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Craig A. Epifanio

Craig A. Epifanio

9.6

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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3.6667 star rating 3 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Criminal Defense
    12 years
  • 30% DUI / DWI
    12 years
  • 13% Federal Crime
    9 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    5445 16th St N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
    Office: 727-528-●●●● - show
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About me: 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

Average Client Rating

3.6667 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“Glad I called him!”

Posted by: velvaha, 2009-01-23 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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
1 star rating

Posted by: bucsnbeers2004, 2009-01-20 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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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Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

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Lewis Lee Lockett

I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Epifanio is one of our "go to guys" in the greater St. Pete area. He has displayed a vast knowledge of all... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lewis Lockett , Jacksonville (FL), 6 months ago
Howard Woodley Bailey

I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Epifanio is an exceptional lawyer who I have come to respect as a frequent and articulate contributor here on Avvo.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Bailey , Newark (NJ), 6 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 13 years since Craig A. Epifanio was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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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
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1997–2008
Past President Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1998–2008
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 7
Question: adjudicated witheld felony battery plead nolo...
Craig's answer: If you got a withhold of adjudication then you are eligible to get it sealed. However, there are... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Letter to editor Northeast neighborhood association 2001

Cases
Title:
Barringer v. State of Florida, Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
License Suspension Invalidated, Reversed.
Description:
This 6th Circuit opinion is often cited as a basis of lack of probable cause to believe that a driver is in actual physical control and thus...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Introduced candidates for judicial election Judge candidate 2004 2004