Clearwater Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney Ron Frey

Photograph of the courthouse taken by Attorney Ron Frey, who has made numerous appearances on behalf of clients in the Pinellas County court system for over a decade.

If you or a friend or family member has been arrested or charged with a crime in Clearwater, the steps you take early can matter. Most Pinellas County criminal cases, including many from Clearwater, are handled at the county’s criminal courthouse in Clearwater.

Attorney Ron Frey defends people facing state and federal charges throughout Pinellas County, from DUI and drug charges to theft, violent crimes, and white collar cases. For a free and confidential consultation, call or text (813) 775-2276 or (844) 766-3739.

Common Charges in Clearwater

Attorney Ron Frey represents people charged in Clearwater with a wide range of offenses, including:

• DUI and traffic offenses
• Drug possession and trafficking
• Theft and shoplifting
• Battery and domestic violence
• Probation violations
• White collar and federal charges

Every case is different, so the best first step is a free and confidential consultation with Attorney Ron Frey.

Clearwater Courts and the Local Process

Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County, and many Pinellas criminal cases are handled at courthouses in Clearwater. Depending on the charge, a case may be heard in county court (generally misdemeanors) or circuit court (generally felonies), and federal charges are handled separately in federal court.

Attendance at court dates is often required and should be assumed mandatory unless the court or your attorney explicitly says otherwise. Attorney Ron Frey knows the Pinellas County courts and can explain what to expect at each stage of a case.

Arrested in Clearwater

Arrests in Clearwater are often made by the Clearwater Police Department or the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies, such as the Florida Highway Patrol, may also make arrests in the area. People arrested in Pinellas County are generally booked into the Pinellas County Jail at 14400 49th Street North in Clearwater.

If a friend or family member has just been arrested, contacting Attorney Ron Frey early can help. He can explain what happens next, including first appearance and bond.

Talk With Attorney Ron Frey

If you or a friend or family member is facing a criminal charge in Clearwater, Attorney Ron Frey can talk through the case with you. He has been named a Super Lawyer and holds a 10.0 Avvo rating. For a free and confidential consultation, call or text (813) 775-2276 or (844) 766-3739.