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Showing 20 criminal defense lawyers in St. Petersburg, FL
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Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office
5858 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 381-2300
stpetelawgroup.com
RHINO Lawyers
3500 38th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 870-8031
rhinolawyers.com
Morris Law Firm, P.A.
111 2nd Ave NE #515, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 388-4736
criminalattorneystpetersburg.com
Safir Injury & Criminal Defense Law
3530 1st Ave N Suite 105, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 496-7107
thesafirlawyer.com
Stephen C. Maltezos
920 16th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 259-3549
maltezoslaw.com
St Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorneys
5858 Central Ave suite c, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 381-2300
727defense.com
Carlson Meissner Hayslett, P.A. | St. Pete DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
3443 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 616-1210
carlsonmeissner.com
The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C.
400 Carillon Pkwy 130 130, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(888) 258-8049
kilfinlaw.com
Plotnick Law Offices
1515 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 619-1827
plotnicklawfirm.com
Zachariah Wade - Pinellas Criminal Defense Attorney
9721 Executive Center Dr N #120, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 310-2908
Bruce H. Denson P.A.
136 4th St N Suite 340, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 896-7000
thedensonfirm.com
Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A.
535 Central Ave #314, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 617-6095
montronelaw.com
Fletcher & Fletcher Trial Lawyers
6450 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 369-9850
stpetecriminaldefense.com
The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger
540 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(888) 863-7415
hessingerlaw.com
Goldman Wetzel
200 Central Ave #400, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 828-3900
goldmanwetzelfl.com
Henry Defense
136 4th St N Suite 2022, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 273-7929
henrydefense.com
The Fleming Law Group, P.A.
2701 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 202-4858
fleminglawgroup.com
Perl Law, PLLC
200 Central Ave 4th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 600-7776
perllawpllc.com
Marc N. Pelletier
9721 Executive Center Dr N #120, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 578-0303
defensehelp.com
St Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorneys - Downtown Office
136 4th St N #2233-B, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 381-2300
727defense.com
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in St. Petersburg Cost?
Criminal defense lawyer costs in Florida vary widely by case type and attorney experience. For a misdemeanor expect flat fees from 1500 to 5000 dollars. Felony cases often cost 5000 to 25000 dollars or more for serious charges like drug trafficking or violent crimes. Some lawyers offer payment plans. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I am arrested in St. Petersburg?
Remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Do not answer questions without your attorney present. Florida law requires that you be brought before a judge within 24 hours for first appearance.
How long does a Florida criminal case take to resolve?
Misdemeanor cases often resolve in 3 to 6 months. Felony cases can take 6 months to over a year depending on complexity and court scheduling. Florida speedy trial rules require trial within 175 days for most felonies.
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in Florida?
A misdemeanor in Florida carries a maximum jail sentence of one year. A felony carries a potential sentence of more than one year in state prison. Some crimes like DUI can be either depending on prior offenses.