Pinellas County Criminal Lawyers

Criminal lawyers defend people facing charges such as assault & battery, drug crimes, homicide, sex crimes, theft, and a wide range of other felonies and misdemeanors. They also protect their clients’ constitutional rights and navigate complex legal procedures throughout the criminal justice process.

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John Patrick Musca
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John Patrick Musca
Criminal Lawyer Serving Pinellas County, FL
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Aggressive Criminal Defense; Over 150 Combined Yrs Experience
I’m an experienced Florida criminal defense lawyer and represent individuals who have been arrested or charged with a crime. I will vigorously fight for your rights and help you navigate every stage of your case. Read More »
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Nicholas J. Dorsten
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Nicholas J. Dorsten
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365/24/7 Criminal Defense and PI, Serving the Tampa Bay Area
Former prosecutors available 365/24/7 for all criminal defense/auto injury issues. DUI, drug defense, auto accidents, theft crimes, crimes of violence and more. Over 30 years of legal experience. Read More »
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Rex R. Blake
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Rex R. Blake
Criminal Lawyer Serving Pinellas County, FL
Aggressive & Experienced Criminal Defense! Former Prosecutor! Record of Success!
I am dedicated to aggressive and skilled criminal defense advocacy. I am committed to protecting the rights and interests of those facing criminal charges! Contact a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer in Tampa Bay! Read More »
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Ajay Pallegar
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Ajay Pallegar
Criminal Lawyer Serving Pinellas County, FL
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Determined Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer! Aggressive Legal Representation!
I am a skilled, knowledgeable and effective criminal defense attorney. I provide aggressive legal advocacy to fight for the rights of the accused! Visit my website for information and call for a free consultation. Read More »
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Jason M. Mayberry
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Jason M. Mayberry
Criminal Lawyer Serving Pinellas County, FL
Florida Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Florida Coastal School of LawU.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tennessee and Florida
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Jason M. Melton
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Jason M. Melton
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(727) 823-0000 200 Central Ave, #400
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The Catholic University of America
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Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton. As a former state prosecutor, he continues fighting for victims bringing in some of the largest single event results in Central Florida. Jason is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and continues to be listed among SuperLawyers in Florida by Thomson Reuters. He is a Founding Member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers, and in 2023 was named President. Attorney Melton is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing...
Steven George Lavely
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Steven George Lavely
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(727) 550-8800 721 1st Ave. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
University of Miami School of Law
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Bradenton personal injury attorney Steven G. Lavely is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who is considered a specialist in civil trial law. Less than two-percent of Florida lawyers can claim this distinction. He is also one of the less than five-percent of Florida lawyers named a Florida Super Lawyer. Mr. Lavely is rated the highest possible rating on AVVO—a 10 out of 10—and is a proud member of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.

“I am very proud of the honors and distinctions I have achieved, as they are either earned from advanced testing by independent agencies...
Bruce Howard Denson
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Bruce Howard Denson
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(727) 896-7000 136 4th Street N
Suite 340
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Products Liability and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
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At The Denson Firm, our mission is to provide you with passionate and aggressive legal representation and personal counsel in criminal defense cases. Because Bruce Denson is a sole practitioner, you will always speak directly with him, and he will attend every court hearing. Our focus is on a long term solution to your immediate problem. Personal service and client contact is a priority at The Denson Firm.
Craig A. Epifanio
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Craig A. Epifanio
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(727) 528-1859 10010 Seminole Blvd
Seminole, FL 33772
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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An Experienced and Aggressive Legal Advocate Providing Attentive and Caring Client Service Along Florida's Gulf Coast Lawyer Craig A. Epifanio began his practice of law solely defending those accused of a crime. He gained considerable experience aggressively pursuing justice for those accused of all levels of crime, to the point that in 2005 he was elected as President of the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) for that year. He now uses his natural ability to listen and empathize in order to gain a clear picture of the events leading up to a client's arrest, assess each individual legal issue...
Michael Celso Gonzalez
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Michael Celso Gonzalez
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(813) 221-4303 1259 South Myrtle Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
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YOU'VE BEEN ARRESTED OR YOU ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION. WHERE DO YOU TURN? CALL ME NOW. Before I became a criminal defense attorney, I investigated, filed, and litigated thousands of cases as an Assistant State Attorney. My tenure as a prosecutor can aid your criminal defense case because I understand how the police, judges and prosecutors will view the circumstances of your charges. I have earned the respect of the judges and prosecutors in my area, and my work as an attorney has earned me an AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, their highest available rating. Knowing how both sides of a...
Kris R. Parker
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Kris R. Parker
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(727) 205-5555 1217 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33756
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Kris became a member of the Florida Bar in 2008 and is a graduate of Marshall University and Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was member of its award-winning moot court team. After graduation, Kris worked as a staff attorney for the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and assisted domestic violence victims in securing domestic violence injunctions.

