St. Petersburg Homicide Defense Lawyers
Effective Murder Representation by Former Prosecutors
For 15 years, Tim Hessinger worked to put people behind bars. He was highly successful, including convictions in numerous high-profile murder trials. Because he knows how to build a murder case, he also knows how to tear one down.
The Law Offices of Timothy Hessinger has successfully defended clients on murder and manslaughter charges. We work the front end of cases to avoid indictment or get charges reduced. We utilize our experience as former prosecutors to avoid the worst consequences and obtain the best possible results for our clients.
We Know How to Fight the Charges
Our firm takes homicide cases in Pinellas County, Hillsborough County and Pasco County. Contact us at (727) 896-1501 for a free consultation.
Substantial Trial Experience in Murder Cases
Tim Hessinger and Donald Kilfin both were long-time prosecutors for the Pinellas County State Attorney's office. In the Major Crimes Division, Mr. Hessinger was responsible for prosecuting numerous homicides, including every child murder in the county from 1997 to 2005. We have handled every level of deadly offense:
- First-degree murder
- Capital murder (death penalty cases)
- Felony murder (causing death in committing another felony)
- Second-degree "heat of passion" murder
- DUI manslaughter/vehicular homicide
- Shaken baby syndrome or other fatal child abuse
- Other negligent homicide
We're not here to plead you guilty as charged. Our skilled criminal defense trial lawyers take a team approach to give you the best chance for freedom. We may be able to impact the State Attorney's charging decisions before indictment — taking a life sentence off the table. We may be able to poke enough holes in the case that the prosecutor offers a favorable plea agreement.
And the Law Offices of Timothy Hessinger is prepared to take your case to a jury if necessary. We have experience lining up the expert testimony crucial in a murder trial. We hold nothing back in cross-examining police officers or prosecution witnesses. And we work all possible options before and during trial to negotiate an acceptable resolution that avoids the all-or-nothing verdict.
We Understand What's at Stake
Contact aggressive murder defense lawyers who know what they're doing and understand that this is a fight for your life. You can reach us 24 hours a day at (727) 896-1501 or contact us by e-mail. We offer a free initial consultation.
