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Vanessa King
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About Vanessa
Biography
Vanessa L. King is an experienced trial lawyer. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida in 2005 and her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2011. Vanessa served over three years as an Assistant State Attorney and specialized in the prosecution of career criminals.
During her time as both a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer, she has tried various charges including vehicular homicide, attempted murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. Since leaving the State Attorney's Office in 2014, she has practiced in the areas of criminal defense (state and federal), civil litigation, nursing home defense, administrative/licensure law, auto negligence, and personal injury.
In 2014, Vanessa was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Awared presented by the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency. She is rated as one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (2018) and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell (2018).
Vanessa is a member of the Florida Bar, the Federal Bar Association-Tampa Bay Chapter, St. Pete Bar Association, Clearwater Bar Association, Florida Association for Women Lawyers-Pinellas, Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Barney Masterson and Goldburg-Cacciatore Inns of Court.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Florida for 14 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2011
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Location
The Law Firm of Vanessa L. King, PLLC
146 Second Street North, Suite 310-N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701
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Posted by CW | May 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional and Knowledgeable
I first met Ms Vanessa Albaum through a mutual friend after I had gotten myself in some legal trouble. Not sure at what I would be facing, Ms Vanessa looked at my charges and took on my case. She was very professional from the time we met; most of all she stayed in contact and kept me informed with h...
Vanessa King's Lawyer Endorsements
"Vanessa Albaum is a criminal defense attorney. Her devotion to her clients and cases is a role model to other attorneys. You are in good hands with Vanessa as your attorney."
"Vanessa is one of the most accomplished and best attorneys I have ever worked with. She understands not only the law, but the needs of her clients and what needs to be done to ensure a favorable outcome for his/her needs."
"I had the pleasure to work with Ms. Albaum at the State Attorney's Office. I have also seen what she can do as a defense lawyer. She is a skilled advocate who is passionate and intelligent. I do not hesitate to endorse her."
"Vanessa is what a lawyer should be. She is well prepared, extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic litigator. I have had the opportunity to observe her in court, and what I saw was a Fantastic Advocate."
"Whenever criminal law intersects with my guardianship and probate practice, Vanessa is often my first call. She is very knowledgeable and has a very good understanding of not only the defense side but also the prosecution perspective due to her previous experience in the State Attorney's Office. I highly recommend her for all criminal matters in Pinellas county."
Brian Casey
Criminal defense lawyer
Paul Sisco
Criminal defense lawyer
Daniel Hartpence
Criminal defense lawyer
Wil Flores
Criminal defense lawyer
Kevin Albaum
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
•Distinguished Service Award, Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate, Sisco-Law
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Hebert Law Group
2014 - 2015
Associate, Goodis, Thompson & Miller
2011 - 2014
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney''S Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Florida Association for Women LawyersWomen's Health Awareness Chair
2015 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Pinellas County chapter)CLE Director
2015 - Present
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident 2020
2014 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar Association
2011 - Present
Florida Bar
Education
2011
Florida Coastal School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2005
University of Central Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English