In 2009, Kris was hired as an Assistant State Attorney with Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit which is located in the Clearwater/Saint Petersburg area. As a state prosecutor, Kris tried 42 jury trials, hundreds of evidentiary motions, and a handful of appeals....
Cameron King
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Cameron King
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(727) 538-4265 13575 58th Street N. Suite 285
Clearwater, FL 33760
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Criminal, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Florida State University College of Law
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Arrested? Call a former prosecutor that is ready to fight for you. Cameron is a Tampa Bay area native who received his law degree Florida State University where he specialized in Criminal Law. Prior to working as a defense attorney, Cameron worked as a prosecutor and handled countless cases and every type of crime from DUI to Murder.
Donald James Kilfin
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Donald James Kilfin
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(727) 256-3598 400 Carillon Parkway
#130
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
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I am attorney Donald J. Kilfin. I own and operate The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C., a St. Petersburg area criminal defense and DUI firm representing clients throughout the Tampa Bay area.
I earned a four year Honor's Bachelor's degree from Trent University, one of Canada's top undergraduate institutions. From there, I relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida to attend law school at Stetson University. It was my first choice, among many options across the United States, based on its national reputation for trial advocacy and legal writing. I graduated in 2000 with a juris doctor degree and...
Vincent Pawlowski
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Vincent Pawlowski
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(888) 420-3476 111 Second Ave NE
Suite 705
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Mississippi
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Vincent R. Pawlowski, Esq. is an exceptional client advocate with more than 20 years experience in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death litigation, automobile accidents and injuries, workers compensation, criminal defense, DUI / DWI, and drug charges. He founded the Pawlowski // Mastrilli Law Group in 1995 in the heart of Tampa's Ybor City, with satellite offices in Westchase, New Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Lakeland. As managing partner of the firm, Vincent ensures that every member of his legal team holds the same core values and vigor to defend and fight for our clients case...
Melinda Morris
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Melinda Morris
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(877) 353-8408 111 2nd Ave NE #515
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University College of Law
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Melinda Morris has been practicing law since 1999 and is the managing attorney of the Morris Law Firm. As a former Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, Ms. Morris has handled thousands of cases from investigation through sentencing. Her experience as a former prosecutor along with her years of experience as a private criminal defense attorney allows her to effectively represent her clients charged with a wide range of criminal offenses. Extensive Criminal Law Experience While a felony prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Ms. Morris prosecuted thousands of criminal...
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William Hanlon
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William Hanlon
Criminal Lawyer Serving Pinellas County, FL
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Nick Chotos
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Nick Chotos
Criminal Lawyer Serving Pinellas County, FL
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Nicholas J. Dorsten
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Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(727) 286-6141 146 2nd Street N # 310
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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The University of Toledo College of Law
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Rory Gene Safir
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Rory Gene Safir
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(727) 354-6673 3530 1st Ave N Ste 105
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Universidad Pontificia Comillas and Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Safir Injury & Criminal Defense Law, a law firm in St. Petersburg, Florida, is led by attorney Rory Safir. With a focus on DUI defense and a strong background in private practice and as a former Assistant Public Defender, Rory is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals facing DUI charges. As a trial lawyer at heart, Rory brings extensive courtroom experience to every case he handles. He has successfully handled a number of jury trials and possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in DUI defense. His passion for the law and his commitment to protecting his...
Robert G. Whittel
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Robert G. Whittel
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(727) 823-0000 5107 Central Ave
St Petersburg, FL 33710
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
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An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...
Larry Sandefer
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Larry Sandefer
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
(727) 726-5297 8801 9th st. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33773
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Florida
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Larry Sandefer has handled well over 5,000 criminal cases. Over 250 of these have resulted in jury trials of from one day to several weeks in length. These trials have included numerous first degree murder cases, multi-jurisdictional drug and homicide conspiracies, drug trafficking, sales and possessions, sexual battery, lewdness and exposure charges, arson, white collar crimes including trade secrets and fraud, robbery, theft, assault and battery, domestic violence, traffic deaths, DUI, resisting arrest, shoplifting, abuse allegations of children and the elderly, embezzlement, insurance fraud, burglary, kidnaping, and many other criminal charges. Mr. Sandefer has been honored with the...
Donald Wesley Hendry Jr.
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Donald Wesley Hendry Jr.
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(727) 205-5555 1004 Broadway
Dunedin, FL 34698
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Attorneys Don Hendry and Kris Parker are experienced trial attorneys with nearly 100 jury trials between them. They possess the trial experience you should look for in selecting an criminal law attorney or divorce lawyer who WILL fight for your rights.

