Atty. Jonathan Hackworth
Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, I attended West Virginia Wesleyan College studying both business administration and political science. After three semesters at West Virginia Wesleyan College, I transferred to West Virginia University, where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Multi-Disciplinary Studies.
Domestic Violence & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 16+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Hackworth at a Glance
Jonathan Hackworth is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Hackworth Law P.A.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Florida (2010), Middle District of Florida (2012), and Montana (2019). Educated at West Virginia University (MDS Stetson, 2007). Active member of Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Florida Bar. Provides legal services in English. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Hackworth
- Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, I attended West Virginia Wesleyan College studying both business administration and political science
- After three semesters at West Virginia Wesleyan College, I transferred to West Virginia University, where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Multi-Disciplinary Studies
- While attending West Virginia University, I worked with my father as a surface miner in the coal fields of West Virginia
- Of all the lessons learned during those summers, I learned to appreciate the value of a hard work and the importance of taking pride in whatever you do
- At Blumenauer Hackworth, we take pride in our work, regardless of whether it is for a small business client, a family just trying to get their house repaired after a water leak, sinkhole or fire, or someone being accused of a crime for the first time
- We take the simple approach at Blumenauer Hackworth that when you trust us with your case or issue, you deserve only the finest on our end
- When you feel as though we haven't lived up to your expectations or our ideals as a firm, I want you to contact me directly
- Subsequently, I attended Stetson University College of Law and graduated in May 2010
- While in law school, I was heavily involved in the American Association of Justice, serving as vice-president of the organization during my second year
- I was also a Florida Bar Public Service Fellow
- I completed my public service related internship with the Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office
- I also completed a Certified Legal Internship with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office working in both the Gang Unit and Domestic Violence Unit
- This gave me the unique perspective of seeing how cases are both prosecuted and defended
- During my third year at Stetson, I completed an internship with the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida
- While at Stetson University College of Law, I had the opportunity to work as a teacher's assistant for Terry MacCarthy, former Federal Public Defender of Northern Illinois, and author ofMacCarthy on Cross Examination
- This was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, that significantly improved my trial advocacy skills
- After being admitted to the Florida Bar, I accepted a position with the Pinellas County Public Defender's Office
- I tried over twenty-five jury trials and one non-jury trial
- I had the opportunity to represent over one thousand criminal defendants
- While an assistant public defender, I attended Public Defender College, a program intended to develop and maintain advocacy skills for assistant public defenders across Florida
- The Public Defender's Office gave me the skills necessary to handle your criminal case system from arraignment to disposition hearings to pretrial hearings to jury trial to appeals
- These experiences made a more complete, thorough Florida criminal defense attorney
- After leaving the Public Defender's Office, I was offered a position with Cole, Scott & Kissane, one of Florida's largest insurance defense firms
- While with Cole, Scott & Kissane, my practice focused on homeowner's property insurance litigation, personal injury and wrongful death suits
- While at Cole, Scott & Kissane, I began to quickly realize my real passion lay in representing real people, homeowners, and those accused of crimes
- I am very involved with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Tampa and Children's Dream Fund
- My wife and I were featured in Children's' Dream Fund's 2012 Christmas Calendar regarding our assistance with their fundraising efforts
- When we started Blumenauer Hackworth, I wanted to return to the type of practice that inspired me to become an attorney, the kind of practice that valued people and understood that behind every case was a family and a story
- Coming from a big firm, I wanted to get back to the basics
- I wanted to get back to the client centered approach of law, where our litigation strategy focuses on your needs, not the other way around
- At Blumenauer Hackworth, we combine the full service aspects of a large firm with the familiarity and comfort of a small firm
- If we don't live up to our ideals or promises, you call me on my cell phone 813-945-3559
- I look forward to working with you
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan Hackworth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Hackworth handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Divorce in Tampa
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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DUI / DWI Defense in Tampa
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Child Custody & Visitation in Tampa
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Criminal Defense in Tampa
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Family Law in Tampa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 Tampa 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-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 Tampa Choose Jonathan Hackworth
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 Jonathan Hackworth's practice in the field of divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Hackworth brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, Middle District of Florida, and Montana, Jonathan Hackworth can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, dui/dwi, and child custody, Jonathan Hackworth can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Jonathan Hackworth 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 Jonathan Hackworth Handles in Tampa
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