Tampa Warrants and Extradition Attorneys

An arrest warrant or a bench warrant is a legal order that is issued when a person fails to appear in court at a set date and time.  Once a bench warrant or an arrest warrant is issued in a person’s name, law enforcement has the right to arrest the person on the spot.  The person will then be forced to appear in court for any proceedings he/she initially missed.  Because the person failed to make a prior appearance in court, the court may subject the person to enhanced legal penalties or forbid probation.

Extradition is similar to the bench warrant and arrest warrant process, but has distinct differences.  Extradition occurs at the state or national level, and it happens when the state or a nation requests the return of a suspected or convicted criminal.  After a request for extradition has been made, the state or the nation that the criminal is residing in will usually surrender the criminal to the state or nation requesting the criminal’s return.     

Obtaining a Warrant / Extradition Attorney

After a person has had a warrant or extradition request made in his/her name, he/she will face immediate legal action by local, state, or federal law enforcement.  The person will then be subject to a variety of serious legal penalties once he/she is found and placed under arrest.  For this reason, any person who is the subject of a warrant or extradition should always seek direction from a skilled criminal defense attorney.  A criminal defense lawyer can protect the person’s individual rights and possibly prevent enhanced criminal charges.

Thomas & Paulk, P.A. Warrants & Extradition Attorneys

At Thomas & Paulk, we have represented many clients who were facing legal action due to outstanding warrants and extradition.  Our experienced criminal defense lawyers are aggressive, professional litigators who are ready to help you.

If you have an outstanding warrant in your name, and you would like to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney, call Thomas & Paulk today at 1-800-239-3195!

The Criminal Defense Attorneys at Thomas & Paulk defend individuals throughout the Tampa Bay area and Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.