Arrested? The attorneys at Thomas & Paulk, P.A. are on call and ready to help. 813-321-4592
For more than 20 years, when people have gotten in trouble in Tampa, they've turned to Attorney Jeff Paulk. An experienced criminal defense attorney, Mr. Paulk has resolved more than 4,500 criminal cases, including 150 non-jury trials and 35 jury trials. Admitted to representing the accused in both Florida and federal courts, he co-founded the law office of Thomas & Paulk, P.A. in 2001 to provide the people of Tampa with reliable criminal defense. Mr. Paulk leverages his strong relationships with the judges, clerks, and officers of the Tampa justice system to get powerful results for his clients, which he developed from his time as a prosecutor and State Attorney's liaison to law enforcement. Few defense lawyers can match Mr. Paulk's experience, knowledge of the local courts, and genuine desire to protect his clients from prosecution. Thanks to us, thousands of people have been acquitted, had their cases dismissed, or received reduced penalties throughout Florida.
Practice areas
24 years, 4,500 cases
Languages spoken
English
Thomas & Paulk, P.A.
217 N. Howard Ave
Suite 100
Tampa, FL, 33606-1519
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1998 | 06/01/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Graduate | Florida Prosecuting Attorney's DUI school | 2018 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Graduate | Florida Advanced Prosecuting Attorney's DUI School | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Thomas & Paulk, P.A. | 2001 - Present |
Assistant State Attorney | Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office | 1998 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar | 1998 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Thomas & Paulk | Tampa Criminal Defense Blog | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1998 |
Stetson University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame | History and Career of Maj. Gen. John R. Paulk, U.S.A.F. | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Battery Domestic Violence | Case not filed by State Attorney |
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Ryan Cappy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jeff know criminal law inside and out. I have known him for many years.
Vitalia Shafer, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Ryan Cappy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jeff know criminal law inside and out. I have known him for many years.
Vitalia Shafer, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Cameron Brumbelow, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dana Hoffman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James Spoor, Unknown Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James Leano, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
George Hunter, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Weinman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Thomas Moss, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Creighton Shafer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Jeff. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, and gets the job done. Period.
Cary Moss, Unknown Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Marc Joseph, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jeff. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Natoria Hubbard, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Chris Limberopoulos, Unknown Attorney on Jul 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Davis, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Jeff for over ten years. We were assigned to the same courtroom when he was a prosecutor and I was an assistant public defender back in 2000-2001; and we tried many cases against each other. Jeff is an excellent attorney who has strong trial skills, common sense, and a good relationship with the prosecutors at the State Attorney's Office. I strongly endorse him.
Robin Fuson, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have work with Jeff Paulk as both a prosecutor and as co-counsil on some of the most serious criminal cases in Florida. He is an excellent attorney and strong advocate for his clients. If I needed an attorney, I would not hesitate to call on Jeff.
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