Pinellas And Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Attorneys
Hiring a DUI Criminal Defense
Lawyer anywhere can be a tricky process. Pinellas County Florida is no
exception. Hiring the highest priced attorney will not always guarantee you
the best results. It is much wiser to choose a Lawyer based upon their
credentials. Although quality representation does not come cheap, our
firm will provide you with a quality defense for an affordable
rate. Our experience speaks for itself. Ask
our law firm to send you free additional written information about our
qualifications and experience in fighting criminal cases or call for a
free consultation
We suggest choosing legal representation in the same manner you would conduct a job interview. You may want to inquire as to what you can expect to benefit for the fees that you will pay. You should expect a Pinellas County DUI Lawyer to be well prepared to defend your case. It is important to inquire about their level of experience. Find out if they have defended similar cases. Ask about prior case results.
It is very important to have an Attorney who is familiar with the County where your charges are filed. A working knowledge of the local court system helps us to be very efficient and productive. We pride ourselves in our ability to be one step ahead. Our firm has proven results in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.
Hamilton Law Services is a Pinellas County based firm with local offices located in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa. You can set an appointment to meet with an Experienced DUI Criminal Defense Attorney. We will discuss discuss your options. Our firm truly cares about our clients. We work hard to protect your rights and achieve results.
Being a local firm, we specialize in Pinellas County Court cases. We are continuously working with local Judges and the District Attorney's Office. We have built a solid reputation as experienced, ethical lawyers. Our firm is always prepared prior to appearing in court. All of the research for our cases is done by a licensed Attorney, NOT a paralegal or assistant.
As a client of Hamilton Law Services you will be represented by an aggressive Pinellas DUI Lawyer. Our clients receive frequent updates and accurate advice. You will be informed of the best ways to move forward. We believe that everyone deserves an aggressive legal defense and an Attorney who cares about their client. You can be assured that our firm will always meet or exceed expectations.
We suggest choosing legal representation in the same manner you would conduct a job interview. You may want to inquire as to what you can expect to benefit for the fees that you will pay. You should expect a Pinellas County DUI Lawyer to be well prepared to defend your case. It is important to inquire about their level of experience. Find out if they have defended similar cases. Ask about prior case results.
It is very important to have an Attorney who is familiar with the County where your charges are filed. A working knowledge of the local court system helps us to be very efficient and productive. We pride ourselves in our ability to be one step ahead. Our firm has proven results in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.
Hamilton Law Services is a Pinellas County based firm with local offices located in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa. You can set an appointment to meet with an Experienced DUI Criminal Defense Attorney. We will discuss discuss your options. Our firm truly cares about our clients. We work hard to protect your rights and achieve results.
Being a local firm, we specialize in Pinellas County Court cases. We are continuously working with local Judges and the District Attorney's Office. We have built a solid reputation as experienced, ethical lawyers. Our firm is always prepared prior to appearing in court. All of the research for our cases is done by a licensed Attorney, NOT a paralegal or assistant.
As a client of Hamilton Law Services you will be represented by an aggressive Pinellas DUI Lawyer. Our clients receive frequent updates and accurate advice. You will be informed of the best ways to move forward. We believe that everyone deserves an aggressive legal defense and an Attorney who cares about their client. You can be assured that our firm will always meet or exceed expectations.
DUI Criminal Court Process Timeline*
Initially, a DUI citation is issued and possibly an arrest. A client may bond out or may be released on their own recognizance (ROR). A court date is written on your ticket. You will need to attend, unless your attorney advises you differently.
The first court date is called an Arraignment. At this hearing, a plea is entered (Guilty or Not Guilty). The court will determine if you have an attorney. Our clients are excused from this Arraignment, provided the proper paperwork is filed and docketed with the Clerk of Courts. Hamilton Law Services will have filed paperwork indicating that your plea is NOT GUILTY and we are your attorney of record.
Always check with your attorney to see if you need to attend a particular court date. At the Arraignment, a pretrial date will be scheduled within approximately 30 days.
By the first pretrial date Hamilton Law Services will receive “Discovery” from the State Attorney’s Office (the Prosecutor). Discovery includes the police reports and witness list in your case. It is the evidence that the State plans to use against you.
Once we get the discovery, we will order the DUI video. This process takes approximately two weeks. We typically ask for another 30 day continuance at the first pretrial hearing.
Before the second pretrial conference, a Hamilton Law Services Attorney will sit down in our office to review the reports and video with you. We will come up with our strategy at this time.
