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Paul Showalter is an experienced criminal and juvenile trial attorney that counsels, guides, and fights for his clients through every step of the criminal and juvenile justice process.
He has defended thousands of our fellow citizens, both adults and children, against all manner of accusations by the government. Such charges include: traffic infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, violent crimes, sexually motivated crime, violations of probation, registration crimes, financial crimes, property crimes, and narcotic crimes.
He provides a strong, comprehensive, and aggressive trial-oriented defense strategy. His approach focuses on breaking down the merits and flaws in the government’s evidence, targeted motion practice to exploit the weaknesses in the government’s case, and packaging mitigating evidence to strengthen his clients’ negotiating and trial positions.
Graduating from Purdue University with an undergraduate degree in philosophy and religion, Mr. Showalter then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Stetson College of Law in 2012. From day one to today, his practice has been focused exclusively on criminal trial advocacy.
He is licensed to practice throughout the State of Florida and federally in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Mr. Showalter believes every man, woman and child accused of wrongdoing by their government deserves an experienced, honest, and fierce criminal defense attorney. An attorney that will communicate, help them navigate the justice system and aggressively fight for them against the resources of the State.
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Acquired: 2012
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13575 58th St N, Suit 324, Clearwater, FL, 33760
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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Liar not Lawyer
Mr Showalter completely blindsided us. He did not work for us in anyway just pushed for a plea when knowing a man was not guilty and using his children as leverage. Disgusting outcome. Charged us for a trial that was never to be gotten and then did everything wrong. Hired three other attorneys who fl...
Posted by Robert | July 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Taking on the most serious felonious charges imaginable.
Mr. Showalter is the consummate attorney and gentleman. He counseled and gave support to my family in our darkest hour. Facing a possible lifetime of incarceration requires expertise and full focus. I got that when I hired Paul. And he was able to deliver while maintaining a sense of humanity and lac...
Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
A godsend!
Paul was my attorney on a DUI case I was accused of but did not commit. He diligently dissected the case facts and information to ensure that no page was left unturned. He has been very patient and flexible with me as I’ve been going through spine surgery during this time . Paul was able to achieve a...
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Criminal defense lawyer
2022 - Present
Managing Attorney, Showalter Law
2021 - Present
Associate Attorney, Musca Law
2012 - 2021
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender Office 6th Circuit
2012
JD - Juris Doctor