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After graduating from Stetson Law School in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1992, I immediately fulfilled my dream of becoming a Prosecutor. I served for sixteen years as an Assistant State Attorney right here in Tampa, Florida. I worked hard and moved up the ranks to become a Felony Division Chief responsible for thousands of criminal cases and training and supervising hundreds of young prosecutors.
I prosecuted over 7,000 cases during the course of my prosecution career including every type of crime from DUI, Domestic Violence Battery, Drug Possession, Burglary, Theft, Trafficking in Illegal Drugs, Robbery, Carjacking, Felon In Possession of a Firearm, Aggravated Child Abuse, Aggravated Battery, Attempted Murder, DUI Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide, to First Degree Murder. I personally litigated over 200 Non-Jury Trials and over 100 Jury Trials. I supervised attorneys responsible for thousands of felony cases.
In January of 2004, I took on the task of creating and supervising the first Traffic Homicide Unit in Hillsborough County. For the next five years, I specialized in prosecuting traffic homicides, in fact I handled every traffic homicide that occurred in Hillsborough County. My caseload included hundreds of cases involving DUI Manslaughter, No Valid Driver's License with Death, Vehicular Homicide, Leaving the Scene with Death, Manslaughter, and First Degree Murder.
In 2008, I left the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office at the pinacle of my prosecution career to begin my own law practice specializing in criminal defense. I formed Kim Seace P.A. and fulfilled my next big dream of running my own law firm. I look forward to putting all my training, knowledge, and experience to work for you in your case.
28 years experience in the criminal justice system. Call now for a free consultation!
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
33 years
DUI and DWI
15%
Domestic Violence
10%
Drug Crime
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Kim Seace, P.A.
Winthrop Town Center, 11131 Winthrop Market Street, Riverview, FL, 33578
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Posted by Amanda | March 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Lawyer!
Kim represented me back in 2010 in a traffic homicide case. She was very thorough, honest, fought hard for me & most of all, believed me. I didn’t want a lawyer that didn’t believe me. Kim knew exactly what she was doing being that she was a prosecutor previously & knew exactly how to defend me with ...
Posted by Rocher | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
She’s one of the best
She help me get charges dropped and got your back 100%. She’s awesome at what she do me Kim you the best ❤️
Posted by Cecil | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly experienced and well respected attorney
Retained the service of Kim to represent me in a legal matter relating to an Ex Parte Order For Involuntary Assessment & Stabilization for my son. Kim is very knowledgeable on the Marchman Act legal process and this was eminently borne out as she proceeded to file the necessary legal documents, condu...
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Kim Seace is a True Blessing!
Both of my sons got caught up in a situation where they were both facing harsh charges I thought we had no hope until I called Kim and after talking to her I can tell she cared enough to do all she could to help us and I was right. She was able to get my youngest son a diversion with that his 1 Felon...
Posted by Ashley | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Work
I am a former student of Ms.Seace. A close family member had a small run in with legal issues so I recommended her as the best Criminal Defense Lawyer in the Tampa Bay Area. Ms.Seace is indeed professional and knowledgeable in Criminal Defense. She is by far the best and I will continue to recommend ...
Kim Suzanne Seace's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Seace is an outstanding advocate for her clients. I witnessed this firsthand while at the State Attorney's Office."
"Kim has always been considered an excellent litigator and is always very well prepared. I have worked both with her and on the opposing side it was always a pleasure. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Km professionally for a long time. Extremely knowledgeable and skilled as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Seace has a tremendous amount of experience in criminal court matters, whether the issue is an allegation of dui or murder. She is highly respected in the legal community as an advocate of well presented, logical arguments. She is always prepared, is the voice of reason, and a very compassionate advocate. I endorse this highly ethical and talented lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Kim. She is an outstanding trial lawyer and a true warrior for justice."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kim is a superb criminal defense lawyer. She is aggressive, compassionate, and fights like a warrior for her clients."
"I met Kim Seace while she was a prosecutor at the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office, where she was a zealous advocate on behalf of her clients. She has vast experience in the area of traffic cases involving DUI and other issues. I would recommend her to others in cases I have a conflict."
"I have known Ms. Seace for over 10 years. When I first met her she was a supervising attorney at the State Attorney's office and she was an excellent trial attorney. She was tough but very fair. As a defense attorney, I have come to know her as being well-prepared and well-versed in the law. She is still tough as nails and a strong advocate for her clients. She is one of the best attorneys in Tampa I have come to know. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I have known Kim for years and have handled matters against her and with her, as co-counsel. Kim is a top flight lawyer -- always thorough and exceedingly well-prepared."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Byron Hileman Homicide Criminal Defense Legal Excellence Award, Ita Neymotin, Regional Counsel Second District
2007
Florida Prosecutor of the Year Award 2007, MADD
2004
"The Amiga Award", Tampa Hispanic Heritage Association
1991
Mock Trial Board, Stetson College of Law
1988
Golden Key National Honor Society, USF
1988
Pi Gamma Mu - International Honor Society for Social Science, USF
1988
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, USF
1984
Themis Honor Society, USF
1984
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Socity, USF
1983
Freshman Scholar Award, USF
Work Experience
2008 - Present
President, Kim Seace, P.A.
1992 - 2008
Assistant State Attorney, Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office
Associations
2020 - Present
D.O.T.S. U.M.W.Chairwoman
2019 - Present
Human Development Center, Inc.Vice President, Board Member
2017 - Present
Riverview Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Cooley College of LawAdjunct Professor
2010 - Present
Hillsborough Community CollegeAdjunct Professor
2006 - Present
United Methodist WomenMember
2002 - 2008
Cub Scout LeaderDen Leader
2000 - 2003
Florida Bar Grievance CommitteeChair
1991 - 1996
Girl Scouts of AmericaLeader
Sample of Legal Cases
STATE OF FLORIDA VS. J. R.
All Charges DISMISSED!
STATE OF FLORIDA VS. J. R.
All Charges DISMISSED!
Education
1992
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of South Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
USF Criminology Conference
Crime and Justice in America
2019
USF Criminology Conference
Crime and Justice in America
2018
USF Criminology Conference
DUI Manslaughter, Traffic Homicides
2018
Police Academy Training
Depositions and Trial Testimony
2017
USF Criminology Conference
DUI Manslaughter, Traffic Homicides
2017
Law Enforcement Training
Traffic Homicides
2016
USF Criminology Conference
DUI Manslaughter, Traffic Homicides
2013
CLEUpdate
Traffic Homicides
2010
Medical Malpractice Litigation
Traffic Homicides
2007
Forensic Files, "Muffled Cries"
Homicide Investigation
2007
Criminal Law Update
Criminal Law Update - DUI
2007
A Crash Course in Traffic Homicide
Traffic Homicides
Publications
2018
USF Criminology Summer Camp
A Crash Course in Traffic Homicide
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it true the expiration on a plea agreement is not enforced?
13 Aug 2020
Q&A
Is there any chance of not going to prison if convicted of Armed burglary?
13 Aug 2020
Q&A
Is it illegal to record traffic ?
25 Feb 2020