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Partner, Pawuk & Pawuk, P.A., practicing primarily criminal defense and general law.

Attorney Jason M. Melton, a founding partner of Whittel & Melton, LLC, has offices in Spring Hill, New Port Richey, Ocala, Tampa, Bushnell, Inverness and Gainesville where we handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Wrongful Death, Unpaid Overtime, DUI, Criminal, Brain Injury, Divorce and all Family law issues and other related legal matters in the following communities:
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey, Trinity, Hudson, Holiday, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Bushnell, Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa, The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, Bronson, Cedar Key, Tavares, Clermont, Bartow, Lakeland - which includes Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Hernando County, Polk County, Lake County, Sumter County, Citrus County, Marion County, Levy County and Alachua County

An Experienced and Aggressive Legal Advocate
Providing Attentive and Caring Client Service Along Florida's Gulf Coast
Lawyer Craig A. Epifanio began his practice of law solely defending those accused of a crime. He gained considerable experience aggressively pursuing justice for those accused of all levels of crime, to the point that in 2005 he was elected as President of the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) for that year. He now uses his natural ability to listen and empathize in order to gain a clear picture of the events leading up to a client's arrest, assess each individual legal issue and vigorously protect each client's rights.

TAMPA CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND DUI ATTORNEY

Jason Sammis is a shareholder with the Sammis Law Firm, P.A., who represents individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL.

Jason Sammis is actively involved as an attorney on the NORML Legal Committee, which fights for the reform of marijuana laws. He is also a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON CRIMINAL AND DUI DEFENSE

By focusing exclusively on criminal and DUI defense in Tampa, FL, Jason Sammis is able to stay current on the most recent changes in the Florida criminal law. Focusing exclusively on criminal and DUI defense also allows Jason Sammis to file and litigate innovative motions that can win difficult criminal cases.

EDUCATION

Jason Sammis received his undergraduate degree at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia and his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. At the University of Florida, Jason Sammis was a member of the prestigious Florida Law Review. He was also elected Vice-chair and then Chair of Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Board for appellate advocacy.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Jason Sammis is admitted to the state bars of Georgia and Florida, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle District of Georgia, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

SCHEDULE FREE CONSULTATION TO TALK WITH JASON ABOUT YOUR CASE

Contact Jason Sammis at 813-250-0500 if you would like to discuss any felony or misdemeanor criminal case in Tampa, Hillsborough County, including drunk driving or DUI, suspended driver license, habitual traffic offender revocation, violation of probation, drug crimes, or domestic violence.

TAMPA ATTORNEY FOR MARIJUANA AND CANNABIS CHARGES

For an experienced marijuana attorney in Tampa for any possession of cannabis case, possession with intent to sell marijuana, manufacture or cultivation of cannabis, operation of a marijuana grow house operation, sell or delivery of cannabis, or trafficking in marijuana. Jason Sammis represents clients charged with serious marijuana offenses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brooksville, Hernando County, Clearwater or St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Bartow, Polk County, Dade City or New Port Richey, Pasco County, or Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida.

VISIT THE MAIN WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the main website for the Sammis Law Firm, P.A. at www.criminaldefenseattorneytampa.com or the Tampa DUI Defense website at www.tampaflduilawyer.com

At Goldman Wetzel, we understand that right now you are going through a very stressful time in your life. That is why we are committed to providing not only aggressive representation, but also personalized client service. We know you have concerns regarding the possible loss of your license, civil liberties and cost of representation. We will promptly answer your questions regarding the possible outcomes and consequences of your particular situation.

Michael Mastrogiovanni has lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 35 years with his family. His career started out in the medical field where he worked as an administrator for over a decade eventually acquiring ownership of several assisted living facilities. Like many working professionals, Michael went to college at night while working full time during the day. He obtained his A.A. degree with honors from St. Petersburg Junior College in 2000, his B.A. degree Cum Laude from University of South Florida in 2002 and went on to attend Stetson University College of Law graduating in 2004.

Upon graduation, Michael was hired by the State Attorney's Office for the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County where he gained invaluable experience while handling hundreds of DUI, domestic violence and county court cases, including many jury trials. During his tenure at the State Attorney's Office, Michael was sought out by a large law firm where he handled criminal defense, DUI defense, civil litigation and social security disability law. The offices were located in Clearwater, New Port Richey and Spring Hill and he handled cases in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough, Sumter, Citrus and Polk counties.

