Michael Mastrogiovanni brings more than 20 years of experience, and your first consultation is free.
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Whether the arrest happened on downtown St. Pete's Central Avenue corridor, in Tyrone or Gateway, or in the beach communities, the case lands in the same place: the Pinellas County court system, prosecuted by the 6th Circuit State Attorney's Office. Michael Mastrogiovanni began his career in that office. For more than 20 years since, he has been on the other side, defending thousands of Pinellas County cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
The hours right after an arrest matter more than most people realize. A defense lawyer who gets involved before charges are formally filed can influence what you are charged with, and sometimes whether you are charged at all.
Our office moves immediately: we contact the State Attorney and present the facts the arrest report leaves out. In St. Petersburg cases we've tracked down video from businesses along Central Avenue, city red-light cameras, and private doorbell cameras before it was recorded over. We work with private investigators who are former law enforcement officers, and they take sworn statements while memories are fresh.
Michael handles felonies, misdemeanors, drug charges, weapons charges, domestic violence, and probation violations. He has tried cases at every level, including jury trials, and has been named one of Florida's Top 100 Trial Lawyers. You will get a straight assessment of your case, and our office offers payment plans through Affirm. You may be able to finance your full fee, subject to approval.
Non-conviction
Felony arrest in Hernando County for battery on a person 65 or older and strangulation. After several months of litigation and depositions, the State dropped the strangulation charge, dropped all restitution sought, and resolved the case with a non-conviction on the battery.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict the outcome of your case; results depend on the unique facts and legal circumstances of each matter.
From our Clearwater office, we take criminal cases in Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties, and in Hillsborough County case by case. Around St. Petersburg, that includes:
Criminal Defense nearby: New Port Richey · Wesley Chapel · Spring Hill · Tampa · All areas we serve
Reach out any time for a free, no-obligation consultation, by phone or right here online.