Don Hendry and Kris Parker will personally handle your case from evaluation until it is resolved. Your case will not be delegated to an associate attorney or a legal assistant, and you can always pick up the phone and call.

If you’re searching for an experienced and affordable criminal defense attorney, family attorney, or need a personal injury lawyer...
Shpresa Idrizi
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Shpresa Idrizi
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(707) 926-4924 3005 SR 590
STE 202
CLEARWATER, FL 33759
Criminal and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Attorney Shpresa Idrizi is a highly skilled personal injury and criminal defense lawyer based in Florida. With nearly two decades of experience, she has built a strong reputation in accident law and criminal defense, handling cases involving manslaughter, murder, domestic violence, drug offenses, assault and battery, violent crimes, probation violations, weapons charges, record sealing and expungement, juvenile arrests, and DUI defense. Shpresa began her legal career in May 2005 as a state prosecutor for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in the Pinellas County State Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted thousands of criminal cases. In June 2008, she transitioned to criminal defense, refining...
Rex R. Blake
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Rex R. Blake
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(727) 286-6141 4707 140th Ave N
#104
Clearwater, FL 33762
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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I am a Trial Attorney licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the Unites States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Concentrating on Criminal Defense including all Traffic Court Cases, DUIs, Misdemeanors, and Felonies.

As a former prosecutor, I have the experience and insight to give an honest assessment of your criminal case. I strive to provide the highest standard of legal representation to achieve the best results for my clients.

