Will Hanlon is a criminal defense lawyer in Tampa with more than two decades of experience in state and federal courts. He defends people accused of a wide range of offenses under Florida and federal law.
The firm handles sex crime charges, drug crimes, domestic violence, theft, and white collar cases. Attorney Hanlon knows a conviction can follow you long after a sentence ends, affecting your job, education, and gun rights.
In drug cases, the defense often turns on how police gathered the evidence. An illegal search or seizure can support a motion to suppress, which may weaken or reduce the charges. Hanlon Law is available 24/7 and reviews every angle before building a defense.
David Hardy brings a prosecutor's perspective to the defense side of the courtroom. A former Tampa prosecutor, he is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Law specialist, a credential few Florida attorneys hold.
As a Tampa criminal defense attorney, Hardy handles DUI, assault and battery, drug offenses, theft, and traffic crimes. His federal work includes fraud, conspiracy, drug charges, and appeals.
Board certification reflects the Florida Bar's recognition of his trial skill. The firm also serves Spanish-speaking clients and provides free case reviews.
Greater Tampa Law is a defense firm led by a former assistant state attorney with more than 120 jury trials behind him. That courtroom record shapes how each case is handled.
The firm takes on criminal defense, DUI, family law, personal injury, and labor matters. A Tampa criminal defense lawyer who knows the other side can spot where a case is weak.
After a DUI arrest in Florida, you have just 10 days to request a hardship license. Greater Tampa Law works from offices in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
At Hersem Law, attorney Chris Hersem defends clients across Tampa Bay on criminal and personal injury matters. His criminal work covers DUI, drug charges, traffic tickets, expungement, and warrants.
The firm keeps fees affordable and opens with a free strategy session. With offices in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, Hersem represents people throughout the Bay Area. Picking the right defense lawyer can shape the outcome of a case.
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Metcalf Falls is a criminal defense firm in Tampa built around two attorneys, Brett Metcalf and James Falls. Metcalf is a former prosecutor who now defends the accused.
The team handles domestic violence, drug crimes, violent crimes, weapons charges, sex crimes, theft, and probation violations. Its DUI work covers first, second, and third offenses, plus felony and underage cases. No-cost consultations are available, and the firm serves Tampa, Brandon, Clearwater, and Riverview.
Sammis Law Firm fields a team of criminal defense attorneys handling felony, misdemeanor, and DUI cases across the Tampa Bay area. Jason and Leslie Sammis lead the practice.
Their caseload spans drug crimes, violent crimes, theft, juvenile matters, gun charges, and probation violations. The firm also handles record sealing and expungement. From its downtown Tampa office, it represents clients in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties.
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Federal charges call for a different playbook, and O'Brien Hatfield focuses much of its work there. Founder Mark O'Brien is a former Miami prosecutor with nearly 30 years defending federal and select state cases.
Victoria Hatfield chairs the firm's criminal division and has won trial acquittals and motions to dismiss. The practice takes on white collar crimes, drug charges, fraud, and criminal appeals. With offices in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, the team represents clients statewide and nationwide. Se habla español.
Michael Maddux is a Board Certified criminal trial attorney in Tampa whose firm also handles civil rights and personal injury cases. He has practiced in Hillsborough County for more than 25 years.
Attorney Maddux has been named to Super Lawyers seven times and recognized by Tampa Magazine for his civil rights work. His criminal practice draws on more than 55 years of combined experience at the firm. Free evaluations are available.
Joel Elsea is a former prosecutor who has tried more than 75 jury trials, and criminal defense is the firm's sole focus. The practice covers felonies, homicide, violent crimes, domestic violence, weapons, drug charges, and sex crimes.
Elsea Law also defends college students facing hazing, fake ID, and related charges. Attorney Elsea offers a free consultation and serves clients throughout the Tampa area.
Practicing since 1991, Mike G is a former Assistant State Attorney who has handled thousands of cases. His Tampa criminal defense practice covers sex crimes, domestic violence, and pre-file investigations.
Mike G holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest mark available for legal ability and ethics. The firm offers a free initial consultation, accepts major credit cards, and sets up payment plans. It serves several counties around Tampa.
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Based in Clearwater, Bauer, Crider, Kindel and Parry has built more than 100 years of combined experience defending criminal cases. Two of its attorneys are board certified, and two are former prosecutors.
The firm has handled over 10,000 cases, from drug and violent crimes to theft, sex offenses, and white collar charges. Criminal defense is all the firm does, working from offices in Clearwater and Port Richey.
Bjorn Brunvand and Jervis Wise bring more than 40 years of combined experience to state and federal defense in Tampa and Clearwater. The firm has secured acquittals in cases as serious as first-degree murder and federal drug conspiracy.
Their work spans capital murder, felony drug charges, DUI, criminal fraud, and white collar defense. The attorneys focus on finding the weak points in the prosecution's case.
Jessenia Rosales is a first-generation criminal defense and family law attorney serving the Tampa Bay area. In 2020, the National Trial Lawyers named her a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer.
Her criminal work includes felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, and domestic violence cases. Attorney Rosales represents clients across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Orange, Pasco, and Polk counties. The first consultation is free.
The Law Offices of Jeff Paulk, formerly Thomas and Paulk, defends the accused across Hillsborough County. Attorney Paulk has handled thousands of criminal and DUI cases over decades of practice.
The firm covers domestic violence, drug crimes, felonies, theft, internet crimes, and white collar charges. Its defense lawyers stay available 24/7 and offer a free case review.
King Law Group focuses on Clearwater and New Port Richey defense, led by Cameron King, who spent years as a state prosecutor. The firm handles DUI, drug crimes, theft, violent crimes, and sex offenses, plus some personal injury work. It is reachable 24/7 across Pasco County and the wider Tampa Bay region.
Former prosecutor Jason Mayberry defends people facing state and federal charges in Tampa. AVVO rates him "superb" and once named him its Client's Choice for federal criminal defense.
His cases range from traffic offenses to major felonies, including federal sex crimes, fraud, and drug charges. Mayberry offers a free consultation.
Marc Joseph is a Tampa criminal lawyer with more than 26 years of trial experience. He defends assault, battery, domestic violence, drug, theft, sex crime, manslaughter, and murder charges.
Attorney Joseph offers flat-fee pricing, and the office is open 24 hours across Hillsborough County and the Gulf Coast.
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With more than 15 years defending DUI and criminal cases, Brian Palacios is a former state prosecutor based in Tampa. His DUI practice runs deep, covering first through fourth offenses, aggravated DUI, and breath-test refusals.
The firm also handles assault, burglary, and domestic violence, and Palacios is reachable 24/7.
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Casey Ebsary is a Florida Bar Board Certified criminal trial lawyer practicing in Tampa. He defends DUI, drug crimes, theft, robbery, battery, and computer crimes.
Attorney Ebsary also handles expungements and federal clemency petitions. He holds an AV Preeminent rating and answers calls around the clock.
Pallegar Law limits its caseload to criminal defense and DUI in Tampa and Sarasota. Founder Ajay Pallegar is a former Pinellas County prosecutor with extensive trial experience.
The firm keeps offices near the Hillsborough and Sarasota courthouses and stays reachable 24/7.
Chris Beardslee has defended Tampa Bay clients since 2016 and is a Navy veteran. His practice covers DUI, drug charges, assault, battery, theft, and juvenile cases.
Beardslee also handles record sealing and veterans treatment court matters across six area counties.
Dominko and Swaim Law Group is a Sarasota personal injury and business litigation firm. The boutique practice concentrates on catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.
Co-founder Yuliya Swaim is a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and the team serves clients in English, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and French across Florida.