Thomas & Paulk, P.A.217 N. Howard AveSuite 100Tampa, FL, 33606-1519United States (813) 321-7323

Jeff Council Paulk

also known as Jeff Paulk

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Tampa, FL
Licensed for 23 years
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Jeff Council Paulk

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About Jeff

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.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 50%
24 years, 4,500 cases
DUI and DWI: 50%

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English

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Thomas & Paulk, P.A.

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

Office (813) 321-7323

Website

https://www.tampacriminalattorneys.com

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DUI Defense
Drug Crimes

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
FL	Member in Good Standing	1998	06/01/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
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

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Partner	Thomas & Paulk, P.A.	2001 - Present
Assistant State Attorney	Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office	1998 - 2001

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Florida Bar		1998 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Thomas & Paulk	Tampa Criminal Defense Blog	2010

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Stetson University College of Law	Juris Doctorate	1998
Stetson University	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1995

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame	History and Career of Maj. Gen. John R. Paulk, U.S.A.F.	2010

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Battery Domestic Violence	Case not filed by State Attorney

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Forever Grateful!

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Posted by anonymous
April 3, 2011

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.

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Posted by anonymous
January 23, 2017

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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Best in Tampa.

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Posted by anonymous
January 26, 2016

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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Jeff Paulk awesome attorney!

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Posted by anonymous
June 20, 2013

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!

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Posted by anonymous
January 11, 2012

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
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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
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Ryan Cappy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
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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
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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, Unknown Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
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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, Unknown Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
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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, Unknown Attorney on Jul 21, 2013
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Scott Davis, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2011
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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
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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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