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Melinda Morris has been practicing law since 1999 and is the managing attorney of the Morris Law Firm, P.A. As a former Assistant State Attorney with the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL, Ms. Morris has handled thousands of cases from investigation through sentencing. The experience prosecuting cases, along with Ms. Morris’ extensive experience as a criminal defense attorney allows her to aggressively defend her clients.

Extensive Criminal Law Experience

While a felony prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County, Ms. Morris prosecuted thousands of criminal cases including DUI, domestic violence, juvenile crimes, and various other misdemeanor and felony offenses. This understanding of the techniques used often by the prosecution has proved invaluable for her criminal defense clients.
Ms. Morris served as a member of the DUI Manslaughter/Vehicular Homicide Squad, a Lead Trial Attorney, a Domestic Violence Prosecutor, and a Child Abuse Prosecutor. She has participated in 50 jury trials, and has first-hand experience and jury trials for first degree murder, manslaughter, capital sexual battery, robbery, DUI, domestic violence and others.

A Strong Legal Education that Benefits Clients

While a felony prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County, Ms. Morris prosecuted thousands of criminal cases including DUI, domestic violence, juvenile crimes, and various other misdemeanor and felony offenses. This understanding of the techniques used often by the prosecution has proved invaluable for her criminal defense clients.

Ms. Morris served as a member of the DUI Manslaughter/Vehicular Homicide Squad, a Lead Trial Attorney, a Domestic Violence Prosecutor, and a Child Abuse Prosecutor. She has participated in 50 jury trials, and has first-hand experience and jury trials for first degree murder, manslaughter, capital sexual battery, robbery, DUI, domestic violence and others.

A Strong Legal Education that Benefits Clients

Ms. Morris attended Stetson University where she received both a Juris Doctorate and a Masters of Business Administration. Stetson University College of Law is ranked No. 1 for trial advocacy and No. 2 for legal writing by U.S. News & World Report and has provided Ms. Morris her outstanding legal foundation.

Ms. Morris’ MBA degree in addition to her JD degree enables her to understand the nuances and intricacies of business and corporate procedure, and allows her to provide outstanding representation for those clients accused of White Collar Crimes.

Professional Recognition

In 2008, Melinda Morris was named a “Rising Star” by the Tampa Bay Times. Ms. Morris is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association.

Education
  • Juris Doctorate, Stetson University College of Law
  • Master of Business Administration, Stetson University
  • Bachelor of Science, Florida State University
Bar Licenses
  • Florida Bar
Federal Court Admissions:
  • U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida
Education
  • Juris Doctorate, Stetson University College of Law
  • Master of Business Administration, Stetson University
  • Bachelor of Science, Florida State University
Bar Licenses
  • Florida Bar
Federal Court Admissions:
  • U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida

our Awards

Avvo Clients' Choice 2022 - Melinda Morris

Avvo Clients' Choice 2021

Avvo Clients' Choice 2020 - Melinda Morris

Best Business of 2020

Top 3 Criminal Lawyers in St. Petersburg 2019

Top 3 Criminal Lawyers in St. Petersburg 2018

Avvo Client's Choice 2017 - Melinda Morris

Avvo Client's Choice 2016 - Criminal Defense

Avvo Clients' Choice 2015 - Criminal Defense

Avvo Clients' Choice 2012 - Melinda Morris

Avvo Rating: 10.0 - Melinda Morris

Avvo Rated: Superb

Lawyer Legion - Melinda Morris

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Member

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

Juris Doctorate, Stetson University College of Law

Master of Business Administration, Stetson University

Bachelor of Science, Florida State University

BAR LICENSES

Florida Bar

Member in Good Standing

Federal Court Admissions

U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida

U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida

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Melinda Morris

Morris Law Firm, P.A. is a criminal defense law firm in St. Petersburg dedicated to helping those in the city and the surrounding areas fight criminal accusations. Managing partner Melinda Morris founded the firm, and now she and attorney Seth Shapiro use their knowledge and experience to advocate on behalf of their clients. Morris Law Firm, P.A. helps people throughout the Tampa Bay Area who are handling criminal charges, including DUI, domestic violence, white collar crime, drug charges, marijuana offenses, violent crimes and more. They represent clients throughout the criminal process, from the moment they are arrested to the moment the charges are resolved.

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