Saint Johns County, Florida Criminal Lawyers

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Daniel Perez
(904) 610-6545
Jacksonville, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
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Markus A. Sermons
(904) 425-1910
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
8 years experience
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Ryan Michael Albaugh
(904) 794-7898Free Consultation
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Raymond
(904) 634-0900Free Consultation
Jacksonville, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
17 years experience
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David M. Goldman
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(904) 425-1910 166 A1A N
#101
 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Elder and Estate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law and University of London
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Firm works with Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Wills, & Trusts, Probate, Jacksonville Foreclosure Defense,Employment, Criminal Law, DUI, Elder Law Guardianship, Gun Trust, NFA Firearms, NFA Trust, Gun rights, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts, Trust Litigation. Licensed in Texas and Florida
(904) 685-1200 3733 University Blvd W
#212B
 Jacksonville, FL 32217
Andrew Taylor Morgan
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(904) 824-9402 1030 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Former Assistant State Attorney turned Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney with the law office of CANAN LAW. While with the State Attorney’s Office Andrew was a lead trial attorney prosecuting life, first, second and third degree felonies. Prior to law school Andrew obtained his Masters in Business Administration from Winthrop University. Andrew Morgan was also nominated and selected as a Rising Star Attorney by Super Lawyers for his achievements in the area of Family Law.
(904) 342-8340 2245 County Road 210 West
 St. Johns, FL 32259
Markus A. Sermons
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(904) 425-1910 166 A1A N
#101
 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Markus A. Sermons is a litigation attorney focusing in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, Traffic Tickets, White Color Crime, Divorce/Family Law, Probate/Trust Litigation, and general Civil Litigation. Prior to joining the Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC, he spent several years in the Office of the Public Defender litigating criminal matters in the Juvenile and Felony divisions, but began his law career with the Office of the State Attorney as a Legal Trainee. With countless hearings and many jury and bench trials to his credit, Mr. Sermons has extensive courtroom experience. Additionally, Mr. Sermons...
(904) 685-1200 3733 University Blvd W
#212B
 Jacksonville, FL 32217
Malcolm Anthony
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(904) 285-4529 822 A1A N.
Suite 310
 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Regent University School of Law and O.W. Coburn School of Law
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Malcolm is an attorney with over 33 years of experience specializing in various areas of criminal defense with a high success rate in DUIs and license offenses. He has a long-running relationship with St. Johns and Duval county law enforcement and court systems that has served his clients and their cases well. Malcolm is passionate about upholding the rights of his clients and their needs, while defending and protecting their privacy and reputation all with the utmost integrity. You will get peace of mind with Malcolm Anthony as your lawyer.
Sung H. Lee
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(904) 829-3035 305 Kingsley Lake Dr
#701
 St Augustine, FL 32092
Free ConsultationCriminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
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Marcus Thompson
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(904) 342-8262 320 High Tide Drive
Suite 101A
 Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
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Marcus Thompson attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Advertising. During his senior year, Marcus studied international media and history at Oxford University. He attained his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. During law school, Marcus clerked at a St. Petersburg law firm and gained a wide variety of experience handling cases in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, family law, and civil litigation. After law school and his admission to the Florida Bar, Marcus returned to his hometown of St. Augustine to build a...
Eva Paulk
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience
100 Island Cottage Way
 St. Augustine, FL 32080
Free ConsultationCriminal and Family
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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Clyde M. Taylor, III
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney.
(904) 687-1630 2303 North Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Suite L
 St. Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, DUI and Family
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Attorney Clyde Taylor III is a partner of Taylor & Taylor Attorneys. He graduated from the University of Georgia with his Juris Doctor in 2000. In 2010, Attorney Taylor joined his father at Taylor & Taylor Attorneys, a criminal defense and family law firm. His focus is on handling cases that involve post-convictions and appeals. If you would like to know more about Attorney Taylor and find out how he can help you, contact the firm today!
Bryan Shorstein
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(904) 829-3035 305 Kingsley Lake Dr
#701
 St Augustine, FL 32092
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Lynn M. Salvatore
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(904) 230-0778 111 Nature Walk Parkway
Suite 102
 Saint Augustine, FL 32092
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Florida
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Harley Brook
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Former Prosecutor and Court Magistrate; Call 24-7 for Free Consultation
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William L. Roelke
(904) 354-0333Free Consultation
Jacksonville, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
12 years experience
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Ryan Michael Albaugh
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(904) 794-7898 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S.
Suite 302B
 SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32080
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Consumer and DUI
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Paul Allen Braddock
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(904) 808-1846 1095 Anastasia Blvd.
 Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Criminal
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Josh Alexander
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Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(904) 824-9788 19 Old Mission Ave.
