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 the history of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa and surrounding communities of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Pasco Counties. Our trial experience and understanding of the criminal justice system -- as longtime former prosecutors and as experienced defense lawyers -- enables us to represent clients both in Florida and out of state on any criminal charge.
- Drug Charges - From possession and intent to distribute to drug cultivation and 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 to involuntary/negligent deaths and shaken baby cases
- 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, embezzlement
- Internet Crimes - Computer crimes, credit card fraud, identity theft, child sex crimes, sexual solicitation and more
- 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 often avoid an embarrassing scene and arrest.
- Does an old criminal case still haunt you? - Some past arrests or dismissals can be sealed or expunged (erased).
- How can you avoid jail? - We fight for alternative sentencing for our clients.
- Were your Miranda rights violated? - Officers need to read you your Miranda rights if they ask questions about the allegations against you while holding you in custody.
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.
