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Category Archives: Blog

Tampa Trial Attorneys: What Happens During a Trial?

Our Tampa Trial Attorneys discuss what someone can anticipate during either a civil or criminal trial.  The next chapter in the basics of a Florida criminal case concerns what exactly happens at a trial. Everyone has seen what criminal trials look like on television and in movies, but as with so many other matters in […]

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Should I Get A Divorce?

This is a question often posed to St. Petersburg family law attorneys.   Many times after asking “should I get a divorce,” folks explain their concerns about lengthy and expensive litigation and the airing of their personal matters before a judge.  The divorce attorneys of Hackworth Law will always advise individuals to try and work it […]

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I was arrested for Domestic Violence, what can I do?

Being arrested for domestic violence is one of the most frustrating and difficult things for many people to face.  First and foremost, this is a very difficult position to be in. Unfortunately, this is an experience played out across Brandon and Westchase daily. Generally, those arrested face charges ranging from domestic battery to assault to […]

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Can I Call a Witness in My Defense during trial?

Trial Procedures: Can I call a witness in my defense during trial? Our next entry in our basics of Florida criminal procedure series regards whether an accused can call their own witnesses and present their own testimony at their trial. One of the most common questions by those accused of a crime are when are […]

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How Much Does a Brandon Criminal Attorney Cost?

How much will your firm charge me for my criminal case? This is a question we take very seriously at Hackworth Law. Your case and the unique facts behind it will ultimately dictate the cost of your specific case. The Brandon criminal defense attorneys of Hackworth Law will work with you and prepare a case […]

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DUI Penalties: What are the Maximum Penalties I can Receive?

So I got arrested for driving under the influence in Tampa, what are the maximum DUI penalties? After being arrested for DUI in Hillsborough or Pinellas counties, a totally natural question is what am I facing? What should I expect? The St Petersburg criminal defense attorneys of Hackworth Law have sat down with countless families […]

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Property Insurance Attorneys:insurance company wont pay me enough…

Our Property Insurance Attorneys have handled property damage claims throughout the state relating to fire, water and sinkhole damages.  Unfortunately, this phrase is being repeated more and more by Florida policyholders across our state. Out of state companies backed by out of state lobbyists have swept into Florida and created insurance companies, like Cypress Property […]

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Should I Get A Public Defender?

The Difference Between Public Defenders and Private Attorneys This is a question every criminal defendant has asked. This is also a question that really hits close to home for our firm. Jon Hackworth served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Sixth Judicial Circuit after graduating from Stetson University College of Law. About your assistant […]

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Sinkhole Claims: What Is Organic Soil?

My Insurance Company Attributed the Damage to Organic Soils Rather Than a Sinkhole, What is Organic Soil? Organic soils are one of the insurance companies and their experts’ favorite non-sinkhole, non-covered causes of damage to your residence. Ultimately, organic soils are soils rich in wet, vegetative matter that as water passes through them they gradually […]

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