Business Details
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Tampa, FL
Tim Bower Rodriguez, P.A. specializes in federal criminal defense, leveraging extensive experience from both prosecution and defense perspectives. Our team, led by former Miami prosecutor Tim Bower Rodriguez, combines deep knowledge of federal courts, procedural nuances, and sentencing guidelines to craft strategic defenses. We prioritize client advocacy, offering bilingual services and collaborating with consultants including retired federal agents.Our focus on federal cases ensures familiarity with judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies, enabling tailored strategies for dismissals, trial acquittals, appeals, and sentence reductions. With offices in Tampa, Orlando, and Puerto Rico, we serve clients nationwide, emphasizing transparency, experience, and results-driven representation.
Services
Federal Criminal Defense
Appeals
Post-conviction Motions
Habeas Corpus
Federal Target Letters
Highlights and features
- Our team includes former federal prosecutors with insider knowledge of criminal case strategies.
- Bilingual staff provides Spanish/English support for federal cases.
- Consultants include retired federal probation officers and agents.
- Tailored defense strategies maximize outcomes at trial, sentencing, or appeal.
- Established relationships with federal judges and prosecutors enhance case navigation.
What people say
Not guilty verdict
Sentence reduction
Bilingual support
Accessible attorneys
Compassionate representation
Services
Federal Criminal Defense
Our federal criminal defense practice focuses on cases involving drug trafficking, fraud, white-collar crimes, and other federal offenses. We represent clients pre-indictment, during trials, and on appeals. Our team's prosecutorial background enables strategic defense planning against charges carrying mandatory minimums or life sentences.
Federal Appeals
We handle direct appeals and post-conviction relief motions including 2255 petitions. Our experience with federal appellate procedures challenges wrongful convictions or excessive sentences. We leverage precedent from U.S. Circuit Courts and Supreme Court rulings to secure reversals or reduced penalties.
Post-conviction Motions
Our post-conviction practice includes Rule 35 motions, 5K1.1 departures, and compassionate release requests. We negotiate with prosecutors for sentence modifications based on cooperation, health issues, or sentencing guideline errors. This service targets clients seeking reduced federal prison terms after conviction.
Habeas Corpus
We file 28 U.S.C. 2254 and 2255 habeas corpus petitions challenging unconstitutional convictions or detentions. This service addresses ineffective counsel claims, prosecutorial misconduct, and sentencing errors in federal or state systems, seeking release or retrial for wrongfully imprisoned clients.
Federal Target Letters
We represent individuals receiving federal target letters from agencies like the FBI or DEA. Our early intervention strategies prevent indictments through evidence challenges, witness interviews, and negotiations with U.S. Attorneys, focusing on pre-charge resolution of white-collar, drug, or fraud investigations.
People
Tim Bower Rodriguez PA
Attorney
Former Miami prosecutor with 15+ years defending federal criminal cases. Specializes in drug trafficking, fraud, and white-collar defense. Admitted to federal courts nationwide with offices in Tampa, Orlando, and Puerto Rico.
Caroline Picart
Attorney
Federal defense attorney handling pre-trial motions, appeals, and post-conviction relief. Experienced in sentencing guideline challenges and habeas corpus petitions. Provides bilingual legal support for Spanish-speaking clients.
Questions
What should I do if I receive a federal target letter?
Contact our firm immediately. We'll analyze the investigation scope, challenge evidence, and negotiate with prosecutors to prevent charges through early intervention strategies.
How does federal sentencing differ from state court?
Federal sentencing uses strict guidelines with mandatory minimums. Our team challenges guideline calculations and pursues 3553(a) variances or cooperation-based reductions for favorable outcomes.
Can federal convictions be overturned on appeal?
Yes. We identify procedural errors, prosecutorial misconduct, or sentencing guideline misapplications to secure conviction reversals or remanded sentences in appellate courts.
Do you handle international federal criminal cases?
Our firm represents clients in cross-border federal cases involving extradition, international drug trafficking, or financial crimes with U.S. nexus.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans for federal defense services. Contact our Tampa office to discuss financing options for your case representation.
