Brett Jacob Szematowicz

Brett Jacob Szematowicz

Brett Jacob Szematowicz
Owner / Partner at Greater Tampa Law, P.L.
Experience: 16 years
Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Divorce and 3 others
Nation's Top One Percent - Nation's Top Attorneys, Top Lawyer and 5 others
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Awards 7
Experience 16y
Videos 5
Online & Web 8

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Brett Szematowicz is originally from Chicago, Illinois, but moved to Tampa when he was in 1991. He attended high school locally at Tampa Preparatory School and graduated in 1999. Mr. Szematowicz attended college at The American University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with a B.A. in Justice. While at The American University, Mr. Szematowicz was a member of the highly selective Leadership Program in the School of Public Affairs. Mr. Szematowicz attended South Texas College of Law, located in Houston, Texas. During law school, Mr. Szematowicz interned with the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office in Felony Division B. He also interned with a highly respected federal judge in the Florida Middle District. While attending South Texas College of Law, Mr. Szematowicz was a member of the Florida Law Students Association. After law school, Mr. Szematowicz proudly served the State of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit for nearly four years. Mr. Szematowicz brought over 75 jury trials to verdict, ranging from second degree misdemeanors to first degree felonies. As a prosecutor, Mr. Szematowicz had the honor to serve as Lead Trial Attorney in Misdemeanor Division H, North County traffic attorney, local ordinance violations attorney, misdemeanor and felony domestic violence attorney, a member of the DUI Manslaughter squad and felony child abuse attorney. By the time he left the office, Mr. Szematowicz had cases ranging from 1st degree murder to kidnapping. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Szematowicz worked as an associate for a year-and-a-half in the Tampa Bay area. Mr. Szematowicz practiced in the areas of insurance defense for sinkhole, water-loss, theft and arson claims. At Greater Tampa Law, P.L., Brett Szematowicz is proud to help you with your legal issues. Please contact Mr. Szematowicz for a free consultation at either 813.444.2244 or brett@greatertampalaw.com

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida

Since 2007

Professional Experience

2013 - Current

Greater Tampa Law, P.L.

Owner / Partner

The attorneys at Greater Tampa Law, P.L. will fight for you. Jason Bard, Esq. and Brett Szematowicz, Esq. are former assistant state attorneys with over 120 combined jury trials who will work tirelessly to help you with your DUI / Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury or Labor and Employment issues. We are accessible to our clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find out why Greater Tampa Law, P.L. is Your Bridge to Justice.

2012 - 2013

Marone Law Group

Associate Attorney

Handled and managed a high-case load in the field of insurance defense. Primarily worked in the area of sinkhole claims.

2011 - 2012

Molhem & Fraley, P.A.

Associate Attorney

Worked in the area of insurance defense for first-party and third-party claims. These areas involved sinkhole insurance defense and S.I.U. defense (including theft and arson claims).

2007 - 2011

Office of the State Attorney - Sixth Judicial Circuit

Assistant State Attorney

Handled thousands of cases over nearly four years. Tried 78 jury trials and 15 bench trials, ranging from misdemeanors to first degree felonies. While at the State Attorney's Office, I was the Lead Trial Attorney of Division H, North County Traffic Court Prosecutor, Local Ordinance Violation Court Prosecutor, Misdemeanor / Felony Domestic Violence Prosecutor, Child Abuse Prosecutor and DUI Manslaughter Squad Prosecutor.

Education

2004 - 2007

South Texas College of Law

J.D. (2007) | Law

1999 - 2003

American University

B.A. (2003) | Justice

Activities: School of Public Affairs - Leadership Program American University Ice Hockey Team Delta Tau Delta Fraternity - Executive Board

Awards

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Nation's Top One Percent - Nation's Top Attorneys

The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Top Lawyer

The Global Directory of Who's Who

"10 Best" Criminal Law Attorneys for Florida

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Superb 10.0 Rating

Avvo

year - Brett Jacob Szematowicz
Client's Choice Award

Avvo

Top 100 DUI Attorney

The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC

year - Brett Jacob Szematowicz
Top Contributor

Avvo

Contacts

Greater Tampa Law, P.L. 1207 North Franklin Street Suite 102 Tampa FL 33602 Telephone: (813) 444-2244

Videos

Do I get a DUI if I blow over .08?
Brett Szematowicz of Greater Tampa Law, P.L. explains what blowing a .08, in a DUI case, means in the State of Florida.

Greater Tampa Law, P.L. is Your Bridge to Justice.
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Miranda and 5th Amendment
Jason Bard of Greater Tampa Law, P.L. explains when the police need to read you your Miranda rights. Greater Tampa Law, P.L. is Your Bridge to Justice.

Contact us at (813) 444-2244. www.greatertampalaw.com
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What can I expect when pulled over for DUI
Brett Szematowicz of Greater Tampa Law, P.L. explains what you can expect if you are pulled over by the police under suspicion of DUI. Greater Tampa Law, P.L. Your Bridge to Justice. (813) 444-2244. www.greatertampalaw.com
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Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement
Jason Bard of Greater Tampa Law, P.L. explains when the police don't need to obtain a warrant to search a home, person, or other area. www.greatertampalaw.com 813-444-2244
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Brett Jacob Szematowicz
Brett Jacob Szematowicz Owner / Partner at Greater Tampa Law, P.L.

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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