John D. Fernandez initially founded the firm in 1976 as a criminal defense law firm. Within two years he expanded the practice to include personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, divorce, and select commercial litigation cases. In 2002 his son, John Davis Fernandez, joined the practice. Today the firm includes not only the father-son team, but also experienced paralegals, clerical personnel, and a business manager all of whom contribute to the success of the firm throughout criminal courts in the greater Tampa Bay area and Florida.

Why Choose Us

We know there are many firms you could choose to represent you. After all, selecting the right law firm is a critical decision in your case. Our team works tirelessly to pursue the maximum compensation available under the law for our personal injury clients and dedicated advocacy for those navigating a divorce. Our experience and reputation speak for themselves. When you choose the John D. Fernandez team, you get personalized attention from our attorneys.

What We Do

For over 50 years we’ve been serving the residents of the greater Tampa Bay area with dedicated legal counsel and defense. We represent clients in need of an attorney in the following areas:

• Personal Injury Claims – if you have been injured due to the negligence of another person or party, you may have a personal injury claim.
• Criminal Cases – if you have been arrested and charged with a crime or are a suspect in a criminal case, we may be able to help.
• Divorce – whether you have been served divorce papers or are contemplating divorce, you need a family law attorney at John D. Fernandez, P.A.