Top Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyers - Florida

Nearby Cities: Clearwater, Saint Petersburg, Largo, Lakeland, Bradenton

Related Practice Areas: White Collar Crimes, Traffic Ticket, Sex Crime, DUI / DWI, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence

At Musca Law, our team of criminal trial and DUI lawyers aggressively fights to protect the rights of Florida clients facing criminal charges. Our Naples office is one of our law firm's 20 south Florida locations that provide creative and dedicated representation in all criminal matters. We vigorously defend clients against the range of state and federal criminal charges, including DUI/DWI,...

Whittel & Melton, LLC, is a full-service Statewide Florida law practice with an emphasis on representing clients in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and criminal defense. We serve clients in large metros, small towns and rural communities throughout Florida. Our success and reputation as a law firm has always been based on high-quality legal work, performed by well-prepared lawyers...

Facing Criminal charges?

You've come to the right place.  Whether you were arrested for a crime against a person (like assault and battery or murder), a crime against property (like shoplifting, burglary, or arson), or any other criminal offense, a criminal defense attorney can help.

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Use the contact form on the profiles to connect with a Tampa, Florida attorney for legal advice.

How do I choose a lawyer?

Consider the following:
Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information?  Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice?  Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee?  Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?

Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?

Here are a few to get you started:

  • How long have you been in practice?
  • How many cases like mine have you handled?
  • How often do you settle cases out of court?
  • What are your fees and costs?
  • What are the next steps?

Want to check lawyer discipline?

It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:

  • Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
  • Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
  • Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.