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    735 criminal defense lawyers serve Tampa, FL. Compare the best based on 6203+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Hillsborough County are listed below.

    Tampa Has 735 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6203 Reviews

    Rocky West Brancato

    PRO

    Brancato Law Firm, P.A.
    620 E. Twiggs Street, Suite 205, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Former Chief Operations Officer of the Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office, where he oversaw a staff of over 100 attorneys, and past member of its Major Crimes Unit. More than 150 jury trials to verdict. One flat fee that includes trial. ...
    Brian Shrader

    PRO

    Shrader Mendez
    5502 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: Prior to founding Shrader Law, PLLC, Brian Shrader was a co-founder and partner at Centrone & Shrader and a National Partner at a multi-national lawfirm. Prior to starting Centrone & Shrader, he was a prosecutor and worked at a consumer...

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tampa, FL

    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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    Criminal Defense

    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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    Victoria Elizabeth Hatfield

    PRO

    O'Brien Hatfield, PA
    511 W Bay St Ste 330, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    I work tirelessly. Endlessly. Aggressively. And I do it all for my clients.
    Mark J. O'Brien

    PRO

    O'Brien Hatfield, PA
    511 W Bay St., Suite 330, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Federal Criminal Trouble? State Criminal Trouble? Former Federal Prosecutor and State Prosecutors and a Defense Team of Retired Federal Agents. Speak to an Attorney Now. 24/7/365. Discreet, Fast, and Free Consultation.
    Jason Jervis Wise

    PRO

    Brunvand, Wise & Farinella Law Group
    502 East Tyler Street, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: J. Jervis Wise is Florida Board Certified in criminal trial and practices criminal appellate law in state and federal courts, with a large portion of his practice devoted to capital cases and federal criminal cases. Throughout his career, Wise has...
    Rachel Beth Jervis Wise

    PRO

    Brunvand, Wise & Farinella Law Group
    502 East Tyler Street, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Anthony Biagio Rickman

    PRO

    The Rickman Law Firm
    400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2100, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Respected, Aggressive, Experienced, Trial Skilled State & Federal Criminal Defense Attorney- Former Prosecutor
    Seth Aaron Hyman

    PRO

    5.083 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Seth Hyman Law
    401 East Jackson Street, Suite 2340-K35, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Former Prosecutor. Orlando Native. Exclusively Criminal Defense. Call or email to schedule a consultation. I am a native Orlandoan whose family first put down roots here almost 50 years ago. Back then, Orlando was still a small town mostly surroun...
    James Kevin Hayslett

    PRO

    Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett P.A
    2002 West Cleveland Street, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Arrested? Early attorney involvement can dramatically affect the outcome of you case. Call me now
    Harvey Hesse

    PRO

    Law Office Of Harvey G. Hesse III, PA
    3242 Henderson Blvd., Suite 310, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    I handle felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile and traffic cases.
    Summer Rae Goldman

    PRO

    4.979 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Goldman Wetzel
    3030 N. Rocky Point Drive, Suite 150, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Protecting your Future and your Freedom. Compassionate to You, Relentless to the Prosecution.
    Danya Mara Farinella

    PRO

    Jack Ruffin Hunt

    PRO

    Hunt Law | Tampa Criminal Defense
    625 East Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Criminal charges can threaten your freedom, career, and future. Former Hillsborough County Public Defender Division Chief J. Ruffin Hunt provides experienced, strategic defense for misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Tampa and Hillsborough Cou...
    Jean-Luc Adrien

    PRO

    Brancato Law Firm, P.A.
    620 E. Twiggs Street, Suite 205, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime
    Bio: Jean-Luc Adrien, Esq. is a Tampa criminal trial attorney at The Brancato Law Firm, P.A., a Tampa-based practice serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. He represents clients facing criminal charges at every level — from DUI and drug ca...
    James Roman Amarosa

    PRO

    Amarosa Law Firm, P.A.
    3825 Henderson Boulevard, Suite 207, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Amarosa is here for you! Call now 813-251-0700
    Brian Charles Palacios

    PRO

    5.051 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Brian Palacios Law
    3502 Henderson Blvd. Ste 210, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    * * * * * YOUR WORST DAY SHOULDN’T DEFINE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. * * * * * Free Consultation. Call me 24/7 at 813-946-9702
    Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett P.A.
    601 N Ashley Dr #1100-1007, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Rick and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007. For a free consultation, call.
    Jason Matthew Mayberry

    PRO

    The Mayberry Law Firm
    402 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Small Firm. Big Fight. When the State points its heavy finger at you, point back.
    Brian Max Monk

    PRO

    5.068 reviews
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    Monk Law Group, PLLC
    2701 N Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Attorney Brian Monk provides you with confident guidance in difficult times.
    Christopher Michael Klemawesch

    PRO

    Whittel & Melton
    2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd,, Suite 300, Tampa, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Experienced Trial Attorney. Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law.
     
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