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I grew up in Clearwater Florida with my brother and sister. I attended St. Pauls
prepatory school after graduating in 1977 i attended and graduated from Clearwater High School in 1980. I recieved my BA degree from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina in Political science where I also played varsity tennis under NCAA coaching legend Paul Scarpa. While at Furman I studied abroad and attended the Royal Shakespeare Institutue in Strattford upon Avon. Upon graduating I entered Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham Alabama where I graduated in 1987. While at Cumberland I participated in their nationally recognized mock trial program where I won the Southeastern Regional & then the National Mock trial championship sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
After graduation I accepted a postion as an assistant State Attorney with the 6th Judical Circuit in Pinellas County Florida. There I participated in over 150 jury trials ranging from DUI's to First Degree Murder charges.
J. Kevin Hayslett, Esq.
Member AV Rated
250 N. Belcher Rd.
Suite 102
Clearwater, Florida 33765-2622
Phone: (877) 728-9653 (Toll Free)
Fax: (727) 449-0258
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Biography: J. Kevin Hayslett is a graduate of Clearwater High School. He and his wife, Melisa have three sons. They enjoy playing tennis, baseball and watching seasonal sports. Kevin is an avid tennis player and is currently nationally rated in singles and doubles.
Position: He is an attorney practicing in the areas of Criminal Defense and DUI Defense from the Clearwater office and Hillsborough office.
Areas of Practice:
Criminal defense
DUI defense
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Admitted to the Florida Bar, 1988
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1995
Clearwater Bar Association (Past Board Member)
Barney Masterson Inn of Court (Past Member)
Mote Marine Scientific Labs (Past Board Member)
YMCA of Suncoast (Board Member)
Pinellas County Trail Lawyers' Association (Former Member)
Festival of Trees (Former Gala Ball Co-Chair)
Tampa Bay Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Former Board Member)
Education:
J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 1987
B.S., Political Science Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina
Classes / Seminars Taught:
Teacher, Criminal Justice Institute
Teacher, St. Petersburg Junior College
Speaker, Community Organizations
Honors and Awards:
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Past National & SE Mock Trial Championship Team, American Association for Justice
National College of DUI Defense, Harvard University.
Past Employment:
Office of the State Attorney, 6th Circuit FL, Assistant State Attorney
Criminal Justice Institute, Facilitator
SPJC, Facilitator
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2002 West Cleveland Street Tampa, FL 33606 |
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My practice is dedicated to those accused of criminal traffic issues from suspended drivers licenses issues to DUI's & DUI Manslaughter charges.
My practice is dedicated to those accused of criminal traffic issues from suspended drivers licenses issues to DUI's & DUI Manslaughter charges.
I have represented clients in all areas of the criminal justice arena from misdemeanors to felony offenses within the Tampa Bay area.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Barney Masterson Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Pinellas County Trail Lawyers' Association | Member | N/A |
| Mote Marine Scientific Board | Board Member | N/A |
| Clearwater Bar Association | Board Member | N/A |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | Session Member | N/A |
| Colorado Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Barney Masterson Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Pinellas County Trail Lawyers' Association | Member | N/A |
| Mote Marine Scientific Board | Board Member | N/A |
| Clearwater Bar Association | Board Member | N/A |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | Session Member | N/A |
| Colorado Bar Association | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| Barney Masterson Inn of Court | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| Pinellas County Trail Lawyers' Association | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1988 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| YMCA of the Suncoast | Board Member | 1998 - 1900 |
| YMCA of the Suncoast | Board Member | N/A |
| YMCA of the Suncoast | Board Member | N/A |
| Country Oaks Homeowners Association | Past President | 2007 - 2009 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Award | Carlson Meissner Hart And Hayslett | 2010 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1998 |
| National Trial Team Champion Washington DC | Association of Trial Lawyers of America | 1987 |
| South Eastern Mock Trial Champion | American Trial Lawyers Association | 1987 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater High | N/A | 1980 |
| Clearwater High | 1980 | |
| Furman University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1984 |
| Furman University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1984 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v Demato | Reversed in favor of the Defendant |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 748579 | Member in Good Standing | 1988 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carlson Meissner Hart and Hayslett Blog | Kevin Hayslett named 5th most followed lawyer on Twitter | 2012 |
| Carlson Meissner Hart and Hayslett | Taser is it Truly Non-Deadly Force | 2012 |
| Corrections Academy | Legal Concepts | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DUI Case Update | DUI case update | 2017 |
| Diving into a DUI case | DUI Motion Practice | 2015 |
| Television News Cast | Breaking News | 2014 |
| Hillsdale County Bar Association | DUI Law update | 2013 |
| Bay News 9 | George Zimmerman trial | 2013 |
| Kevin's Law | Host of a National Radio Show | 2012 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | DUI Legal Updates | 2012 |
| FM 102.5 | Ask a Lawyer | 2012 |
| Ada Poza Radio Show | SiriusXM | Legality of Life Sentec | 2012 |
| Criminal Law Section | DUI LAW CASE Update | 2010 |
| Criminal Law Section | DUI LAW UPDATE | 2010 |
| Pinellas County Police Academy | Shoot or don't Shoot- Police liability training | 2007 |
| Meeting | The Power of an Opening Statement | 1997 |
| Meeting | OJ Simpson Case | 1994 |
| Police Academy | Legal Concepts | 1993 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Tennis Professional | Countryside Country Club | 1982 - 1984 |
| Assistant Tennis Professional | Countryside Country Club | 1982 - 1984 |
| Law Clerk | Federal Court Judge | 1985 - 1986 |
| Law Clerk | Federal Court Judge | 1985 - 1986 |
| Legal Intern | Shelby County District Attorney's Office | 1986 - 1987 |
| Assistant Tennis Professional | Calloway Gardens | 1986 - 1986 |
| Legal Intern | Shelby County District Attorney's Office | 1986 - 1987 |
| Assistant Tennis Professional | Calloway Gardens | 1986 - 1986 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney''S Office | 1987 - 1992 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney''S Office | 1987 - 1992 |
