Criminal Defense Attorneys
Florida Criminal Defense in Tampa and Orlando
Defense When Everything’s on the Line.
Aggressive representation for serious criminal charges.
Proudly serving Orlando and the Tampa Bay area, 24 hours a day.
A clear starting point for your defense
An investigation, arrest or court notice can leave you trying to make important decisions with incomplete information. Casagrande Law represents people facing criminal allegations in Tampa Bay and Central Florida. Start with the page that matches your situation, then contact the firm to discuss the next step in your case.
Our practice pages explain the issues that can shape a defense: the alleged conduct, the evidence, the way police obtained it and the procedure that applies. You can explore DUI defense, drug offenses, firearm allegations, theft and burglary, violent crimes, probation violations, and domestic violence and injunction matters. A separate guide explains the firm's immigration detention practice. Past outcomes are summarized on our results page.
Connect with the right office
For Tampa matters, visit our Tampa office page for local contact information and related defense resources. For Orlando and Central Florida matters, use the Orlando office page. The location pages help you reach the correct office; the service pages explain the charge or proceeding in more detail.
About Casagrande Law
Relentless Advocacy.
Rooted in Justice.
Grace Casagrande, Esq. is a dedicated criminal defense attorney serving the Tampa Bay Area and Central Florida who focuses on defending individuals accused of crimes. She is a relentless advocate who is not afraid to take cases to trial and fight aggressively for her clients’ freedom, reputation, and future.
She served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County, where she represented more than 700 clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, then continued in private practice criminal defense — taking numerous cases to trial, from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies punishable by life.
As a fully bilingual advocate, she is proud to provide Florida’s Spanish-speaking community with a formidable defense.
- Member, Florida Bar
- Member, Orange County Bar Association
- Member, Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section
- Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Member, St. Petersburg Bar Association
The Defense Index
When the stakes change, the defense changes.
Every charge carries its own evidence, its own procedure and its own consequences. Each entry below is a distinct defense practice — read the one that matches your case.
All practice areas- 01Criminal DefenseStrategic representation for criminal-defense matters, including pre-investigation and open criminal matters.
- 02DUI DefenseRepresentation for DUI and traffic-related allegations.
- 03Theft Crimes and BurglaryGrand theft, dealing in stolen property, retail crimes and burglary.
- 04Violent CrimesAssault, battery, related allegations and self-defense issues.
- 05Gun CrimesFirearm possession and weapon-related criminal allegations.
- 06Probation ViolationsRepresentation during violation-of-probation proceedings.
- 07Drug OffensesPossession and trafficking allegations, and search-and-seizure issues.
- 08Immigration Detention IssuesImmigration-court bond and detention matters as currently represented.
- 09Domestic Violence and InjunctionsDomestic violence charges and injunction proceedings.
Our Locations
Two Offices. One Mission.
Proudly serving Orlando and Tampa. Calls are answered 24/7; meetings are held Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Client Experiences
The record, in their words.
5 out of 5 stars
“She treated my son like more than just another case file and gave our family hope during one of the most difficult times in our lives. We will always be grateful for everything she did. Five stars is not enough.”
5 out of 5 stars
I definitely recommend attorney Grace Casagrande. I had a very good experience, the team was very professional and very understanding.
anonymousAvvo 5 out of 5 stars
Grace goes Above and beyond! The results are more than satisfying, couldn’t be any happier with the results of my case, Dismissed.
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Case Results
Documented outcomes. Individual circumstances.
A concise record of recent, anonymized case outcomes. Every matter turns on its own facts, evidence, and law.
Case dismissed
The license was not properly under suspension on the date the citation was issued.
Charge not filed
The State stated the evidence was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused was the primary aggressor.
All four charges not filed
The State stated the evidence received would not be admissible at trial.
Past results do not guarantee or predict the outcome of any future case. Every case turns on its own facts, evidence, and law.
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Your Defense Desk.
Court links, license checks and payment tools in one place. These links are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice.
- 01Check Driver License StatusLook up your Florida driver license status directly with the FLHSMV portal.(opens in a new tab)
- 02Clerk of Courts Case StatusSearch your case number for new court dates and filings across Central Florida and Tampa Bay.
- 03Criminal Court ProcessThe stages of a Florida criminal case, from arrest and first appearance through trial and sentencing.
- 04Florida DUI & Administrative SuspensionFLHSMV guidance on DUI penalties and administrative license suspension.(opens in a new tab)
- 05Frequently Asked QuestionsStraight answers on arrests, silence, bond, and what to do first.
- 06Make a PaymentSecure client payments through the firm’s Clio payment link.(opens in a new tab)
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