Specialties: All Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic Cases, including Drug Offenses, DUIs, Weapons Offenses, Batteries, Thefts, Violations of Probations, Sealing and Expungments.
Marc Pelletier
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Marc Pelletier
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(727) 578-0303 9721 Executive Center Drive North
Suite #120
St Petersburg, FL 33702
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and DUI
Stetson University College of Law
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As a Partner of the Law Offices of Russo Pelletier & Sullivan, I limit my practice of law to represent only those clients charged with criminal offenses and DUIs. Both I and my partner Tim Sullivan are former state prosecutors. My experience as an Assistant State Attorney with the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida has given me invaluable legal knowledge and insight into the strategies and tactics often used by prosecutors in trying criminal cases. This experience allows myself and Mr. Sullivan to develop unique, creative strategies in an effort to obtain the best possible outcome in each and every...
Anita McNulty Parker
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Anita McNulty Parker
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(727) 610-8933 8200 113th Street, Suite 104
Seminole, FL 33772
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Anita McNulty Parker is a St. Petersburg criminal defense and personal injury attorney helping clients throughout Pinellas County. A Tampa Bay native, Anita received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and a law degree at the University of Florida before working as an Assistant Public Defender. In this role, she tried over 55 cases in front of a jury, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.
Her educational and professional achievements include winning a national championship at the NACDL Trial Advocacy Competition, being named UF Trial Team’s Outstanding Graduate, receiving the “America’s Most Honored Professionals Top 1% in 2019” award by American Registry...
Timothy W. Weber
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Timothy W. Weber
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(727) 828-9919 5453 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Criminal, Business, Employment and White Collar Crime
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Timothy W. Weber is Board Certified in Appellate Practice and practices in the areas of appellate law, civil and commercial litigation, business litigation, employment and labor, civil rights and education, land use and real estate, criminal, and family. He represents clients in state and federal courts at both the trial and appeal levels. Before co-founding the firm, Tim was a shareholder at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Wein, P.A. in St. Petersburg for 16 years. He has been board certified in Appellate Practice since 2004 and has been selected as a SuperLawyer every year since 2014. He has also...
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Michael Haworth's legal journey began at the State Attorney's Office in Pinellas County. Since 2017, he has managed a wide array of cases, from misdemeanors to capital offenses. His outstanding performance in court was... Read More »
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Cameron King
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Criminal Lawyer Serving Pinellas County, FL
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I am a former prosecutor ready to fight for you! When you're charged with a crime, you need an attorney that knows the system inside and out. Call today for a free consultation. Read More »
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Robert Edward Heyman
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Robert Edward Heyman
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
(727) 822-3700 111 2nd Avenue NE
Suite 1001
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
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Born in Providence, RI, grew up in Barrington ,RI and thereafter attended Eckerd College in St Petersburg,Fl, where he majored in Political Science and Economics. He also played varsity baseball and pitched on the 1977 team that reached the finals of the Division II College World Series. He attended Stetson College of Law and graduated in 1982. Upon graduation he accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County Florida, and continued in that position until 1997 when he entered private practice with the Clearwater, Florida firm Tew, Zinober,Barnes, Zimmet & Unice....
Summer R Goldman
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Summer R Goldman
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(727) 828-3900 200 Central Avenue
Fourth Floor
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Stetson University College of Law
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Summer Goldman is an experienced criminal attorney representing individuals facing criminal charges. Ms. Goldman started her legal career as a prosecutor in the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County. During her time there, she handled thousands of cases from the initial investigation with law enforcement through sentencing.

Attorney Goldman left her position as a prosecutor in 2004 and started working as a criminal defense attorney. In 2009, she co-founded Goldman Wetzel, a criminal defense law firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

As a criminal defense laywer, Ms. Goldman is skilled in Federal and State serious felony charges including sex offenses,...
Laurel Marois Ackerman
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Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
(727) 323-8886 2101 5th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
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University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Laurel Marois Ackerman was born and raised in St. Pete and is happy to still call it home today! Laurel graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor’s degree cum laude in 2015, and from UF’s Levin College of Law with her Juris Doctor cum laude in 2018, making her a PROUD Double Gator. In law school, she clerked at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Tampa, served as a CLI at the 8th Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office in Gainesville, and worked at the United States Department of Justice Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section in Washington, D.C....
Rick Rivera
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Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
(727) 485-0153 3443 1st Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Florida State University College of Law
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Rick is a firm partner. He and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and a former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007.
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Gina M. Girardot
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(727) 823-0000 5107 Central Ave
St Petersburg, FL 33710
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Christopher M. Klemawesch
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Christopher M. Klemawesch
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(727) 823-0000 5107 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Criminal, Family, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
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Mr. Klemawesch is an experienced and dedicated Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney at Whittel & Melton. He provides comprehensive representation in both State and Federal Courts. Previously, Mr. Klemawesch worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida. He has extensive jury trial experience in both criminal and civil cases. Mr. Klemawesch is committed to diligent advocacy to protect his clients' rights and interests.

