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Jeff Council Paulk

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  • Tampa, FL
  • Licensed for 22 years
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About Jeff

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.

  • Raised in Ruskin, Florida
  • Son of retired Air Force Major General and Former Hillsborough County Commissioner John R. Paulk
  • Graduated from Stetson University 1995
  • Graduated with Juris Doctorate degree from Stetson College of Law, with honors 1998
  • Certified legal intern with the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office
  • Admitted to the Florida Bar 1998
  • Supervising attorney handling DUI, traffic and misdemeanor cases
  • Graduated from Florida Prosecuting Attorney's DUI school & Advanced DUI School
  • Felony Prosecutor 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County
  • Served as State Attorney's Office liaison to Law Enforcement
  • Admitted to the Federal Bar 2001
  • Founding Partner of Thomas & Paulk, P.A. 2001-present
  • Handled in excess of 4,500 criminal cases, 150 non-jury trials and over 35 jury trials.
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Practice areas

DUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    23 years, 4,500 cases

  2. DUI and DWI: 50%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Thomas & Paulk, P.A.

217 N. Howard Ave
Suite 100
Tampa, FL, 33606-1519

Website
https://www.tampacriminalattorneys.com 

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing199806/11/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers5
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
GraduateFlorida Prosecuting Attorney's DUI schoolN/A
GraduateFlorida Advanced Prosecuting Attorney's DUI SchoolN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerThomas & Paulk, P.A.2001 - Present
Assistant State AttorneyHillsborough County State Attorney's Office1998 - 2001
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Florida BarN/A1998 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Thomas & PaulkTampa Criminal Defense Blog2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Stetson University College of LawJuris Doctorate1998
Stetson UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1995
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Georgia Aviation Hall of FameHistory and Career of Maj. Gen. John R. Paulk, U.S.A.F.2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Battery Domestic ViolenceCase not filed by State Attorney

Reviews

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Review Jeff Paulk

Forever Grateful!

Posted by

Thanks to attorney Jeff C Paulk I was able to get back to my loved ones and my community. I was involved in a criminal offense that could have become a nightmare. Although I am not from Florida and he was referred to me; he was straight forward from the beginning keeping me informed of all possible outcomes. But thanks to his hard work and dedication I got a second chance.

Top Notch Professional

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Jeff was courteous, professional and took time to listen to the specifics of my case from the very start. He and Connie from their team always returned calls promptly, and kept me apprised of the latest developments as the case progressed. He worked diligently on my behalf and got results. Can't say enough good things about this attorney. Highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking for sharp, compassionate and dedicated counsel.
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Hired attorney

Best in Tampa.

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Very patient and kind. For someone (me) not knowing anything about the legal system and procedures, he was very knowledgeable. Even when I would call numerous times and ask the same questions, he and the office staff were always professional and comforting. Highly recommended. I'm very happy with the outcome of my case.
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Hired attorney

Jeff Paulk awesome attorney!

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Mr. Jeff Paulk helped my sister and I to have an old case thrown out very easily! We have not resided in the state of Florida for many years and had a warrant for a case that he was able to handle for a minimal price. I highly recommend Jeff Paulk as an attorney! Definitely worth the money and he is right on top of his game!

THE Best Attorney in Hillsborough County!!

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I was arrested and charged with a felony. Mr. Paulk had the charges reduced to a misdemeanor during bond court and I was ROR'ed, and then eventually dismissed altogether...note, I did not say charges were dropped, case dismissed! I could sit here and type accolade after accolade and it still would not do justice to the professionalism and knowledge this attorney brings to the table.

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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.

Cameron Brumbelow, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
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Dana Hoffman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
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James Spoor

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James Leano, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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George Hunter, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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Richard Weinman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 9, 2015
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Thomas Moss, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
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Creighton Shafer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
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I highly recommend Jeff. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, and gets the job done. Period.

Cary Moss

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Marc Joseph, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2014
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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
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Chris Limberopoulos

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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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