About
Peter C. Bradshaw III, Esq.
Peter has spent fourteen years inside Florida's legal system — first defending people who couldn't afford counsel, then serving the community through legal aid, and now in private practice.
That background shapes how he works: direct, prepared, and focused on the real outcomes that affect his clients' lives.
Career
A Career Built in Florida Courts
2013 – 2017
Assistant Public Defender
6th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Began his career defending clients who could not afford counsel — learning the criminal system from the inside out.
2017 – 2018
Assistant Public Defender
13th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Continued public defense in Tampa's own circuit, handling a high volume of serious matters.
2018 – 2023
Staff Attorney
Bay Area Legal Services
Five-plus years serving the community through legal aid — deep experience in family-law matters affecting everyday people.
2023 – Present
Founding Attorney
Cigar City Law, PLLC
Private practice focused on family law and criminal defense — the two areas where experience and personal attention matter most.