Top Rated Lakeland, FL Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Trakas Thornhill, P.A.
324 W Highland Dr, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Guardianship

Review: "I have consulted with Christine Trakas Thornhill on several legal issues personally and have always felt she gave thoughtful, sound responses to the legal issues I was needing advice. In another capacity, I had the pleasure of working with her in ..."

Rating: 6.6

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James R. Headley, P.A.
1906 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Mr headley is a great attorney known him for several years have used him for several years very aggressive attorney him and his staff make you feel more like family not just a client I will recommend anyone to him I can pretty much guarantee you y..."

Rating: 7.0

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C.J. Benefield, Attorney at Law
1715 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Thiele Law Firm
Po Box 5977, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Banking, Criminal Defense

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Joshua E. Schoen, P.A.
Po Box 5287, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more

Rating: 6.6

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Law Office of Ricardo Santander, P.A.
206 Easton Drive., Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration and more

Review: "He responded to me on a Sunday and came to the office to meet me. Excellent work and reasonable pricing. Will use him in the future for any needs that require an attorney."

Rating: 6.5

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Pearl & Thompson
1057 S Florida Ave Unit 2010, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.2

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Po Box 92985, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakeland (Bartow)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Appeals and more

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Rating: 9.9

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Nicole E. Gaines, Esquire
5249 Wood Thrush Way, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation

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Headley Law, P.A.
1906 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Social Security and more

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakeland (Bartow)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Bio: I am very concerned about the increasing aggression for warrantless searches against citizens shown by law enforcement that I see in my practice. It appears that many of them do not even care about the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, and ...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakeland (Bartow)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

Review: "I see now why everyone thinks to highly of him. Not only was he able to resolve my case quickly, he was always available to help me when I needed to understand what was happening. I have never had someone so willing to communicate with me when I n..."

Rating: 10

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Law Office of Kevin P. Cox
2000 E Edgewood Dr Ste 106 A, Lakeland, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Support, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Review: ""If you are looking for an exceptional attorney in Polk County, I cannot recommend the Law Office of Kevin P. Cox highly enough. He has handled every single legal matter for my family for the last 22 years. Whenever we require trusted legal counse..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakeland (Bartow)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: “You’d make a great attorney. You love to argue!” People told me this my whole life but it’s not arguing that I love, it’s advocating for others. As a native New Yorker navigating conflict is second nature but it takes more than a strong desire to...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakeland (Bartow)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Bio: I am a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over 25 years of courtroom experience. My background as a former prosecutor and law enforcement academy instructor gives me unique insight into defending the rights of the accused, which I am passiona...

Rating: 7.6

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