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    740 criminal defense lawyers serve Tampa, FL. Compare the best based on 6017+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Hillsborough County are listed below.

    Tampa Has 740 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6017 Reviews

    William Wooten Hanlon

    PRO

    4.991 reviews
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    Hanlon Law
    210 N Pierce St, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence
    The final result is all that matters.
    Anthony Biagio Rickman

    PRO

    The Rickman Law Firm
    400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2100, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Respected, Aggressive, Experienced, Trial Skilled State & Federal Criminal Defense Attorney- Former Prosecutor

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    Criminal Defense

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Christopher Thomas Hersem

    PRO

    5.0225 reviews
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    1550 W. Cleveland St., Suite 9, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Get a top rated lawyer on your side. See my reviews and call today for your free strategy session.
    Leon Hillary Jones

    PRO

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    201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1610, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    SERIOUS AND COMPLEX STATEWIDE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE. TOP 100 TRIAL ATTORNEY.
    James Kevin Hayslett

    PRO

    Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett P.A
    2002 West Cleveland Street, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Arrested? Early attorney involvement can dramatically affect the outcome of you case. Call me now
    Seth Aaron Hyman

    PRO

    5.070 reviews
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    Seth Hyman Law
    401 East Jackson Street, Suite 2340-K35, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Former Prosecutor. Orlando Native. Exclusively Criminal Defense. Call or email to schedule a consultation. I am a native Orlandoan whose family first put down roots here almost 50 years ago. Back then, Orlando was still a small town mostly surroun...
    Jonathan Hackworth

    PRO

    4.799 reviews
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    Hackworth Law, P.A.
    1818 North 15th Street, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    We serve those wrongfully accused of criminal charges.
    Summer Rae Goldman

    PRO

    4.979 reviews
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    Goldman Wetzel
    3030 N. Rocky Point Drive, Suite 150, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Protecting your Future and your Freedom. Compassionate to You, Relentless to the Prosecution.
    Jason Matthew Mayberry

    PRO

    The Mayberry Law Firm
    3902 Henderson Blvd, Suite 208-136, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Small Firm. Big Fight. When the State points its heavy finger at you, point back.
    Harvey Hesse

    PRO

    Law Office Of Harvey G. Hesse III, PA
    3242 Henderson Blvd., Suite 310, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    I handle felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile and traffic cases.
    Rocky West Brancato

    PRO

    Brancato Law Firm, P.A.
    620 E. Twiggs Street, Suite 205, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Past member of an elite Major Crimes Unit specializing in Sex Crimes, child abuse and Homicide cases. Former second-in-command of largest criminal defense firm in Tampa Bay. Check out Rocky's results below and put him in your corner to help you re...
    James Roman Amarosa

    PRO

    Amarosa Law Firm, P.A.
    3825 Henderson Blvd., Ste. 207, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Amarosa is here for you! Call now 813-251-0700
    Brian Charles Palacios

    PRO

    5.047 reviews
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    Brian Palacios Law
    3502 Henderson Blvd. Ste 210, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    * * * * * YOUR WORST DAY SHOULDN’T DEFINE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. * * * * * Free Consultation. Call me 24/7 at 813-946-9702
    Mark J. O'Brien

    PRO

    O'Brien Hatfield, PA
    511 W Bay St., Suite 330, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Criminal Trouble? Free Consult. Former Prosecutor & His Team of Former Federal Agents Ready to Fight for You. Call 24/7.
    Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.
    601 N Ashley Dr #1100-1007, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Rick and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007. For a free consultation, call.
    McCulloch Law, P.A.
    238 E Davis Blvd., Ste 202, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Our firm is experienced in a wide variety of personal injury and criminal areas. Our far-reaching expertise directly benefits each case we work with, as it gives us insight into the vast complexities of the legal system. Having a multidisciplinary...
    The Law Place
    3426 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: AnneMarie Rizzo is a former Assistant State Attorney with extensive trial experience in the State of Florida. AnneMarie is the only female in the State of Florida with the Forensic Lawyer Scientist certification. She graduated with her Bachelor’s ...
    Lynette Silon-Laguna

    PRO

    4.978 reviews
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    All Family Law Group, P.A.
    511 W Bay St #350, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Since 1997, compassionate, responsive, informative Tampa Bay criminal defense attorneys. We strive to provide the best criminal defense representation possible for over two decades. We offer a free consultation to discuss your case and provide the...
    Bryant Ashley Scriven

    PRO

    Bryant A. Scriven, P.A.
    402 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Top-rated federal and state criminal defense lawyer.
    The Law Place
    3426 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I spent countless hours working on my websites and growing my practice through attending seminars and lecturing. Unlike other lawyers, I personally put in case results and work on video shots. My clients or prospective clients need to understand t...
     
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