Resources: Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida
Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida and is the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is known for its rich history dating back to the early 16th century. Tampa makes up a portion of the Tampa Bay area which also includes such cities at St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
The Tampa metropolitan area is the second largest populated area next to Miami-Dade County. The Tampa Bay area has over 4 million residents. Tampa has a significant military community as a result of the operations out of MacDill Air Force Base. In the 1950s and 1960s, Tampa saw record setting population growth and the development of many tourist attractions. Over the years, Tampa has grown from a small city to a major metropolis.
The 13th Judicial Circuit services the citizens of Tampa and Hillsborough County. There are two courthouses in Tampa that handle criminal misdemeanor and felony cases. The main criminal courthouse is referred to as the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse and is located at 800 Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida 33602. The other courthouse that is responsible for criminal matter is the Courthouse Annex located at 401 N. Jefferson Street, Tampa, Florida 33603.
Our criminal defense law firm has defended several clients arrested and charged in Tampa and Hillsborough County. DMT has represented clients charged with marijuana trafficking, marijuana cultivation, "grow house" cases,
identity theft and
credit card fraud. DMT has also represented clients around the state charged with criminal offenses such as
sexual battery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery,
drug trafficking, mortgage fraud, Medicare fraud and many other serious felony offenses. DMT has years of experience representing clients charged with serious felony offenses both in state and federal court.
Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Coconut Grove at 3250 Mary Street, Suite 406, Miami, Florida 33133. Call the law office of DMT at (305) 340-2197 for directions from anywhere in the South Florida area.
