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Q: Can I hire a defense attorney outside of St. Petersburg, Florida for my criminal case?

A:

Any attorney admitted to the Florida Bar is permitted to appear in all Florida state courts. However, as a practical matter, it makes more sense to hire local criminal defense St. Petersburg counsel. An attorney who practices law primarily out of St. Petersburg is likely familiar with the Pinellas County judges and local court procedures and practices. Nuances in everyday courtroom matters can vary from judge to judge and only an attorney who appears in those courtrooms daily will be familiar with these procedures. Also, hiring an out of town attorney will likely result in higher fees as he or she would likely charge a higher fee in order to travel to Pinellas County.

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