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Bruce Howard Denson
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The Denson Firm defends those charged with DUI, drug possession, theft and other criminal charges. The firm provides criminal defense to people accused of misdemeanor or felony crimes in the Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida, area of Pinellas County and Hillsborough County.
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If you have been charged with a crime, you want immediate legal help and an aggressive defense. At The Denson Firm, former prosecutor and St. Petersburg criminal defense attorney Bruce H. Denson is here for you.
At the law office of St. Petersburg criminal defense attorney Bruce H. Denson, our mission is to provide you with passionate and aggressive legal representation and personal counsel in criminal cases. Because he is a sole practitioner, you will always speak directly with Mr. Denson and he will attend every court hearing. Your case will have his full attention and will never be passed down to a less-experienced attorney. Personal service and client contact is a priority at The Denson Firm.
As an experienced defense lawyer, Mr. Denson has been representing people facing felony and misdemeanor charges in the St. Petersburg - Tampa area for over twenty years. He knows the courts and the community, and he knows how to get his clients the best resolution possible in their criminal cases.
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, you are under a great deal of stress. We know it is difficult to make a decision as important as choosing a criminal defense attorney at a time when you are living with such anxiety. We do everything possible to make it easy for you. At The Denson Firm, we encourage prospective clients to meet with us in person. It is important that you be able to trust the lawyer who will be standing beside you and defending you in court. A face-to-face meeting allows us to get to know each other and gives you an opportunity to learn more about our commitment to our clients and the leadership we can provide to your case.
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Contact the Denson Firm to schedule an appointment. We handle criminal defense for a wide range of felony and misdemeanor charges. We work with many people facing first-time criminal charges for drunk driving and drug possession, as well as juvenile offenders. We provide an aggressive criminal defense in all matters, including:
- Drug Charges
- Drunk Driving and DUI Charges
- Theft Crimes
- Domestic Violence and Spousal Abuse
- Sex Crimes
- Juvenile Offenses
- Weapons Charges
The St. Petersburg criminal defense attorney at The Denson Firm defends those charged with DUI-DWI, spousal abuse, drug possession, and other criminal charges. The firm provides criminal defense to people accused of misdemeanor or felony crimes in the Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida, area of Pinellas County and Hillsborough County, including the communities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Pete Beach, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Madeira Beach, and Seminole.
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Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
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Bruce H Denson, Pa
150 Second Avenue North, Suite 1500, Saint Petersburg, FL, 337013636
Bruce H Denson, Pa
305 North Armenia Avenue, Ste C, Tampa, FL, 33609
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Gun Law
Posted by Bobby JR | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
GOD SEND
Bruce took on my case (involving a firearm), and i don't know what i would've done without him. He's knowledgeable, caring, and most of all a blessing. My case went smooth and the time i did receive for the crime was UNBELIEVABLE!!! I don't look at it as getting off, i look at it as God's way of pull...
Posted by Linda | November 23, 2014 | Gun Law
Couldn't be happier with the outcome of my case
I hired Bruce to help me with a violation of concealed weapons permit charge. Bruce was very easy to get ahold of anytime I had questions or needed an update about my case. I could tell Bruce cared about my case and that it was important to him. He clearly explained all possible outcomes so that I...
Bruce Howard Denson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have been able to observe Mr. Denson in action throughout my legal career. I have opposed him on cases when I was a prosecutor and worked alongside him now in private practice. He is professional, knowledgeable and has a great reputation within the local legal community."
"I endorse Bruce Denson because he is simply one of the finest lawyers in the Tampa Bay area. Bruce is highly respected by his fellow lawyers, the judges that he appears before, and the clients that he has helped so well over the years. He is also a kind man, generous with his time and his knowledge."
"Mr. Denson is an experienced DUI defense attorney who exhibits a vast knowledge of the law and trial strategies. I highly recommend this attorney for your case."
"Bruce is a great attorney with an impeccable reputation in the community. I have had the opportunity to work with Bruce on several occasions and he is always able to assist when I am dealing with difficult issues. I highly recommend this lawyer!"
