The Law Office of J. Andrew Crawford, P.A. is a distinguished criminal defense and appellate law firm led by a dual Board Certified attorney in both Criminal Trial and Appellate Practice. Recognized as an AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, the firm stands out for its exclusive focus on criminal matters and its record of achieving not guilty verdicts in serious cases, including murder and DUI, as well as successfully reversing convictions and sentences at the appellate level.
As a sole practitioner, J. Andrew Crawford ensures every client receives direct, personalized attention and aggressive representation without being handed off to less-experienced attorneys. His approach combines extensive trial and appellate experience—including arguments before the Florida Supreme Court—with a deep passion for justice, making him a trusted advocate for individuals facing criminal charges or appeals throughout Florida.
Services Offered
- Criminal defense
- Criminal appeals
- Appellate practice
- Injunction appeals
- Postconviction appeals (3.850)
- Sentencing appeals
- Civil appeals
- Injunction hearings
- Domestic violence injunctions
- Sexual violence injunctions
- Dating violence injunctions (DVI)
- Repeat violence injunctions
- Defense against all criminal charges, including murder, manslaughter, arson, drug offenses, theft, exploitation offenses, sexual offenses, domestic violence, driving under the influence (DUI), and white-collar crimes
The firm serves clients across Florida, with a primary focus on Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties for trial work, while handling appellate cases statewide. Mr. Crawford’s notable achievements include having a death sentence converted to life in prison by the Florida Supreme Court and securing reversals in multiple life sentence appeals.
