John H. Trevena

The founder of the Florida-based boutique law firm Trevena, Pontrello & Associates in Largo, Johnnie H. Trevena is a principal attorney at the firm. He is a board-certified criminal trial lawyer by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and focuses his practice exclusively on criminal law.

Admitted to practice in the state of Florida for over three and a half decades, Mr. Trevena serves the residents of the Tampa Bay metro area, including Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough counties.

Mr. Trevena earned his undergraduate degree in arts from the University of South Florida in 1982. He graduated in the top 25% of his class from the Stetson University College of Law and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1985.

A compassionate and caring attorney, Mr. Trevena strives to help his clients to uphold their rights. With extensive experience in the field of law, he has tuned himself to distill out the most crucial facts and information required for litigating a case successfully. Known for his friendly nature, he takes the time to listen to his clients and keeps them informed of every stage in their case. He is a go-to attorney for many of his clients.

Mr. Trevena has received a "Superb" rating on Avvo, along with several positive reviews from his clients and endorsements from his peers. He was honored for his legal work by being included in the list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the State of Florida by The National Trial Lawyers for three consecutive years and is an official member of the Lawyers of Distinction since 2019.

In addition to his day-to-day legal activities, Mr. Trevena holds memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Bar Foundation, the American Association for Justice, and the Clearwater Bar Association, and is a senior fellow at the Litigation Counsel of America.