Tampa Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

O'Brien Hatfield, PA, the law firm is made up of six lawyers, four legal assistants, two private investigators and one sentencing mitigation specialist. This team of legal professionals is well-equipped to represent you, no matter the size and scope of your charges. I am attorney Mark O’Brien, and I focus on defending individuals and corporations charged with serious federal crimes in Tampa, Florida. As your lead attorney, I will personally conference with you, analyze discovery and provide thorough but easy to comprehend explanations of the charges against you and the laws applicable to your case. I will also personally attend your court appearances, hearings and trial (if one is needed).

I understand how difficult this experience can be and am honored to have the opportunity to represent you in your case. I am a trustworthy, respectable ally, no matter what your charges. The journey may not be easy, but I’m here to stand by you.

Understanding My Legal Representation

My representation of you proceeds chronologically, at least at first. But please note, this process can vary depending on the stage you retain me and the circumstances of your case specifically.

In general, your case should follow this outline:

1. Case evaluation: I will review the details of your case, starting with evidence, witness statements and legal statutes.
2. Legal advice: I will assess the strength of the government’s case against you and provide legal advice. I will also explain your charges, the potential consequences of a conviction and all available defense strategies.
3. Investigation: Next, I will conduct my own investigation of your case to gather relevant evidence and witnesses in order to identify potential defenses and mitigating factors that can be used in your case.
4. Plea negotiation: If applicable, I will negotiate a favorable plea deal with the government. This can help reduce charges, minimize penalties and seek out alternative sentencing options.
5. Trial preparation: Should your case go to trial, I will create a robust defense strategy from preparing witnesses, cross-examinations and relevant evidence to support and explain your innocence.
6. Court representation: I will be there to represent you in all court proceedings, from arraignment and bail hearings to pretrial motions and trial. I will advocate for you at every turn here.
7. Sentencing advocacy: If necessary, I will advocate for a fair and just sentence during this phase.
8. Appeals: When applicable, I can handle the federal criminal appeals process and challenge legal errors and constitutional violations that may have occurred during your case.

My robust team of legal professionals and I are ready to assist you in any way we can throughout this experience. My Tampa Federal defense team is made up of skilled professionals, from probation officers to IRS federal agents and retired drug enforcement federal agents. Together, my team and I are well equipped to defend against all federal criminal court areas of practice, including white collar crimes, federal sex crimes, general federal criminal defense and federal grand jury investigations. I can also assist in federal criminal appeals and post-conviction cases.

No Case Results Promises

There are no absolute guarantees in life and any attorney who promises specific results is not being honest with you. I will not make promises I cannot keep, but I will provide you with honest, straightforward legal advice, and I will work as hard as possible to achieve your desired result in your case. We are in this together, and we must be honest with each other throughout this process. Honesty is the best path forward in any type of legal matter, but especially in federal criminal defense.

Conclusion

As your Tampa federal criminal defense attorney, I will work diligently to protect your rights and build a strong defense. I take this responsibility very seriously. Your cause is my cause, and I believe in what I do deeply. Please contact me at 813-440-2347 to set up an appointment to further discuss your case. Or, you may use the online contact form to get in touch.