William Hanlon

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William Hanlon: Attorney with Hanlon Law
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

William Hanlon, a native Floridian with deep roots in Tampa, brings nearly two decades of legal experience to his role as a criminal defense attorney. Founding Hanlon Law, his family's legacy intertwines with his commitment to the legal profession. Focusing on criminal defense, William has honed his skills in courtrooms across Tampa and throughout Florida.

Hanlon Law prides itself on providing compassionate and zealous representation to clients facing a spectrum of criminal charges, ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felonies like homicide. With a focus on achieving favorable outcomes, William tirelessly advocates for his clients, striving for dismissals, charge reductions, or acquittals while offering unwavering support and guidance to both clients and their families.

As a dedicated Tampa criminal defense attorney, William extends his services statewide, representing clients in Temple Terrace, Brandon, Riverview, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Gainesville, Sarasota, Bradenton, central Florida, the Panhandle, and beyond. Prospective clients can reach out online or by phone to schedule a consultation, where William can assess their case and outline strategies to provide effective legal assistance.

Recognized for his legal acumen and ethical standards, William holds a BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, a testament to his professional standing within the legal community.
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Areas of Practice (13)

  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Criminal Fraud
  • DUI and DWI
  • Federal Crimes
  • Juvenile Adult Crimes
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Parole and Probation
  • Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) Violations
  • Sex Offenses
  • Traffic Violations
  • Victims’ Rights
  • White Collar Crime

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.S., 1988
Law School Attended:
St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Florida; 1997, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Memberships:

The Florida Bar; National Criminal Defense College, Trial Practice Institute (Member Since: 1996); Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program (Member Since: 1995); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Hillsborough County Bar Association; American College of Barristers.

Languages:
English
ISLN:
911990810

Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (2 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.3/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/02/14 in Criminal Defense

    Outstanding person and attorney. Very ethical and works extremely hard for his Clients.

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  • 3.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/22/15 in Civil Litigation

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Avvo Client Review
4.8/5.0 (89 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

There aren’t enough words to describe how thankful and grateful I am for finding and having attorney William Hanlon represented me on a child sexual abuse allegations case. He's truly the best c...

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813-582-2622  Phone

813-229-2439  Fax

www.criminalattorneytampa.net/william-hanlon.html

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