Hanlon Law is a Tampa criminal defense firm led by Attorney Will Hanlon. He has defended clients in state and federal courts for over 20 years. The firm handles sex crimes, drug charges, domestic violence, DUI, theft, firearms offenses, and white-collar cases throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Hanlon focuses exclusively on criminal law and injunctions. He understands that a conviction affects more than just the immediate penalty. Job prospects, education, and firearm rights can all suffer long after a sentence ends. The firm offers 24/7 availability and initial consultations at no cost.
David Hardy is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Law specialist in Tampa. Fewer than 1% of Florida attorneys hold this designation. He also earned National Board Certification in criminal trial law from the NBTA. Out of roughly 98,000 Florida attorneys, fewer than 20 criminal defense lawyers have achieved both certifications.
Hardy worked as a prosecutor in Tampa before entering private practice. He defends clients facing DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault, battery, federal charges, and other state offenses. The firm provides services in Spanish through abogadohardy.com. Free case reviews are available.
Greater Tampa Law is led by Jason Bard, a former assistant state attorney with over 120 jury trials to his credit. His prosecutorial background shapes the defense strategies he builds for clients today.
The firm handles criminal defense, DUI, family law, personal injury, and labor disputes in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Reviews on Google show a 4.9-star rating from past clients. Initial consultations cost nothing.
Christopher Hersem is a Clearwater native who founded Hersem Law to serve Tampa Bay residents. He earned his law degree from Stetson University and worked as an assistant public defender for the 6th Judicial Circuit before starting his practice.
The firm handles criminal defense, DUI, drug offenses, traffic tickets, and personal injury cases. Hersem Law operates offices in both Tampa and Clearwater. Tampa Magazine has recognized the firm among its Top Lawyers. Strategy sessions are offered at no charge.
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Metcalf Falls brings together attorneys Brett Metcalf and James Falls to defend Tampa Bay clients. Brett Metcalf served as a prosecutor before switching to criminal defense. His courtroom experience gives clients an advantage in negotiations and at trial.
The firm represents clients facing drug crimes, violent offenses, weapons charges, sex crimes, white-collar allegations, domestic violence, and juvenile matters. They also handle DUI defense and personal injury claims. Services extend across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. The first consultation is complimentary.
Sammis Law Firm employs six attorneys who practice criminal defense exclusively across the Tampa Bay area. Their downtown Tampa office sits blocks from the courthouse. Additional locations in New Port Richey and Clearwater serve Pasco and Pinellas counties.
The team handles DUI, drug crimes, violent offenses, sex crimes, theft, domestic violence, and probation violations. They also represent professionals whose licenses face jeopardy due to criminal accusations. Same-day phone consultations are available, and the firm offers video conferencing through Zoom.
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O'Brien Hatfield focuses on federal criminal defense with offices in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. Managing partner Mark J. O'Brien worked as a Miami prosecutor in the 1990s before founding the firm in 2002. He now handles federal cases across the country.
The team includes a former DEA agent, a former IRS criminal investigator, a former U.S. Probation Officer, and a former Tampa police detective. Victoria Hatfield leads state court defense and has won multiple trial acquittals. The firm maintains a 5.0 rating and provides private case reviews around the clock.
Michael P. Maddux is a Board Certified criminal trial attorney who has practiced in Tampa Bay since 1999. His firm combines over 55 years of legal experience across its team.
The practice serves clients facing criminal charges, personal injuries, and civil rights violations. Maddux approaches each case with individualized goals that address both financial and emotional concerns. His office serves the diverse Tampa Bay community and offers case evaluations.
Joel Elsea spent over a decade as a felony prosecutor for Hillsborough County before opening his defense practice. During that time, he tried more than 75 jury cases. Nine of those trials involved homicide charges, including first-degree murder.
His prosecutorial background extends to arson, kidnapping, robbery, and drug trafficking cases. Today, Elsea defends clients facing DUI, drug charges, sex crimes, theft, and violent offenses in Tampa. He also represents college students accused of crimes. Initial consultations are free.
Mike G is a former Assistant State Attorney who has spent over 25 years in Tampa Bay courtrooms. He earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, he prosecuted thousands of cases and learned how the government builds its arguments.
The firm defends clients accused of sex crimes, DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, white-collar offenses, and federal charges. Mike G serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Hernando counties. Spanish-speaking services are available. He answers calls and texts 24 hours a day.
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Bauer, Crider, Kindel & Parry brings together over 100 years of combined criminal defense experience. The firm employs two Board Certified criminal trial attorneys. Three of their lawyers hold this distinction, earned by fewer than 1% of Florida attorneys.
David Parry served as Chief Assistant Public Defender and has tried over 200 jury cases. The team includes former prosecutors and public defenders who know both sides of criminal proceedings. Their Clearwater and Port Richey offices serve the entire Tampa Bay area. They handle over 10,000 cases and respond to calls around the clock.