 St. Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal
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Benjamin Joseph Rich
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(904) 808-0426 101 Orange St
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Alexandros Zaharias
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(904) 824-5711 1510 N Ponce de Leon Blvd
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, Business, Construction and Divorce
Stetson University College of Law
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Charles Edward Pellicer
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(904) 829-6054 28 Cordova St
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
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James Patrick McCune
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(904) 808-0426 101 Orange St
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Wayne Fetzer Henderson
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(904) 823-1232 222 San Marco Ave
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, DUI and Medical Malpractice
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Susan Mary Burk
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(904) 829-1960 236 San Marco Ave
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Ralph Larizza
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(904) 824-5711 1510 N Ponce de Leon Blvd
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal
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Victoria Mussallem
(904) 365-5200Free Consultation
Jacksonville, FL Criminal Law Attorney
16 years experience
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Raymond Forbess Jr.
(904) 634-0900Free Consultation
Jacksonville, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
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Laurie James Arnold IV
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Clay County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(904) 264-3627 718 N. Orange Ave.
 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Probate and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Bruce Parker Culbert
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Clay County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(904) 264-8602 712-A North Pine Street
 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Steven Brian Whittington
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Clay County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(904) 264-8602 712-A North Pine Street
 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida State University College of Law
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Mr. Whittington has practiced law for over 16 years exclusively devoted to family and criminal law. He has handled a wide array of criminal & family law cases throughout the state of Florida. He is a skilled trial lawyer who is capable of negotiating a just and fair agreement when necessary. Mr. Whittington and his partner, Bruce Culbert, practice law from their office in Green Cove Springs directly behind the Clay County Courthouse and the practice focues on Clay, Duval, Putnam & St. Johns counties.
Laurie James Arnold III
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Clay County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 44 years experience
(904) 284-5618 718 N. Orange Ave.
 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Florida
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Andrea Nicole Wright
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(904) 315-0769 1260 N Ponce de Leon Blvd
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Alexander Christine
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(904) 829-0523 28 Cordova St
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal
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Maureen Sullivan Christine
Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(904) 829-0523 28 Cordova St
 St Augustine, FL 32084
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Russell Brooks Poole
Clay County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(904) 284-7100 511 Houston St
 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Criminal and DUI
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
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Michael Politis
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Flagler County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(800) 351-0911 20 Airport Road
Suite A
 Palm Coast, FL 32164
Criminal and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University
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Michael J. Politis is the Daytona Beach personal injury attorney who established Politis & Matovina, P.A. He is a proud graduate of Nova University School of Law. Before he established the firm, Attorney Politis was a Prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office in Daytona Beach and went on to become the Chief of Homicide Prosecutor with a 100% conviction rate. He has a strong track record of providing knowledgeable counsel not only in court but also in various TV shows, newspaper articles, and lectures. Attorney Politis is also recognized with the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubble? Law Directory. Get...
(386) 333-6613 730 Dunlawton Avenue
 Port Orange, FL 32127
(800) 351-0911 170 East Granada Blvd., Ste. A
 Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(800) 820-0858 2730 Enterprise Road
Suite C
 Orange City, FL 32763
Jeremy Lasnetski
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(904) 642-3332 6550 St Augustine Rd
#303
 Jacksonville, FL 32217
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
University of Florida
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Jeremy Lasnetski is a board certified criminal trial focusing on criminal law and immigration law. Mr. Lasnetski works in the Jacksonville office of Shorstein, Lasnetski, & Gihon. Shorstein, Lasnetski, & Gihon focus on criminal, immigration, and personal injury matters with two office locations in Jacksonville and Orlando.
(407) 228-2019 409 Montgomery Rd
#115
 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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John Patrick Musca
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Aggressive Criminal Defense; 100 Combined Yrs Experience
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Bryan Shorstein
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St Augustine, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
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Harry Shorstein
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 52 years experience
(904) 642-3332 6550 St Augustine Rd
#303
 Jacksonville, FL 32217
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
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Harry Shorstein recenty concluded his fifth term as the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit (covering Duval County, Clay County and Nassau County in Northeast Florida). In 2008, he decided not to run for a sixth term and to return to private practice with Shorstein & Lasnetski, LLC. Mr. Shorstein attended the University of Florida for college and law school. After graduating from law school, he served as a Captain in the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. Upon his return, he worked as a Division Head at the Jacksonville Office of the Public Defender. After leaving that office, he spent...
(407) 228-2019 409 Montgomery Rd
#115
 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Anthony W. Chauncey
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(877) 315-5107 301 W. Bay Street
Suite 14161
 Jacksonville, FL 32202
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Probate and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Anthony “Tony” Chauncey practices in the areas of Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Criminal Defense, Traffic Citations, Family Law, and Personal Injury. Mr. Chauncey has counseled clients in many areas of the law including representation of numerous individuals and business entities in transactional and litigation proceedings in Florida’s state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. Mr. Chauncey has helped thousands of clients achieve a fresh start financially using the federal bankruptcy laws. He is experienced in Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 under the Federal Bankruptcy Code. His criminal practice includes the defense of clients accused of crimes such as DUI, traffic offenses, drug...
