Assault & Battery
Assault and battery allegations often come down to competing accounts. Witness statements, injuries, timing, and self-defense all deserve close examination.
Your freedom, your record, and your reputation.
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Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Fighting to Protect Your Rights
When an assault, domestic violence, or felony charge threatens your freedom, your reputation, and your future, you need an attorney prepared to fight for you. Former prosecutor Logan Manderscheid provides aggressive, strategic defense for clients throughout Pinellas County.
- Former Prosecutor
- 40+ Jury Trials
- Pinellas County Native
- Criminal Defense Focused
Former Prosecutor
40+ Jury Trials
Pinellas County Native
Thousands of Criminal Cases
Criminal Defense Focused
Pinellas County Criminal Defense: The Accusation, the Evidence, and the Orders
An assault, battery, or domestic violence arrest in Pinellas County moves fast. There is a criminal case, and there can be a separate injunction proceeding with its own hearing date. Meanwhile, the case against you is built out of witness statements, an officer's observations, 911 calls, and body camera footage. Each of those pieces has rules behind it, and each can be examined.
What the State Must Prove
Every element of the charge has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and self-defense can change the analysis entirely.
Witnesses & Statements
Accounts change, memories are imperfect, and the circumstances behind a statement matter as much as the words.
Injunctions & No-Contact Orders
Orders can affect your home, your children, and your firearm rights, often before the criminal case is resolved.
Meet Your Attorney
Logan M. Manderscheid
Former Prosecutor. Criminal Defense Attorney.
Logan was born and raised in Pinellas County. He knows this community, and he knows the local court system where many of his clients' cases are handled.
Before defending people accused of crimes, Logan served as a prosecutor. Understanding how prosecutors build their cases can be an advantage when developing the defense, from how witness statements and body camera footage are used to how charging decisions get made.
With more than 40 jury trials and thousands of criminal matters handled across prosecution and defense, Logan brings courtroom experience and direct, judgment-free communication to every case. You are a person, not a case number.
Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Assault, domestic violence, and felony defense are the core of the practice, alongside the full range of criminal allegations handled throughout Pinellas County.
Domestic Violence
Strategic defense for domestic violence allegations, injunctions, and no-contact orders, including the fast-moving hearings that run alongside a criminal case.
Contact with family, housing, and firearm rights.
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Aggressive representation for individuals accused of serious felony offenses throughout Pinellas County, from investigation through trial.
Prison exposure and a permanent record.
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Defense against possession, trafficking, distribution, and other drug-related allegations, including search and seizure issues.
Mandatory minimums and long-term consequences.
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Representation for serious allegations involving aggravated battery, robbery, and other violent offenses.
Serious penalties and lasting reputational harm.
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Defense for individuals accused of Florida firearm or weapons offenses.
Your rights, your license, and your record.
Learn MoreAlso handling sex crimes, theft crimes, first-time offenses, marijuana charges, extradition, civil injunctions and restraining orders, and sealing or expunging eligible records.
A Criminal Charge Can Affect More Than Your Court Date
A criminal accusation can reach into nearly every part of your life, your freedom, your job, a professional license you worked years for, where you are allowed to live, your reputation, your family, and opportunities you have not even applied for yet. The uncertainty alone is exhausting.
An accusation is not a conviction.
What a defense attorney can do
- Review the evidence and the reports in detail
- Identify weaknesses in the State's case
- Challenge unlawful stops, searches, and procedures
- Negotiate with the prosecution when appropriate
- Prepare thoroughly for court
- Build a defense strategy around your specific facts
- Fight to protect your rights at every stage
Why Choose Manderscheid Law Firm?
Former Prosecutor Insight
Experience from the prosecution side provides perspective into how criminal cases may be prepared and evaluated.
Local Pinellas County Experience
Logan's roots in Pinellas County provide an authentic connection to the community he serves.
Criminal Defense Focus
The practice is centered on defending people accused of crimes, not spread across unrelated areas of law.
Trial Experience
Extensive courtroom and jury trial experience provides important perspective when developing a defense.
Personal Representation
You should know what is happening with your case and be able to reach your attorney.
Judgment-Free Representation
Every person deserves to have their rights protected regardless of the allegations against them.
How the Consultation Works
- 01
Request a Free Consultation
Call the firm or submit the confidential consultation form.
- 02
Discuss Your Situation
Tell the attorney what happened, where the case stands, and what concerns you most.
