A Lakeland, FL criminal defense attorney who fights to win

I’m here to fight back, not just cut a deal.

It only takes one moment to change your future forever. The consequences of a conviction for DUI or another crime in Polk County can ruin your life – your ability to get job, drive a car, get housing, and so on. Police and prosecutors may want to make an example of you, and too often, they’re willing to bend the rules to do it.

The odds are stacked against you, so what do you do? The only way out is to fight those charges with everything you’ve got.

You need a Lakeland criminal defense lawyer who’s in it to win, who knows what it takes to find the holes in the prosecution’s case and beat the system. That’s why you need attorney Thomas C. Grajek on your side.

“I became a lawyer to help people and fight for them.”

What do you do when you get a DUI?

It only takes one DUI charge to change your life. You may have your license suspended and face fines or even jail time. Your vehicle may be impounded, and you may be forced to have an ignition interlock device installed. The consequences can last a lifetime – in Florida, a DUI stays on your record for 75 years.

Can you beat a DUI charge? Yes – but only with the right DUI defense lawyer on your side. Make sure you know your rights, and make sure you talk to me right away. I’ll build a strong defense that levels the playing field.

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Meet Attorney Thomas C. Grajek

I’m a Lakeland trial attorney with over 25 years of legal experience in district and state courtrooms throughout Florida. I’m passionate about this area of law because I love to win and love being the last line of defense for each client. I also regularly attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and seminars, learning from the best – and bring those techniques back to Polk, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties. I’ve always been a criminal defense attorney, never a prosecutor, and I handle all legal matters personally from start to finish.

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DUI – 30-minute Not Guilty verdict

Polk County DUI case CT-12-012547-BA, NOT GUILTY July 2, 2013 – Judge Flood

DUI & Careless Driving – 20-minute Not Guilty verdict

Polk County Case TT-09-001650-LD and CI-09-012431-LD

Improper Exhibition of a Firearm – Judgment of Acquittal

Polk County criminal case 2012-MM-014408-BA tried and dismissed May 14, 2013 – Judge Fegers

One of just four Forensic Lawyer-Scientists in Florida

Science plays a huge role in 21st century criminal cases, especially drug and DUI charges. The police use it to investigate crimes, the prosecution uses it to try to get convictions – and a lot of it is outdated or even debunked. The way to counter those tactics is to get a DUI defense attorney who understands the real science behind these charges.

I am one of just four Florida attorneys to be recognized as an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist by the American Chemical Society. This requires training in forensic chromatography – ethanol-based analysis used in DUI cases – as well as drug analysis, drug pharmacology, and data interpretation. In other words, I know how to expose non-validated science that police and prosecutors try to use to convict people of crimes, and how to use legitimate, valid science for the benefit of justice. If you need a DUI or drug crime defense attorney, my training as a Lawyer-Scientist will give your case an edge.

I know the real science behind DUI charges. I can take down the prosecution’s evidence.

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The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers

National Association of Criminal Defense

When you’re facing charges in Polk County, the stakes couldn’t be higher

An arrest in Lakeland or anywhere in Florida is serious business. The deck is stacked against criminal defendants right from the start. The police and prosecutors hit hard – and you need someone on your side who hits back harder.

Get Grajek.

My track record includes taking cases other lawyers said were unwinnable and getting them dismissed or acquitted. My goal in every case is to get your charges dropped or dismissed, or to obtain a Not Guilty verdict at trial. It’s that simple.

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In my clients’ own words

Awesome, Thoughtful, and Hardworking

Mr. Grajek is an awesome, thoughtful, and hardworking man. Not only did he obtain the results we wanted but he went over and above for my mother and made sure that my father and I were informed every step of the way. I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Grajek and will recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with legal issues.

- Adam K.

Knowledgeable and Professional

Attorney Grajek took my case last minute and got all charges dropped. He was very knowledgeable and professional and I would recommend him to anyone with a criminal case.

- James

The Best Lawyer

I was referred to Mr. Grajek by a friend of mine that said he was the best lawyer they have ever dealt with. He explained the strategy he was going to use for my defense by using terms that made the court process easy for me to understand. He started working on my case immediately and my charges were dismissed in less than 2 weeks.

- Nicole

Our Highest Recommendation

Attorney Grajek handled a very intricate and serious case for us over several months. We didn’t know how it would turn out, but he did his research and persisted on our behalf. Our highest recommendation.

- Andy D.

Reliable, Down-to-Earth, Dependable

Hands down, a very amazing attorney!!! Very reliable, very down to earth, and very dependable. He gets to the point quickly, formulates a plan and guides you through it. All that is required of you is your cooperation and patience and this man works magic.

- Ryan G.

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You have the right to an attorney. Use it.

As soon as you’re arrested or informed you’re facing charges, the clock starts ticking. The choices you make will affect your rights. The most important thing you can do is exercise your right to an attorney – and it has to be the right attorney, someone who knows the courts in your area and knows what it takes to win criminal cases here.

When you call, you’ll get me directly, not a paralegal or assistant. If I’m in court or with another client, I will personally call you back as soon as possible. You’ll get immediate, candid advice on what to do next, from a Lakeland criminal defense lawyer with 25 years of experience handling criminal cases right here in Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties. It’s an uphill battle, but you’ll have a proven fighter in that battle with you, every step of the way.

“What should I do if I’m arrested?”