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Bastos Defense, PA | Criminal Defense in St. Petersburg, FL (h1)
Bastos Defense, PA is located at 360 Central Avenue, Suite 820, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, and can be reached at (727) 800-0529. Founder María Bastos, a former statewide prosecutor and Stetson Law graduate with additional education at the University of Oxford, represents clients across St. Petersburg, Tampa, Pinellas County, and other jurisdictions throughout Florida.
The firm concentrates heavily on sex crimes cases, including child pornography, sexual assault, sexual battery, and solicitation charges, alongside white-collar and cyber crime matters, domestic violence, DUI defense, and drug trafficking. Bastos also represents clients in federal criminal cases, juvenile proceedings, and post-conviction matters such as record sealing, expungements, and appeals. Her background as a former prosecutor informs an approach focused on anticipating the state’s strategy and identifying procedural and evidentiary weaknesses early in a case.
María Bastos was named a Top Lawyer by Tampa Magazine in 2026 and is a member of The Florida Bar, credentials that reflect a practice built on both prosecutorial insight and recognized standing within the Tampa Bay legal community.
Address: 360 Central Avenue, Suite 820, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 800-0529