Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

Brancato Law Firm, P.A. Brancato Law Firm defends clients across Tampa Bay facing DUI, domestic violence, felonies, and serious criminal charges. Call 813) 727-7159. Not Legal Advice

With 25+ years of trial experience, Rocky Brancato builds every case with precision. Brancato Law Firm, P.A. provides expert legal defense for individuals facing criminal charges in the Tampa-Bay Area. Led by veteran trial attorney Rocky Brancato, the firm specializes in serious felonies, including sex crimes and homicide. With over 25 years of experience, Rocky Brancato is dedicated to protecting

clients’ rights by meticulously analyzing cases and employing a strategic approach to challenge the prosecution. The firm is recognized for its ability to build strong, effective defenses, ensuring clients receive the focused and skilled representation they deserve during challenging times. Visit our office located two blocks from the Hillsborough County Courthouse.

06/23/2026

Faced with police questions? Emotions run high and mistakes are easy. Always protect your rights; don't let manipulation tactics lead you to self-incriminate. Stand firm and ask for a lawyer.

06/22/2026

Being questioned by the police? Here’s your power move: Assert your right to an attorney! 🚓⚖️ It’s your safety net

Saying "I'm not speaking without my attorney" keeps your rights intact and your future secure.

Parents in Tampa Bay — please read this and talk to your kids tonight.In the last few weeks, "teen takeovers" have swept...
06/01/2026

Parents in Tampa Bay — please read this and talk to your kids tonight.

In the last few weeks, "teen takeovers" have swept across our area. Hundreds of teenagers swarm a beach, a park, or downtown — organized in hours through TikTok and group chats. On May 31, a 17-year-old was shot at the Clearwater Beach takeover. In May, Tampa police arrested 22 young people, some as young as 12, after a takeover at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Here's what every parent needs to understand:

Your child does not have to do anything wrong to get hurt or arrested. In a crowd of hundreds, police often detain everyone in the area first and sort it out later. A kid who showed up just to be with friends can walk away with an arrest record. And in a state as heavily armed as Florida, a frightened citizen who feels swarmed may open fire — a child could be shot simply for being in the crowd.

The single best protection costs nothing: a conversation. Tonight, tell your teen —

It is not a party. People bring guns, and fights start in seconds.
Just being there is the risk. You can be shot or arrested doing nothing wrong.
If you end up in one, leave and call me. I won't be angry — I'll come get you.
If a takeover flyer hits your group chat, send it to me. Don't go, and don't share it.

A teenager who already has a plan — leave, call home, no anger — is far more likely to walk away when the crowd turns.

Our attorneys bring more than 25 years of experience defending young people and their families across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties — and we would much rather help you keep your child out of the system than defend them after the fact. If your child was arrested — or hurt — at one of these events, the hours afterward matter. Call us anytime.

The Brancato Law Firm, P.A.
(813) 727-7159 — free, confidential, available 24/7

Full guide for parents linked below.

TAMPA FAMILIES: Watch out for this jail bond phone scam.Here's how it works. Someone you love gets arrested. Before they...
06/01/2026

TAMPA FAMILIES: Watch out for this jail bond phone scam.
Here's how it works. Someone you love gets arrested. Before they've even seen a judge, your phone rings. The caller says he's a Hillsborough County Sheriff's lieutenant — he even uses a real lieutenant's name. He says the judge "already set bond" and tells you to bring cash to the jail, where he'll meet you out front to handle it.

It's a scam. And it's still happening right now.

Our firm's founder, Rocky Brancato, watched it happen in real time. He was standing in the First Appearance line when a scammer was on the phone with a client's mother. She handed him the phone. The caller was convincing — but every word was a lie.

Here's the truth. For serious charges, bond is not set before First Appearance. No deputy ever collects bond money in a parking lot. And the Sheriff's Office never asks for cash, gift cards, or crypto over the phone.

If you get one of these calls, hang up and verify. Look your loved one up on the HCSO "Who's in Jail" inquiry, check the case on the Clerk's HOVER system, and call Inmate Records directly at (813) 247-8400. Never call a number the scammer gives you.

Please share this. The families being targeted are the ones who've never dealt with the system before. One share could save someone thousands of dollars and a lot of fear.

Full breakdown: https://www.brancatolawfirm.com/blog/hillsborough-county-jail-bond-scam/
The Brancato Law Firm, P.A. | (813) 727-7159
Defending the accused across Hillsborough, Pinellas & Pasco Counties

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05/10/2026

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The Brancato Law Firm, P.A. was built to do things differently.No assembly lines. No handing your case off to someone yo...
04/15/2026

The Brancato Law Firm, P.A. was built to do things differently.

No assembly lines. No handing your case off to someone you've never met. No attorney walking into court having just read your file that morning.

You came to us for a different standard — and that demand has outgrown what one attorney can handle. So, we did what we promised: we grew the team only when the right person arrived.

Please help us welcome Jean-Luc Adrien, Esq. to the firm on May 18.

Jean-Luc brings a powerhouse background to our clients. He started at the elite Bronx Defenders in NYC before serving our local community as Division Chief at the Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office. From DUIs to homicides, he has defended clients across the full spectrum of criminal law.

He is also quadrilingual — fluent in English, Haitian Creole, French, and Spanish. For too long, many families across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties have struggled to find high-level defense in their own language. That changes now.

Same standard. Broader reach. More families defended.

The Brancato Law Firm, P.A. | (813) 727-7159

Getting ready for big changes at the Brancato Law Firm, P.A.
04/04/2026

Getting ready for big changes at the Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

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