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Vanessa L. King

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Vanessa L. King

Vanessa is an experienced trial lawyer who practices in the areas of criminal defense (State and Federal) and personal injury. Vanessa was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award presented by the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency. She has been rated as one of the “10 Best Attorneys” in Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®, a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and Top 40 under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers.

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

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

Awards and Recognitions

Recognized by peers as a top-rated attorney.

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

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

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

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

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Recent VLK Articles

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  • February 10, 2026||Personal Injury||2.7 min||

    Understanding Florida’s No-Fault Insurance System: Why PIP and Uninsured Motorist Coverage Matter

    After a car accident, many Floridians are shocked to learn [...]

  • March 4, 2025||Criminal Defense||3.1 min||

    Vanessa L. King Selected as President of Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association for 2025

    The Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association (PCTLA) has announced that [...]

  • January 7, 2025||Personal Injury||3.2 min||

    Understanding Pedestrian Accidents in Florida: Why You Need a Lawyer’s Help

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