Brancato Law Firm, Tampa

Q: Do you offer free consultations?

Yes, we offer free initial consultations to discuss your case and provide guidance on how we can assist you.

About

I’m Rocky Brancato, a trial lawyer with more than 25 years defending people accused of the most serious crimes in Tampa. Before founding this firm, I served as Chief Operations Officer of the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office. I have tried over 150 jury trials and am death-penalty qualified, handling homicide, sex crimes, child abuse allegations, drug trafficking, gun charges, and DUI matters from first offense through DUI manslaughter. Our practice centers on forensic science—DNA, cell‑site location data, toxicology, and digital evidence—scrutinizing the state’s scientific claims. We take cases before charges are filed and prepare every case for trial from day one.

Contact information

Brancato Law Firm

620 E. Twiggs Street, Suite 205, Tampa, FL 33605, United States

(813) 727-7159

https://www.brancatolawfirm.com/

Sunday Open 24 hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours

Features

Accessibility

✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance ✔ Wheelchair accessible parking lot ✔ Wheelchair accessible restroom ✔ Wheelchair accessible seating

Service options

✔ Online appointments ✔ Onsite services

Planning

✔ Appointment required ✔ Appointments recommended

Parking

✔ Paid parking garage ✔ Paid street parking

Amenities

✔ Restroom

Crowd

✔ LGBTQ+ friendly

Legal Services, Law Firm, Attorney

✔ Homicide and Murder Defense

✔ Capital and Death Penalty Defense

✔ DUI Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide Defense

✔ Sex Crimes Defense

✔ Child Abuse and Neglect Defense

✔ Internet Solicitation and Traveling to Meet a Minor Defense

✔ Forensic Evidence Challenges (DNA, Toxicology, Cell-Site Data)

✔ First Offense DUI Defense

✔ Felony DUI and DUI with Serious Bodily Injury

✔ Breath Test Refusal and License Suspension Hearings

✔ Drug Trafficking and Possession Defense

✔ Violent Crimes Defense

✔ Aggravated Assault and Battery Defense

✔ Domestic Violence Defense

✔ Gun and Weapons Charges

✔ Juvenile Defense

✔ Criminal Mental Health Defense

✔ Internet and Cyber Crimes Defense

✔ Criminal Traffic Offenses

✔ Pre-File Investigation and Pre-Arrest Representation

Areas of Expertise

When you need a skilled Tampa criminal defense attorney, Brancato Law Firm delivers aggressive, strategic representation across a wide range of charges from drug trafficking to violent crimes. Our team focuses on protecting your rights from the earliest investigation through trial, using forensic evidence challenges and pre-file investigation to build the strongest possible defense.

A dedicated Tampa sex crimes lawyer at Brancato Law Firm understands the sensitive nature of allegations like internet solicitation, traveling to meet a minor, and child abuse, and provides discreet, vigorous advocacy. We scrutinize forensic evidence, witness statements, and investigative procedures to defend your reputation and seek the best possible outcome in Tampa courts.

Facing DUI charges can be overwhelming, and an experienced Tampa DUI attorney from Brancato Law Firm assists clients with first offense DUI, felony DUI, breath test refusal hearings, and cases involving serious bodily injury. We challenge toxicology results, field sobriety testing, and administrative license suspensions while negotiating for reduced charges or alternative sentencing when appropriate.

As a Tampa homicide defense attorney, Brancato Law Firm handles the most serious accusations including murder, capital and death penalty defense, and DUI manslaughter with meticulous preparation and trial experience. We pursue every avenue of defense—challenging cell-site data, DNA, and toxicology analyses, conducting thorough pre-trial investigations, and advocating zealously to protect our clients' lives and liberties.

Choosing a Hillsborough County criminal lawyer means working with attorneys who know the local courts, judges, and prosecutors and can navigate complex matters like juvenile defense, criminal mental health issues, and gun charges effectively. Brancato Law Firm leverages local experience to craft targeted defense strategies, from pre-arrest representation to courtroom advocacy, to achieve the best possible results in Hillsborough County.

What types of criminal cases do you handle?

We handle a range of criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses, with a focus on DUI, drug crimes, and theft.

Do you offer free consultations?

Yes, we offer free initial consultations to discuss your case and provide guidance on how we can assist you.

How do you approach criminal defense cases?

We take a personalized approach to each case, working closely with clients to understand their goals and develop a tailored defense strategy.

What sets Brancato Law Firm apart from other criminal defense attorneys?

Our team's combined experience, passion for defending the accused, and commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest legal developments set us apart in the Tampa legal community.

Reviews

Andrea Mathis - Google user

2 months ago

Mr. Brancato deserves five stars from day one. He went over and beyond for me. He doesnt just handle small cases I was facing a trafficking fentanyl charge for something that I didnt do and Mr. Brancato got all of my charges dropped. He is a great attorney. He answered any questions I had at any given time. Thank you so much. Hes not just a great attorney. He has your best interest at heart....

Ana Rica Nguyen - Google user

4 months ago

Atty Rocky Brancato is an excellent attorney. He genuinely cares about his clients. You would not find anyone else as compassionate and talented as he is as a lawyer. I would 100% recommend him.

Bryan Ngo - Google user

4 months ago

Rocky is an excellent attorney! He demonstrates his passion, dedication and strong work ethic for every single case he accepts. He always go that extra mile to gain his clients trust and satisfaction. Highly recommended!

Kellz Carrr - Google user

3 months ago

I would recommend Mr Brancato to absolutely anybody. I have been fighting this specific case for about 4 years now and he was able to set time aside to accommodate and was able to get the charges dismissed in less than a WEEK. I can’t thank him enough, and anybody in the Tampa area I would recommend him 1,000 times over again. Thank you so so so much!

Yian Vazquez - Google user

4 months ago

Mark my words, THIS IS THE BEST LAWYER I've ever had the chance to meet and it's been a pleasure and a major blessing to have him, i had a very difficult case but in less then 5 business day he took the weight of a planet off my shoulders . He goes above and beyond and then did extra because he truly care and is passionate about his occupation and work. I feel like I have my life back because of this guardian angel . I hope for any future clients reading this can feel the same. In my opinion if your going to take a chance , PLEASE AND I MEAN PLEASE take it on this man.