Atty. Donna Ellison
Donna Ellison is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, probate and 2 other areas of law. Donna received a B.S.Ed. degree from Wayne State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving St. Petersburg, FL · 31+ Years Experience
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About Donna Ellison at a Glance
Donna Ellison is a Member based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Donna Ellison. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Florida (1995). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1993) and Wayne State University (B.S.Ed., 1988). Serves clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Donna Ellison
- Donna Ellison is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, probate and 2 other areas of law
- Donna received a B.S.Ed. degree from Wayne State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Donna practices at Donna Ellison in St. Petersburg, FL
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Donna Ellison's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donna Ellison handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Petersburg.
Probate in St. Petersburg
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Personal Injury in St. Petersburg
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Donna Ellison is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Criminal Defense in St. Petersburg
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Donna Ellison is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Estate Planning & Probate in St. Petersburg
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Donna Ellison is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Petersburg
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
St. Petersburg Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Petersburg-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Petersburg Choose Donna Ellison
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Donna Ellison's practice in the field of probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Donna Ellison brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, personal injury, and criminal defense, Donna Ellison can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Petersburg
A St. Petersburg-based practice means Donna Ellison attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Donna Ellison Handles in St. Petersburg
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