Ajay Pallegar
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Ajay Pallegar
Biography
Former State Prosecutor with over 50 criminal jury trials, 50 bench trials, and extensive DUI training and experience.
Mr. Pallegar is a graduate from the University of South Florida and Stetson University College of Law. He is a Former Pinellas County Assistant State Attorney and has over tried over 100 criminal trials to verdict. As a prosecutor, he received specialized training in domestic violence cases by being appointed to the domestic violence division of the Pinellas County State Attorneys Office, specifically battery, assault and domestic violence injunctions. Mr. Pallegar has also received considerable training in prosecuting DUI cases.
Mr. Pallegar's DUI training and experience is extensive. It includes completion of the Florida Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program (TSRP) Drugged Driving Seminar. After attending this seminar, Mr. Pallegar learned of the methods used by law enforcement officers to detect drivers operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs. In addition to completing DUI Trial Advocacy School he has attended and completed an Advanced DUI Seminar held by the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program. Furthermore, Mr. Pallegar has tried countless DUI cases involving drugs, alcohol and a combination of both.
Mr. Pallegar is a member of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
- Free Consultation - 30 minute free consultation on all DUI and Criminal cases.
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Debit Card, Cash, Check.
- Contingent Fees - Injury and Insurance cases .
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant State Attorney Pinellas County State Attorneys Office, Sixth Judicial Circuit
Year: 2007 - 2010
Description: Prosecuted both felonies and misdemeanors. Completed the Florida Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program (TSRP). Completed the Drugged Driving Seminar. Completed both DUI Trial Advocacy School and Advanced DUI Trial Advocacy School. Tried several DUI cases involving drugs, alcohol and a combination of both.
Managing Partner Pallegar Law, P.A.
Year: 2010 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Lawyers for Literacy Tutor (2011 - Current)
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (2018 - 2020)
The Florida Bar Member (2007 - Current)
St. Judes Homeless Veterans Resource Center Board of Directors (2009 - 2011)
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (2015 - 2020)
Publications
The Synergistic Effect of Combining Drugs and Alcohol as it relates to a DUI Pallegar Law, P.A. (May 6, 2017)
Criminal Defense and Injury Law Blog (2010)
Awards
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Top 40 under 40
National Trial Lawyers 2015.0
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William F. Blews Award
Stetson University College of Law 2007.0
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Top Pro
Thumbtack 2016.0
Note: Awarded Top Pro by Thumbtack in 2015 and 2016.
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Top DUI lawyer and law firm in Tampa Bay
Expertise 2019.0
Note: Awarded best Criminal and DUI lawyer by Expertise.com in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
Education
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University of South Florida B.A. (2004) | Political Science
Honors: cum laude
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Stetson University College of Law J.D. (2007) | Law
Speaking Engagements
Jury Trials, SPPD, 2008
Jury Trials, SPPD, 2008
Certifications
- Licensed to Practice: US Middle District 2019
Websites
https://www.pallegarlawfirm.com/ajay-pallegar.html
Ajay Pallegar's Website Profile
https://www.pallegarlawfirm.com/
Pallegar Law, P.A. Website
Pallegar Law, P.A.
Tampa Office
1211 N Westshore Blvd, #102, Tampa, FL 33607
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
(813) 699-8348
Pallegar Law, P.A.
Sarasota Office
3906 Mockingbird Hill, Sarasota, FL 34231
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
(813) 699-8348