Criminal Charges

St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Lawyers

Felony or Misdemeanor Charges in the Tampa Bay Area

The attorneys at Hessinger and Kilfin 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.
• Why should you hire an attorney? - We can provide you with information and benefits of hiring a criminal defense attorney for your case.

Hessinger and Kilfin Law 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.