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William Ashley Knight

4.2
5 reviews

633 North Franklin Street, Suite 725, Tampa, FL 33602

Arts and Sports, Civil Practice, Civil Trial and 5 more

About William Ashley Knight

William Ashley Knight is a lawyer practicing arts and sports, civil practice, civil trial and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years. William practices at William A. Knight, P.A. in Tampa, FL.

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

William Ashley Knight got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

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William Ashley Knight got this award in 2021

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Communication
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Quality of Service
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Responsiveness
4.2
Value for Money
4.2
DUI/DWI
Posted by JOSE
May 02, 2025
Hired Attorney

William Knight has always treated me liker family. He is the best attorney I know. I recommend him to everyone I know. He is my consilier. I got his number on speed dail. He care's about his clients. He' gives 100%. believe it.

Criminal Law
Posted by Debora
November 09, 2021
Hired Attorney

I left a one star review earlier this year. I jumped the gun. I apologize Mr. Knight. You're the most professional, caring, and determined attorney I've ever met. PLEASE EVERYONE IGNORE THE ONE STAR REVIEW. MR. KNIGHT GETS 5 STARS IN MY BOOK!!!

Trade Secrets
Posted by anonymous
August 20, 2020
Hired Attorney

It is very rare to start out seeking a professional's advice and services and end up seeing that person as a life long friend that also happens to be a savant when it comes to his trade. Fortunately, that is exactly what happened when Will came into my life. From the bottom of my heart and from my entire family; thank you.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 10, 2011
Hired Attorney

He is honest with his clients, and he tells it like it is.

DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
September 01, 2023
Hired Attorney

William Knight does not know what he’s doing he had me sit on a DUI for over a year so we could do pretrials never requested anything productive to the court and didn’t even show up a couple times. Let me sit in jail for months on end i don’t recommend this lawyer he wasn’t even a pinellas county lawyer. And still took the case and had it open for about a year just so I ended up getting convicted anyway and he took my money and ran. I would not suggest this lawyer to anyone

 
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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 6
    • Arts and Sports
    • Civil Trial
    • Criminal
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Trial Law
    • Entertainment

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    William A. Knight, P.A.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Florida
    1994, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    Memberships
    Hills County Bar Association
    The Florida Bar
    National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Florida Association Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University, College of Law
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Columbia University
    Class of 1990
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Specialization and Education
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1967
    Tampa, Florida, December 16, 1967

William Ashley Knight

Member at William A. Knight, P.A.
4.2
5 reviews

633 North Franklin Street, Suite 725Tampa, FL 33602U.S.A.

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