Office Location:

Bayshore Center
511 West Bay Street
Third Floor - Suite 330
Tampa, Florida 33606
Phone: 813-250-3533

Tampa Criminal Attorney

En Español

Thank you for requesting information about our firm and our qualifications and experience pursuant to the dictates of the Florida Bar. We hope this helps you make an intelligent decision regarding your choice of lawyer.

Welcome to O’Brien Bower, PA:

Our Office

The first thing you will notice when visiting our brand new law office overlooking Bayshore Boulevard and the skyline of downtown Tampa is the modern and contemporary design. Starting with floor to ceiling glass walls and extending to a wireless network running on sleek computers and several plasma televisions, our office is state of the art. Once inside, you will see lawyers and assistants working within our seven individual offices yet feel a sense of calm in our comforting lobby overlooking a glassed conference room. Our office is interconnected instead of being closed. This is intentional. New design. New technology. This equals a new way of doing things in Tampa Bay.

Our Approach

In addition to being a stunning and aggressive alternative to the traditional look of a staid and quiet law office, the obvious energy and sense of openness promotes a total commitment and a constant reminder that we are all working together for one common goal: you. Our Tampa criminal defense law firm’s approach is rooted in the traditional values that we learned over our twenty-two years of combined legal experience as former prosecutors and large firm practicioners but we understand that the old way is not always the best way. This is the very reason why we combined the best aspects of the old and of the new. From our aggressive strategy to our modern law office, it is evident from the moment you walk in that we have created a progressive new approach in advocating and fighting for our clients that blends both the traditional and the modern.

Our Experience

Our training and our experience distinguish and separate our law firm. In our opinion the best way to learn how to defend a criminal case is to learn how to prosecute a criminal case. To that end, we are both former Miami prosecutors and as a result we litigated thousands of criminal cases in Tampa against many of the brightest attorneys not only in the state of Florida but also in the entire nation. As a direct result of this experience, we are not intimidated by the legal process in any federal or state court. We learned that to be successful we must be aggressive attorneys and tireless advocates for our clients. So to us the issue is not whether you are guilty. The only issue is whether the government is able to prove that you are guilty. We are concerned with nothing else.

Our Clients

Constant contact. Constant communication. These four words are key to an effective partnership. We believe in these four words. As a client of this firm you and your family will receive monthly written status reports, jail visits, office consultations and other modes of correspondence so that you and they will be aware of the progression of your case. You will know your potential sentence range. You will know the strengths and the weaknesses of the prosecutor’s case. Quite simply, you will know what we know. Additionally, we are a friend and partner of the Spanish speaking community. Partner T. Federico Bower, formerly of our Miami office, is Cuban-American. He is fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish. Several of our assistants are also fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. This is just one more way to stay connected.

Our Practice

Our Tampa Criminal law practice includes state and federal criminal defense along with state and federal criminal appeals and state and federal post-conviction motions. If you need assistance and understanding of how to navigate and position your defense through this overwhelming legal system, please feel free to contact us. We accept cases anywhere in the United States. In our careers, our cases have taken us to the states of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Arizona and California along with direct and indirect international case involvement within the countries of Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, New Zealand, Australia, Germany and the United Kingdom to name a few.

Our Results

So whether your need is to prevent charges from being filed (United States v. Donde Carter, State of Florida v. Joseph Bott), obtaining a case dismissal through a motion (United States of America v. Vincent Henry, State of Florida v. Johnny Felix), winning a case at trial (United States of America v. Tristan Smith; United States of America v. Eduanny Cruz-Alvarez, State of Florida v. Pete Gillen), achieving a case reversal at the appellate level (Edison v. State of Florida) or at the post-conviction level (State of Florida v. Homans), our law firm has the experience and resources to fight for you.

And we welcome the opportunity to do just that. Please visit our website for more information about our firm and our prior case results and contact us for a free initial consultation today.

Kindest regards,

Mark J. O’Brien, Esquire and T. Federico Bower, Esquire

Facing a criminal charge can be a life changing event. At the Tampa law firm of O’Brien and Bower we understand the concerns you have. That’s why we place so much emphasis on our commitment to our clients. We work to be an advocate, ally and defender for each and every one of our clients. We never judge nor look down on anyone. We just diligently work to provide you with a high quality criminal defense lawyer.

We will not be strong armed by the government or the state. Our attorneys understand the consequences of a conviction to our client’s life and career. We will aggressively defend your legal rights and build a strong defense for your case.

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We, as Tampa criminal attorneys, have helped a number of people receive favorable conclusions, and avoid incarceration. In some cases, we are able to minimize charges or have the case dismissed. In others, we are able to negotiate a plea bargain and avoid maximum punishment outside of court. We are committed to obtain the most favorable outcome possible for our clients.

Our practice areas include criminal defense, federal criminal defense, state criminal defense, federal appeals, state appeals, Violent Crimes, DWI, DUI, BUI, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence, Burglary/Robbery, White Collar Crimes, Sex Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Cyber Crimes, Assault/Battery, Homicide, Drug Possession, Kidnapping, Probation Violation, Animal Cruelty, Theft Crimes, Vandalism, Driving While License Suspended, Federal Crimes, Misdemeanors, and Arson.

If you are facing criminal charges in Florida, do not settle with just any lawyer. Only a skilled Tampa criminal attorney from O’Brien and Bower can help you receive a favorable outcome.

Contact a Tampa Criminal Lawyer Today!

Call us today for a free consultation. We represent clients in the Tampa, Clearwater and surrounding areas. Don’t take a chance on your future. A conviction can ruin the rest of your life. Contact an experienced Tampa criminal lawyer today.