Criminal Defense Attorney in Clearwater, Florida
Are you looking for experienced legal support after an arrest or charge? Venessa Bornost brings a perspective few defense attorneys can offer: she spent years as a law enforcement officer and later as a criminal prosecutor before moving to the defense side. That background means she knows how police build probable cause, how prosecutors evaluate a case's strengths and weaknesses, and — most importantly — where those cases are vulnerable.
Criminal Defense Serving Clearwater
Clearwater houses the Pinellas County Justice Center (14250 49th Street North), where county criminal cases are heard, along with the county jail. Anyone arrested in Pinellas County — regardless of which city — is typically booked and has their first appearance here, which makes fast, local representation especially valuable for Clearwater arrests and DUI stops along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, US-19, and the Memorial Causeway leading to Clearwater Beach.
Venessa Bornost, P.A. represents clients arrested or charged in Clearwater and throughout Pinellas County on a full range of matters, including DUI (first-time, multiple, and felony), drug crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, theft and fraud, weapons charges, and violent crimes — as well as bond hearings, expungements, license suspensions, and probation violations.
Every Case Is Fact-Specific
Each case is different because each case is fact-specific. Venessa reviews the police reports, lab results, witness statements, and any video evidence in your Clearwater case to identify weaknesses in the State's evidence, potential constitutional violations, and every avenue for reducing or dismissing the charges — while protecting your rights at every stage.
How to Get Started
If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime connected to Clearwater, don't wait to get an attorney involved. Call Venessa Bornost, P.A. at (727) 977-5408 or request a consultation online.
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