Mr. John H. Trevena, Esq.

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Mr. John H. Trevena, Esq.: Attorney with Trevena, Pontrello & Associates
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Biography

John H. Trevena is the owner and principal attorney of the law firm Trevena | James Attorneys At Law, in Largo, Florida. His keen sense of strategy, accomplished skills as a trial lawyer, and straightforward approach provide due process for his clients in the criminal justice and civil court systems.

Senior Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America LCA™

Trevena is a proud member of the Litigation Counsel of America, which is comprised of less than half of 1% of American lawyers. This prestigious membership is limited by invitation only, and selection is based upon evaluations of effectiveness and accomplishments in litigation, as well as ethical reputation.

Member of the National Trial Lawyers Association

Membership in The National Trial Lawyers Association (The Association) is by invitation only, and is extended only to attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, including trial results, leadership, influence, reputation, stature, and profile in the legal community. Trevena has been included in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the State of Florida for the years 2007 to 2010.

Member of American Bar Foundation

The American Bar Foundation is an honorary organization representing one-third of 1% of licensed attorneys in the United States. Among its members are judges, law faculty members, and legal scholars who have been elected by their peers due to their outstanding achievements in the legal profession.

Other Memberships

Among numerous other honors and awards, Trevena has been ranked Superb (10 out of 10) by Avvo™, an independent company that ranks attorneys based on their years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements, and industry recognition. Trevena’s firm was also recently named the Criminal Law Firm of the Year – Florida, by the publication Corporate America – The Legal Elite 2015.



Litigation Counsel of America; American Bar Foundation.

Areas of Practice (25)

  • Criminal Law
  • White Collar Crime
  • Racketeering
  • Fraud
  • Drug Offenses
  • Sex Offenses
  • Domestic Violence
  • Scheming/Theft
  • Securities Fraud
  • First Degree Murder
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • DUI
  • Manslaughter
  • Appeals
  • Battery
  • Aggravated Battery
  • Firearms Offenses
  • Post-Conviction Relief
  • Injunctions for Protection
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Boating DUI
  • Drug Posession
  • Felonies

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Florida, B.A., 1982
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Florida; 1986, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Memberships:
Clearwater, St. Petersburg and American (Member, Criminal Law Section) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member); Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association (President, 2005); Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member); The American Trial Lawyers Association; American Judicature Society; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Gold Life Member).
Certifications:
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
900892422

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Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

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4.8/5.0 (20 reviews)
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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
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Mr. Trevena is a wonderful attorney. My husband was charged with a felony and we knew he needed great legal representation. We choose Mr. Trevena to be that lawyer and our voice if we went to trial. M...

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