Firm Overview

St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Law Firm

Our mission at The Denson Firm is to provide each client with the best criminal defense through passionate and aggressive representation and personal counsel, combined with professional diligence. Whether you are facing your first DUI, or you have been charged with felony drug trafficking, we are here to help.

Phones Answered 24-Hours a Day. Please call (727) 896-7000 for a free initial confidential consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. We return all calls promptly. 

Pinellas County criminal defense lawyer Bruce H. Denson created his law firm to successfully resolve criminal charges for residents of the St. Petersburg and Tampa area. He knows he has been successful when the client understands the criminal prosecution process, knows the possible resolutions, and when the ultimate outcome of a case meets the client's expectations. For additional information about Mr. Denson, please visit his Attorney Profile. For information about some of the charges for which we provide a quality defense, please visit our Criminal Defense Overview page.

Bruce Denson has extensive experience in the criminal justice system, including experience as a prosecuting attorney for Pinellas County. His prosecutorial experience allows him to anticipate the way the district attorney will prosecute the case, and gives him insight into the weaknesses of the prosecution's case. With over 14 years of criminal justice experience, attorney Denson is also adept at evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your defense, and advising you accordingly.

At The Denson Firm, we strive to gain the full confidence of our clients and the courts by following these principles:

  • Every case deserves personal and timely attention. When our clients need us, we are there for them.
  • We maintain an after-hours answering service and we are available for midnight emergencies when clients call after arrest.
  • We return calls promptly.
  • We schedule client conferences at our offices before all hearings or when the client requests one.
  • We ensure our clients understand the court process and that we understand the clients' goals for resolving the charges against them. We are counselors as well as legal advocates. We advise as well as represent.
  • We communicate in clear language that our clients understand.
  • We thoroughly inform each of our clients about all of their options and how each option potentially fits their goals.
  • Our work must be thorough. The keys to success are preparation and attention to detail; therefore, we treat every problem as a serious problem.
  • Our work must be effective. We strive to find the best ways to advance the client's cause. We keep up to date on available sentencing alternatives, including psychological counseling, alcohol and substance abuse counseling, residential treatment programs, and faith-based treatment alternatives.
  • We live by the Rules of Professional Conduct. We ascribe to the highest professional ethics and keep all matters confidential. We know every case we handle establishes our reputation with prosecutors and judges. We refrain from frivolous argument and avoid litigation where possible.
  • We strive to relieve our clients of the personal anxiety people feel when facing criminal prosecution. We are honest with our clients from beginning to end, assessing truthfully the strengths and weaknesses of their cases.
  • We pursue litigation fervently when a case requires a judicial decision or a jury verdict. We have worked hard in the past to gain the trust and confidence of State Attorneys and the Courts. Within the bounds of professional ethics, we relentlessly pursue the best possible solution for our clients.
  • Our practice is focused exclusively on criminal defense. We have a track record of success and reputation for excellence. Our success, focus, and stellar reputation have led to numerous referrals from past clients as well as many attorneys.

If The Denson Firm can be of help to you, contact our law office to speak to a Pinellas County criminal defense lawyer today.

St. Petersburg DUI/DWI Law Attorney
Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyer

The Pinellas County criminal defense lawyers at The Denson Firm provide criminal defense legal services to people facing DUI / DWI, misdemeanor arrest, or felony charges in the Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida, area of Pinellas County and Hillsborough County, including the communities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Pete Beach, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Madeira Beach, and Seminole.