Practice Areas

Civil Rights

Attorney Michael Maddux was named one of Tampa’s Top Civil Rights Attorneys by Tampa Magazine.

Unfortunately, sometimes law enforcement officers are poorly trained or supervised, and law enforcement agencies have policies and customs which create liability for the acts of law enforcement officers who, in the scope of employment, make false arrests, use excessive force, use excessive deadly force, or deny necessary critical medical care of people who are incarcerated, sometimes even without a trial and conviction of any crime. Michael P. Maddux, P.A. actively pursues justice for those wronged by law enforcement through civil suits in federal and state court.

Among other issues, our team can handle:

1. Excessive Force
2. False Arrest
3. Wrongful Death
4. Deliberate Indifference to Medical Needs
5. First Amendment Violations

Criminal Defense

Attorney Michael Maddux has been Board Certified in Criminal Trial Practice by the Florida Bar since 1999 — one of only a select few attorneys in Tampa Bay to hold this distinction. Named Florida Super Lawyers 16 consecutive times in Criminal Trial Law, Michael brings decades of courtroom experience to every case.

Being arrested for a crime can be the result of bad judgment, mistaken identity, mental illness, or simply economic status. The goal of law enforcement and prosecutors is to get a conviction, even if the facts are in your favor. Only a defense lawyer will stand up for your rights and protect you from misplaced or excessive charges.

Among other areas, our team can handle:

1. State, Federal, and Juvenile Offenses
2. DUI
3. Drug Law Violations
4. Fraud
5. Violation of Probation (VOP)

Personal Injury

When you are injured in an incident which is wholly or partially the fault of another, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other damages. In many motor vehicle accidents, once your PIP benefits are exhausted, Michael P. Maddux, P.A. may be able to assist you in recovering further insurance benefits from the negligent at-fault driver. 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.

Services offered include:

1. Automobile Accidents
2. Premises Liability
3. Wrongful Death