Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, Florida Bar-Frank W. McDermott, Esq.

Highest Firm Rating (AV^®) – Martindale-Hubble.
Highest Attorney Rating (AV^®) – Martindale-Hubble.

ESTABLISHED IN 1961- Highest Firm Rating (AV^®)-Martindale-Hubbell. McDERMOTT LAW FIRM is committed to providing representation in the areas of CRIMINAL LAW, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, TRAFFIC, DUI, DWI, DRUNK DRIVING, BUI, BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, ALL WATERCRAFT AND WATER VESSEL CITATIONS AND ALLEGATIONS,  DUI MANSLAUGHTER, HOMICIDES, DRUG CHARGES, TRAFFICKING, WHITE COLLAR CRIMES, RICO, SCHEME TO DEFRAUD, BURGLARY, ARSON, RAPE, KIDNAPPING, SEX CRIMES, AND ROBBERY CASES. 

DUI- McDERMOTT LAW FIRM handles DUI, DWI, Drunk Driving and DUI Manslaughter cases As well as BUI, Boating Under the Influence, all Watercraft and Water Vessel Citations and allegations.  McDERMOTT LAW FIRM prepares extensively for all DUI, DWI, and Drunk Driving cases.  We get a copy of the DUI/DWI videotape, a copy of the DUI/DWI police report, as well as a copy of the maintenance documents available for the Breath Test Machine used in the DUI/DWI charges.

BUI-McDERMOTT LAW FIRM handles BUI, BWI, Drunk Boating and Boating Under the Influence, BUI Manslaugher, and all Vessel or Watercraft related cases including Vessel Homicide. McDERMOTT LAW FIRM prepares extensively for all BUI, BWI, Drunk Boating, Boating Under the Influence, and all Watercraft and Water Vessel allegations or charges. We get a copy of the BUI/BWI/Boating Under the Influence videotape, a copy of the BUI/BWI/Boating Under the Influence police report, as well as a copy of the maintenance documents available for the Breath Test Machine used in the BUI/BWI/Boating Under the Influence charges. Handling all Criminal and Civil Citations involving Watercraft or Watter Vessels. Should you be cited for any allegation on the water please contact McDERMOTT LAW FIRM to discuss your case.

DRUG CASES- McDERMOTT LAW FIRM handles all drug cases.  This includes Possession, Sale & Distribution, as well as Trafficking in Controlled Substances.  We handle cases involving Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, Ecstasy (MDMA), Alprazolam (Xanax), GHB, Special K, Hydrocodone and all other controlled substances. 

McDERMOTT LAW FIRM reviews the police reports as well as the clients version of the investigation into the Drug Charges.  Many times, the police officer performed an illegal search with resulted in the seizure of Narcotics or Drugs from our clients.  In such cases McDERMOTT LAW FIRM will file the appropriate motions to suppress the illegally obtained Drugs or Narcotics.  This usually results in a dismissal of the Drug Charges.

RICO (RACKETEERING)- McDERMOTT LAW FIRM has experience handling Racketeering and other WHITE COLLAR CASES.  JOSEPH and FRANK McDERMOTT have worked together extensively on complex WHITE COLLAR CASES involving RICO, SCHEME TO DEFRAUD, ELDERLY FRAUD, THEFT, AND MONEY LAUNDERING.

CRIMINAL LAW MATTERS - In addition to handling Criminal Defense issues in DUI, DWI, Traffic, and Drug cases, McDERMOTT LAW FIRM handles Robbery, Arson, Rape, Murder, Burglary, Sex Crimes, and Child Abuse cases.

DIVORCE/FAMILY LAW- McDERMOTT LAW FIRM. handles most Divorce/Family Law Matters. This includes Divorce, Simple Divorce, Child Custody & Child Support, Alimony and many other aspects regarding Divorce and Family issues. Please contact our office to set up a consultation.

 *A rating of “AV^®” for a law firm indicates that the highest ranked principal of the firm has a rating of “AV^®”  FRANK W. McDERMOTT enjoys a rating of “AV^®” and therefore McDERMOTT LAW FIRM enjoys his rating.  An “AV^®” rating by Martindale-Hubbell reflects an attorney who has reached the heights of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest level of skill, integrity, and ethical standards.  Martindale Hubbell Rating

Serving the areas of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, New Port Richey, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Tarpon Springs, Seminole, Brandon, Dunedin, Spring Hill, Safety Harbor, MacDill Air Force Base and all communities of Pinellas County, Hillsborough County and Pasco County.

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