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Don Pumphrey, Jr.

Owner and Founder

Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Don Pumphrey, Jr. is the founder of Pumphrey Law. He has been defending those charged with various criminal offenses, including DUI, drug trafficking, domestic violence, assault, battery, theft, and murder for over 20 years. Through his experiences as a former law enforcement officer, prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County, and as a criminal defense attorney with his own private practice, Don Pumphrey, Jr. has extensive trial experience. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of the criminal justice system, from criminal investigation through sentencing. Don Pumphrey, Jr. has been qualified, accepted as an expert, and testified as an expert in the area of Criminal Defense Trial Work in Florida (State v. David Lee Green, Case No: 00-CF-016798, Hillsborough County, January 5th, 2011, Tampa, Florida; Honorable Susan Lee Sexton, Circuit Judge).

The former NFL player also participates in a motivational crime prevention program for students, and has various speaking engagements around the state, where he discusses the effects of being charged with a crime.

Extensive Criminal Law Experience

Prior to opening his own criminal defense firm in 1999, Don Pumphrey, Jr. worked as a law enforcement officer, and upon graduation from law school, as an Assistant State Attorney. His knowledge and abilities quickly resulted in a promotion as the lead trial attorney over an entire division for the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County. After his success as a state prosecutor, Don Pumphrey, Jr. desired to open his own practice in criminal defense, and has defended thousands of clients charged with criminal offenses ever since.

Tallahassee, FL Criminal Defense

• College Student Criminal Defense
• Florida DUI
• Traffic Offenses
• Drug Charges
• Violent Crimes
• Domestic Violence
• Temporary Injunctions
• Weapons Charges
• Theft Crimes
• White Collar Crime
• Juvenile Offenses
• Sex Crimes
• Violation of Probation
• Early Termination of Probation
• Seal or Expunge Criminal Record
• Criminal Appeals
• US Federal Offenses
• Misdemeanor Charges
• Felony Charges
• College Student Disciplinary Hearings
• FSU Students
• FAMU Students
• Florida Panhandle Arrests
• Extradition to Florida
• Bench Warrants / Warrants
• Emergency Bond Hearings
• UAS Infractions
• Drone Arrests
• Marsy’s Law
• Resisting an Officer
• Introduction of Contraband
• Lying to Police
• Co-Defendant Cases
• Gambling Charges

Criminal Defense Focused on RESULTS

To see past results of Pumphrey Law criminal defense cases in the State of Florida, click here. 

Experience

• Former Lead Trial Attorney in Pinellas County
• Assistant State Attorney for the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County
• Former Law Enforcement Officer
• Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player
• Criminal Defense Attorney Florida

Education

• Former Guest Lecturer for Dr. Kim Fromme at the University of Texas on the topic of alcohol’s involvement in false sexual assault allegations.
• National College of DUI Defense on the Harvard University campus (2017)
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Stetson University College of Law (1996)
• Florida State University- Criminology (1989)
• Valdosta State University- Business Administration (1985)

Professional Organizations and Associations

• NORML Legal Committee – 2012 – Present
• National College for DUI Defense – 2002 – Present
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – 1999 – Present
• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1999 – Present
• American Bar Association – 1997 – Present
• NFL Alumni Association – 1992 – Present

Awards

• Mock Trial Finalist – Stetson University College of Law Trial Advocacy Society – 1996
• Super Lawyer – Super Lawyers – 2008
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers – National Trial Lawyers; 2014
• Extra Mile Award – Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – 2016
• Peer Review Rated – Martindale-Hubbell – 2016
• Paul Harris Fellow Award– The Rotary Foundation – 2019

Other

Triathalons

• Tri the Rez (2011)
• Red Hills Triathlon (2012)
• Ironman Augusta (2012)
• Ironman Florida (2013)

Schedule a FREE Consultation with a Tallahassee Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you or a loved one find yourselves facing legal trouble in Tallahassee, Florida, don’t delay – reach out to the experienced criminal defense attorney, Don Pumphrey, Jr., today. Your future and freedom are at stake, and it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable advocate by your side. Schedule a free consultation with Don Pumphrey, Jr. now and take the first step towards a strong defense. Don’t wait – your rights and your future matter. Contact us today!