Volunteering is not uncommon for Michael, and has handled numerous pro bono cases during his career and continues to give back to the community. His memberships and affiliations include:

Vice President Allgood-Altman Inn of Court, Pasco County, 2009-2010
Licensed by Florida Supreme Court County Court Mediator, 2004-2009
Volunteer Judge, Pinellas County Teen Court, 2004-2005
Florida Bar Association, 2006
Clearwater Bar Association
West-Pasco Bar Association
Hernando County Bar Association

Michael is always available to speak with you to discuss your legal issues, call now to speak with him or to set up a free, no obligation appointment to discuss your case.

Attorney Brandon Kolb received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Stetson University School of Law in December 2001, and completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Salisbury State University. Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Kolb worked as an advertising sales consultant, and was also a Series 7 Licensed Stockbroker.

As a seasoned attorney, Brandon Kolb is dedicated to obtaining the very best possible outcome for his clients. His primary areas of practice are Copy Right/Publicity Right protection, Criminal Defense, Adult Entertainment, and Family Law. Attorney Kolb will use every available resource to successfully craft an aggressive, proactive plan to protect your constitutional rights, Copy Rights, and Parental Rights.

Attorney Kolb regularly consults artists, musicians, photographers, models, actors, and writers on how to protect their Copy Rights. When the rights of performers, artists, or writers are infringed on, Attorney Kolb acts aggressively to enforce the impacted Copy Rights, and collect the maximum recovery allowed by law. Protecting against the theft of your work, or the misapproriation of your image or persona has always been challenging. With the advent of the internet, those challenges have increased exponentially. Attorney Kolb regularly fights to ensure that your work is protected, or you are justly compensated if your rights are violated.

As a skilled Crminal Defense attorney, Mr. Kolb is willing to take on even the most challenging criminal charges. His success record as a criminal defense attorney includes successful resolutions to White Collar charges such as Embezzlement and Fraud, Drug Charges, Burglary/Theft Charges, typical and serious DUI arrests, Simple Batteries to Serious Aggrevated Batteries, weapons charges, Prostitution, and Gambling offenses, for adult offenses and juvenile. As an experienced trial attorney, he will not hesitate to go to trial to get the best results for his clients.

Attorney Kolb believes that the single most important rights we have as Americans is the Right to Free Speech and Expression. In recent years, Adult Entertainment has been highly regulated in an attempt to control the "Negative Affects" of the speech. Now that the Negative Affects doctorine became well established,it has be used to allow the formation of "Free Speech Zones", where Americans wishing to protest candidates for public office are restricted to Free Speech Zones often placed blocks away from where those candidates will be speaking. Attorney Kolb understands that our most fundamental rights as American's can not be garaunteed without vigorously protecting the most vulnerable areas of speech and expression. For that reason, Attorney Kolb has become a well recognized Adult Entertainment attorney. He regularly consults and represent members of the Adult Entertainment Industry at every level: from exotic dancers to dance clubs themselves, adult models, actors and actresses, production companies, websites, and distributors. Zoning, permitting, ordinance compliance and violations, model releases, performance agreements, production agreements, distribution agreements, product endorcements, obscentity reviews, criminal defense related to Adult Entertainment or Production, Copy Right/Trade Mark/Trade Name litigation.

Maintaining the highest level of professionalism with all of his clients is a priority for Attorney Kolb and his staff of legal assistants. His entire legal team understands the every issue faced by each client is of the utmost prior to their clients, and make every effort to minimize the stress that such important issues enherrently cause for his clients.

Bauer Crider Pellegrino & Parry was proud to add Mike as its newest associate in June 2009 due to the strength of his reputation as a powerful litigator. After a successful career as an Assistant State Attorney with the Sixth Judicial Circuit in New Port Richey, Florida, Mike decided to enter private practice with BCPP.

Mike's experience in many areas of criminal law allows him to develop powerful cases using strong research and investigative skills. His attention to detail combined with his experience as a state attorney, gives his clients' the advantage of having an attorney who knows both sides of the courtroom argument.

