Attorney Petro Defends You Against Federal Crimes
Federal charges can take away your freedom, destroy your career, and devastate your family. Do not face the federal government alone. Michael J. Petro has more than 35 years of federal criminal defense experience and has defended clients as lead counsel in more than 45 federal jury trials.
Attorney Petro will attack the government’s evidence, challenge illegal searches, expose unreliable witnesses, and fight the charges against you. He protects your rights at every stage, including investigations, grand jury proceedings, plea negotiations, trials, sentencing, and appeals.
Federal prosecutors are already building their case against you. Put federal defense attorney Michael J. Petro on your side now.
Michael J. Petro Federal Criminal Defense AttorneyTampa, Florida
When federal agents contact you, every word and every decision can affect your freedom. Do not answer questions or turn over records without legal advice. Attorney Michael J. Petro takes control of communications with investigators and prosecutors, protects you from costly mistakes, and begins building your defense immediately.
Attorney Petro responds to grand jury subpoenas, fights pretrial detention, evaluates plea offers, files motions to suppress evidence, prepares cases for trial, and preserves critical issues for appeal. Every decision is made to strengthen your position and limit your exposure.
In many federal cases, the government will target your money, home, vehicles, or business assets in addition to pursuing criminal charges. Attorney Petro challenges the seizure and forces prosecutors to prove they have the legal authority to take and keep your property.
Fight for Your Freedom Before Trial
After a federal arrest, the court will hold a detention hearing to decide whether you remain in custody while your case is pending or can be released subject to conditions.
At that hearing, the government may argue that you are a flight risk or a danger to the community. Attorney Michael J. Petro challenges those claims and presents evidence of family ties, employment, community connections, prior conduct, and other proposed release conditions.
The detention hearing can have an immediate impact on your freedom, your family, your employment, and your ability to help prepare your defense. Attorney Petro moves quickly to fight detention and seek conditions that allow you to return home while your federal case proceeds.
Tampa's Experienced Federal Defense Attorney
Federal investigations and criminal charges move quickly and require confident decisions. Attorney Michael J. Petro identifies the immediate risks and gives you the clear advice you need to protect yourself.
You may not get a second chance to correct a damaging statement or strategic mistake. Contact Attorney Petro before you speak to agents, respond to a subpoena, or make any decision that could affect your freedom.
