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

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Malcolm Anthony

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.

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David M. Goldman

Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 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

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Markus A. Sermons

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

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Marcus Thompson

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 his...

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Bryan Shorstein

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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Sung H. Lee

Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience

(904) 829-3035 305 Kingsley Lake Dr
#701
St Augustine, FL 32092

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Georgia State University College of Law

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Eva Paulk

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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Lynn M. Salvatore

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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Ryan Michael Albaugh

Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience

(904) 794-7898 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S.
Suite 302B
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32080

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Golden Gate University School of Law

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Clyde M. Taylor, III

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!

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Paul Allen Braddock

Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 31 years experience

(904) 808-1846 1095 Anastasia Blvd.
Saint Augustine, FL 32080

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Josh Alexander

Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(904) 824-9788 19 Old Mission Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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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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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

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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

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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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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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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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James Patrick McCune

Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(904) 808-0426 101 Orange St
St Augustine, FL 32084

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Steven Brian Whittington

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.

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Laurie James Arnold IV

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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Laurie James Arnold III

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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Bruce Parker Culbert

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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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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Alexander Christine

Saint Johns County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience

(904) 829-0523 28 Cordova St
St Augustine, FL 32084

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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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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

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

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Jeremy Lasnetski

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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Leonard Louis Cagan

Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(904) 990-4747 2064 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204

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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

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William L. Roelke

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...

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Michael A. Atter

Duval County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience

(888) 962-4453 100 N Laura St
#702
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Free ConsultationCriminal, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law

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Michael Atter is an "A.V.-Preeminent" rate attorney. He is a graduate of the Florida State University College of Law and is a member of the Florida Bar and the Federal Bar-Middle District of Florida. After serving as an Assistant State Attorney in Jacksonville, he joined the Firm in 1981 and has served as Managing Partner since 1996. He represents injured persons in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice cases, and individuals in the areas of Criminal and Family Law. He is married with two adult children.
His civic involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for Five STAR Veterans Center (Currently...

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Dennis Guidi

Duval County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 42 years experience

(904) 398-9002 1837 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and DUI
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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Anthony W. Chauncey

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

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Dale E Workman

Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience

(904) 704-8199 13810 Sutton Park Dr. S., Ste 1204
Jacksonville, FL 32224

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Stetson University

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Jacksonville attorney Dale E. Workman earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1997 from Stetson University College of Law, which has consistently and repeatedly been recognized as the best law school in the nation for producing superior trial attorneys (also see here). Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1993 from the University of South Florida. While there, he authored an article that was featured in that university’s law journal, in which he gave an in-depth analysis of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion and discussed the erosion of the right to privacy...

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Refik Werner Eler

Duval County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience

(904) 236-4300 233 E Bay St
Suite 1133
Jacksonville, FL 32202

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ELERLAW is a general trial practice law firm handling all family, criminal and general litigation matters in both State and Federal courts.

My 30 year legal career began as Assistant State Attorney in Duval County where I prosecuted criminal offenses.

For approximately 20 years thereafter I was a private practitioner in Jacksonville. I started as an associate attorney at the law Offices of Tassone & Ferebee and represented clients in criminal and civil litigation. I then went on to partner of Tassone & Eler, with a focus on complex and major litigation practices in criminal and...

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Harry Shorstein

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

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Victoria Mussallem

Duval County, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience

(904) 365-5200 5801 Philips Hwy
#A
Jacksonville, FL 32216

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Stetson University College of Law

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David Alan Shekhter

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

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