Stephen Charles Maltezos

Stephen Charles Maltezos

also known as The Law Offices of Stephen C Maltezos

4.8
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +2 more

920 16th St. N, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

I worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Hillsborough County (Tampa) Florida until 2010. Since March 2010, I have been defending people charged with Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (Dui), Misdemeanor, and Felony charges. I work with clients regarding payments, and I meet regularly with my clients so that they always know what is going on with their case. I am never too busy to speak with a client or meet with someone who would like a free consultation.

18 years | 1,878 cases

45%
DUI and DWI 30%

I've worked with DUI cases since 2008. I've handled DUI cases first as a prosecuting attorney for the State of Florida. Since 2010, I have been on the defense side of DUI charges. I assist and advise my client from the minute they retain me as their lawyer. I meet with my clients regularly so they always know where their case stands. I advise my client early on during their case so while I am fighting their case, my clients are putting themselves in the best position for the best outcome.

18 years | 3,108 cases

30%
Personal Injury 15%

I have handled auto accident cases since 2010 and my clients have experienced really good results. I work closely with my clients to ensure they understand what is going on with their case from day 1. I keep in touch regularly with my clients and I make myself available to my clients at all times. When I agree to handle someone's case, I always strive to go above and beyond for that client.

18 years | 127 cases

15%
Family 6%

I have handled a handful of family law cases here in Florida since 2010. Some of these have included uncontested divorce child support. When I take a family law case, I always put my client's interest first and it stays that way during the entire case.

18 years | 44 cases

6%
Foreclosure 4%

I have handled some foreclosure defense cases here in Florida since 2010. I have walked out of Mediation and Conciliation Conferences with my clients and it brings me joy to see my clients leave the conference much more happy than before it started. Some of these results have included principal reduction and many have included loan modifications.

18 years | 40 cases

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stephen C. Maltezos, LLC

920 16th St. N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33705

Stephen C. Maltezos, LLC

3306 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL, 33607

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Stephen Charles Maltezos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Horrible Service

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...nd want someone who will represent you well considering the money spent, This guy is not it! Run quickly

Posted by Joseph | April 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best defense money can buy

Once again found myself at the Mercy of the infamous TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT called Steven after being arrested without an open warrant for my arrest. I spoke with him while I was in the back of a police cruiser. I was released moments later because Hernando County couldn’t confirm TPDS non existent ...warrant. Stephen Told me hang tight let him get the facts of what had happened. Gave him the run down of everything within 17days my man had my case dropped which was deemed as self defense. Don’t think about it hire this man immediately I trust him with my life!!

Posted by Dee | October 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Client

My lawyer was Awesome. He got my case reduced and I was so happy that I didn’t have to have a dui on my background. He was vey attentive to my needs and always return emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

Posted by erik | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Domestic Representation

I found myself in a domestic situation and hired Steve Maltezos to represent me/my case. He went to the state right away, while they were still interviewing the witness to discuss my case and tell my side of the story. It turns out that the state decided not to move forward with charges and so it all... went away. i was happy about that and he let me know all of my options; initially and during the wait. Steve responds to your questions quickly.

Posted by Max | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

One of the best!

I can't begin to thank Mr. Maltezos enough! I was arrested Feb. Of 2018 for DUI, the first laywer I called actually recommended Maltezos to me instead because I made it clear I needed someone who could be totally hands on with my case (had bad luck with previous lawyer not being very involved at all)... and he exceeded all expectations. I'm certain if I had Maltezos for my first arrest, things would have went completely different. He is a genuinely great guy who truly does have concern for his clients well being, he treats you like a good friend rather than just another client. Theres was never any moment throughout all my pre trials where I didn't feel prepared, he was involved the entire time and kept me updated the moment he found out any further details. He doesn't sit there and sugar coat anything like many others may do, he let me know we were going into an all out war and it was going to be tough as hell, my case was certainly not an easy one but he made things go as smoothly as possible. After multiple rejections from the state to reduce my case, it was clear we needed to go to a full jury trial. Of course that's nerve racking and scary as all hell, but Maltezos made me feel 110% confident and comfortable that we were going to win my case, and we did!! The penalties I was facing were going to be completely devastating to my life in many ways, but we never lost sight of winning. It was a day I will never ever forget, and even with having all his other clients and just living his own life, he was able to put so much time and effort into my case, I owe a life time of thanks to Mr. Maltezos. The prosecutors were some of the absolute most pretentious and heartless humans ive ever interacted with, doing anything and everything they could to make me look terrible because I looked great on video, Maltezos stepped in and got tons of their BS "evidence" removed, which I truly believe was a massive contributing factor to our win. Stephen Maltezos is the man!! Absolutely fantastic guy and I would recommend him to anyone, everyone going through the stuff I was, deserves a Laywer like him. 110% satisfied. Thank you Maltezos!!!

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Stephen Charles Maltezos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Imran Malik

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jedediah Main

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Anthony Ekonomides

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Francisco Fernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Stephen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gregory Saldamando

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"not afraid to go trial, will give you personalized attention"

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Spiro Verras

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is an outstanding, dedicated criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Sock

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Scott Gross

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Jedediah Main

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Imran Malik

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Jonathan Hackworth

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

LSU Alumni Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - 2010

Coquina Key Neighborhood Association

Vice President

2007 - 2008

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2007

Barry University School of Law-Trial Team

Member

2006 - 2007

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Count 1 - Home Invasion Robbery and Count 2 - Burglary

Count 1 - Misdemeanor Trespass and Count 2 - Misdemeanor Trespass

Scheme to Defraud and Grand Theft

Count #1 Dropped, Count #2 reduced to a Petit Theft

First DUI Tampa Florida

Reckless Driving (Reduced from DUI)

Second DUI Jury Trial

Jury trial won

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Education

2007

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School Of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Louisiana State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Alabama - Huntsville

n/a

Speaking Engagements

2012

Community Law Program

Illegal Search and Seizure

Publications

2010

CKNA Monthly Newsletter DUI - Do's and Don'ts

Languages

Greek

English

Spanish

Activity

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