Mr. Klemawesch obtained his B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. In 2003, he received his J.D. from the University of Florida....
Steven Brian Bartlett
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Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(727) 942-1000 28471 U.S. Hwy 19 N, St 505 C
Clearwater, FL 33761
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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20 years of court room experience handling criminal, divorce, bankruptcy, family, foreclosure, and injury law cases in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and all of Tampa Bay, Florida My name is Steve Bartlett and I am an experienced Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney who is not afraid to fight for my clients. Although many lawyers describe themselves as aggressive or fearless, I have a proven documented history of fighting against the powerful. You can read about some of my cases in the news section of this webpage. I have over 20 years of court room...
Jonathon W. Douglas
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Jonathon W. Douglas
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(727) 381-2300 5858 Central Avenue suite a
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Free ConsultationCriminal, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
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A true Florida native, Jonathon Douglas graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg before attending the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, both with honors. From there, Mr. Douglas attended Stetson University College of Law where he learned and practiced the art of trial advocacy. Before graduating, Jonathon clerked for the Honorable Shawn Crane and interned at the State Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office. After graduation, he began his work as an Assistant Public Defender for the Sixth Judicial Circuit and then moved on to defending the rights of...
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Justin Scott Reep
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
(727) 330-6502 9303 Seminole Blvd.
Suite B
Seminole, FL 33772
Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Ave Maria School of Law
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After graduating and passing the bar exam, Justin was hired by Bernie McCabe, the State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit. Soon after he had joined this office, he was selected to run the North County Traffic Court. In this capacity, Justin gained a wealth of experience with DUI/DWI prosecution and other traffic-related cases. His involvement in this area of case law made him the logical choice when other state attorneys needed training. Justin’s passionate pursuit of justice included ride alongs with Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the DUI Wolf Pack made a serious impression with many stakeholders in the...
Andrew J. Tetreault
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Andrew J. Tetreault
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(727) 202-6917 944 4th St N
Suite 600
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Tulane University School of Law
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Andrew Tetreault (pronounced Tay-tro) grew up all over the United States, though spending most of his life in the Midwest and the South. Andrew attended college at Ohio Wesleyan University, just outside of Columbus, Ohio, and received a Bachelor's degree as a double major. After college, Andrew enrolled at Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the fall of 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused a disaster in New Orleans and Tulane was shut down for the entire fall semester. In order to graduate law school on time, Andrew enrolled as a visiting student at the University of Florida College of...
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Kaitlyn Bognato Statile
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Kaitlyn Bognato Statile
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(727) 485-0153 3443 1st Ave N, , FL
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
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Florida State University College of Law
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Kaitlyn Statile attended the University of Georgia where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Sociology. She then went on to earn her juris doctorate from Florida State University, College of Law. While in Tallahassee, she interned at the State Attorney’s Office, beginning her passion for trial law. After graduation she began working at the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County where she conducted over 50 trials and obtained a murder indictment from a grand jury. She then went on to practice civil litigation prior to moving to Costa Rica where she...
Ryan Cox
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Ryan Cox
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(727) 485-0153 3443 1st Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
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University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law
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A native of Florida, Ryan T. Cox graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in criminology before going on to get a master’s degree in criminal justice from UCF and a law degree from UF’s Frederick G. Levin College of law. Following graduation, Ryan represented clients in civil litigation and business transactions before finding his niche defending people against criminal charges.

Now, having returned home after 4 years working in Colorado, Ryan has decided to apply his skills to representing the people of the gulf coast. He joins Carlson Meissner with extensive experience handling all manner of...
Daviana Marie Braniff
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Daviana Marie Braniff
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(727) 485-0153 3443 1st Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
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The University of Georgia School of Law
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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, Daviana moved to the sunny state of Florida to be with family and worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit prior to joining the firm. Daviana and her husband Daniel have a lovable dog...
William Hanlon
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William Hanlon
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(727) 289-0222 405 6th St S
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St Petersburg, FL 33701
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St. Thomas University School of Law
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As the founder of Hanlon Law, my number one priority is to protect our clients' future. We have over 20 years of experience in handling criminal defense cases including drug crimes, DUI, violent crimes, domestic violence, and other charges that carry serious penalties. Contact our firm for a free and confidential consultation if you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Tampa.
Nicole M Denmon
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Nicole M Denmon
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(727) 493-5610 520 2nd Ave. S.
St. Petersburg , FL 33701
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Stetson University College of Law
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Nicole has resided in the Tampa Bay area for the last 20 years. She majored in criminology while attending Saint Leo University and interned with the United States Secret Service.

