Daniel J. Fernandez, Esq.

Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney & Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer

Daniel J. Fernandez defends individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses throughout the Tampa Bay area and the State of Florida. With more than 30 years experience as a criminal defense attorney and hundreds of jury trials, Daniel earned tremendous accolades from judges, other lawyers, defendants and even jurors. Daniel started his legal career as a state prosecutor and became the chief of the Narcotics division before opening his own law practice in 1985.

Daniel and members of his staff are fluent in Spanish and are available to answer questions you may have regarding a recent injury or arrest. Call today and make an appointment with a lawyer in the firm. You will meet the lawyer you hire.

Areas of Law:

Criminal Defense (All Felony & Misdemeanor cases)
Personal Injury
Injuries from Auto Accidents

Criminal Defense:

Danny has defended over 300 criminal cases in State and Federal Courts over the last 30 years. He has defended clients charged with criminal offenses throughout Florida including: Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Hernando County, Citrus County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Dade County, Brevard County, Duval County, Alachua County, Leon County, Marion County, Gilchrest County, Sumter County, Manatee County, Desoto County, Henry County, Monroe County & Putnam County. Danny has also defended clients accused of State or Federal crimes in the numerous states including New York (New York City), Texas (Dallas) (Houston) (Abilene), Arizona (Tucson), Georgia (Atlanta), Mississippi (Jackson), Alabama (Birmingham), Missouri (St. Louis), North Carolina (Ashville) & Tennessee.

Personal Injury:

Daniel Fernandez has represented clients injured in auto accidents since 1986. The Firm, first Daniel J. Fernandez P.A then Fernandez & Hernandez LLC, has settled over 1,000 Injury Claims on behalf of injured clients. Over 5,000,000 in damages recovered in 2011 alone.

Bar Admissions:

Florida Bar United States Middle District of Florida United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Education & Experience: 1972- Graduate- Hillsborough High School in Tampa 1976- Graduate- University of South Florida 1979- Graduate- South Texas College & Law, Houston Texas 1980-1983- Assistant States Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit 1982-1983- Special Prosecutor, Division of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs-13th Judicial Circuit 1984- present- Private Practice

News Coverage & Reported cases

Cases defended by Daniel Fernandez have been reported in the St. Pete Times, Tampa Tribune, Gainesville Times, WTSP T.V Channel 10, and WTVT-Fox News.

Personal Statement

I have dedicated my life to the practice & Law. I take every case personally. Once you are my client you are my personal responsibility. If you have a question about a criminal case or an auto accident just call me at 813-229-5353. The Fernandez & Hernandez Firm’s lawyers handle personal injury and criminal defense throughout the entire Tampa, South Tampa & West Tampa area. Areas we service include Town ‘n’ Country, Brandon, Riverview, West Tampa, West Chase, Hyde Park, Culbreath, West Shore, Palma Ceia, Gulfview, 33635, 33615, 33634, 33626, 33625, 33508, 33509, 33510, 33511,33568, 33569, 33578, 33579 & all of Hillsborough County and the state of Florida.

3002 W. Kennedy Blvd.

(813) 229-5353

Always Open