Protect Your Rights with a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer

Everyone facing a criminal charge—and many people under investigation—can benefit from the advice of a knowledgeable defense lawyer.  You may think that you can handle your own case and avoid the cost of hiring criminal defense lawyers in Tampa.  The truth is, advice from a qualified lawyer can protect you from making many mistakes, big and small, that can ruin your life.

Even if you do not ultimately hire a defense lawyer, you should meet with one to discuss your case.  Richard D. Leal, P.A. offers free consultations so that you can explore your options without any upfront costs.  During this meeting, he offers the following information, which can be invaluable to your case as well as your peace of mind:

• A straightforward explanation of the charges you face
• A possible defense strategy
• An honest assessment of what, if any, plea-bargains the prosecutor may offer
• The penalties, jail time, fines, and other possible repercussions of a plea or conviction

Benefits of a criminal defense lawyer in Tampa

No criminal charge is minor when it negatively affects your life, hinders your goals, or damages your reputation.  Tampa Criminal Lawyer, Richard D. Leal provides many valuable services to protect what is important to you, including:

• Attending meetings with police officers, protecting your rights during questioning, and preventing you from making any incriminating statements
• Examining crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, and investigating police procedure for mistakes
• Identifying pretrial concerns and filing motions for you in a timely fashion
• Conducting plea negotiations and giving straightforward advice on the options
• Presenting independent evidence and expert testimony in court
• Handling post-conviction matters such as appeals, sealing, or expunging records

Mr. Leal is committed to building a powerful defense—whatever the charges—with the diligence and attention you need.

Meet with a criminal defense lawyer in Tampa

At the law office of Richard D. Leal, P.A., you are the top priority.  You work directly with Mr. Leal and benefit from the skills, experience, and respect he has earned practicing criminal law in Florida for over 15 years.  Additionally, Mr. Leal speaks fluent Spanish—eliminating the inconvenience and cost of hiring translators for our Hispanic clientele.

Contact us online and learn how a Tampa criminal defense lawyer can protect your rights.  You can also reach us by telephone at (813) 425-1076.