Prior to working at the State Attorney's Office, he was an Associate Attorney with Sponslor, Bennett, Jacobs, and Crystal PA and defended insurance providers in worker's compensation cases.

Mike graduated Cum Laude from Stetson Law School in 2003, and was the recipient of the prestigious Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award. He was also a member of the prestigious Stetson University Mock Trial Team. During his internships, Mike served as a Florida State Supreme Court Clerk where he reviewed writs, issued advisory determinations on jurisdictions and assisted the Court in drafting legal opinions.

I have maintained a private law practice for 35 years in the areas of criminal defense, juvenile, dependency, bankruptcy, real estate, corporate, contracts, estate planning, and probate administration. I served the public sector as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Coumbus, Ohio; Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Juvenile Division for Jefferson County, Ohio; Special Agent and Assistant Ohio Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Division; and Service/Safety Director for Reynoldsburg, Ohio. I was also a registered lobbyist and in-house legal counsel for the Ohio Municipal League. I am focusing my practice now on estate planning, business, and probate administration.

I was born and raised in Polk County. I was a prosecutor in Bartow for three years before I went into private practice. I have tried over 75 jury trials. I am a married father of three and I live in Winter Haven. I also serve on the Lake Region Lakes Management District.

Criminal defense is a very complicated and highly specialized area of law, which Attorney John Musca has devoted his professional career to. After completing his undergraduate studies cum laude at Boston College, Attorney Musca received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Case Western University School of Law in 1997. He speaks fluent Spanish and has attended international and legal studies overseas at the world-renowned Instituto International in Madrid, Spain. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and the United States Federal Court, Middle District of Florida.

Serving as a Public Defender in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Attorney Musca spent considerable time in court developing the skills needed for successful litigation through extensive case preparation and jury trials.

Attorney Musca has tried misdemeanors through serious felonies. In addition to trials, Attorney Musca has extensive experience in Florida DUI arrests, violation of probation matters, drug charges, fraud, battery, domestic disputes, bond hearings, sex crimes, tourist arrests, expungements, and other criminal issues.

As a skilled and competent trial attorney, Attorney Musca has obtained successful results for even the most challenging criminal defense cases. He is proactive in the pursuit of justice for his clients and will demand a trial on the merits of their case, thereby forcing the prosecution to prove their case beyond to and to the exclusion of reasonable doubt.

As a criminal defense lawyer he thoroughly investigates the charges and aggressively challenges the evidence against his clients.
John Musca is dedicated to winning by preparing forward-thinking, strategic, aggressive representation, and always negotiating from a position of strength. The foundation of Musca Law is built on his deep passion for the law and commitment to create a new benchmark for the practice of criminal law. Attorney Musca takes pride in the results his firm has delivered to clients, many of which can be viewed on our http://muscalaw.com under case results.

Attorney Musca has established an innovative firm philosophy leading to continuous improvements of client services and competitive advantages in every respect. He believes in utilizing core concepts of Six Sigma principles as part of his commitment to deliver exceptional value to his clients, without sacrificing the quality of legal services expected from a reputable law firm. By implementing a systematic approach of Law Firm Lean Leadership, Attorney Musca has created a legal practice focusing on streamlining processes and enhancing client service. Encompassing his Firm Philosophy the utilization of each staff members skills and abilities to the fullest as a total legal team approach. Musca Law is a criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout the State of Florida that functions in a competent and winning style.
Additionally, Attorney Musca believes strongly in giving back to the community and supports numerous non-profit and charitable organizations throughout the State of Florida.

For 37 years, Robert Bauer has practiced exclusively in the area of criminal law and is widely considered an expert in his field. Prior to BCPP, Rob served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida and in 1975 formed his own firm specializing in Criminal Defense exclusively. Having solely practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense and as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer since 1990, Rob has successfully represented hundreds of citizens charged with crimes ranging from homicide to misdemeanor offenses. He serves as a member of state and local Bar associations/committees as well as local charity organizations.

Mr. Bauer has represented clients who have received national attention, including coverage by Court TV. He has been lead counsel for clients throughout Florida, Virginia and California.

Rob is available for consultation on any criminal matter, and is experienced in working with Immigration Attorneys for clients who are not currently U.S. Citizens.