Cory Chastang

I am passionate about defending my clients. Ever since the mid-1990s, when I was in high school, I've known that I wanted to be a lawyer because of my deep sense of justice and commitment to doing the right thing. I began my career in 2005 as a prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office in Bartow, Florida. During that time, I honed my trial and negotiation skills, enabling me to successfully handle cases ranging from misdemeanor DUI to violent crimes such as robbery and murder.

Since 2012, I have been in private practice. In 2014, I achieved Board Certification in Criminal Trial Practice, which recognizes my skills, experience, knowledge, ethics, and professionalism as a specialist in criminal law. Since 2015, I have focused exclusively on criminal defense, and I've developed a reputation for tirelessly advocating for my clients and preparing every case as though it will go to trial. From 2015 to 2024, I had the privilege of working with one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the Tampa Bay area, defending clients against some of the most serious charges, including first-degree murder cases where the prosecution sought the death penalty.

My extensive experience has taught me two crucial lessons about being a great attorney: always care deeply about your clients and remember that you are only as good as your last case.