Brancato Law Firm, P.A.
Criminal Defense | Serving Tampa, FL
813-773-3029Brancato Law Firm, P.A. helps clients in the Tampa area with their Florida Criminal Defense needs.
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Strategic Defense, From First DUI to Death Penalty
If you were arrested or are under investigation in Tampa, you need a criminal defense attorney who understands how the system works from the inside. Criminal charges in Florida carry lifelong consequences, but experienced defense does not have to be out of reach. The Brancato Law Firm, P.A. has defended thousands of clients facing charges at every level throughout Tampa Bay — from first-time misdemeanors to capital felonies.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Drug Violations
- Sex Offenses
Call 813-773-3029 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Rocky Brancato
Bar Admissions:
- All Florida State Courts
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Education:
- University of North Dakota School of Law, J. D., 1998
- Utah State University, B.S., 1994
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships & Honors:
- The Florida Bar, Member, since 2000
- NAACP, Life Member
- Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (HCACDL), Board of Directors, 2025
- DUI Counterattack, Board of Directors, 2025
- Juvenile Justice Board, 13th Judicial Circuit, Chair, 2022–2024
- 13th Judicial Circuit, Problem Solving Courts Oversight Committee, 2012–2023
- Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA), Steering Committee for HCBA/ABOTA Practicing With Ethics, Civility and Professionalism Seminar (2012 - 2017) Bench Bar Committee (2016, 2017), 2025
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Member
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), Member
- 25 years service as an Assistant Public Defender, rising to the #2 position of Chief Operations Officer, where I oversaw and mentored a staff of over 100 attorneys and 200 employees, 2024
- Super Lawyers, 2026
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2024 – Present
- AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2015–Present (highest rating for skill and ethics)
- AVVO 10.0 Superb Rating, 2024 – Present
- Justia 10.0 Rating, 2024 – Present
- Torchbearer Award, Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (HCACDL), 2024
- Honor, Optimism, Leadership, Teamwork Award, 13th Circuit Public Defender's Office, 2012
- Major Crimes Attorney of the Year, 13th Circuit Public Defender's Office, 2008
- Litigator of the Year, Felony Bureau, 13th Circuit Public Defender's Office, 2005
Attorney Jean-Luc Adrien
Bar Admissions:
- All Florida State Courts
- New York State Courts
Education:
- New York University School of Law, J.D., 2017
- University of Florida, B.A., 2012
- magna cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- The Florida Bar (since 2019), Member
- New York State Bar (since 2018), Member
- Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA), Member
- Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (HCACDL), Member
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), Member
- George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA), Member
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Rocky Brancato
This attorney practices in Florida and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2025 |
| Juvenile Law | Since 2025 |
Brancato Law Firm, P.A. Awards
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