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Domestic Battery

We may be able to help you re-establish contact with your loved one, move back home & seek the best possible outcome.

Possible Solutions

Our goal is to design a defense strategy that is tailored to meet your individual needs and accomplish what is important to you.

Getting Your Charge Dismissed?

You may be eligible to get your charge dismissed by participating in a Diversion Program.

Selecting a Defense Attorney

What are the most important questions you should ask before hiring a criminal defense attorney for your Pinellas County case?

What Judges & Lawyers Say About Us

Learn what judges & other lawyers in Pinellas County have to say about our work and legal experience.

Outstanding Arrest Warrants

If you have an outstanding Pinellas County warrant, we may be able to avoid an untimely or embarrassing arrest.

Early Termination of Probation

This could save you money & avoid a possible probation violation. Getting an early termination may be easier & more affordable than you think!

Sealing or Expungement of Records

A sealed record may enhance your employment opportunities and removes your record of arrest from any official background check.

Probation - A Second Chance

We may be able to persuade your Pinellas County Criminal Court Judge to place you on probation & give you a second chance at avoiding jail.

Avoiding Conviction

We may be able to help you avoid becoming a convicted felon. This would preserve your civil rights and maintain your good reputation.

Traffic Tickets

We may be able to save you points on your driving record and help you avoid driving school.

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Pinellas County Criminal Defense

(727) 578-0303

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Former State Prosecutors

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Frank Russo was the only St. Petersburg
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The law firm of Russo & Russo is
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Preeminent Lawyers.

Our Offices:

Main Office:
Baypoint Commerce Center
The Glades Building
Corner of 9th Street N. & Gandy Blvd.
877 Executive Center Drive West, Suite #112
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Consultations also available at:
Ulmerton Road and 58th Street North
The Summit Building
Clearwater, Florida 33760

St. Petersburg & Clearwater
Criminal Defense Lawyers
Serving Pinellas County, Florida since 1986

We are criminal defense lawyers who represent people charged with crimes arising out of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and other areas of Pinellas County, Florida.

How This Website Can Help

Being charged with a criminal offense may be one of the most difficult and uncertain times of your life. We recognize that getting answers to your most immediate questions and concerns could provide you with a better peace of mind. For this reason, you are invited to take advantage of our comprehensive web site designed to provide you with helpful information and possible solutions.

Learn More about Our Strategies:

Achieving the Best Possible Outcome by Focusing on What's Most Important to You

You will find us to be great listeners and experienced advocates. We want to know what outcome is most important to you so that we can work on a strategy designed to achieve the best possible result. We also use a team approach that involves both of our criminal defense attorneys in every case.

We Understand How the System Works

Our clients benefit from the insight and tactics we learned as former state prosecutors, as well as nearly three decades of criminal defense experience. Since our practice is limited to handling only criminal defense charges arising out of the St. Petersburg / Clearwater area, we have developed a keen understanding of the local Pinellas County criminal justice system and a talent for crafting creative defenses and effective strategies.

Put Our Experience to Work for You!
Call us for a free consultation: (727) 578-0303

Ask a Question About Your Pinellas Criminal Charge

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. This web site provides general information only since the facts and circumstances of your case are unique. The information presented on this website is not to be interpreted as formal legal advice nor does it constitute the formation of an attorney/client relationship.

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