Lithia Criminal Defense Lawyer

Charged with a crime in Lithia? Attorney Ron Frey defends people facing state and federal charges in Lithia and throughout eastern Hillsborough County. Lithia is an unincorporated community, so law enforcement there is handled by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Attorney Ron Frey has been practicing law for over two decades.

If you face any stop, search, seizure, inquiry, investigation, arrest or target letter, contact a lawyer. Call or text (813) 775-2276 (answered 24/7) for a free, confidential consultation by phone, video or in person.

Arrests in Lithia

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office patrols Lithia through District II, whose area also includes Valrico, Seffner and Keysville. The District II office is at 2310 N. Falkenburg Road in Tampa. People arrested in Hillsborough County are usually booked at the Orient Road Jail, HCSO’s primary booking facility. If a friend or family member has been arrested, a lawyer can start working before the first court appearance.

What Happens After an Arrest

A person who stays in custody generally goes before a judge for a first appearance within 24 hours of arrest, where release conditions such as bond are set. Prosecutors with the 13th Circuit State Attorney’s Office decide what charges to file, but their choices are limited by the evidence, the law and the judges who hear each case. Every case is different.

Lithia Cases in Hillsborough County Courts

Criminal cases from Lithia are generally heard in downtown Tampa, including at the Criminal Courthouse Annex. The Thirteenth Circuit also holds court at the Plant City Courthouse. Attorney Ron Frey’s office at 625 E. Twiggs St. is close to the downtown courthouse. He defends clients against charges including DUI and traffic offenses, drug charges, theft, domestic violence and probation violations, across Hillsborough County, including nearby Brandon, Riverview and Plant City.

Talk With Attorney Ron Frey

If you or a friend or family member has been arrested in Lithia, don’t wait to get help. Call or text (813) 775-2276 or call toll-free (844) 766-3739 for a free, confidential consultation by phone, video or in person. Calls are answered 24/7.