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Brunvand & Wise Law Group pairs two Board Certified criminal trial attorneys. Bjorn Brunvand and J. Jervis Wise combine over 40 years of experience defending clients in state and federal courts. The firm practices exclusively in criminal defense.
Jervis Wise has secured not-guilty verdicts in first-degree murder trials and federal drug cases. The attorneys serve Tampa, Clearwater, and clients throughout Florida. Spanish-speaking services are available. The firm offers initial consultations without charge.
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Jessenia Rosales is a first-generation criminal defense and family law attorney in Tampa. The National Trial Lawyers named her a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in 2020. She earned Client Champion Platinum recognition in 2022.
Her case results include not-guilty verdicts in first-degree attempted murder and sexual battery trials. The firm has secured dismissals of home-invasion robbery and aggravated-assault charges. Rosales represents clients across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Orange, Pasco, and Polk counties. Free initial consultations are available.
Thomas & Paulk have handled over 7,000 criminal cases in Florida. Attorneys Jeff Thomas and Jeff Council Paulk both worked as prosecutors before transitioning to criminal defense. That experience informs how they challenge the state's evidence and negotiate with opposing counsel.
The firm represents clients facing DUI, drug charges, sex crimes, violent offenses, theft, domestic violence, and federal accusations throughout Hillsborough County and beyond. Team members answer calls at any time of day or night. First consultations are confidential and cost nothing.
Cameron King founded King Law Group after working as a state prosecutor in the 6th Judicial Circuit for Pinellas and Pasco counties. He handled thousands of cases ranging from DUI to murder during his time with the state. That experience now shapes how he defends the accused.
The firm practices criminal defense exclusively. King earned the 2023 Elite Lawyer Award for his courtroom results. He serves clients in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, and throughout Tampa Bay. The office responds to calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Jason Mayberry started his career as a prosecutor in the Tampa Bay area. Since 2007, he has defended clients in both Florida and Tennessee courts. AVVO rates him "Superb," the platform's highest designation.
The firm handles state and federal charges, including sex offenses, fraud, drug crimes, and DUI. Mayberry practices regularly in the Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida. He serves clients in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota, Hernando, and Polk counties. Case evaluations are provided without cost.
Marc A. Joseph has practiced criminal defense in Tampa for 20 years. He has represented thousands of clients facing charges ranging from violation of probation to domestic violence and drug crimes.
Joseph approaches each case with a focus on protecting constitutional rights from the first meeting through resolution. His downtown Tampa office sits in the heart of the legal district. He handles DUI defense, expungements, and various felony and misdemeanor matters. Those facing accusations in Hillsborough County can request an initial consultation.
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Brian Palacios worked as a prosecutor for over 15 years before establishing his criminal defense practice in Tampa. That tenure gave him insight into how the state builds cases and what weaknesses to target.
The firm defends clients facing DUI, drug charges, domestic violence, theft, and other criminal accusations. Palacios serves multiple counties across the Tampa Bay area. He answers calls around the clock and offers consultations to evaluate each case.
W.F. "Casey" Ebsary, Jr. is a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney with over 35 years of experience. He has handled thousands of criminal cases throughout the Tampa Bay region.
The firm defends clients accused of DUI, drug crimes, traffic offenses, white-collar charges, and other felonies and misdemeanors. Ebsary's decades in Tampa courtrooms have built relationships with judges and prosecutors that benefit his clients during negotiations. Case consultations are offered at no cost.
Pallegar Law defends clients facing criminal charges in Tampa and Sarasota. The firm handles DUI, drug offenses, theft, assault, domestic violence, and weapons charges across multiple Florida counties.
The practice takes an aggressive approach to challenging evidence and negotiating with prosecutors. Attorneys work to achieve dismissals, reduced charges, or favorable plea agreements when appropriate. The firm offers complimentary consultations and remains available around the clock for urgent matters.
Chris Beardslee is a former U.S. Navy Petty Officer who now practices criminal defense in Tampa. His military background gives him a unique perspective when representing veterans and service members facing charges.
The firm handles DUI, drug offenses, assault and battery, theft, traffic crimes, and juvenile defense throughout Tampa Bay. Beardslee has secured numerous dismissals and reduced charges by challenging evidence and police procedures. He also helps eligible clients seal or expunge their records. Consultations carry no charge.
Athanaselos & Associates operates from New Port Richey to serve Pasco County and the broader Tampa Bay region. A former prosecutor leads the criminal defense practice, bringing courtroom experience from both sides of the aisle.
The firm handles DUI, felony charges, drug crimes, and business law matters, including real estate transactions. This combination allows the team to address both criminal and civil concerns that sometimes overlap. Consultations are available for those facing accusations in the area.