Atty. Stephen D Ake
Mr. Stephen D Ake is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals, habeas corpus, civil appeals.
Civil Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 32+ Years Experience
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About Stephen D Ake at a Glance
Stephen D Ake is an Asst. Atty. Gen. based in Tampa, Florida. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida United States Supreme Court United States District Courts United States Courts of Appeals (1994). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1994) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen D Ake
- Mr. Stephen D Ake is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals, habeas corpus, civil appeals
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Stephen practices in Tampa, FL
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Criminal Defense in Tampa
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Appellate Practice in Tampa
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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
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Why Clients in Tampa Choose Stephen D Ake
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 Stephen D Ake's practice in the field of criminal defense and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen D Ake brings 32+ 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 criminal defense and appellate, Stephen D Ake 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 Stephen D Ake 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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