Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers in New Port Richey
At K.L. Foote, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal defense in criminal charges, divorce proceedings, and personal injury cases. With over a decade of experience, our team prioritizes client understanding of legal processes and their rights. Our managing partner, Kenneth L. Foote, brings unique insight from his background as a former Florida prosecutor and New York City police officer. We serve clients across Florida with a detail-oriented approach, ensuring every case receives thorough evidence gathering and legal advocacy. Our practice spans Tampa and surrounding counties, handling complex matters including probation violations, DUI defense, and bond reductions.We emphasize client education about legal procedures while maintaining zealous representation. Our commitment extends to explaining all available legal options and ensuring clients understand their rights throughout the process. The firm's experience in both prosecution and defense provides strategic advantages in case outcomes. We focus on personalized attention to each case, recognizing the emotional impact legal challenges can create. Our goal is to provide accessible, high-quality legal representation while maintaining transparency in all client communications.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Divorce Law
Personal Injury
Probation Violations
Bond Reductions
Warrant Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Former Florida prosecutor with insider knowledge of criminal justice system
- Over 10 years handling 1000+ criminal defense and family law cases
- Detail-oriented approach with comprehensive evidence analysis
- Serves 5 Florida counties including Pasco and Hillsborough
- Personalized client education about legal rights and options
Associations and certifications
- The Florida Bar
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles all felony and misdemeanor charges including drug offenses, assault, and white-collar crimes. We challenge evidence admissibility and police procedures while developing defense strategies tailored to each case. With former prosecutor insight, we negotiate plea agreements or prepare for trial when necessary.
DUI Defense
We defend DUI charges by examining breathalyzer calibration records, field sobriety test validity, and traffic stop legality. Our approach challenges prosecution evidence while explaining complex chemical testing processes to clients in understandable terms through all Florida court proceedings.
Divorce Law
Our divorce practice manages asset division, child custody, and spousal support matters. We explain Florida's equitable distribution laws while protecting client interests in contested or uncontested proceedings. Prenuptial agreements are drafted to prevent future disputes during marriage dissolution.
Probation Violations
We represent clients facing probation revocation hearings by presenting mitigation evidence and alternative sentencing options. Our strategy includes challenging technical violation claims while demonstrating client rehabilitation efforts to Florida courts.
Bond Reductions
We advocate for reasonable bond amounts by presenting flight risk assessments and community ties evidence. Our representation includes out-of-state defendants seeking pre-trial release modifications through Florida's bond hearing process.
People
Kenneth L. Foote
Managing Partner
Former Florida prosecutor and NYC police officer with 10+ years handling 1000+ criminal defense cases. Focuses on challenging evidence admissibility and protecting client rights through trial advocacy across five Florida counties.
Questions
What areas of law does K.L. Foote specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense, DUI defense, divorce/family law, personal injury, and related legal matters across Florida courts.
What experience does Kenneth Foote bring to criminal defense cases?
As former Florida prosecutor and NYC police officer, he understands both sides of criminal justice system for strategic defense planning.
How does the firm handle complex legal cases?
We use detail-oriented approach gathering all evidence, interviewing witnesses, and exploring every legal avenue for optimal outcomes.
Which counties does the law firm serve?
We represent clients in Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hernando, and Citrus counties throughout the Tampa Bay region.
What makes K.L. Foote different from other law firms?
Our combination of prosecution experience, trial skills, and personalized client education creates unique advantages in case resolution.
