Jacob W Pillsbury

Founder and Managing Attorney | Guardline Law PLLC

10+ Years of Experience

Jacob “Jake” Pillsbury attended the University of Florida and Stetson University College of Law. He graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2012 and immediately began serving the Tampa Bay Community handling plaintiff’s personal injury actions. A year into his career, Mr. Pillsbury transitioned into criminal defense, by joining the Public Defender’s office. In each of his four years as an assistant public defender, he represented more than 200 indigent citizens of Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas County. During those years he handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from minor traffic infractions to first degree life felonies. Through more than 40 criminal defense trials and hundreds of written motions, he developed the knowledge and skills required for standing up against the criminal justice machine. During his final year in public service, Mr. Pillsbury focused on DUI defense, trying a dozen cases in that year alone. He believes that pretrial litigation and trials are equally important, and focuses on pursuing as many options for clients as possible.

After his years of public service, Mr. Pillsbury has handled a combination of criminal defense, civil defense, family law, and consumer protection cases. In August 2021, he founded Guardline Law to offer representation to clients facing criminal prosecutions, traffic hearings, divorces and other legal matters. All Guardline Law clients can reach him directly through calls, text, or email once the firm is retained.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Consumer Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Florida
The Florida Bar
Since 2012
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Founder and Managing Attorney
Guardline Law
2021 –

Current

Litigation Associate – Civil Defense
Kubicki Draper
2020 –

2021

Civil Litigation Defense.
Associate Attorney – Criminal Defense
Denmon Pearlman
2017 –

2020

Criminal Defense and Family Law
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender, 6th Judicial Circuit, Florida
2015 –

2017

Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender 13th Judicial Circuit, Florida
2013 –

2015

Associate
Dolman Law Group
2012 –

2013

Stetson University College of Law
J.D.
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University of Florida
B.A.
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The Florida Bar

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Member
Current
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Guardline Law

Guardline Law
St. Petersburg
9800 4th Street N.
Suite 200
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
US
Telephone: (727) 910-2565
Monday: 8 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 8 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 8 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: By Appointment Only. No Walk-ins.