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400 Carillon Parkway, Suite 130, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, U.S.A.

Burglary, Robbery, Arson and Insurance Fraud and 37 more

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About The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C.

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. Former Pinellas County state prosecutor.

The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C. is a full service Tampa Bay area DUI and Criminal defense firm, representing clients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, New Port Richey, Dade City, and Bradenton. The Kilfin Law Firm is owned and operated by former Pinellas county state prosecutor Donald J. Kilfin. Mr. Kilfin attended Stetson University College of Law from 1997 - 2000. During that time, he studied all facets of the law, with a particular emphasis on criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence and trial advocacy. Mr. Kilfin was published in the 2000 editions of Who's Who Among American Law Students and The National Dean's List based on his academic achievements at Stetson. Upon graduation, he accepted a position with the Pinellas county State Attorney's office, where he worked as a prosecutor for the next six years. In that capacity Mr. Kilfin handled thousands of criminal cases which ranged in severity from minor traffic infractions to first degree murder. He conducted over sixty jury trials to verdict. In 2008, after working for nearly two years in a St. Petersburg area civil firm, Mr. Kilfin associated with a close friend and former state prosecutor to form one of Pinellas county's most successful and well respected criminal defense firms. As a partner with the firm, Mr. Kilfin represented numerous clients throughout the Tampa Bay area in an array of criminal matters, including assault, battery, firearms offenses, drug trafficking, and murder. During this time, he was published in Super Lawyer's Rising stars 2010 and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100. In 2013, Mr. Kilfin opened The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C. He utilizes the many skills he developed, as both a Pinellas county prosecutor and Tampa Bay area criminal defense attorney, in representing the residents of Pinellas, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties. Mr. Kilfin has dedicated his professional life to helping good people, accused of crimes, through some of the most difficult and challenging times in their lives. At The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C., providing competent, effective legal representation to our clients is our top priority. Mr. Kilfin is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Georgia.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by Michael
March 13, 2024
Hired Attorney Donald Kilfin

I have known Dony Kilfin for several years now and have observed him representing clients in court on several occasions. He is an excellent attorney and always professional. This is just a few reasons why I contact Dony Kilfin when needed.

Criminal Law
Posted by Ken
January 04, 2023
Hired Attorney Donald Kilfin

Attorney Donald J. Kilfin, Esq. Review EXECUTIVE SUMMERY • RATED IN THE TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION. • HIS CLIENTS ARE ALWAYS HIS #1 PRIORITY. • MAKE CHOOSING ATTORNEY DONALD KILFIN ESQ. YOUR #1 PRIORITY. • SUCCESSFULLY MOVED TWO VISITATION MOTIONS THROUGH THE COURT. • SUCCESSFULLY MOVED A PROBATION MONITORING FEE WAIVER MOTION THROUGH THE COURT. • SUCCESSFULLY MOVED A NON-MONITERED OUT OF STATE EXTENDED TRAVEL PERMIT MOTION THROUGH THE COURT (NOT KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE PAST). • SUCCESSFULLY MOVED AN EARLY TERMINATON OF PROBATION MOTION THROUGH THE COURT. • SOFTEN THE RESOLVE OF A HARDEN POSITION OF A PROBATION OFFICER. • HOPE THAT YOU ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH (AND SMART ENOUGH TO CHOOSE) TO HIRE ATTORNEY DONALD J. KILFIN, ESQ. If you are looking for and need an exceptional and effective attorney then you have arrived at the correct location. I believe that there is no better Defense Attorney choice in Pinellas County than Donald Kilfin.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Armstrong
February 22, 2022
Hired Attorney Donald Kilfin

Reclaimed my life within weeks by hiring Don Kilfin. Yeah, it was 10,000 down. Required. He proved to be worth twice that much. Stop looking for another attorney. No one will get it done like this Teflon Don. Have your 10k down ready, and be ready to win. He's not going to take the case unless he thinks it's winnable. If anyone can win it, Don absolutely can. Don't look for another attorney. Hire this guy. Well deserved review here.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 15, 2021
Hired Attorney Donald Kilfin

From the minute I spoke with Mr. Kilfin, I knew I was in the best hands for my situation. He is a complete professional; an expert in his field! His commitment to his profession is astounding. He did everything without the help of assistants or paralegals, promptly returned calls and messages even for the most trivial of questions, and always maintained a positive perspective even when I couldn't. If you should ever find yourself facing an issue where you need a lawyer, I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Kilfin. He will not let you down!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2017
Hired Attorney Donald Kilfin

Donny is one of the few attorneys that place his client needs above almost everything else. On his firm's website he states that "My Clients Are Always My #1 Priority - I go above and beyond to make sure my clients' rights are protected to the fullest extent of the law." Those statements are not just words, but are actual reality. Please see my testimonial, “Make Choosing Attorney Donald Kilfin Esq. Your #1 Priority. ...” at http://www.kilfinlaw.com.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 05, 2017
Hired Attorney Donald Kilfin

Being a former prosecutor gives Mr. Kilfin a unique perspective of how strong or weak the prosecution’s case is. He is detail-oriented and reviews witness statements line-by-line for discrepancies and/or inconsistencies. All evidence is reviewed and analyzed to decide the best way to use it. Watching Mr. Kilfin at trial is amazing and anyone in need of help should definitely contact his office.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 14, 2017
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Being a former prosecutor gives Mr. Kilfin a unique perspective of how strong or weak the prosecution’s case is. He is detail-oriented and reviews witness statements line-by-line for discrepancies and/or inconsistencies. All evidence is reviewed and analyzed to decide the best way to use it. Watching Mr. Kilfin at trial is amazing and anyone in need of help should definitely contact his office.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 22, 2016
Hired Attorney Donald Kilfin

I hired criminal defense lawyers in the past, Donny Kilfin is the only lawyer that did a great job for me. I hired Donny for a very serious and complicated criminal matter. He listened carefully and spent a huge amount of time on my case. He is smart and worked hard for me.He contacted out of state lawyers and law enforcement on my behalf and for my benefit. Donny always took my calls and he even called me on weekends to keep informed as things developed. Donny is the best criminal lawyer ever.

 
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  • Criminal Law 28
    • Burglary
    • Robbery
    • DUI/DWI
    • Parole and Probation Violations
    • Drug Crimes
    • Drug Trafficking
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Traffic Violations
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Criminal Investigation
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Expungements
    • Extortion
    • Felonies
    • Forgery
    • Hit and Run
    • Homicide
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Manslaughter
    • Misdemeanors
    • Murder
    • Parole and Probation
    • Shoplifting
    • Stalking
    • Theft
    • Weapons Charges

  • Insurance 1
    • Arson and Insurance Fraud
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Assault 1
    • Assault and Battery
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Criminal Law
  • Family Law 1
    • Domestic Violence
  • Identity Theft
  • Law Enforcement 1
    • False Imprisonment
  • Litigation 2
    • Defense Litigation
    • Trial Practice
  • Other 2
    • Firearms Offenses
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