"Bruce is a superb attorney. I have come to know him in the local bar association and found him to be a skilled advocate in all respects. He is intelligent, gifted and very personable. Without reservation I endorse Bruce."
"I have sent many clients to Bruce over the years for criminal defense. I am confident that Bruce does a great job of representing criminal defendants and I feel confident when I refer a client to Bruce that they will be glad that I did."
"I have been recommending Bruce Denson to people with traffic citations for many years and I always get good reports back that he is professional and helpful with traffic tickets. I have personally known Bruce to be professional, knowledgeable, and friendly to everyone. I highly recommend Bruce Denson."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bruce is an excellent lawyer. I often refer clients with criminal matters to Bruce and always receive excellent reports from those clients. I highly recommend Bruce."
"If you've got a criminal problem in the St. Pete/Tampa area Bruce is the man to call. I can honestly say that all of the cases that Bruce and I have worked together on have been dismissed!! Many times that I have called the office he has answered the phone himself; give him a ring today if you are looking for a good lawyer."
"Bruce is an honorable man whose work I endorse."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work.I have known Bruce Denson for his entire legal career, from his early years as a prosecutor and for many years as a highly respected criminal defense attorney in the same legal community. He has extensive trial experience and always provides a strong defense for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I first met Bruce at the State Attorney's office where we both prosecuted. I have observed him as a colleague and worthy adversary. He is smart and well prepared."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Best Presentation, Barney Masterson American Inn of Court
2014
Best Program, Barney Masterson American Inn of Court
2013
Volunteer Award, Florida Counsel For Compulsive Gambling
2007
Best Presentation, Barney Masterson Inns of Court
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Bruce H Denson, PA
1998 - 2008
Partner, Whittemore, Denson PA
1994 - 1998
Prosecutor, Pinellas County State Attorney
Associations
2015 - Present
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
2013 - Present
Barney Masterson American Inn of CourtConsigliere
2006 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident
2006 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationExecutive Board
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. M.S.
Not Guilty
State v. S.A.W.
Not Guilty
Education
1994
Stetson University College of Law
JD-Juris Doctorate
1989
University of Florida
BSBA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Sixth Circuit Seminar
Professionalism Panel
2015
PFAWLS Professionalism Seminar
Modern Professional Lawyering
2014
PACDL Lunch and Learn
Residential Treatment - Legal and Practical Considerations
2014
Criminal Law Beach and Bar
Professionalism
2013
Monthly Luncheon CLE
Dealing with The Aftermath: Mugshots, Sealing and Expunction
2012
Pinellas Bail Bond Agent Association Lunch
Fighting Forfeiture-A Primer for Bail Bond Agents
2011
Florida Paralegal Association
Legislative Update
2008
Trial Practice Section
Effect of Criminal Convictions in Civil Cases
2008
Monthly Meeting
Collateral Estoppel effect of Criminal Convictions
2003
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
New Century Cases, Causes of Action, and Legal Causes Which You Need to Take, Handle and Be Involved in for the Benefit of Your Clients
Publications
2013
Paraclete magazine
Drug Court: A Path Toward Rehabilitation
2012
The Paraclete (St Pete Bar Journal)
10 Day Residential Rehab
2011
St. Petersburg Bar Paraclete
Gamblling: The Overlooked Addiction
2010
The St. Petersburg Bar Paraclete
Twelve Things Every Civil Lawyer Should Know About Sealing and Expunging Records
2009
St. Petersburg Bar Paraclete
Teen Drivers
2008
Florida Defender
Primer for Adversarial Preliminary Hearings Under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act
2008
Journal of the Florida Justice Association
Making Crime Pay-What Every Civil Litigator Needs to Know about the Collateral Estoppel Effect of Criminal Convictions
2007
St. Petersburg Bar Paraclete
To Blow or Not to Blow
2003
Journal of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Confessing Fault
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will Florida extradite me for a Misdemeanor VOP?
28 Nov 2012
Q&A
Can Mugshots.com be sued for displaying a mugshot of someone with the same name, living in the same state, if it causes damage?
07 Nov 2011
Q&A
New 4th DUI law in Florida
28 Aug 2011