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St. Petersburg Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

LeavenLaw

4.8
95 Reviews
  • 3900 1st Street North, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers4 awards

  • LeavenLaw is a law firm that has prided itself on serving the Tampa Bay area's legal needs for three generations.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAsset Protection, Bankruptcy Law, and 58 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

  • 400 Carillon Parkway, Suite 130, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • The Kilfin Law Firm P.C. - Helping Good People Through Difficult Situations. St. Petersburg criminal defense and DUI attorney representing clients throughout the Tampa Bay area. ... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersBurglary, Robbery, and 38 more

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Donald Kilfin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 5858 Central Avenue, Suite A, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers4 awards

  • Providing the excellence and care that you deserve. Call us today 727-382-6680

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness and Corporate, Business Agreements, and 97 more

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WIL FLORES, P.A.

5.0
27 Reviews
  • 5120 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33707

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAdvocacy, Civil Trial, and 11 more

Brandon Fizer
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Sutton Law Firm

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  • 7024 Central Avenue, Suite 7, St. Petersburg, FL 33707+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The Florida Law Firm Where Family Matters.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Alimony, and 30 more

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  • 1663 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712+15 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Aggressive attorneys that fight for you. Call us today for your FREE case evaluation. We can help. 727-451-6900

  • Criminal Law LawyersSpinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injury, and 237 more

Stanley Gipe
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Hartpence Law

5.0
38 Reviews
  • 4111 16th Street N., St. Petersburg, FL 33703

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Hartpence Law is always ready to help better the lives of people in St. Pete and the surrounding Tampa Bay area. We believe that you don’t have to be a bad person to find... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAuto Accidents, Criminal Defense, and 1 more

Daniel Hartpence
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Skipper Law

4.8
17 Reviews
  • 1017 Ninth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Business, real estate, employment. corporate, and international litigation. Serving Tampa Bay and west-central and southwest Florida.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Law, Employment Law, and 102 more

Jesse L. Skipper
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Deberg & Deberg

4.5
23 Reviews
  • 1915 Tyrone Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Personal Injury, and 4 more

Benjamin DeBerg
Criminal Law Lawyer
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KFB Law

4.7
19 Reviews
  • 9600 Koger Boulevard, Suite 239, St. Petersburg, FL 33702+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • An accident is big thing to worry about. We help you get back to worrying about all the little things in life.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAutomobile Related Accidents, Motorcycle - Bicycle Accident, and 111 more

  • Free Consultation

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Wood & Wood, P.A.

5.0
1 Review
  • 1034 16th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • With over 30 years of experience. We are a specialty firm concentrating in state and federal civil trial practice.

  • Criminal Law LawyersInsurance Defense, Civil Litigation, and 5 more

  • Free Consultation

Julian Emory Wood Jr.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 400 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33701+1 location

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Thompson Miller, P.A. provides effective legal counsel throughout Pinellas County. Located in St. Petersburg, our firm skillfully handles Business Law, Criminal Law and Personal... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Law, Insurance Law, and 4 more

Todd B. Miller
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 801 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving the legal needs of the construction industry.

  • Criminal Law LawyersConstruction Law, Construction Litigation, and 2 more

Hugh David Edison Higgins
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 3443 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers4 awards

  • Responsive, Caring and Aggressive Attorneys Fighting for the Injured, Defending the Accused. Since 1971 Floridians have relied on Carlson, Meissner, Hayslett to protect their... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Transportation Accidents, and 61 more

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  • 840 Beach Drive N.E., Suite 202, St. Petersburg, FL 33701+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Free Consultation Same Day in our office, your home, or hospital. 50 years of experience. Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers. No fees or costs owed if no recovery. We help rebuild... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCar Accidents, Personal Injury, and 46 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

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Plotnick Law

4.8
23 Reviews
  • 1515 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal, Criminal Defense, and 3 more

Marc Plotnick
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 1229 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • If you or a loved one face criminal charges or have been injured in an accident, Richard J. McKyton, P.A. provides experienced, compassionate advocacy. With more than twenty years... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Personal Injury, and 10 more

  • Free Consultation

Richard J. McKyton
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Dean Burnetti Law

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  • 11300 4th Street N Suite 140, St. Petersburg, FL 33716+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Dean Burnetti Law is dedicated to representing individuals, not corporations. The firm recognizes the physical, emotional, and financial toll that injuries or trauma can take on... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Birth Injuries, and 20 more

  • Free Consultation

Dean Burnetti
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • 6446 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33707+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Over 150 Years Combined Experience Helping Florida Personal Injury Victims Get Justice.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 57 more

  • Free Consultation

Morris Law Firm

4.8
66 Reviews
  • 111 2nd Avenue Northeast, Suite 515, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • At Morris Law Firm, P.A., your concerns are our highest priorities. We understand the immense stress that a criminal charge can bring. The experienced criminal defense attorneys of... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, and 19 more

  • Free Consultation

Melinda A. Morris
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Greenberg Law, P.A.

