Patrick B. Courtney, P.A.

Residents and visitors who face criminal charges in the Tampa Bay area will need a Tampa criminal defense attorney who successfully guides defendants through the often-baffling Florida criminal justice system. You can’t risk your future and your freedom on an inexperienced attorney. You should be represented by a Florida defense lawyer who will personally handle your case – not a large law firm where you’re just one more case number. Patrick B. Courtney is a Tampa Bay area criminal defense lawyer who defends clients facing charges such as domestic violence, DUI, assault, sex offenses, drug crimes, white-collar crimes, and other charges in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, and across the greater Tampa Bay area. A conviction on a criminal charge can shatter your family, take your freedom, and disrupt your future. If you’re accused of a crime – whether you’re innocent or guilty – let the right Tampa Bay defense attorney represent you against the accusations and protect your rights. With twenty-five years of criminal defense experience, attorney Patrick B. Courtney will contend for the best outcome possible to your case – sometimes by having the charged dismissed, and sometimes by negotiating a reasonable plea agreement. He is a veteran, seasoned criminal defense lawyer who will honestly evaluate your situation and aggressively defend you in the courtroom. In the Tampa Bay area, if you require a defense attorney’s services now, or if you simply need sound and reliable legal advice, attorney Patrick B. Courtney is ready to work for you. He provides a comprehensive range of criminal defense services through his Platt Street offices in Tampa. The right defense attorney will give you candid legal advice, listen closely, and direct your case through Florida’s criminal justice system until it is properly resolved. Patrick B. Courtney also provides a friendly, welcoming environment where his clients may comfortably discuss their legal concerns and needs. Most criminal cases are resolved with dismissals or plea bargains, but if your case goes to trial, attorney Patrick B. Courtney has a successful trial record and a reputation that’s above reproach. He’s handled more than seventy-five jury trials over the last twenty-five years. He’s a native of the Tampa Bay area and a Jesuit High School graduate. Patrick B. Courtney earned his B.A. degree at Rice University, and he’s a graduate of the South Texas College of Law. He’s also a former Hillsborough County prosecutor, so he knows the law from both sides. Attorney Patrick B. Courtney puts his considerable legal background and skills to work for every client. Whether the charge is a traffic offense or a serious felony, you’ll need the right criminal defense lawyer’s advice, experience, and services. If you’re charged with a misdemeanor or felony in the greater Tampa Bay area, don’t attempt to be your own lawyer, and do not plead guilty. Your freedom and future will hang in the balance.