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Understand Your Options
The attorney can review the situation and discuss potential next steps and defense considerations.
Client Reviews
5.0123 Google reviews
Logan is the best lawyer. He was always available and quick to respond to any texts or calls I had regarding my case. I'd highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance.
I have worked alongside Mr. Manderscheid as a fellow prosecutor and defense attorney for nearly ten years. His command of the courtroom, knowledge of the law and of the prosecutorial system render him an elite litigator and first-rate advocate for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone needing criminal defense representation.
Logan is a fantastic lawyer. He has handled several legal issues for me and always produced great results. I cannot recommend enough.
Best Lawyer in town. Great and fast communication, very professional and the best results I could have for my case. I highly recommend Manderscheid Law Firm.
I've had the opportunity to work with Logan Manderscheid and can confidently say that he truly puts his clients first. He's knowledgeable, professional, and takes the time to understand each client's needs while working hard to achieve the best possible outcome. His communication, integrity, and dedication set him apart.
Mr. Manderscheid is an exceptional attorney who is highly knowledgeable, professional, and effective. I recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking legal assistance.
Reviews reflect the experiences of individual clients. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Facing Criminal Charges? You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone.
Speak with a criminal defense attorney about your situation, your concerns, and what may come next.
Criminal Defense Rooted in Pinellas County
Born and raised in Pinellas County, Logan Manderscheid understands the community and local court system where many of his clients' cases are handled. That familiarity, the courthouses, the process, the pace , is part of what clients get when they hire a local attorney instead of a firm passing through.
St. Petersburg
Criminal defense for clients across the city and surrounding neighborhoods.
Clearwater
The firm's office is located on Roosevelt Boulevard in Clearwater.
Largo
Representation for Largo residents facing misdemeanor and felony allegations.
Pinellas County
Serving Pinellas Park and surrounding communities countywide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after an assault or domestic violence arrest in Pinellas County?
Write down everything you remember while it is fresh, who was present, what was said, and the order in which things happened. Keep any paperwork you were given, including release conditions and no-contact orders, and follow them exactly. Do not contact the alleged victim, and speak with a criminal defense attorney before discussing the case with anyone else.
What should I do after being arrested?
You have the right to remain silent and the right to counsel. Politely decline to discuss the details of the allegation until you have spoken with an attorney, preserve any documents you were given, and avoid posting about the situation. General information like this is not legal advice about your specific case.
When should I contact a criminal defense attorney?
As early as possible. Speaking with counsel early can help you understand your rights, the process ahead, and the deadlines that may apply, including injunction hearings, which can be scheduled quickly after a petition is filed.
How does a domestic violence injunction affect me?
An injunction, sometimes called a restraining order, can restrict where you go, whether you can return home, contact with your children, and your ability to possess firearms. Injunction hearings move fast and are separate from any criminal case, so it is important to prepare for both.
What happens at first appearance?
Within about 24 hours of an arrest, a judge reviews the allegation, addresses bond, and can set release conditions such as no-contact orders. It is an early and important stage where having counsel involved can matter.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. Manderscheid Law Firm offers a free consultation to discuss your situation, your concerns, and what may come next.
Does Manderscheid Law Firm handle felony and misdemeanor charges?
Yes. The firm represents people facing both misdemeanor and felony allegations, from first-time battery and theft matters to serious felony charges.
What types of criminal cases does the firm handle?
Assault and battery, domestic violence allegations and injunctions, drug charges, violent crimes, firearms and weapons offenses, theft crimes, sex crimes, and sealing or expunging eligible records.
Do you represent clients throughout Pinellas County?
Yes, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, and surrounding Pinellas County communities, with representation elsewhere in Florida where appropriate.
What does a former prosecutor bring to a criminal defense case?
Having worked on the prosecution side, Logan has seen how cases are built, charged, and evaluated, including how witness statements, 911 calls, body camera footage, and officer reports are used. That perspective informs how the defense is developed.
Will my case definitely be dismissed?
No attorney can ethically guarantee a specific outcome. Every case depends on its own facts, evidence, and circumstances. What the firm can do is review the evidence, identify weaknesses, and build a strategy designed to protect your rights.
Your Future Is Too Important to Leave to Chance
If you're facing criminal allegations anywhere in Pinellas County, speak with Manderscheid Law Firm about your situation and your options.
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