Tampa Criminal Lawyer

Criminal Cases in Tampa

In any criminal case, whether a drug crime, DUI, violent crime or other offense, the first and most critical step is to obtain experienced and aggressive representation as early as possible to protect your freedom and your rights. Early representation by a qualified and experienced defense attorney can often have a significant impact on the final outcome of criminal charges.

Hessinger and Kilfin Law is dedicated to criminal defense. Both members of the team were experienced former prosecutors that have over 30 years of combined experience practicing criminal law in Tampa Bay. Hessinger himself spent 15 years in the State Attorney's office. He was a part of the Major Crime Division – Special Prosecution Unit for eight full years before opening his current criminal defense practice in 2005. Kilfin joined the firm with a similar background in criminal law and together the two men have successfully grown a defense firm with experienced legal expertise able to handle cases as noteworthy as those involving accusations of murder, trafficking and white collar theft.

The initial state of shock that often proceeds a criminal accusation can be detrimental if it prevents you from acting swiftly to address the issues at hand. It is your responsibility to secure the best legal representation on behalf of your defense. Once you hire our team from Hessinger & Kilfin Law the responsibility will be transferred to us for defending your case. With more than three decades of criminal defense experience, there is no case too big or too small for our legal team to handle.

The Team Approach

At Hessinger and Kilfin Law, every case is defended using the team approach - that's two experienced lawyers dedicated to criminal defense working for you to protect your future and your freedom. Contact our team, Tampa criminal defense attorneys Tim Hessinger and Donald Kilfin, to evaluate your case and prepare a defense strategy to resolve your case with the best possible results.

As a former 15 year prosecutor, Timothy Hessinger has exceptional insight into all aspects of serious criminal cases, and since 2005 has dedicated his practice to criminal defense. As the practice grew, it became necessary to enlist the talents of another attorney with similar credentials, dedication and a passion for justice. Attorney Donald Kilfin, a former 6 year prosecutor also has extensive experience handling all types of criminal charges from driving on a suspended license to first degree premeditated murder. Since the firm's expansion, the team has effectively defended hundreds of accused individuals in the Tampa Bay area.

Getting Charges Reduced and Dismissed

The team's knowledge of the criminal justice system allows them to act quickly for their clients. In many cases, they are able to provide the State Attorney with the other side of the story or other mitigating evidence prior to the State Attorney filing formal charges. Often, this is information that was not provided by law enforcement or the alleged victim. Providing this information to the State Attorney, prior to the State Attorney filing formal charges, can significantly impact the outcome of even the most serious of criminal charges. The State Attorney can file lesser charges or drop charges altogether based upon additional evidence or information. If criminal charges are filed by the State Attorney, Tim Hessinger and Donald Kilfin use their years of experience in the criminal justice system to evaluate the case and prepare a plan to resolve the case with the best possible results.

Our team has extensive experience defending clients facing all types of criminal offenses, including but not limited to criminal defense of serious charges, both felony and misdemeanor, drug crimes, possession, drug trafficking, fraud, child sex crimes, rape, child abuse, DUI, criminal traffic, domestic violence, battery, assault, murder, manslaughter, shaken baby murder cases, weapons charges, firearm offenses, theft crimes, burglary, robbery, white collar crimes, internet crimes, juvenile offenses, probation violations, criminal charges against out of state clients, addressing arrest warrants, assisting clients in sealing & expunging records, and defense effort to assist clients in avoiding jail or in defending those who have faced Miranda rights violations during the arrest process.

Criminal Defense Attorney in Tampa, Florida

We are dedicated to our clients and their future. We understand how important the outcome of the case is to the individual facing accusations and to their families. Our clients get treated with the respect they deserve. You will never be "just another case" in our law office. We return calls; we keep our clients apprised of the progress of their case, speak truthfully about every aspect of their case and are committed to seeking the best possible outcome.

We have extensive experience in the courts in the Tampa Bay area, both as defense attorneys and as former prosecutors. This intimate knowledge of the personnel, procedures and process maximizes each client's chance of a successful outcome on their case. We urge you to contact our firm as soon after the arrest as possible.

Contact a Tampa criminal defense lawyer today!

If you are seeking exceptional legal representation from a firm known for their ability to litigate in and out of the court room, then look no further. The legal team at our firm has effectivley defended the freedom of many individuals charged with an array of criminal offense, including those charges of violent crimes and white collar crimes. For the last five-plus years, the lawyer at our firm have been vigorously advocating the rights of our clients and zealously pursuing their freedom.

With a team on your side who has intimate knowledge of the law, you are more likely to find a favorable outcome for your case. Despite how intimidating your charges may appear, it is absolutely crucial to contact a Tampa criminal defense lawyer immediately. With your future and freedom at stake, you cannot afford to not have our sound legal advice at your side.

Contact a Tampa criminal defense attorney from our firm for aggressive result oriented representation.