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238 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Saint Petersburg, FL area.

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  • Harvey Hesse III

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    Law Office of Harvey G. Hesse III, P.A.
    111 2nd Ave NE Ste 360, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 59 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I handle felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile and traffic cases.

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 30% Car accident, and more.

    Cost
    Hourly Rates, $375-$500/hourContingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 25%-40%

    License
    FL, Active since 1996

  • Joseph Montrone Jr.

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    Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A.
    The Alexander Building, 535 Central Avenue, Suite 314, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 28 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former Prosecutor with 20 Years Experience who will Aggressively Defend Your Legal Rights
  • Marc F. Plotnick

    Plotnick Law
    1515 4th Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 22 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Guiding you every step of the way through your Criminal Defense and DUI representation.
  • Lee Michael Pearlman

    Denmon Pearlman Trial Lawyers
    520 2nd Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 197 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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...
  • Maribeth L. Wetzel

    Pinellas County
    915 1st Avenue N, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 34 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    After attending Michigan State University and law school at the University of Toledo, I moved to Florida to pursue a career as a criminal defense lawyer.  Starting out as a public defender and then moving on to the private sector, I have worked wi...
  • Wil Flores

    WIL FLORES, P.A.
    5120 Central Ave., Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 27 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    We are a Law Firm, Not a Law Factory.
  • Anthony Biagio Rickman

    Pinellas
    721 1st Avenue North Suite 106, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 27 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Respected, Aggressive, Experienced, Trial Skilled State & Federal Criminal Defense Attorney- Former Prosecutor

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 25% Federal crime, 25% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    120 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2005

  • Catherine Renee Henry

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    Henry Defense
    136 Fourth Street North, Suite 2022, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 23 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced Trial Attorney Dedicated to Defending YOU (727) 273-7911

    Practice area
    43% Criminal defense, 50% Domestic violence, 1% DUI and DWI, and more.

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    FL, Active since 2016

  • Donald James Kilfin

    The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C.
    400 Carillon Parkway, # 130, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 40 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Arrested or think you might be? An experienced criminal defense attorney can help.
  • Seth Shapiro

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    111 Second Avenue NE, Suite 515, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 97 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Tampa Bay's Aggressive Criminal Defense & Trial Law Firm. Call 24/7 for a Free Consultation.

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 10% Expungement, 10% Sex crime, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2015

  • Logan Michael Manderscheid

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    Criminal defense Attorney near Saint Petersburg (St Petersburg)
    5.0 stars 51 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    You have one day in court, make it count.

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 20% Violent crime, 20% DUI and DWI, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    120 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2018

  • Ryan Patrick Rooth

    Rooth Law Group, P.A.
    4399 35th Street North, Suite 322, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I was born and raised in Pinellas County, Florida.  I attended Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL.  I completed college and law school at Stetson University.  After graduating from law school I worked for 3 years at the Hillsborough County Office of ...
  • Andrew Robert Mallory

    Byrne Mallory, PLLC
    540 Fourth Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    In 2010, Andrew graduated from law school and accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. He prosecuted thousands of cases, ranging from DUI to Murder. His experience as a prosecutor provided an invaluable un...
  • J.S. Lucas Fleming

    The Fleming Law Group, P.A.
    2701 Fifth Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL
    4.5 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Lucas Fleming is the founder of Fleming Law Group, and a skilled criminal defense lawyer in St. Petersburg. He obtained his law degree from the Stetson University College of Law and has practiced criminal law for nearly 25 years as both a prosecut...
  • Melinda A. Morris

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    Morris Law Firm, P.A.
    111 2nd Ave NE, #515, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 65 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney | DUI | First Time Offenders | Juvenile | Drug Charges

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 20% DUI and DWI, 20% Juvenile law, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    120 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 1999

  • Dyril L. Flanagan

    727-384-8414
    111 2nd Ave Ne Ste 907, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 140 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have more recently dedicated my practice to specializing in representing victims of childhood sexual abuse and child molestation abuse against perpetrators and institutions that employ and protect sexual predators. More typically referred to as ...
  • Stephen Charles Maltezos

    Stephen C. Maltezos, LLC
    920 16th St. N, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 65 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Tampa and St. Petersburg Florida Attorney Stephen C. Maltezos has several years experience in defending persons arrested and charged with dui's, misdemeanors, and felony crimes in the Florida counties of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Saraso...
  • Michael John Boyle

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    Leavengood, Dauval & Boyle, P.A.
    3900 1st Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL
    4.5 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Michael was born in Schenectady, NY. Michael received his Bachelor of Arts in 2000 from The State University of New York at Albany. After graduation from his undergraduate studies, Michael entered into the New England School of Law in Boston, MA. ...

    Practice area
    33% Criminal defense, 34% DUI and DWI, 33% Personal injury

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2003

  • Marc N. Pelletier

    Russo Pelletier & Sullivan
    9721 Executive Center Drive North, Suite #120, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 68 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I limit my legal practice to representing only those clients charged with criminal offenses and DUI arising out of Pinellas County, Florida. I am a former state prosecutor with a wealth of background and experience in these specific areas of the l...
  • Jason M. Melton

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    Whittel & Melton, LLC
    One Progress Plaza, 5107 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
    5.0 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Jason M. Melton, Esq., Former State Prosecutor-Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal, Family Law

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Pinellas County Justice Center
Superior Court, 14250 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762
707-464-7000Court Website | Get Directions

Clearwater Courthouse
Superior Court, 315 Court Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
707-464-7000Court Website | Get Directions

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