Top Rated Tampa, 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Valrico)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Prior to starting his own law firm, Mr. Johnson was a criminal defense and business litigation attorney at a well-respected Tampa Bay area law firm, served nearly six years as an assistant public defender in Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinel...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Brandon)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: After litigating hundreds of cases in criminal and civil courts for over 13 years, I decided to start a community based practice to help my neighbors solve their legal problems. Now, I am assisting families in one of the most difficult times of th...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Wesley Chapel)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Always reliable and she returned my inquiries in a quick manner. It was nice to have an attorney that is straight forward and real. I always felt as she was in control of the case. In th past, I had a bad experience, so it was pleasant to have a g..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Lutz)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Ryan Swafford graduated from the University of Florida with a dual-major of Economics and Political Science, cum laude. Ryan then attended Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. There he focused on building his trial advocacy skil...

Rating: 7.5

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Ayo and Iken
703 W. Bay St, Tampa, 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Brandon)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills

Bio: Experienced attorney for your legal needs. Olivero Law, P.A. is a full service law firm. Pratice areas include criminal defense, family law, wills, and general legal matters. Attorney Olivero is also a certified County Court mediator, and is avail...

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Wesley Chapel)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Valrico)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Review: "Howard is one of the best lawyers I know. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!"

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Oldsmar)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance and more

Review: "Alex was able to handle my insurance denial quickly, efficiently, and with the knowledge required. He is the perfect attorney to handle your insurance issues. For my other legal matters he did a great job of referring me to other attorneys. He kno..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Tampa (Wesley Chapel)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: As a trial lawyer, I take a great deal of pride in what I do. I have always enjoyed helping and teaching people who find themselves in need of legal advice. Practicing law allows me to do both simultaneously and is a profession that I find to be v...

Rating: 10

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