The Law Office of Mark P. Rankin, P.A.
Criminal Defense | Serving Tampa, FL
877-620-0898The Law Office of Mark P. Rankin, P.A. helps clients in the Tampa area handle cases involving Criminal Defense.
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Providing Experienced & Steadfast Criminal Defense
At The Law Office of Mark P. Rankin, P.A., you can rely on Mark to provide you with a defense that ensures you are treated fairly in Florida State or Federal Court. In many cases, he can help you negotiate your case so that you can minimize the potential consequences you are facing. Depending on the evidence, he can also push to have the criminal charges against you dropped entirely and have evidence of the arrest and prosecution sealed or expunged.
Because of his extensive experience in federal criminal cases, Mark takes cases that stretch beyond Florida’s borders. Mark received SuperLawyers recognition in Colorado and accepts select national cases. He understands what strategies work best when facing federal criminal charges, and how your case will be investigated and litigated in a federal venue. He is aggressive and persistent in ensuring you have your day in court and that your rights are protected.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Law-Federal
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Sex Offenses
- White Collar Crimes
Call 877-620-0898 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Mark P. Rankin
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1999
- Delaware
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Education:
- University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1999
- J.D.
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, 1996
- B.S.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Criminal Justice
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, 2012 - 2015 (Chair)
- Criminal Justice Act Panel, Middle District of Florida, 2006 - Present (Member)
- The Florida Bar Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 2006 - 2009 (Member)
- Herbert G. Goldburg-Ronald K. Cacciatore Criminal Law American Inn of Court, 2003 - 2016 (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007 - 2009 (Board of Directors)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (White Collar Crime Committee)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009 - 2013 (Co-Chair, Sentencing Committee)
- Federal Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Member)
- Federal Bar Association, 2006 - 2009 (Board of Directors)
- Federal Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Chair of Criminal Law Section)
- Champion magazine, 2007 - Present (Advisory Board)
- Federal Bar Association, 2011 - 2015 (Board of Directors)
- Federal Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Chair, Criminal and Government Investigations Practice Committee)
- Federal Bar Association, 2016 - Present (Qui Tam Section)
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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:
Mark P. Rankin
This attorney practices in Florida and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Federal Criminal Law | Since 2023 |
| Criminal Defense | Since 2023 |