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Vanessa L. King

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Vanessa L. King, St. Petersburg trial lawyer

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Vanessa L. King, St. Petersburg trial lawyer

Vanessa L. King

Vanessa L. King is an active leader in both the legal profession and the Tampa Bay community. She is a member of the Federal Bar Association–Tampa Bay Chapter, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the Clearwater Bar Association, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers–Pinellas Chapter, Network Professionals, Inc. (NPI), and the Better Business Bureau.

Vanessa is the Immediate Past President of the Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association and a Past President of the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She currently serves as a Director at Large for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL). In addition to her legal and professional involvement, Vanessa serves on the Board of Directors for Great Explorations Children’s Museum, reflecting her commitment to supporting children and families throughout the Tampa Bay community.

Vanessa is a member of:

  • The Florida Bar
  • Federal Bar Association-Tampa Bay Chapter
  • St. Petersburg Bar Association
  • Clearwater Bar Association
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers-Pinellas
  • Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Past President
  • Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association – Immediate Past President
  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) – Director at Large
  • The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Barney Masterson Inn of Court
  • Great Explorations Children’s Museum – Board Member
  • Network Professionals International (NPI)
  • Goldburg Cacciatore Inn of Court
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K K
October 4, 2026
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Vanessa is THEE bomb.com! She told us she would fight tooth and nail, and she did just that! We received an acquittal on a federal conspiracy charge. I am forever grateful for Vanessa. She is highly competent and will access all avenues necessary for your case. Money well spent! I will forever be grateful. I don’t even think she understands how grateful we are❤️ THANKYOU VANESSA!
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John Nicholas
September 23, 2026
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Vanessa and her team made a difficult time manageable. She and her team answered all my questions and kept me informed throughout the whole process. The results exceeded my expectations by far and I would highly recommend her in any capacity. I can't say enough about how well she handled the situation. Her knowledge and experience was amazing. Thank you again so much for your help.
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Randi Peters
August 10, 2026
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WOW! I am completely amazed! Hands down the BEST LAWYER I have ever had the privilege to meet and work with. Vanessa’s hard work, determination, and dedication is unmatched and truly exceptional!!! I am so impressed, extremely grateful, and at a complete loss for words with the results. To say I am satisfied with her would be an understatement. I would give Vanessa 10 stars! Thank you so much Vanessa, genuinely from the bottom of my heart I can’t thank you enough. Thank you from all of the Hlasnick family and we appreciate you and CJ for everything you guys did! I would hire Vanessa again in a heartbeat and there is nobody else I would rather have represent us. Thank you Vanessa & CJ again! You guys ROCK! God bless!
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Seth Taylor
August 3, 2026
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I highly recommend Attorney Vanessa L. King. She is clearly respected by the court, judges & state attorney. Definitely someone you want in your corner. Thank you to you and your amazing team (especially Ms. CJ) for successfully resolving my case.
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George Z (G Fitness)
July 24, 2026
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had a great experience working with Vanessa. After my car accident, she handled everything and made the whole process a lot less stressful. She was always easy to get ahold of, kept me updated, and answered any questions I had along the way. She ended up getting me a settlement I was really happy with, and I always felt like she had my best interests in mind. If you need a lawyer who genuinely cares and will fight for you, I’d definitely recommend Vanessa.
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Megan Taft
June 22, 2026
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Vanessa is so professional and helpful! A true gift for the community. She is passionate about her work and helping people. She is also involved in philanthropy and wants to make our community better.
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Prince Dragoon
June 9, 2026
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Wonderful Lawyer, good communication. She and her Wonderful assistant were fantastic, both were very reassuring and didn't leave me out of things. I felt very cared for and comfortable, I hope I don't have any legal issues in the future but if I do I'll call this Law Firm again.
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BrookeHefteRE/MAX at Team Hefte
June 2, 2026
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I’d give 10 stars if I could. Best attorney I have ever dealt with! Vanessa is responsive and knows her stuff. Professional with a personal touch that lets you know you’re not just a case. CJ is awesome too! I highly recommend!
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Tracey Campbell
May 11, 2026
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Vanessa is amazing! She recently did a pro bono case for me and really went to bat for me. I cannot thank her enough for the gift she has given me. I had some things hanging over my head for a very long time and Vanessa came through and was able to solve my legal issue with no penalties. I wasn’t able to afford an attorney, this probably wouldn’t have been resolved without her. I hope one day I can pay her kindness forward. Thank you Vanessa!
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Esther Gates
March 12, 2026
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I had a great experience with Vanessa and her team after my car accident! They were professional, easy to communicate with, and kept me updated throughout the whole process. They handled everything smoothly and helped get my case settled! I really appreciate their support and would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a good attorney!

Practice Areas

At the Law Firm of Vanessa L. King, we specialize in empowering your legal journey with expert services in personal injury and criminal law (state and federal), delivering tailored solutions with dedication and proven results.

Personal
Injury

Auto
Accident

Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident

Trip or Slip and Falls Accidents

Truck
Accidents

Criminal
Defense

Wrongful
Death

Awards and Recognitions

Super Lawyers badge awarded to Vanessa L. King

Recognized by peers as a top-rated attorney.

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated attorney badge

Awarded by Martindale-Hubbell® for exceptional legal ability and high ethical standards, held by an elite 10% of attorneys.

National Trial Lawyers Top 40 member badge

An invitation-only honor for outstanding trial lawyers in civil plaintiff and criminal defense law.

Best attorney award badge

A prestigious recognition by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys for prioritizing client excellence.

Better Business Bureau accredited business badge

Trusted for over 100 years by the Better Business Bureau for reliability and integrity.

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