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Your Trusted Tampa Criminal Defense Team
Sammis Law Firm is a dedicated criminal defense practice serving clients in Tampa, FL, and throughout Florida. With over 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys provide aggressive, scholarly defense strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We specialize in pre-trial motion litigation, asset forfeiture defense, and expungement services, leveraging extensive trial experience to achieve favorable outcomes.Our team maintains active memberships in prestigious legal organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. We prioritize client communication, offering 24/7 attorney availability and complimentary consultations to develop personalized defense strategies. Our proven track record includes numerous not-guilty verdicts and case dismissals across diverse criminal defense matters.
Services
DUI Defense
Drug Crimes
Violent Crimes
Asset Forfeiture
Juvenile Defense
Firearm Charges
Probation Violations
Seal/Expunge Records
Federal Criminal Defense
Traffic Offenses
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined criminal defense experience
- Our team includes former public defenders with extensive trial experience
- We implement a scholarly approach to pre-trial motion litigation
- We provide 24/7 attorney availability for urgent legal matters
- Our firm maintains active memberships in national criminal defense associations
What people say
Exceptional results
Professional representation
Kept informed
Dedicated defense
Highly recommend
Services
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense practice handles all levels of driving under the influence charges. We challenge chemical test results, examine police procedures, and develop customized defense strategies. Our attorneys have successfully reduced or dismissed numerous DUI cases through pre-trial motions and negotiations.
Drug Crimes
We defend against drug possession, trafficking, and distribution charges. Our approach includes challenging search and seizure procedures and presenting alternative explanations for evidence. We leverage medical records and expert testimony to build strong defense cases.
Asset Forfeiture
Our firm specializes in reclaiming seized assets including cash, vehicles, and real estate. We represent clients in both state and federal forfeiture proceedings, with a proven track record of recovering millions in seized assets through litigation and negotiation.
Firearm Charges
We defend against illegal firearm possession and use charges. Our attorneys challenge evidence collection methods and present constitutional arguments. We have successfully defended clients facing both state and federal gun-related offenses.
Criminal Appeals
Our post-conviction representation includes filing appeals and writs. We identify legal errors in trial proceedings and present compelling arguments for reversal. We handle both state and federal appellate cases with a focus on procedural justice.
People
Jason D. Sammis
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Jason Sammis focuses exclusively on criminal defense. A former Florida Law Review member, he has handled complex criminal cases since 1999. He graduated from University of Florida College of Law and represents clients in state and federal courts.
Leslie M. Sammis
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Leslie Sammis specializes in criminal defense and asset forfeiture. With experience as a former assistant public defender and federal judicial intern, she brings comprehensive legal expertise to complex cases involving financial and property seizures.
Joshua Monteiro
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Joshua Monteiro has extensive trial experience from his time as assistant public defender. A former U.S. Army officer, he represents clients in all criminal defense matters with particular focus on violent crimes and drug offenses.
Katherine Aranda
Associate Attorney
Katherine Aranda focuses on criminal defense and trial litigation. With prior experience as assistant public defender, she has defended clients in various criminal cases including DUIs, drug crimes, and violent offenses.
Dominique Celerin
Associate Attorney
Dominique Celerin represents clients in felony and misdemeanor cases. Her experience includes defending sexual battery and drug trafficking charges. She has successfully argued motions to suppress evidence in complex criminal cases.
Questions
What areas of Florida does Sammis Law Firm serve?
We represent clients in eight Florida counties including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties with offices in Tampa, Clearwater, and New Port Richey.
What types of criminal cases do you handle?
Our firm handles all criminal defense matters including DUIs, drug crimes, violent offenses, firearm charges, juvenile cases, and federal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary consultations for all criminal defense cases. Contact us to schedule your free case evaluation with an experienced attorney.
Can you help with expunging criminal records?
Yes, we assist clients with sealing or expunging criminal records to help them move forward with their lives free from past legal issues.
Are your attorneys former prosecutors?
While not former prosecutors, our attorneys have extensive trial experience including former public defenders with deep understanding of criminal court procedures.
How quickly can I speak with an attorney?
We offer 24/7 attorney availability. Contact our office anytime to speak directly with a criminal defense lawyer about your case.
