- Experience in Handling Felony and Misdemeanor Trials.
- Experience in Handling Jury and Bench Trials.
- Argued Criminal Appellate Issues in the 2nd District Court of Appeals.
- Former CLI, Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office.
Attorney James R. Amarosa II, Esq.
James R.
Amarosa II, Esq.
Attorney
Location
3825 Henderson Blvd.
Suite No. 207
Tampa, Florida 33629
phone
“When individuals find themselves charged with a crime, injured or simply need their voice to be heard, having the right lawyer to present their case when they cannot fight for themselves is imperative, they need a lawyer who will stand with them, not judge them.” Mr. Amarosa believes, “Bad things happen to good people.”
For almost twenty years Jim Amarosa has been, what most will call him, an experienced and effective trial lawyer that has ascended to prominence with his passion, hard work and brilliant courtroom strategies.
Jim Amarosa has brought his skills and has assembled a team that uses hard-hitting styles for trial work that gets results for his client’s case in and out of the courtroom.
Jim Amarosa is an experienced trial lawyer who has represented clients in a full range of criminal and civil cases. Local news outlets have said he “seeks justice” and his peers know he is relentless, skilled and deeply committed to getting justice for his clients.
In December of 2024, he was awarded the covenant Barry Cohen Award for Excellence in Criminal Defense by the Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Amarosa has also served as the Past President of the Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and continues to stive for excellence by giving back and volunteering as a Board Member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee with the Florida Bar Association.
While he has won acquittals in numerous cases including controversial issues by arguing and debunking theories like shaken baby syndrome, Mr. Amarosa has also gained great experience in successfully defending scientifically and medically intensive civil and criminal cases. He has worked on issues as mentioned above including shaken baby syndrome, pediatric and adult head injuries, sexual assault cases with medical evidence, and cases involving DNA evidence and works directly with qualified experts to present your case in an effective manner. Additionally, his experience extends to civil cases that involve suing some of the biggest insurance companies and corporations in the country.
Mr. Amarosa continuously resolves cases for his clients where the prosecution has reduced or completely dismissed the charges and in civil matters, he has the skills and knowledge to present your side of the case for successful resolutions that have resulted in very large financial recoveries.
Mr. Amarosa is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator which allows him to apply continuous and effective negotiations to resolve complex issues.
Mr. Amarosa is known for taking on the though cases, the ones that require skill, knowledge, experts and the know-how to navigate the criminal justice system like terrorism and first-degree murder. Mr. Amarosa is also known for being an advocate for victims of negligence and serious crimes, he has settled cases of personal injury, auto accidents, negligent security of victims of shooting tragedies right here in Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Amarosa’s practice has a particular emphasis on representing clients in these type of complex and high-profile criminal and civil cases. However, many of Mr. Amarosa’s successes never make it into the news or the spotlight as he has represented individuals who prefer anonymity like rappers, doctors and internet figures. This is where his knowledge and experience with the media helps best serve his clients’ privacy.
When it comes to effectively cross examining many forensic experts, Mr. Amarosa finds it imperative to know and continually learn the science himself. That is why he continuously completes exhaustive hours of training in forensic science and continued legal education courses including Hot Topics in Evidence, Masters of DUI and Death is Different.
Mr. Amarosa has studied and taught DNA, Blood Pattern Analysis, trace recovery, forensic accident and crime scene investigations just to name a few at numerous college campuses in Tampa and Clearwater, Florida. Mr. Amarosa has been a guest speaker and lecturer for the faculties of a local law school in Tampa, Florida where he has assisted in teaching trial techniques to second and third-year law students in what is considered one of the most popular courses.
When not in the office or courtroom fighting for justice, Mr. Amarosa enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.
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