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    59 criminal defense lawyers serve Palm Harbor, FL. Compare the best based on 707+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Pinellas County are listed below.

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    Palm Harbor Has 59 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 707 Reviews

    Kris R Parker

    Kris R Parker

    4.816 reviews
    Bernhardt & Riley
    2706 US Alt. 19 N., Suite 213, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kris Parker is a former Florida prosecutor in the Sixth Circuit (Pinellas & Pasco) and is now an experienced criminal defense attorney representing clients in all areas including DUI, battery, drug charges, theft, fraud, sex cases, violation of pr...
    Rating:  10
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    Edward Joel Liebling

    Edward Joel Liebling

    5.05 reviews
    Liebling Law, LLC
    35246 Us Highway 19 N # 261, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert (less than 1/2 of 1 percent of the over 100,000 lawyers in Florida have this recognition) Board Certification ensures that a criminal defense attorney has the highest level o...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Stephen M Bernhardt

    Stephen M Bernhardt

    5.05 reviews
    Bernhardt Law, PLLC
    2706 US-19 ALT N., Suite 213, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Before starting Bernhardt Law, I was a prosecutor for nearly six years. I left the State Attorney's Office to become the lead litigation attorney for a large civil law firm. At Bernhardt Law, I defend your rights with vast knowledge of how the oth...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Zachary C. Smith

    Zachary C. Smith

    5.04 reviews
    Law Offices of Zachary C. Smith, P.A.
    334 E Lake Rd #263, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Zachary C. Smith is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Offices of Zachary C. Smith, P.A. His practice is dedicated primarily to assisting those who are injured through the carelessness or wrongdoing of others and helping corporations an...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Stacey Lauren Bartlett

    Stacey Lauren Bartlett

    5.04 reviews
    Bartlett Law Offices
    34921 U.S. Hwy 19 N., Ste 340, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I decided that I was going to practice law at the age of 8 because I have always had a passion for helping people. Being able to fight for other people is in my DNA and comes across in everything that I do. I am passionate about fighting for justi...
    Rating:  6.9
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    James L. Slater

    James L. Slater

    5.01 review
    James L Slater, Attorney at Law
    36410 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Slater was my attorney for over 2 years and handled a family law case for me. He was there for me every step of the way. Questions were always handled in a timely manner and his professionalism is second to none."
    Rating:  6.7
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    William Wooten Hanlon

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    William Wooten Hanlon

    4.991 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Clearwater)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence
    The final result is all that matters.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael Allen Tewell

    Michael Allen Tewell

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    Michael A. Tewell, Attorney, LLC
    Po Box 1314, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Timothy James Goodwin

    Timothy James Goodwin

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    Law Office Of Robert Eckard & Associates, Pa
    3110 Alternate US 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  6.5
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    Bruce Raymond Young

    Bruce Raymond Young

    1.01 review
    Attorney At Law Bruce R. Young
    36402 US Hwy 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Rating:  6.7
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    Heather Marie Madigan

    Heather Marie Madigan

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    Heather M. Madigan, Pa
    Po Box 279, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Adoption, Family and more
    Rating:  7.3
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    Melissa Hussey

    Melissa Hussey

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    Melissa M Hussey Esq, 32801 US Highway 19 N Ste 100, Palm Harbor, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Rating:  6.6
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    Lee Michael Pearlman

    Lee Michael Pearlman

    5.0255 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Clearwater)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Lee Pearlman was born and raised in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, a small town just outside of Harrisburg. He went to Northern York County High School, and attended college at the University of Maryland, College Park where he received two bachelor of a...
    Rating:  10
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    Philip George Dragonetti

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    Philip George Dragonetti

    4.930 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Dunedin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more
    20+ years as a criminal defense Attorney. They have to get through us to get to you! Call now!
    Rating:  10
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    Justin Scott Reep

    Justin Scott Reep

    5.011 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Clearwater)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Justin Reep is a Florida native who spent his formative years in Jupiter, Florida. After graduating from William T. Dwyer High School’s Academy of Finance, Justin decided to continue his studies at the University of Central Florida. His hard work ...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen Lee Romine

    Stephen Lee Romine

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Clearwater)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights
    Review: "This is one man you want on your side. Dedicated to his job, which is protecting his client. He takes his job serious and he will take your case serious. A true Bulldog, he does not back down. Direct. Confident. Astoundingly professional without j..."
    Rating:  10
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    Daviana Marie Braniff

    Daviana Marie Braniff

    4.911 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Clearwater)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Former state prosecutor serving the Pinellas, Pasco and surrounding Tampa Bay areas with legal representation in the area of criminal defense.
    Rating:  9.2
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    Jessenia Rosales

    Jessenia Rosales

    5.043 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Tampa)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Attorney Rosales has been practicing law in Florida since 2017. She started her own firm, Law Office of Jessenia Rosales, in 2018 to handle family and criminal law cases. Shortly after, Attorney Rosales received the Rising Professional Award from ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Brooke Victoria Elvington

    Brooke Victoria Elvington

    4.69 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Dunedin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family
    Bio: I am an AV-Rated experienced appellate and post-conviction attorney handling cases in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the State of Florida. I accept appellate representation for criminal, family and dependency appeals. My background is in state ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Donald Wesley Hendry

    Donald Wesley Hendry

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Palm Harbor (Dunedin)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: Don is a second generation Pinellas County native who has been practicing law for over a decade. Don graduated from Clearwater High School, Univ of South Florida and St. Thomas School of Law. When he is not in court or preparing cases, Don enjoys ...
    Rating:  7.8
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