Tim Hessinger's 15 years of experience as a former prosecutor, and Donald Kilfin's six years of experience as a former prosecutor is your edge if you are charged with a crime in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa or in the surronding communities of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco or Manatee counties. This advantage cannot be overstated.
Tim Hessinger and Donald Kilfin know the inner workings of the State Attorney's office — the people who are building a case against you that could result in the loss of your freedom. Mr. Hessinger and Mr. Kilfin use the insights, skill and experience they obtained as former prosecutors to consistently achieve favorable results for citizens accused of crimes in the Tampa Bay area.
We Understand What's at Stake
The Law Offices of Timothy Hessinger, P.A. practices only in criminal defense. Our team of accomplished trial lawyers and dedicated staff are committed to the highest level of personalized service and the highest quality of representation. We know that anything less than our best effort could mean prison, jail and other harsh penalties for our clients
Our St. Petersburg law firm offers skilled and aggressive defense for any misdemeanor or felony charge. We have substantial experience defending serious felony charges, DUI/drunk driving, drug charges including trafficking, domestic violence cases and sex offenses. We have handled high-profile cases alleging white collar fraud, sex crimes and murder.
A Team of Former Prosecutors Fighting for You
Tim Hessinger and Donald Kilfin work as a team on every case.
Tim Hessinger prosecuted some of the most publicized and egregious criminal cases during his 15-year career in the Pinellas County State Attorney's office. As a member of the Major Crime Division, he earned a reputation as a fierce and effective prosecutor, and for eight years he was chosen to handle every child murder case in the county. Tim Hessinger has tried over 130 criminal jury trials.
Donald Kilfin is also a former Pinellas County prosecutor who handled major cases, including 1st-degree murder during his six years as a State Attorney. Donald Kilfin has tried over 60 criminal jury trials.
There is a window of opportunity between an arrest and the filing of formal charges. In many cases the best opportunity to have charges dropped or reduced is after the arrest and prior to the State Attorney filing formal charges. The charging decision can often be impacted by telling the other side of the story or providing mitigation evidence to the State Attorney. Hessinger Law has had tremendous success in having charges dropped or reduced using this method.
We explore all your options for a successful solution to your case, with an emphasis on alternatives to prison and a criminal record. We take cases in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa and in the surronding communities of Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties, including military personnel from MacDill Air Force Base.
Our Early Involvement Can Make a Big Difference
Contact us immediately for a free initial consultation. You can call 24 hours a day at (727) 896-1501 or you can reach us by e-mail.
