Criminal Defense Attorney Sean K. McQuaid2022-12-13T10:26:09-05:00

Sean K. McQuaid

Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney

You have found the law firm that gets the results that no one else can. Criminal Defense Attorney Sean K. McQuaid is President of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, PA. The firm is a powerhouse in Pinellas County and is the oldest law firm in St. Petersburg. The firm and its lawyers have deep connections to the justice system and a reputation for being the best.

Sean was the Past President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association for 2020-21. The St. Petersburg Bar Association is a professional organization of 1,100 judges and lawyers in the Tampa Bay Area. Sean served on the Executive Committee of the Association for six years and gained many insights into our legal system during that time.

There are few, if any, attorneys in the area that can compare to Sean’s awards and accolades:

Sean’s Awards

  • Martindale Hubbel AV-rated attorney-receiving the highest ranking possible from his peers, the judges he practices in front of, and his clients.
  • Florida Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • Perfect Ranking and Client Choice Award by avvo.com
  • Three Best Rated in St. Petersburg
  • Top 40 under 40 by American Society of Legal Advocates

Sean’s Law Firm Awards

  • Voted Best of the Best by The Tampa Bay Times from 2019-2022
  • Voted Best of the Bay by Creative Loafing for 2022
  • Tier 1 Law Firm by US News & World Reports

About Sean

Mr. McQuaid has been a resident of Pinellas County since August 1997 when he began his legal studies at Stetson University College of Law, eventually graduating with Juris Doctor and Masters in Business Administration degrees. During law school he was a member of the Moot Court Board from 1998 through 2000, arguing in competitions across the country.

While at Princeton University from 1993-97, Mr. McQuaid was a 4-year varsity letterman and the captain of the Princeton University Baseball Team.

Sean now lives in St. Petersburg with his wife and children. Since 2019, he has volunteered as a coach for his son’s baseball teams at Fossil Park.

Community Involvement

In addition to his impressive legal practice and accolades, Mr. McQuaid has also been recognized for his service to the community. In August 2010, Governor Charlie Crist appointed him to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Sixth Judicial Circuit covering Pinellas and Pasco counties. The Commission is responsible for nominating both county and circuit court judges to the Governor for appointment. The term of his appointment ran from August 20, 2010 through March 2015.

Mr. McQuaid also was appointed by St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster and City Council in October 2011 to serve on the City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board where he served as Chairman of the Board in 2014 and 2016. Mr. McQuaid has also been on the Board of the Harbor Isle Homeowners’ Association in St. Petersburg from 2006-2020, where he served for 9 of those years as President. He remains extremely active in the community.

Sean K. McQuaid

Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney

You have found the law firm that gets the results that no one else can. Criminal Defense Attorney Sean K. McQuaid is President of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, PA. The firm is a powerhouse in Pinellas County and is the oldest law firm in St. Petersburg. The firm and its lawyers have deep connections to the justice system and a reputation for being the best.

Sean was the Past President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association for 2020-21. The St. Petersburg Bar Association is a professional organization of 1,100 judges and lawyers in the Tampa Bay Area. Sean served on the Executive Committee of the Association for six years and gained many insights into our legal system during that time.

There are few, if any, attorneys in the area that can compare to Sean’s awards and accolades:

Sean’s Awards

  • Martindale Hubbel AV-rated attorney-receiving the highest ranking possible from his peers, the judges he practices in front of, and his clients.
  • Florida Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • Perfect Ranking and Client Choice Award by avvo.com
  • Three Best Rated in St. Petersburg
  • Top 40 under 40 by American Society of Legal Advocates

Sean’s Law Firm Awards

  • Voted Best of the Best by The Tampa Bay Times from 2019-2022
  • Voted Best of the Bay by Creative Loafing for 2022
  • Tier 1 Law Firm by US News & World Reports

About Sean

Mr. McQuaid has been a resident of Pinellas County since August 1997 when he began his legal studies at Stetson University College of Law, eventually graduating with Juris Doctor and Masters in Business Administration degrees. During law school he was a member of the Moot Court Board from 1998 through 2000, arguing in competitions across the country.

While at Princeton University from 1993-97, Mr. McQuaid was a 4-year varsity letterman and the captain of the Princeton University Baseball Team.

Sean now lives in St. Petersburg with his wife and children. Since 2019, he has volunteered as a coach for his son’s baseball teams at Fossil Park.

Community Involvement

In addition to his impressive legal practice and accolades, Mr. McQuaid has also been recognized for his service to the community. In August 2010, Governor Charlie Crist appointed him to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Sixth Judicial Circuit covering Pinellas and Pasco counties. The Commission is responsible for nominating both county and circuit court judges to the Governor for appointment. The term of his appointment ran from August 20, 2010 through March 2015.

Mr. McQuaid also was appointed by St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster and City Council in October 2011 to serve on the City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board where he served as Chairman of the Board in 2014 and 2016. Mr. McQuaid has also been on the Board of the Harbor Isle Homeowners’ Association in St. Petersburg from 2006-2020, where he served for 9 of those years as President. He remains extremely active in the community.

Practice Areas

Memberships

  • Florida Bar

  • District of Colombia Bar

  • Colorado Bar

  • St. Petersburg Bar Association Executive Committee from 2015-present
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

  • Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

  • Hillsborough County Bar

  • Clearwater Bar

  • Leadership of St. Petersburg, Class of 2007

Education

  • Stetson University College of Law
    Juris Doctor/Masters in Business Administration, Law
    1997 – 2000

  • Princeton University
    Bachelor’s degree
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    1993 – 1997

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