DUI / DWI
Challenging traffic stops, breathalyzer results, and field sobriety tests to protect your license and your record.
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Criminal Defense, State & Federal
Charged? Protect your future.
When you are facing criminal charges, every hour matters. Vance Criminal Defense provides experienced, strategic representation, backed by a team that fights for the best possible outcome for you.
Est. 2003
Over two decades of defense
1,400+ Cases
Defended statewide
Avvo 9.8
Superb rating
NACDL Member
National defense bar
Available 24/7
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What we defend
Experienced defense across every charge.
From a first DUI to a multi-count federal indictment, Vance Criminal Defense has the knowledge and courtroom experience to build the strongest possible case for you.
Drug Charges
Possession, trafficking, and distribution, we scrutinize every search, seizure, and chain of custody for defense opportunities.
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Violent Crimes
Assault, battery, domestic violence, and homicide defense, we challenge evidence and testimony with precision and skill.
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Federal Defense
Federal prosecutions demand specialized knowledge. We have defended clients before U.S. District Courts across the circuit.
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White Collar
Fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and securities violations, complex cases requiring sophisticated, meticulous defense.
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Expungements
A past charge should not define your future. We guide you through the expungement and sealing process to clear your record.
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Lead defense counsel
The defense your case demands.
Marcus Vance spent the first decade of his career as an assistant state attorney, trying hundreds of felony cases to verdict. Since founding Vance Criminal Defense in 2003, he has turned that insider knowledge into an advantage for every client he represents.
Understanding how prosecutors build their cases means knowing exactly where to look for weaknesses, in the evidence, in the procedure, and in the law itself. That edge matters at every stage, from the initial hearing to a jury trial.
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Former State Prosecutor
NACDL Member
Florida Bar Board Certified
Super Lawyers 2018 to 2025
Avvo 9.8 Superb
Representative outcomes
Results we have secured.
A selection of outcomes across the range of charges we defend. Every case is different; these reflect the quality of work we bring to each one.
Not Guilty
DUI / Felony
All charges dismissed after breath test suppressed due to improper calibration records.
Dismissed
Drug Trafficking
Federal trafficking indictment dropped following successful Fourth Amendment suppression motion.
Reduced
Violent Crimes
Aggravated battery charge reduced to misdemeanor; client avoided prison and retained employment.
Acquitted
Federal Fraud
Jury acquittal on all six counts of wire fraud after a ten-day federal trial.
No Charges
Investigation Phase
Represented client through a grand jury investigation; no indictment filed.
Record Sealed
Expungement
Decade-old felony arrest expunged, restoring client's eligibility for professional licensing.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.
Client experiences
Trusted when the stakes are highest.
★★★★★
“I called at 2 a.m. the night of my arrest and someone actually answered. Marcus had a plan before I even made bail. The case was dismissed three months later.”
D. WashingtonDUI client, Tampa
★★★★★
“Facing federal charges felt impossible. Marcus explained everything clearly, never panicked, and fought every step. We went to trial and came home with an acquittal.”
R. HollowayFederal defense client
★★★★★
“I had a drug charge from years ago that kept following me. Vance Criminal Defense got it expunged. I finally got the job I had been working toward. Life-changing.”
T. LewisExpungement client
Insights
Know your rights before you need them.
Plain-language guidance on the questions clients ask us most, from the night of an arrest to the morning of a verdict.
After an Arrest
The first five things to do after you are arrested
What you say and do in the first hours can shape your entire case. Here is exactly what we tell every new client.
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DUI / DWI
Can a breathalyzer test be challenged in Florida?
The answer is often yes, and the grounds for suppression are more common than most people realize.
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Expungements
Does your record qualify for expungement in Florida?
Eligibility rules are narrow but powerful. We break down who qualifies and what the process looks like.
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Free consultation
Your defense starts here.
Tell us what you are facing. An attorney will personally review your situation and respond within hours, your inquiry is fully confidential.
(813) 555-0192Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
- defense@vancecriminaldefense.com
- Office
- 4200 West Kennedy Blvd, Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33609 - Hours
- Office: Mon to Fri · 8:30am, 6:00pm
Emergency line: 24/7