(877) 315-5107 882 SW Baya Drive
 Lake City, FL 32025
(877) 315-5107 320 White Avenue
 Live Oak, FL 32064
Leonard Louis Cagan
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(904) 990-4747 2064 Park Street
 Jacksonville, FL 32204
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Medical Malpractice
Regent University School of Law
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Lenny was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996. Lenny worked as an Assistant State Attorney (prosecutor) for over seven years. During this time, he prosecuted thousands of cases, supervised a staff of other attorneys and conducted numerous jury trials. Lenny knows how prosecutors think and how to speak their language. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Lenny worked for a prestigious Plaintiff’s law firm that practiced in the areas of Medical Malpractice/ Nursing Home Abuse/ and Personal Injury law. Lenny has been in private practice since 2004 representing people who have been accused of crimes or have been seriously injured...
(352) 683-9100 825 SE 3rd Ave,
Suite 200
 Ocala, FL 34471-3777
(352) 683-9100 471 Mariner Blvd
 SPRING HILL, FL 34609
(813) 616-1120 401 E. Jackson Street (Suntrust Tower)
Suite 2340
 Tampa, FL 33602
Patrick Korody
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(904) 383-7261 118 W. Adams Street
Suite 500
 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Free ConsultationCriminal, Family, Military and Personal Injury
Ohio State University - Columbus
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Attorney Patrick Korody spent 10 years on active duty in the Navy JAG Corps, where he served as a military and federal prosecutor, military defense counsel, and crime victims' rights attorney. He deployed to Iraq in 2007 where he presented cases to Iraqi judges in Iraqi courts. He served as the special victims' prosecutor for the Navy in the Northwest Region of the United States and received advanced litigation and trial training through the military. He used his experience, service, and training to achieve outstanding results for his clients as a civilian attorney.
David Alan Shekhter
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Flagler County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(800) 351-0911 20 Airport Road
Suite A
 Palm Coast, FL 32164
Criminal, Immigration and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
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Politis & Matovina, P.A. is proud to have David A. Shekhter as one of their esteemed Daytona Beach personal injury lawyers. Attorney Shekhter is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law and spent his internship under the wing of Chief Judge David Levy in the Florida 3rd District Court of Appeals. He has dedicated his career to pursuing personal injury cases as well as criminal defense and immigration law. Attorney Shekhter is a native of Daytona Beach and speaks English and Russian fluently. Call Politis & Matovina, P.A. today and schedule a free consultation with Attorney Shekhter.
(386) 333-6613 730 Dunlawton Avenue
 Port Orange, FL 32127
(800) 351-0911 170 East Granada Boulevard
Suite A
 Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(800) 820-0858 2730 Enterprise Road
Suite C
 Orange City, FL 32763
William L. Roelke
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(904) 354-0333 2788 Oak St
 Jacksonville, FL 32205
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Cleveland State University
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Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney and founder of Roelke Law, P.A., William Roelke fights aggressively to defend those facing criminal misdemeanor and/or felony charges. Roelke's practice areas include DUI/DWI, drug charges, violent crime, weapon violations, domestic violence, juvenile defense, theft crimes and all other misdemeanor and/or felony offenses. With over 20 years experience as an attorney, William Roelke confidently defends his clients, no matter how severe the charge. Roelke treats his clients with dignity and respect, understanding that accused charges do not characterize an individual, and he therefore fights diligently to showcase his clients in the same way. Roelke...
Shawn Alan Arnold
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(904) 731-3800 6279 Dupont Station Ct
 Jacksonville, FL 32217
Criminal and Business
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Practice in State and Federal Courts in Florida and Georgia
Mr. John Michael Marees II
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(904) 636-8600 4035 Atlantic Boulevard
 Jacksonville, FL 32207
Free ConsultationCriminal, Collections, Construction and DUI
Florida Coastal School of Law
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D. Gray Thomas
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(904) 634-0696 865 May St.
 Jacksonville, FL 32204
Criminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence
University of Florida
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Practicing law since 1992. Federal criminal defense; state criminal defense; appeals in criminal, civil and administrative cases; attorney discipline and attorney admission matters. Also experienced in constitutional law and civil rights. Licensed in Florida and Georgia. Board certified by The Florida Bar in Appellate Practice.
Michael A. Atter
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Duval County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(888) 962-4453 100 N Laura St
#702
 Jacksonville, FL 32202
Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, Family and Medical Malpractice
Florida State University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law
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Jennifer M. Erlinger
(888) 962-4453
Jacksonville, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
13 years experience
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Jacksonville, FL Criminal Law Attorney
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