards, LLP, Chatham County, GA
    Senior Intern
  • Armstrong Atlantic Department of Psychology, Savannah, GA
    Research Assistant

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA
    Juris Doctor
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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