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Clearwater Has 251 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3212 Reviews

Law Office of Gregory K. Showers
2520 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Attorney Showers is a Florida native with over 20 years experience in the Tampa Bay area. He is well known for his involvement in the community and the youth. Attorney Showers has received many public service awards and has volunteered hundreds of...

Rating: 8.3

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Pearlman Trial Group
2274 SR-580 W, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Review: "I was involved in a hearing for an injunction in which I was the respondent from false allegations. Mary Katherine came highly recommended and did not disappoint. She went above and beyond, always being able to be reached and was incredibly knowle..."

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Jonathan Saunders
PO Box 8241, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Review: "Jonathan Saunders handled what was, for me and my family, a mountain of a case. He showed up at a time when my current attorney was ineffective even though I had the statutes and laws on my side. He swooped in and within 30 days everything shifted..."

Rating: 7.2

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Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.
250 N. Belcher Rd., Suite 102, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Biography: Paul A. Meissner was born in New York and moved to Florida with his family as a child. He is a graduate of Clearwater High School. He co-founded the Carlson Meissner law firm with Edward Carlson in 1971. Paul and his wife Jayne have fiv...

Rating: 9.3

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Powers Sellers & Finkelstein, PLC
6344 Roosevelt Boulevard., Suite. B, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: After graduating from Stetson College of Law, I began working as an assistant public defender. I successfully litigated thousands of cases as a public servant. The experience I gained from working for the Public Defender's Office in the Sixth Circ...

Rating: 8.7

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Cope, Zebro & Crawford
14020 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 802, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Bio: Tom began his career as a lawyer fighting for victims as a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office. There he was quickly promoted to a lead trial attorney and recognized by R.I.D.D. and M.A.D.D. for his trial victories against drunk drivers. A...

Rating: 9.1

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14250 49th St N, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Argued for me three times over very similar misdemeanors and found innocence in places almost all the others wouldn't have clearly!"

Rating: 6.7

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Pearlman Trial Group
2274 SR-580 W, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "I had no idea I would be needing an attorney and then life happened . I asked around and was told I had to call the Pearlman Trial Group. Tom responded almost immediately and without rushing me through it, answered every single question I had whil..."

Rating: 7.0

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Ayo and Iken
3000 W. Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Ayo & Iken Partner. We are one of the largest firms of our type in the State of Florida. Aggressive and loyal, our attorneys are here to help you. Free case evaluations. Call us at

Rating: 10

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The Bland Law Firm, LLC
4590 Ulmerton Road, Suite 106, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Elder Law

Bio: I am now the managing attorney for the Clearwater Office of Lee & Lazzara, PLLC. I am a former Assistant Public Defender who now has a private general practice focusing on Criminal, Juvenile, Family, Bankruptcy, Plersonal Injury and Elder Law....

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Clearwater (Largo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Experience, Expertise, & Excellence in Criminal Law. Call 727-265-2506 for a free consultation.

Rating: 10

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Johnnie H. Trevena's Website

304 So. Belcher Rd., Ste. B, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Expungement

Review: "You can give him your money and know that you are in good hands, worth his weight in gold. He has your back even on them early mornings when you don't feel like getting up and going to court."

Rating: 7.6

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Civil Liberty Law
1802 N. Belcher Road, Suite 100, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Attorney Michele Rayner-Goolsby is the founder and principal attorney of Civil Liberty Law. Attorney Rayner-Goolsby is an award winning and highly sought after attorney due to her commitment to pursue justice for her clients. Attorney Rayner-Gools...

Rating: 8.8

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Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.
250 Belcher Rd. North, Suite 102, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: First and foremost, I became a lawyer because I believe in the goals of our legal system, which was designed to be fair, impartial, and just. What I have discovered in practice is that the legal system only acts as it was designed when the partici...

Rating: 7.3

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14250 49th St N # J4607, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "The law office I work for works with Gretchen for appearances that are located in FL, she is really kind and on top of everything and doesn't miss any details! Would recommend her services! "

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Office of the Public Defender
Sixth Judicial Circuit, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Bethany Jackson received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 2006. She attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in 2002. Ms. Jackson was admitte...

Rating: 8.0

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LeavenLaw
25400 US 19 North, Suite # 193, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Rating: 8.6

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John D. Fernandez, P.A.
918 Drew St, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents and more

Bio: John Davis Fernandez, a Florida native born in Gainesville was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2002. He graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. He has an undergraduate degree in liberal arts with an emphasis in econom...

Rating: 10

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Robert C. Thompson, Jr., P.A.
611 Druid Road East, Suite 705, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Guardianship

Review: "Responded to me with in an hour of the email I sent him. He got the ball rolling and had my case resolved quicker than I thought possible. His was easy to reach and communicated quickly with me on all aspect of the case. Cannot thank him enough."

Rating: 7.3

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Ayo and Iken
3000 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Ayo & Iken Senior Attorney. We are one of the largest firms of our type in the State of Florida. Aggressive and loyal, our attorneys are here to help you. Free case evaluations. Call us at

Rating: 7.0

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