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I have a background in technology that often allows me to understand and develop unique legal strategies on behalf of my clients in addition to identifying evidentiary issues often overlooked. I've spent years building methods that incorporate technology in practice and in litigation that allow for me to offer jurors, judges, mediators, and opposing counsel a compelling view of the evidence in a light most favorable to my clients.
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8130 66th Street North, Suite 3, Pinellas Park, FL, 33781
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Posted by Bill | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I had used three lawyers for my business before meeting Craig. I didn’t know what I was missing. Craig was available almost 24/7 for us. He helped with short term issues and long term strategies. When the invoices came he didn’t nickel and dime us for things like paper clips or copies. My company has...
Posted by Eric | July 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Whisenhunt initially presented himself as a consummate professional and seemed knowledgable with a business law issue we needed assistance with. He reviewed the material and told us we had a strong case and convinced us to proceed. Per his instructions, we paid an initial retainer. Soon afterw...
This individual hired us to review overall business practices and a specific legal issue. We terminated the relationship after 16 days, during which he, or his assistant, received 12 emails and three phone calls. Every communication from him was promptly returned. He was informed when he hired the firm that we were in the middle of a month long trial. Despite that fact we were accessible and communicative on a nearly daily basis. He initially provided incomplete information as to the facts of the legal issue he was having. Based upon his initial representations we advised that there might be a viable cause of action. After performing our due diligence and investigating the facts surrounding the legal issue we determined that no legal basis for a suit existed and informed him that we would not proceed. He demanded we pursue a claim we had determined could not ethically be pursued or end our representation. We ceased representation and waived the balance of what was owed to the firm. We heard nothing further from him at all until 4 months later when he began posting negative reviews full of false or misleading information. When we responded to his negative review on google we received an almost immediate email from him consisting of vulgarities and threats. We will not apologize for refusing to act unethically. The bad results that this person met were self-inflicted and the consequence of his attempting to be his own lawyer and putting himself and his company in a vulnerable position. We did not get him into that position, and because of his actions we could not ethically help him out of that position.
Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr Whisenhunt to advocate for my child as the victim of a crime. He maintained outstanding communication, problem solved along the way, and advocated for justice. He is also an outstanding professor at St Petersburg college on criminal law topics. He is incredibly brilliant just to chat with ...
Posted by Laura | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Craig and his partner Dan prepared for my consultation prior to my arrival and were familiar with the law around my case. They both took a lot of time to ask pertinent questions and present options that would meet my needs. They were sensitive to my financial limitations and made me feel better about...
"Craig cares about his clients and is willing to go the extra mile. Articulate, persuasive, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a top-notch, criminal defense attorney in the Tampa Bay area."
"Mr. Whisenhunt is an incredibly skilled advocate that isn't afraid to zealously advocate for his clients. He has an unmatched ability to navigate through complicated legal arguments and interpretation of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Whisenhunt is an excellent attorney. We have worked together on cases over the past 9 years and he is great about keeping his clients informed and answering all their questions and concerns. He is a true professional."
"I had the pleasure of working with Craig for a number of years while at the Public Defenders Office. Craig has a unique blend of technological savvy and public presentation that makes him a superb trial lawyer. Craig is the "go to" guy for legal technology related problems. I highly endorse Craig."
"I had the opportunity to work with Craig as an Assistant Public Defender in Clearwater. Craig is a tremendous advocate for his clients and always willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend Craig to any of my friends and family without hesitation."
"Craig is incredibly intelligent and hard-working. We worked together for many years at the Public Defender's Office, often on the same cases. He is ferocious in trial, and very passionate about his work. I wholeheartedly endorse Craig."
"Craig Whisenhunt is an exceptional attorney. In fact, most of the methods I use today in my own practice were learned by watching his advocacy inside and outside the courtrooms of Pinellas County. More than anything else, Craig has the ability to see all the "angles" of a given case, and the knowledge & experience needed to explain the best course of action to his clients. Highest recommendation."
"Craig is an extremely knowledgable and professional attorney. He works hard to give the best possible representation to his clients while working well with all the courtroom staff."
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2015
Top 10 Criminal Law Nomination, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2009
William F. Blews Pro Bono Award, Stetson University College of Law
2008
Best Advocate Criminal Trial Competition, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Ripley Whisenhunt, PLLC
2014 - Present
President, Tabgo Technologies, LLC
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Saint Petersburg College
2015 - 2015
Chief Information Officer, Office of the Public Defender, 6th Judicial Circuit
2010 - 2015
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, 6th Judicial Circuit
2011 - Present
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPast Vice President
2011
LL.M - Master of Laws
2010
LL.M - Master of Laws
2009
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Rules of Evidence
2016
Criminal Litigation 2
2015
Advanced Civil Litigation
2015
Rules of Evidence
2015
Criminal Litigation 2
2015
Technology in Litigation
2015
English
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