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Clearwater Criminal and Injury Attorneys Fighting for You
If you’ve been charged with a crime, your future is on the line. This is why it’s so important to seek legal representation from a team of attorneys who will aggressively advocate for you. Look no further than the team of attorneys at Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett. We have been dedicated to serving the accused in Clearwater and the rest of the greater Tampa Bay area since 1971. Our team has an impressive 125 years of combined legal experience. We draw upon this experience to help us reach the best possible outcomes in the most complex criminal cases.
We are proud to protect the rights of the accused in Clearwater. Our team of attorneys also represents clients in personal injury, Social Security disability, and workers’ compensation cases. Discuss your case—and your legal options—with our team today. Schedule a free consultation by calling our law firm at 727-443-1562 now.
Working Tirelessly to Help You Win
Every criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability case is unique, which is why each case requires a customized legal strategy. Our team will thoroughly review the details of your case to learn more about your legal matter. Then, we will begin strategizing. Crafting an effective legal strategy sometimes takes innovation. Our accomplished attorneys will use their skills, resources, and innovative nature to build a legal strategy that will help you prevail in your case.
For example, we often utilize a mock courtroom and sophisticated computer technology to prepare compelling arguments and clear exhibits. We do this because we know that evidence can help a judge and jury clearly understand what really happened. This dedication to creating the perfect legal strategy combined with our proven litigation skills is one of the reasons why clients trust us to protect their best interests and fight for their future.
We Take Pride in Winning For Our Clients
$115M+
Settlements and Verdicts
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Criminal Jury Trials

15,000+
Criminal Defense Clients
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You Can Count On Our Team of Attorneys
Our attorneys are proud to represent clients in cases involving personal injury, criminal defense, DUI/DWI, workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and more. Our attorneys know how the outcome of your case can impact your family and your life, which is why we are committed to learning and applying the law to factual situations to achieve favorable results.
We know you are counting on us to be available, protect your rights, and aggressively fight to reach the best possible outcome, so that’s exactly what we do. Our uniquely skilled team works together to ensure we provide the strongest representation possible. Every member of our teamis passionate about helping our clients put the pieces of their lives back together again. You are more than just a client—we sincerely care about your welfare and your future. Let our team stand by your side and fight to protect your best interests.
Our Team is Your Team
We Take A Client-Centered Approach to Each Case
There’s no reason to face legal struggles alone. That’s why when you need us most, we are here to help.
We understand how important it is for your lawyer to be accessible to you when you need them.At Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, we believe everyone deserves strong, fair and honest legal representation. That’s why we remove the initial obstacles that may prevent you from reaching out to us. We offer everyone a free initial consultation. During the consultation, we will review your case, provide intelligent analysis of the legal matters involved, and advise you of your options. We are proud to take a client-centered approach to each case, which means we ensure that each client understands all of their legal options before they even hire us.
If you choose to hire our team, we will work tirelessly to obtain the best possible results in the most cost-effective and successful manner.
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We Serve Our Clients And Their Communities
Our skilled attorneys are committed to serving our clients and providing them with the most effective legal representation possible. But we go beyond serving individuals. Our attorneys and the rest of our staff are also committed to the communities in which we live and practice. Participation in our communities enables us to provide higher quality, personalized legal services that not only protect our clients’ rights —they protect our neighborhoods. At Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, we believe thateverybody wins when legal rights are protected and people are served well.
If you are in need of legal representation in Clearwater or the greater Tampa Bay area, contact our experienced attorneys to learn how we can help.Whether it’s a criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation, or Social Security disability case, our attorneys are here to protect your rights and fight to reach the best possible outcome on your behalf.
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Set Up A No-Cost Consultation With Our Lawyers in Clearwater Today
Have you been charged with a crime? Were you injured in an unexpected accident? Do you need help obtaining workers’ compensation or Social Security disability benefits? If so, turn to the trusted attorneys at Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett for help. Our award-winning attorneys are passionate about helping each client reach the best possible outcome in their case.
We genuinely care about helping our clients. But don’t take our word for it—find out what it’s really like to work with our team by reading the Google Plus reviews of Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett.
Our law firm is conveniently located in the heart of Clearwater close to Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex and SPC-Clearwater Campus, just 7 miles away from the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). To schedule your free consultation, call our law office at 727-443-1562 or submit your information using the form on this website.