Serving St. Petersburg and Clearwater

Backed by 15 years of experience as a state prosecutor, founding Attorney Timothy Hessinger has a deep understanding of the criminal justice system. Due to his former experience as a 15 year prosecutor, Attorney Hessinger understands that the ability to dismantle a prosecutor’s case only comes from knowing how law enforcement officers and prosecutors build a criminal case.

Experience and Background as an Assistant State Attorney

During his time as an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County, he was a member of an elite unit that prosecuted major crimes. It was in this position that he developed a reputation as an aggressive but fair prosecutor in the Special Prosecution section of the Major Crimes division. In that time, he handled thousands of cases and tried over 100 jury trials.

Before opening a law firm dedicated to criminal defense, Tim served the State of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County for fifteen years. During that time, he developed a reputation as an aggressive but fair prosecutor in the Special Prosecution section of the Major Crimes division. He has handled thousands of cases and tried over 130 jury trials.

While at the State Attorney’s Office Tim was assigned to handle all of the child murder cases over an eight-year period along with other high profile cases that garnered significant media attention. Now, Tim has a complete understanding of the manner in which the State Attorney’s Office investigates, charges, and prosecutes criminal offenses. He knows how valuable it is to have early intervention by aggresive defense counsel in all criminal allegations and how important it is to have an attorney that is ready willing and able to challenge the state’s case.

Sharing His Expertise in the Field of Criminal Law

His experiences and knowledge in the field of criminal law allow him to serve as an example and leader to others. In his time as an attorney, Attorney Hessinger has trained:

  • Prosecutors
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Law students
  • Other criminal law attorneys in criminal law

Types of Cases Attorney Hessinger Handles

Attorney Hessinger handles a wide range of cases, including those in the following areas of criminal defense practice:

  • Homicide / Murder / Manslaughter / Shaken Baby
  • Aggravated Battery / Felony Battery / Battery / Aggravated Assault / Assault
  • Robbery / Burglary / Kidnapping / Arson / Criminal Mischief / Home Invasion
  • DUI / Felony DUI / DUI Manslaughter / DWLSR
  • Sex Crimes / Rape / Sexual Battery / Lewd and Lascivious
  • Drug charges / Trafficking / Drug Houses / Drug Possession / Drug Sales / Cultivation & Manufacture
  • Domestic Violence / Domestic Battery / Violation of Injunctions / Depriving use of 911 / Stalking
  • Juvenile Offenses / Juvenile Diversion
  • Pretrial Intervention / Domestic Violence Diversion
  • Weapon Charges / 10-20-life / PRR / HFO / HFVO / Career Criminal Cases
  • Child Abuse / Aggravated Child Abuse / Child Neglect
  • Grand Theft / Petit Theft / Shoplifting / Scheme to Defraud
  • White Collar Crimes / Fraud / Embezzlement / Insurance Fraud
  • Internet Crimes
  • Violations of Probation and Community control
  • Bond Hearings / Reconsideration of Sentence Hearings