Criminal Defense Attorney in St. Petersburg, FL

If you were charged with a criminal offense in St. Petersburg, FL, contact an attorney at the Sammis Law Firm. We represent clients on criminal charges throughout Pinellas County at the Pinellas County Criminal Justice Center (CJC).

Our attorneys are familiar with the tactics used by the DUI enforcement officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department and their standard operating procedures. Focusing exclusively on criminal and DUI defense allows our lawyers to stay ahead of the most recent changes in Florida laws affecting criminal and DUI cases.

Call (813) 250-0500 today.


Types of Criminal Charges in St. Petersburg, FL

Our website provides information on various criminal offenses, including the special procedures and considerations that may apply to your criminal case in St. Petersburg, FL, including:

  • DUI, including DUI refusal cases, DUI cases with high BAC readings, and felony DUI cases;
  • Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License;
  • Reckless driving;
  • Habitual traffic offender (HTO);
  • Violation of probation (VOP);
  • Theft offenses, including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, employee theft, fraud, credit card fraud, or shoplifting (petit theft); and
  • Domestic violence, including assault, battery, stalking, aggravated battery, or violation of protective order.

Additional Resources

Police Records Division of the St. Petersburg Police – To obtain public records, including copies of accident and offense reports, make a request in accordance with Florida State Statute 119. Visit the police records division at 1301 1 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, on Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (excluding holidays). The phone number for the Information Desk at 727-893-7521 or 727-893-7555. Accident reports can only be released under Florida Statute 316.066. Most accident reports are not available for 10-14 days because of quality control and data entry requirements. The fees for 911 calls and other recorded lines are $3.00 per CD plus postage paid envelop. Reports are $.15 per single-sided page. The DUI Video requests on CD/DVD are $3.00 per video plus a postage-paid envelope.


Finding a Criminal and DUI Defense Attorney in Pinellas County, FL

We understand you have many options when finding a qualified criminal defense attorney for your case. We invite you to call us to find out more about the services we provide.

If you were arrested for a criminal or DUI offense in St. Petersburg, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Sammis Law Firm. We represent individuals arrested for DUI and other criminal offenses throughout Pinellas County, including Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

We are familiar with the tactics and standard operating procedures used by local law enforcement agencies, including the St. Petersburg Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Our attorneys focus exclusively on defending clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors throughout the greater Tampa Bay area. Call today to discuss your case with our attorneys at (813) 250-0500.


This article was last updated on Friday, September 13, 2024.