At the second pretrial conference, We may set a new hearing date for a motion to suppress if necessary. We may set a new date to give the State time to review the case for a reduction. The State may agree to a Reckless Driving plea agreement, or we may decide that the case needs to be set for Trial. Most cases are resolved in approximately 4-6 months, depending on each specific situation
It is a good Idea to hire an local attorney based in the County where your charges are filed. This can help you in many ways. Your attorney may be familiar with the county Judges as well as the prosecutor. Although many transactions can be done by email or fax these days, there is no substitution for doing business in person. A successful Pinellas County lawyer will be in court frequently for other cases as well as yours. Our firm is very familiar with the proper procedures necessary to expedite our filings with the County Clerks office.
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*TIMELINE IS APPROXIMATE AND DESIGNED TO GIVE YOU AN UNDERSTANDING AND OVERVIEW OF WHAT TO EXPECT
Initially, a DUI citation is issued and possibly an arrest. A client may bond out or may be released on their own recognizance (ROR). A court date is written on your ticket. You will need to attend, unless your attorney advises you differently.
The first court date is called an Arraignment. At this hearing, a plea is entered (Guilty or Not Guilty). The court will determine if you have an attorney. Our clients are excused from this Arraignment, provided the proper paperwork is filed and docketed with the Clerk of Courts. Hamilton Law Services will have filed paperwork indicating that your plea is NOT GUILTY and we are your attorney of record.
Always check with your attorney to see if you need to attend a particular court date. At the Arraignment, a pretrial date will be scheduled within approximately 30 days.
By the first pretrial date Hamilton Law Services will receive “Discovery” from the State Attorney’s Office (the Prosecutor). Discovery includes the police reports and witness list in your case. It is the evidence that the State plans to use against you.
Once we get the discovery, we will order the DUI video. This process takes approximately two weeks. We typically ask for another 30 day continuance at the first pretrial hearing.
Before the second pretrial conference, a Hamilton Law Services Attorney will sit down in our office to review the reports and video with you. We will come up with our strategy at this time.
At the second pretrial conference, We may set a new hearing date for a motion to suppress if necessary. We may set a new date to give the State time to review the case for a reduction. The State may agree to a Reckless Driving plea agreement, or we may decide that the case needs to be set for Trial. Most cases are resolved in approximately 4-6 months, depending on each specific situation
It is a good Idea to hire an local attorney based in the County where your charges are filed. This can help you in many ways. Your attorney may be familiar with the county Judges as well as the prosecutor. Although many transactions can be done by email or fax these days, there is no substitution for doing business in person. A successful Pinellas County lawyer will be in court frequently for other cases as well as yours. Our firm is very familiar with the proper procedures necessary to expedite our filings with the County Clerks office.
Call Now Or Get A Free Case Evaluation Here
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*TIMELINE IS APPROXIMATE AND DESIGNED TO GIVE YOU AN UNDERSTANDING AND OVERVIEW OF WHAT TO EXPECT
Hamilton Law Services truly cares about defending the rights of our clients. We are happy to speak with you regarding your case. Call today for a free consultation to determine how we can help.
Pinellas County 727-471-3555
Entire Bay Area 813-594-3555
Hamilton Law Services has local offices in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. Our firm is prepared to defend all criminal cases throughout the entire Bay Area. You can get your Free Initial Consultation by phone, call for an appointment to meet with an Attorney or use our Online Case Evaluation Feature
Your case is important to us. All legal research and case preparation is done by a licensed Attorney and not a paralegal. We are prepared to use many different resources while defending our clients, including but not limited to Private Investigators and Expert witnesses as necessary*.
*Each case is unique and strategy will be discussed with each individual client on a case by case basis.
The decision about which criminal defense attorney to hire in Pinellas County is an important decision that should not be based solely upon lawyer advertisements. Before you decide which criminal justice lawyer to retain after a criminal accusation or arrest, ask our law firm to send you free additional written information about our qualifications and experience in fighting criminal cases or call for a free consultation. This web site is intended for general information purposes only. Any links to other web sites, attorneys or articles are not endorsed by Hamilton Law Services and are only provided to give additional general or educational information to the user. The information presented in this internet website should not be construed to be formal legal advice or the formation of an attorney / client relationship. Contact Us to request additional written information or a free consultation without cost or obligation today.
This attorney website may contain testimonials from past clients or information about specific results obtained for other clients in the past. Not all results are provided, and the results are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by a DUI Lawyer from Hamilton Law Services in all cases. Past results are not necessarily an indication of a future result for any prospective client because the individual facts and circumstances may differ in each case.
