
PERSONAL INJURY
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
AREAS of PRACTICE

PERSONAL INJURY
Auto Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Negligent Security
Slip/Trip & Fall
Trucking Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Uber/Lyft Accidents
Public Transportation Accidents
Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
Assault, Battery, & Intentional Torts
Electrical & Fire Accidents
Insurance Claims
Dog Bites

CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Felony, Misdemeanor, & Juvenile Crimes
Violations of Probation
Domestic Violence
Assault & Battery
Violent Crimes
Theft Crimes
Drug Crimes
DUI
Careless/Reckless Driving
License Suspended/Revoked
Traffic Tickets
Sealing & Expungement of Records

about
the firm

Chris Arnold, P.A. is based in Tampa and serves the legal needs all Floridians and visitors to our warm state. With nearly a decade of practice, Chris Arnold has strived to build a firm based on integrity, efficiency, and steadfast commitment to his clients. That means being available to clients during the worst experiences of their lives, like suffering a life-altering injury, death of a loved one, or a damaging arrest. If you find yourself in one of these unpleasant circumstances then contact our office today and get an experienced and aggressive attorney to seek the best outcome for your case.
The firm investigates cases through research, interviews, discovery, depositions, and the use of experts and professional investigators. We capitalize on the opponent's weaknesses to try and negotiate a fair settlement, and we are prepared to litigate by filing and arguing motions. Chris Arnold is an experienced litigation and trial attorney who is prepared to try the case. He has excellent knowledge of the Rules of Evidence and Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.

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CHRIS ARNOLD
EDUCATION: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
Florida State University, B.S.
ADMISSIONS: The Florida Bar
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
BIO: Christopher P. Arnold is an attorney licensed to practice in all Florida courts. Chris is from Tampa, Florida and clerked at numerous law offices throughout schooling, including the State Attorney's Office, the Elections Supervisor's Office, and the Florida Senate. He began practice as an Assistant Public Defender representing thousands of poor and criminally accused defendants in Hillsborough County. He then served as an Assistant Attorney General representing the State of Florida in federal and state appellate actions. In 2016, Chris entered private practice joining a personal injury firm in Tallahassee. Prior to starting the firm in 2020, Chris rounded out his experience at multiple defense firms representing insurance companies and gaining valuable insight into how adjusters value and settle claims. Chris now serves injured plaintiffs in the Tampa Bay Area and throughout all of Florida. He previously served on the Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Division Board.

JIM ARNOLD, Of counsel

EDUCATION: Cumberland School of Law, J.D.
University of Tampa, B.S.
ADMISSIONS: The Florida Bar
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
BIO: James D. Arnold is a Florida-licensed attorney and retired Circuit and County Court Judge with 30 years of judicial experience, 24 of those years presiding over general civil cases. Prior to his appointment to the bench by Governor Bob Martinez, Jim served as an Assistant State Attorney followed by private civil and criminal practice. Jim now operates a mediation firm, providing mediation and arbitration services that encompass most areas of civil law. In addition to his mediation practice, Jim serves as expert trial counsel for the law firm of Chris Arnold, P.A. Jim has previously served on the Hillsborough County Canvassing Board, the Hillsborough County Correctional Planning Committee, and the HRS Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Advisory Board.


Telephone: (813) 303-0302
E-mail: chris@arnoldinjury.com
Address: P.O. Box 45054
Tampa, Florida 33677