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Venessa Bornost began her legal journey from an unconventional starting point: criminology studies at Florida State University followed by service as a deputy sheriff with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. She advanced to narcotics detective and served on the Pinellas County SWAT team, gaining deep, practical insight into drug enforcement and criminal investigations. While continuing to work in law enforcement, she earned her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University School of Law and, after passing the bar in 2006, served as a lead prosecutor in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsborough County. There she handled a wide range of cases—DUI, misdemeanors, drug offenses, domestic violence, and felonies—acquiring extensive trial and courtroom experience. In 2008 she opened Venessa Bornost, P.A. to provide vigorous criminal defense informed by her unique perspective as both a former officer and prosecutor. She represents clients throughout the Tampa Bay area, committed to honest, effective, and cost-conscious advocacy while valuing strong attorney-client relationships.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
8 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ailette | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Knowledgeable and Helpful!
Venessa assisted with 2 eviction cases and we helped us gain possession of both properties as quickly as possible. She quickly responded to all our questions, and guided us through the entire process.
Posted by Kristen | November 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Exceptional Job!
Venessa Bornost did exceptional work with our eviction case. With her help, we were able to successfully gain possession of our property and put an end to an incredibly stressful situation. Her knowledge and expertise are simply incredible - we highly recommend her for any eviction related matters....
Thank you Kristi for leaving a review. If I can be of assistance in the future please do not hesitate to contact me.
Posted by Dave | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great work on difficult eviction
Venessa did a great job of handling the eviction of a squatter who moved in to a property I purchased. He moved in between the time I got the property under contract and the closing, and was an adopted family member of the deceased former homeowner. I first called an well-known eviction service in my...
Posted by Randy | May 14, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant
Excellent legal service - Real estate & Eviction matters
I have been using the services of Venessa Bornost for the last 6 years. I own a business, as well as numerous duplex rental properties. Unfortunately, our rental properties are located in a section of Largo that is less than desirable. Drugs, pit-bulls, Section 8, and crime is common place. Wit...
"Venessa is the quintessential professional. She is diligent, knowledgeable and has a lovely personality to boot. As someone who has referred her happy clients, you cannot go wrong hiring her for real estate, divorce or criminal law. She is wonderful!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Venessa treats her clients with compassion and understanding and strongly advocates for them in court."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2021
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2008 - Present
Owner, Venessa Bornost, P.A.
2006 - 2008
Prosecuting Attorney, Hillsborough County State Attorney Office
2015 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Florida BarMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
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