Barnett Woolums Legal Services and Practice Areas

Barnett Woolums practice areas include family law, criminal defense, and dependency law services for clients in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, and the Tampa Bay area.

Family Law

Florida family law attorney services for divorce, parenting plans, child custody, child support, alimony, marital settlement agreements, modifications, enforcement, and related family court matters.

Services Include:

Divorce & Legal Separation
Child Custody & Visitation
Child & Spousal Support
Property Division
Adoption Services
Domestic Violence Protection
Prenuptial Agreements
Paternity Cases

Criminal Defense

Florida criminal defense attorney services for DUI, drug offenses, domestic violence allegations, traffic matters, property crimes, juvenile cases, probation issues, record sealing, and related criminal charges.

Services Include:

DUI/DWI Defense
Drug Crimes
Theft & Burglary
Assault & Battery
Domestic Violence
White Collar Crimes
Traffic Violations
Juvenile Defense

Dependency Law

Florida dependency law attorney services for parents and caregivers involved in DCF investigations, shelter hearings, case plans, reunification, relative placement, permanency, and termination of parental rights defense.

Services Include:

DCF Case Defense
Child Removal Cases
Reunification Services
Termination of Parental Rights Defense
Foster Care & Adoption Issues
Case Plan Compliance
Appeals
Emergency Hearings

Legal Services for St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, and Tampa Bay

Barnett Woolums, P.A. is a St. Petersburg law firm serving clients who need local guidance in family law, criminal defense, and dependency law. These pages explain the firm's core practice areas and connect you to more specific local services.

Family Law in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay

Barnett Woolums, P.A. handles family law matters for spouses, parents, and relatives who need practical guidance before signing agreements, attending mediation, or appearing in court. The firm helps clients understand how divorce, parenting plans, timesharing, support, alimony, property division, and post-judgment issues fit together under Florida law.

Criminal Defense for Pinellas County and Nearby Courts

When a criminal charge affects your license, record, employment, or family, early case review can help you understand the allegations and deadlines. The criminal defense practice includes DUI, drug charges, domestic violence allegations, traffic offenses, probation issues, juvenile delinquency, and other misdemeanor or felony matters.

Dependency Law and DCF Defense

The dependency law practice helps parents and caregivers respond to DCF investigations, shelter hearings, dependency petitions, case plan issues, visitation concerns, placement questions, reunification, permanency hearings, and termination of parental rights defense. The focus is careful preparation and clear communication in child welfare proceedings.

Comprehensive Legal Services

Review the service categories below, then visit the detailed practice area pages for more specific guidance about Florida family law, criminal defense, and dependency law matters.

Family Law

Divorce & Separation

Divorce & Legal Separation
Prenuptial Agreements
Alimony (Spousal Support)
Divorce (Dissolution)

Child-Related Matters

Child Custody & Visitation
Child & Spousal Support
Paternity Cases
Child Custody

Dependency & Welfare

Dependency
Temporary Custody by a Relative
Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)

Protection & Other

Domestic Violence Protection
Contempt/Enforcement
Domestic Violence Injunctions/Restraining Orders

Criminal Defense

DUI & Traffic

DUI/DWI Defense
Traffic Violations
Driving/Boating under the Influence (DUI/BUI)
Traffic Offenses/Infractions

Violent Crimes

Assault & Battery
Domestic Violence
Battery
Child Abuse

Property & Drug Crimes

Drug Crimes
Theft & Burglary
Burglary/Robbery/Theft
Drug Offenses

Appeals & Other

Juvenile Defense
Appeals
Juvenile Delinquency
Record Sealing/Expungement

Dependency Law

DCF & Removal

DCF Case Defense
Child Removal Cases
Emergency Hearings
Shelter Hearings

Reunification & Planning

Reunification Services
Case Plan Compliance
Permanency Planning
Relative Placement

Rights & Appeals

Termination of Parental Rights Defense
Foster Care & Adoption Issues
Appeals
Kinship Care

Practice Area FAQs

What Barnett Woolums legal services are available?

Barnett Woolums legal services include family law, criminal defense, and dependency law. The firm handles matters involving divorce, custody, support, alimony, DUI, drug charges, domestic violence allegations, DCF investigations, shelter hearings, and termination of parental rights defense.

Does Barnett Woolums, P.A. serve clients outside St. Petersburg?

Yes. The St. Petersburg law firm serves clients in Pinellas County and nearby Tampa Bay communities, including Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Gulfport, Brandon, Riverview, and other local service areas.

How do I choose the right practice area page?

Start with the page that matches your immediate issue. Family law covers divorce, custody, support, alimony, and mediation-related concerns. Criminal defense covers charges or investigations. Dependency law covers DCF and child welfare proceedings.

Can I schedule a consultation from the practice areas page?

Yes. You can use the consultation page or contact page to share basic information about your matter. The firm can then help identify whether family law, criminal defense, dependency law, or another route is the right next step.

Need Legal Assistance?

Contact Barnett Woolums, P.A. to discuss which practice area fits your situation and what information may be helpful before a consultation.