At Fernandez & Hernandez, LLC, our Tampa criminal defense lawyers protect the rights of clients from the moment the criminal accusation is made to the final resolution of the case.
We represent clients throughout Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Manatee, Sarasota Count, Pasco County, Hernando County, and throughout the State of Florida. With decades of combined experience, including time spent as former prosecutors, you can rest assured that your case is being represented by an attorney who understands the tactics used by the prosecution
Daniel J. Fernandez defends individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses throughout the Tampa Bay area and the State of Florida. With more than 30 years experience as a criminal defense attorney and hundreds of jury trials, Daniel earned tremendous accolades from judges, other lawyers, defendants and even jurors. Daniel started his legal career as a state prosecutor and became the chief of the Narcotics division before opening his own law practice in 1985.
After spending four years as a state prosecutor in Tampa, Martin went into private practice in 2004 with Daniel J. Fernandez. Martin took the litigation skills learned as a state prosecutor and expanded the focus of the firm from criminal law to criminal law and civil litigation. Clearly, Martin’s entire legal career has been fighting for victims.
Everybody is entitled to a reasonable bond when arrested and accused of a crime. We are confident that we can help see you through this situation and handle your case efficiently and effectively.
What separates armed robbery from many other theft crimes is the use of force, violence, assault or placing a person in fear, while depriving them of their property.
Did you receive a traffic citation for a moving violation after a crash involving serious bodily injury or death? We can help with both the civil infraction side and the civil side.
Those convicted of credit card fraud in Florida are often subjected to steep penalties, so understanding your legal options is crucial to your defense.
Direct appeals typically occur after a motion to suppress which was denied, a trial or a violation of probation hearing in both misdemeanor and felony cases.
The road to a sealed or expunged record can often times be a lengthy one. The Fernandez & Hernandez law office is here to make it the most stress free and easiest process possible. To erase your once haunting mistake.
A domestic violence arrest can occur after only one person has made an accusation without any other witnesses or proof.
Florida law allows eligible victims of domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, and stalking to obtain an injunction. An injunction, also referred to as a restraining order, is basically a “stay-away order”.
Driving while license suspended WITHOUT knowledge is a civil infraction which can add points to your license and lead to your license being suspended in the future.
Individuals, businesses and alleged criminal enterprises can be charged with extortion and public officials and law enforcement officers may be charged with extortion if they accept money illegally in exchange for performing certain actions.
Many felony offenses committed while in actual possession of a firearm carry minimum mandatory prison sentences.
At both the state and federal court levels, there are many options for obtaining relief after a criminal conviction or sentence including the post-conviction relief of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (3.850).
When dealing with accusations of murder or manslaughter, your life is on the line. If you ever see yourself facing a situation, such as this, there is no need to hesitate for assistance.
Violations of probation can happen very easily, and can occur if your probation officer has any reasonable grounds to believe you violated any of the terms of your probation in any material way.
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