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Craig A. Epifanio

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Overview

Practice Areas

40% Criminal Defense
15 years
30% DUI / DWI
15 years
13% Federal Crime
12 years
12% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
15 years
5% Estate Planning
12 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (45 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

5445 16th St N

Saint Petersburg, FL 33703

Office: 727-528-1859
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Languages Spoken

Italian

About Me

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As the Past-President of the Pinellas Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers, I'm able to deal directly with prosecutors, judges, and fellow attorneys. Being a... more

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Client Reviews

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3 reviews

“Glad I called him!”

Posted by: a Speeding Ticket client, 2009-01-23 about 3 years ago.

Client Review: "I hired Mr. Epifanio for several traffic matters. I was concerned becuase I have a fairly bad record so I wasn't sure if he or any other lawyer... more

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Posted by: a Speeding Ticket client, 2009-01-20 about 3 years ago.

Client Review: I was mislead into believing that I could trust him with my speeding ticket. He calls to tell me "Great news! For $300 more , the Judge has... more

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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements

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Mr. Epifanio is an experienced and zealous advocate for his clients, I definitely recommend his services to those facing serious charges.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Gilbert , Clearwater (FL), About 1 month ago

Excellent attorney with an incredible amount of experience who cares about his clients and will go the extra mile for a successful outcome. Unlike... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Hambrick , Clearwater (FL), 4 months ago

Résumé

License

15 years since Craig A. Epifanio was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1997	03/05/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
President at Craig Epifanio, P.A.	2000–present
Assistant Public Defender at Pinellas County Public Defender's Office	1997–1999

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School		law	1997

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Outstanding Service as President	Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association	2005

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
	Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	1999-2008
Past President	Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	1998-2008

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 16

Answers:	1,567	Legal Answers
	40	Best Answers
	394	Answers marked as good
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
	1	Staff Pick

Cases

State v. Hendrix

Outcome: Case dismissed

State v. Jackson

Outcome: 10-20-Life charge reduced to misdemeanor battery

United States v. Fastino Garcia-Arrieta

Outcome: Sentence Vacated

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Letter to editor	Northeast neighborhood association	2001

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Introduced candidates for judicial election	Judge candidate 2004	2004