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also known as The Law Offices of Stephen C Maltezos
Tampa and St. Petersburg Florida Attorney Stephen C. Maltezos has several years experience in defending persons arrested and charged with dui's, misdemeanors, and felony crimes in the Florida counties of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota, and Manatee.
Stephen C. Maltezos is a criminal defense, dui defense, and personal injury law attorney who was born in New Orleans and raised in South Louisiana. Stephen is a former Scholar-Athlete from the University of Alabama-Huntsville, playing collegiate soccer. He graduated from Louisiana State University, acquiring a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology with an area of concentration in Criminology.
He earned his law degree, with honors, from Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando where he earned an academic scholarship by maintaining a high grade point average.
Stephen is also admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Stephen has spent his entire legal career fighting for victims. First, as an Assistant State Attorney with the Hillsborough County State Attorney's office representing victims of crime and then as a personal injury attorney representing injured victims.
If you are being investigated or have already been charged with a crime in Florida, you deserve the best criminal representation and someone to defend you who is an experienced, powerful, and aggressive courtroom advocate. Stephen C. Maltezos is not afraid to fight for your rights, and he will not back down to the Assistant State Attorneys and Judges. Tampa Criminal Lawyer and St. Petersburg Criminal Lawyer Stephen C. Maltezos understands that your liberty and freedom is most important when fighting for your rights. His track record of obtaining reduced charges, dismissals, and acquittals in jury trials as a criminal defense attorney and his ability to prevail on cases that may not appear 'trial worthy' speaks for itself as clear evidence of his successes in the courtroom and persuasiveness before a jury.
As an experienced Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer and St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Lawyer, Attorney Stephen C. Maltezos has dedicated his law practice to representing those charged with a criminal offense. He has extensive experience in handling cases involving simple Motor Vehicle Offenses, Public Order Offenses (Prostitution and Disorderly Conduct), to more serious crimes such as DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes (including Possession, Distribution, and Trafficking), Theft Crimes (such as Larceny, Armed Robbery, Grand Theft, and Burglary), Gun/Weapons Crimes, Sex Offense Cases (Indecent Assault and Battery, Rape) and even Crimes of Violence (Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Kidnapping).
At the Law Offices of Stephen C. Maltezos, LLC, not only will you be represented by an experienced and aggressive Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer and St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Lawyer, but you will have access to highly trained experts for your criminal case at your disposal. Attorney Stephen C. Maltezos works with a team of investigators, mental health and forensics experts (DNA, Fingerprint, Blood Spatter, etc.) to ensure that your case is prepared, witnesses are interviewed, and so that you truly have the best defense for your criminal case.
Take advantage of Attorney Stephen C. Maltezos' Free Consultation so that you understand what your options and legal rights are. If you, a family member or a friend has been arrested, been charged with a criminal offense, or are just being questioned relative to a criminal matter, contact Stephen C. Maltezos' law office to speak with him directly regarding your case. At the Law Offices of Stephen C. Maltezos, LLC, your case will be handled directly by Attorney Stephen C. Maltezos himself, and not be delegated to some other junior lawyer as is the case in other firms.
If you want to have the best Criminal Defense Lawyer in the Tampa Bay area for your criminal case, contact our law firm.
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920 16th St. N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33705
3306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL, 33607
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Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I do not recommend this lawyer! Please use your money wisely, He has horrible communication skills and does not care about his clients! I left several messages for him to return phone calls when the situations were critical and him or the firm had yet to give me call. If you care about your freedom a...
Posted by Kathy | November 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
We hired Stephen on a Wednesday and by Monday the case was dismissed and all charges dropped. If you need an attorney I would suggest that you hire him! Very personable, responsive and informative.
Posted by Nolan | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Steve won my trial and got my case 100% dismissed. He always kept in touch with me, I highly recommend him!!
Posted by Nhut Chau | June 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Stephen kept mẹ out of jail and prison, I was facing 5 years of prison. I am very happy with his work!!
Posted by Ray | June 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
From the start he made a bad situation much better by being avaliable, knowledgeable and handled my case with care. Even went through some extra hoops when the court failed to process things properly. Highly recommend.
"I fully endorse attorney Stephen Maltezos. I have had the pleasure of knowing Steve for almost 10 years and he has consistently established himself as one of the hardest working and intelligent attorneys in the Tampa Bay area. I have referred cases to him in the past and Stephen has always obtained great results. I have no hesitation in recommending him to any of my clients."
"I worked together with Steve at the prosecutor's office, and I have seen first-hand Steve's level of commitment to excellence. He is an outstanding attorney who consistently obtains exceptional results for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is both professional and approachable. He is competent and fair. I would refer business to Steve if a matter I do not handle."
"Stephen is a knowledgable and hard working attorney who is passionate in the representation of his clients. His level of commitment to his clients is second to none and I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer as being qualified and experienced in the criminal justice system, with the highest standards of conduct and professionalism."
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2013
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2007
Children's & Family Law Concentration, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry University
2007
Book Award - Florida Criminal Procedure Seminar, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry University
2007
Honors Graduate, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry University
2006
Book Award - Evidence, Dwayne of Andreas School of Law - Barry University
2006
3rd Place at ATLA Regional Competition, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law Trial Team
2005
Book Award- Legal Research & Writing II, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry University
2010 - Present
Owner and CEO, Law Offices of Stephen C. Maltezos, LLC
2010 - 2011
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Adamy & Maltezos, PA
2007 - 2010
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, State Of Florida
2014 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - Present
Hillsborough County Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2010 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Florida BarAttorney Member
2000 - Present
LSU Alumni AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - 2010
Coquina Key Neighborhood AssociationVice President
2007 - 2008
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2007
Barry University School of Law-Trial TeamMember
2006 - 2007
American Association for JusticeMember
Count 1 - Misdemeanor Trespass and Count 2 - Misdemeanor Trespass
Count #1 Dropped, Count #2 reduced to a Petit Theft
Reckless Driving (Reduced from DUI)
Jury trial won
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2012
Illegal Search and Seizure
2010
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Do I need to disclose on a job application that I have been arrested for a Dwi, when questioned about my driving record?
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