Upon graduation, Nicole attended Stetson University College of Law in Pinellas County, where she concentrated on trial advocacy. While attending school, she interned with the State Attorney’s Office for Pinellas County.

After law school, Nicole became the Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit for Pinellas County. During the three years, she was employed at the State Attorney’s Office, she prosecuted misdemeanors to serious crimes.

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Maria E. Castagliuolo
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Maria E. Castagliuolo
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(727) 900-3700 4600 140th Ave. N.
Suite 180
Clearwater, FL 33762
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Temple University Beasley School of Law and Florida State University College of Law
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Experienced trial attorney, practicing in federal and state court. Licensed in Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Has earned three degrees, including a law degree from Florida State University and an advanced law degree, LL.M. in Trial Advocacy, from Temple University's Beasley School of Law (which consistently competes with Stetson University's law school for the TOP trial school in the U.S.A.).
William J. Sheslow
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William J. Sheslow
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(727) 823-0000 5107 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
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Criminal, DUI, Family and White Collar Crime
Mercer University College of Law and University of California - Davis
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Prior to joining Whittel & Melton, Mr. Sheslow served as an Assistant Public Defender in Manatee County, Florida. Mr. Sheslow accumulated an impressive trial record while with the Public Defender’s Office. He was quickly promoted from a Misdemeanor to Felony case load in less than 10 months. Mr. Sheslow has tried over 20 cases ranging from DUIs and Domestic Batteries to life felonies. He has earned acquittals in serious cases such as firearms offenses and sex offenses. Additionally, Mr. Sheslow completed the National Criminal Defense Lawyers College held at Mercer College of Law in Macon, Georgia, where he learned from...
Bridgette Michelle Domingos
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Bridgette Michelle Domingos
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(727) 755-8448 801 West Bay Drive
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Largo, FL 33770
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Stetson University College of Law
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Attorney Bridgette Michelle Domingos is a skilled litigator. She has one of the fastest growing minority-owned firms in the Tampa Bay area. Known for her persistence, knowledge and skill, she has earned a reputation as one that gets results.
Ronnie Crider
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Ronnie Crider
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
(727) 446-4800 1550 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Stetson University College of Law
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With over 35 yrs experience in criminal law, Ronnie Crider has built a strong reputation as a defense attorney by applying his extensive experience as a Pinellas County Deputy Sheriff and Assistant State Attorney towards defending his clients. Upon leaving the State Attorney's Office, Ronnie began his successful Criminal Law Practice and was among the first one hundred criminal attorneys in the State of Florida to achieve Criminal Trial Law Board Certification , a distinction held by fewer than 1% of all Florida attorneys. During the past 26 years, Ronnie has exclusively represented those charged with both Felony and...
Christopher Thomas Hersem
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Christopher Thomas Hersem
Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(727) 384-4357 1421 Court St
Clearwater, FL 33756
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
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Christopher Hersem is an attorney in the Clearwater, Florida, area. He was born and raised here, and has practiced law for fifteen years in the area. His advocacy for clients has helped clients overcome criminal charges, traffic tickets, and personal injuries for more than a decade. Attorney Christopher Hersem started his career with an undergraduate education at the University of Florida. After this, he studied law at Stetson University College of Law, with a concentration in advocacy. He was also a member of many organizations at this time. He was named in Who’s Who of American Law Schools. He also...
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William J. Sheslow
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Pinellas County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Prior to joining Whittel & Melton, Mr. Sheslow served as an Assistant Public Defender in Manatee County, Florida. Mr. Sheslow accumulated an impressive trial record while with the Public Defender’s Office. He was... Read More »
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