MICHAEL P. MADDUX, P.A

Tampa Bay's Award-Winning Personal Injury, Criminal Defense & Civil Rights Firm | Florida Bar Board Certified Since 1999

OUR MISSION

The Law Office of Michael P. Maddux, P.A. Attorneys at Law 

Helps people in crisis.

Those suffering personal injuries, arrests, or civil violations, we resolve difficult problems with compassion.

We seek justice by addressing the emotions as well as the financial concerns of our clients. We develop individualized, personal goals for each case.

Deliberately Grateful

We celebrate all clients, friends, and families of our law firm. We acknowledge the many diverse blessings bestowed upon us by the diverse Tampa Bay community.

We are thankful for the opportunity to give back and serve those in need.

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FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFIED

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55+ YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE

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MUTLI-YEAR "BEST OF" AWARD WINNER

PRACTICE AREAS

CIVIL RIGHTS

Inadequate training, supervision, and agency policies can lead to law enforcement liability for false arrests, excessive force, and the denial of critical medical care. Michael P. Maddux has been named Tampa Bay's Top Civil Rights Attorney by Tampa Magazine and has successfully handled First Amendment and law enforcement accountability cases throughout the Tampa Bay region.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Arrests may result from poor judgment, mistaken identity, mental illness, or economic circumstances. When the stakes are this high, you deserve a Board Certified defense attorney — one named to Super Lawyers seven times and recognized by the Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for excellence in the courtroom.

PERSONAL INJURY

Injuries caused by another's negligence may entitle you to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. After PIP benefits are exhausted, Michael P. Maddux, P.A. may help recover additional compensation. With over 20 years of trial experience and a Board Certified attorney leading your case, you have a proven advocate fighting to maximize your recovery.

Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Trial Law

One of Only a Select Few Attorneys in Tampa Bay to Hold This Distinction Since 1999.


OVER 55 YEARS OF COMBINED LEGAL EXPERIENCE

With over 20 years of experience handling personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights cases, Michael P. Maddux, P.A. is a Board Certified trial attorney trusted across Tampa Bay. If you've been injured, arrested, or had your rights violated — we fight for you.

OUR TEAM

Michael Maddux

Attorney

Jennifer Szymczak

Attorney

Amir Elmonairy

Attorney

Carrie Tonski

Paralegal

Cheyla Gonzales

Paralegal

Chris Ragano

Executive Assistant

Kristal Sanchez

Legal Assistant

Toni Gaertner

Executive Assistant

"Michael helped me through one if my hardest times, he always answered my questions, very professional staff.

I highly appreciative of them all."

Member of the National Police Accountability Project.

Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Trial Practice Since 1999.

Criminal Defense 2012, 2014, 2015, 2023
Civil Rights 2020, 2021, 2022

Recognized. Awarded. Trusted.

2025 Barry A. Cohen Award — Excellence in Criminal Defense | Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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