4.4
27 Reviews
  • 7601 38th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Former Prosecutor with more than 30+ years of criminal defense experience. When charged with a crime, time is of the essence and it is imperative that you get us involved early on.... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI/DWI, Drug Charges, and 16 more

  • Free Consultation

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Henry Defense, PLLC

5.0
30 Reviews
  • 136 Fourth Street North, Suite 2022, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • At Henry Defense, PLLC, attorney Catherine Henry offers comprehensive criminal defense services, ensuring the protection of her clients' rights from the moment of arrest. With... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDomestic Violence, DUI and Traffic Charges, and 6 more

Catherine Henry
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Whittel & Melton, LLC

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  • 5107 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Full service central Florida law practice with an emphasis on representing clients in all Personal Injury cases, Car Accident,Wrongful Death tragedies and Employment Law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, and 281 more

  • 6677 13th Avenue North, Suite 3A, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Construction Law

  • Criminal Law LawyersConstruction Law, Commercial Law, and 9 more

Michelle Deeb Robinson
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Fletcher & Fletcher

5.0
18 Reviews
  • 6450 1st Ave. N. , St. Petersburg, FL 33710+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Know Your Rights; Protect What Matters

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

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  • Serving St. Petersburg, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Specializing in Traffic Violations & DUI/DWI Cases. Please Call 877-765-0227

  • Criminal Law LawyersTraffic Violations, DUI/DWI, and 21 more

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  • Serving St. Petersburg, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • All Partners are Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers and all are member of the Million Dollar Advocates Club

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Litigation, Products Liability, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

Ronald Barcena Jr.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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  • Serving St. Petersburg, FL

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Insurance Defense & Personal Injury Lawyers.

  • Criminal Law LawyersInsurance Defense, Automobile Liability, and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

Michael D. Siegel
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Kohn Law

4.5
5 Reviews
  • Serving St. Petersburg, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • You Have Rights. We Protect Them. Defending Florida Citizens in cases of Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, and Nursing Litigation.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFederal Practice, State Criminal Defense, and 10 more

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Vanguard Attorneys

5.0
17 Reviews
  • Serving St. Petersburg, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Vanguard Attorneys stands for victory. We have extensive experience fighting to get our clients justice.At Vanguard Attorneys, our team of Tampa personal injury lawyers have... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Bicycle Accidents, and 24 more

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Karina Perez Ilic
Managing Attorney
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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What are the consequences for opting out of drug court?

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Answered by attorney Lawrence Lewis (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Lawrence Lewis, P.C.
You are probably looking at jail time, because you are playing games. I want drug court, no wait I don't want drug court. Good luck.
You are probably looking at jail time, because you are playing games. I want drug court, no wait I don't want drug court. Good luck.

Can a person be charged with battery of a officer if so intoxicated on drugs that they couldnt function?

Answered by attorney Diane Buerger
Criminal Law lawyer at The Buerger Law Firm, P.A.
Yes, you can be charged with battery of a law enforcement officer.  However, it is possible that you may be able to use some of your facts as a potential defense if the case proceeds to trial (or, your attorney may be able to use the facts in trying to negotiate a plea bargain if you do not proceed to trial).  I cannot predict how viable or successful your defense may be, based on what you described.  However, as soon as you have an attorney representing you, you should discuss it with that attorney.  
Yes, you can be charged with battery of a law enforcement officer.  However, it is possible that you may be able to use some of your facts as a potential defense if the case proceeds to trial (or, your attorney may be able to use the facts in trying to negotiate a plea bargain if you do not proceed to trial).  I cannot predict how viable or successful your defense may be, based on what you described.  However, as soon as you have an attorney representing you, you should discuss it with that attorney.  
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In what way can I get my record expunged?

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Answered by attorney Jared Christian Winter (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of Jared C. Winter
If you went to prison, you can't get an "expungement" under PC 1203.4, but you are probably eligible to apply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon.
If you went to prison, you can't get an "expungement" under PC 1203.4, but you are probably eligible to apply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon.
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