St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Lawyers
Felony or Misdemeanor Charges in the Tampa Bay Area
The attorneys at Hessinger Law have handled it all, including some of the most high-profile crimes in history of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa and surrounding cities of Pinellas County. Our trial experience and nuanced understanding of the law - as longtime former prosecutors and as proven defense lawyers - enables us to skillfully represent clients on any criminal charge.
- Drug Charges, Trafficking and Cultivation - From possession and intent to distribute to cultivation or drug trafficking
- Rape and Sex Offenses - From aggravated sexual assault to statutory rape or lewd behavior
- Child Abuse and Child Sex Crimes - From molestation charges to neglect and shaken baby cases
- DUI and Major Traffic Violations - Drunk driving, reckless driving, hit-and-run or driving while suspended. (We handle both the criminal and license suspension aspects of your DUI defense.)
- Domestic Violence - Domestic battery, permanent injunctions and restraining order violations
- Battery/Assault - Bar fights, altercations, beatings or threats of violence
- Murder or Manslaughter - From first degree murder and death penalty cases to involuntary/negligent deaths
- Firearm and Deadly Weapon Offenses - Gun crimes and enhancements on other felonies
- Theft and Property Crimes - Shoplifting, bad checks, auto theft, organized crime, Scheme to Defraud
- Burglary or Robbery - Entering a home, car or business, or taking property by threat or force
- Fraud and White Collar Crimes -Employee theft, Investment Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Schemes to Defraud
- Juvenile Offenses - Emphasizing rehabilitation and non-custody solutions
- Violations of Probation or Community Control - Avoiding imposition of a jail sentence, Arrest Warrants
Attorneys Tim Hessinger and Donald Kilfin both served as Pinellas County prosecutors before private practice. They can address any criminal matter:
- Do you have an active arrest warrant? - We can avoid an embarrassing scene and custody.
- Does an old criminal case still haunt you? - Some past arrests or dismissals can be sealed or expunged (erased).
The Law Offices of Timothy Hessinger provides a free initial consultation. You can call (727) 896-1501 24 hours a day or contact us by e-mail. We will promptly get back to you to discuss your criminal charges and how we can help.
