Tampa, Florida Criminal, Bankruptcy and DUI Lawyer

Law Office of J. Armando Edmiston, PA

609 West De Leon Street
Tampa, Florida 33606
USA

(813) 482-0355

(813) 464-2742

www.aedmiston.com

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The Law Office of J. Armando Edmiston, P.A. is a versatile and dedicated law firm located in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Edmiston handles criminal defense, DUI, white collar crimes, violent crimes, traffic tickets, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, drug crimes, sex crimes, and foreclosure relief.

Choosing the right Tampa criminal defense lawyer to defend you against criminal charges could be one of the most important decisions you make in your life. Make the right choice. As an experienced Tampa criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Edmiston knows how to fight. He understands how to win and knows firsthand what makes the opposition tick, what they are afraid of, what works against them and what doesn’t.

You want your criminal defense case resolved quickly. Attorney Edmiston works hard to resolve your case quickly and never sacrifices quality and thoroughness for expediency. He takes great care to explore the possible angles of your case and to follow the paths that will lead to the best possible result.

Year this Office was Established: 2009

Languages: Spanish and English.

Areas of Law

Areas of Law Description

At the Law Office of J. Armando Edmiston, P.A., we provide legal representation on the following areas of practice:

- DUI Defense

Since you have been arrested for a DUI, it is important you know your rights and certain time limits to give you the best chance to fight your DUI. When you are arrested for a DUI, you will be dealing with two proceedings at the same time.

- Criminal Defense

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense attorney, aggressively defends all levels of criminal cases in Florida, including the following types of cases: no valid driver’s license, driving while license suspended, canceled or revoked (DWLS), Resisting Arrest without Violence, theft, violation of probation, battery, trespassing, burglary, robbery, drug possession, drug trafficking, sexual assault, and violent crimes.

• Drug Crime

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida drug crimes: Possession of Cocaine; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Marijuana (Cannabis); Possession of Xanax (Alprazolam); and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

• Robbery and Carjacking

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida robbery and carjacking offenses: Robbery (aka Strong Arm Robbery); Robbery by Sudden Snatching; Robbery with a Deadly Weapon; Robbery with a Firearm; Home; Invasion Robbery; and Carjacking.

• Sex Crimes

Attorney Armando Edmiston defends the following Florida sexual offenses: Sexual Battery (Rape); Lewd or Lascivious Battery; Lewd or Lascivious Molestation; Lewd or Lascivious Conduct; and Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition.

• Assault and Battery

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida assault and battery offenses: Assault; Aggravated Assault; Battery; Burglary of a Conveyance; Aggravated Battery; Domestic Violence Battery; and Felony Battery.

• Burglary and Trespass

Tampa criminal defense lawyer Armando Edmiston defends the following Florida burglary and trespass offenses: Burglary;
Burglary of a Dwelling; Burglary of a Structure; Burglary of a Conveyance; Possession of Burglary Tools; Trespass; Trespass on Property; Trespass on School Grounds; Trespass in a Structure; and Trespass in a Conveyance.

• Crimes against Children

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida crimes against children cases: Child Abuse; Aggravated Child Abuse; Child Neglect; Aggravated Child Neglect; Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor; Soliciting Child for Unlawful Sex; and Traveling to Meet a Minor for Unlawful Sex.

• Homicide

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida homicide offenses: First Degree Murder: Second Degree Murder; Third Degree Murder; and Manslaughter.

• Obstruction of Justice

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida obstruction of justice offenses: Resisting Officer with Violence; Resisting Officer without Violence; and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.

• Public Order Crimes

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida public order offenses: Criminal Mischief; View page; Disorderly Conduct; Disorderly Intoxication; Loitering and Prowling; Possession of Alcohol by a Minor; and Prostitution.

• Theft and Fraud

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida theft and fraud offenses: Dealing in Stolen; Property; Grand Theft; Petit Theft; and Theft of Lost or Abandoned Property.

- Personal Injury

If you have been involved in a car accident, call me, Armando Edmiston as soon as possible so I can begin to fight the insurance company for you. A car accident suit involves me filing a lawsuit against the person who hit you.

- Bankruptcy

There are mainly two types of Bankruptcies, a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13. The goal of a Bankruptcy is for the Judge to grant a Discharge of your debts.

- Family Law

To help you through the experience, you need a seasoned Tampa family law attorney by your side. We can educate you about your options, the issues surrounding your options, and the process you should follow to get the best outcome.

• Divorce

For the most part Florida is what is considered a no-fault divorce state with the primary ground for divorce being that of an irretrievably broken marriage. The only other ground for dissolution of marriage in Florida is mental incapacity for a period of at least three years.

• Child Custody

There are a number of sensitive issues that must be addressed when a couple is going through dissolution of marriage proceeding in Florida. Financial matters are indeed important and people can be passionate about them, but the issues that involve the children are usually the most emotional.

• Child Support

One of the terms that must be decided upon when a married couple goes through a divorce in Florida is child custody. These days there is such a thing as shared parenting rather than a rigid custody/visitation arrangement, and the court can also divide parental responsibilities if it is asked to decide on a custody matter.

• Child Visitation, Legitimating and Paternity

When married couples who have children together go through a dissolution of marriage proceeding they have many issues to consider, and there are legalities involved. This is why it is always advisable to retain the services of an experienced Tampa divorce lawyer to guide you through the process.

• Military Divorce

All people who are going through dissolution of marriage proceedings in the state of Florida have hurdles to cross. However, individuals who are serving in our nation’s armed forces have to address some challenges that are, for the most part, specific to the ways of military service.

- Consumer Protection

Armando Edmiston, a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, defends the following Florida Consumer Protection offenses: Consumer Protection; Stop Harassing Phone Calls; Simulating Law Enforcement or Any Government Agency; Disclosing debt to other people; Abusive Contact; Communicating with Debtor’s Employer; and Use or Threat of Violence.