Meet Mike G
Effective Defense from an AV Preeminent* Rated Former Prosecutor with more than 25 Years of Experience
MICHAEL CELSO GONZALEZ
Criminal Defense Attorney
Mike G Law
1005 N Marion St
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-221-4303
Fax: 813-666-8551
NEW Client Text Line:
813-468-3081
My name is Mike G. I'm the founding attorney of Mike G Law, and I’ve spent my entire legal career in the courtroom. Before I became a defense attorney, I investigated, filed, and litigated thousands of criminal cases as an Assistant State Attorney. Today, I use that insider knowledge to aggressively defend clients facing serious criminal charges.
At Mike G Law, you’re not getting passed off to junior associates or handed a brochure. I’m not your friend or your counselor—I’m your defense attorney. My job is to give you the strongest legal defense possible, no fluff, no hand-holding, just real results.
Contact my office for a free consultation, and I will provide an honest assessment of your options, given your individual circumstances.
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1991 U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida J.D. – 1990
- University of Miami School of Business Administration, Florida Bachelor's In Business – 1987
WHY MY PROSECUTORIAL EXPERIENCE MATTERS
My years as a prosecutor give me an edge that most defense attorneys can’t match. I know how law enforcement builds a case and where they may overreach. I understand the pressure prosecutors face to get convictions, even when the evidence is thin.
Today, I fight for people the system targets unfairly. Sometimes that means exposing sloppy police work or challenging questionable evidence. I’ve seen how prosecutors may hide weaknesses and how juries respond. That insight shapes every move I make in your defense.
PARTNERING WITH YOU FOR A STRONGER CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASE
I don’t believe in passive representation. You’ll be an active part of building your defense, because no one knows your story better than you. Together, we’ll fight for the best possible outcome—whether that’s an acquittal, a strategic plea, or reduced sentencing.
If mental health or substance abuse played a role, I’ll work to get your case into a treatment-focused court like drug court or veterans court, where rehabilitation is the goal.
SPECIALIZED DEFENSE AGAINST SEX CRIME CHARGES
As a former sex crimes prosecutor, I’ve seen how these cases are built—and how they can fall apart under scrutiny. Back then, I refused to file charges unless I had credible, admissible evidence.
Today, things have changed.
I now represent people who are accused based on nothing more than the word of a disgruntled relative or an incident from decades ago.
Florida’s laws around sex offenses are among the harshest in the nation. The penalties are severe. Judges often have limited discretion. Even if you’re innocent, you could face a mandatory life sentence based on one accusation.
In these cases, the state has tools and evidentiary shortcuts they don’t get in other crimes. And the stigma alone can destroy your life. That’s why you need someone who knows the system from the inside—and isn’t afraid to call it out when it’s rigged against you.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME
- Honest, no-nonsense legal advice
- Direct, personal representation from a seasoned attorney
- Relentless protection of your rights—and your future
- A deep understanding of how both sides of Florida’s criminal justice system work
I’ve helped clients get charges dropped, cases dismissed, and lives rebuilt. Whether your best path forward is trial, negotiation, or suppression of evidence, I’ll guide you through it with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
MIKE G LAW KNOWS CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND FLORIDA SEX CRIMES LAW INSIDE AND OUT
GET YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION TODAY
Accusations alone can derail your life. When your future is on the line, you don’t get second chances. You need an advocate who understands what you’re up against—and how to win.
Call 813-221-4303 or use the online form to schedule your free, honest consultation with Mike G Law today.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Let Mike G Help Protect Your Rights
The decisions you make after you have been arrested can determine the outcome of your case — and possibly your life. Call Mike G Law at 813-221-4303, or fill out the online form to get a free case evaluation.
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The decisions you make after you have been arrested can determine the outcome of your case — and possibly your life. Call Mike G Law at 813-221-4303, or contact me online.
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