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Ernest L Chang

Ernest L Chang


Criminal Defense Lawyer
Ernest L. Chang, P.A.
Melbourne, FL
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Attorney Biography

Ernest L. Chang is an experienced Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mr. Chang obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida. He was subsequently admitted to practice law in the State of Florida in October of 1990. Mr. Chang has also appeared pro hac vice, in other jurisdictions, most recently in the State of Arizona.

Past experiences include prosecuting Felony trials as a Certified Legal Intern with the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, Former Public Defender with the 18th Judicial Circuit and Criminal Defense with the law firm of Reinman, Harrell, Graham, Mitchell and Wattwood.

Mr Chang has extensive trial experience having handled several thousand criminal cases since 1990. He has litigated to verdict over two hundred jury trials, including several Capital 1st Degree Death Penalty murder cases.

Mr. Chang is a Life Member of the Florida Association of Criminal defense Trial Lawyers (FACDL). He currently serves on the Board of Directors of that organization as the Chapter Representative from Brevard County. He was one of the inaugural members of the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court.

Mr. Chang has obtained acquittals in many types of cases, including manslaughter, rape, lewd and lascivious acts, bank robberies, drug trafficking, DUI Manslaughter, theft, DUI, battery, and various other crimes.

Bachelor of Arts degree University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1990

Juris Doctor degree Nova Law School, Ft. Lauderale, FL 1990

Admitted to practice law in the State of Florida and the State of Pennsylvania.


Practice Areas

 
Criminal Defense (15%)
 
Marijuana Law (8%)
 
Federal Crimes (8%)
 
DUI / DWI (8%)
 
Drug Crimes (8%)
 
Juvenile Defense (8%)
 
Domestic Violence (8%)
 
Seal or Expunge Criminal Record (8%)
 
Firearm and Weapon Charges (8%)
 
White Collar Crime (7%)
 
Probation Violations (7%)
 
Sex Crimes (7%)
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Bar Licenses

Florida State Bar
Florida
Member in Good Standing
1990

Pennsylvania State Bar
Pennsylvania
Member in Good Standing
2006

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Work Experience

Ernest L. Chang, P.A.
19952013

Associate -Reinman, Harrell, et al., P.A.
19931995

Assistant Public Defender- 18th Circuit of Florida
19901993

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Education

Nova Law School
Juris Doctor
1990

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
1990

University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts
1986

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Specialty Certifications

The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Board Certified Specialist
Criminal Trial Law
The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2013

Associations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Life Member
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Commercial Recognitions

Community Leadership badge
Recognized for Community Leadership
Lawyer Legion
2024

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Recognized for Professional Involvement
Lawyer Legion
2024
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Ernest L Chang
Ernest L. Chang, P.A.
6767 N Wickham Rd Suite 400
Melbourne, FL 32940
www.brevardlawfirm.com
Office: 321-255-6300
Fax: 321-255-1944

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Nonprofit Organizations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers -

Founded in 1988, FACDL promotes excellence in the practice of criminal law while protecting the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in the State of Florida are active in this trusted organization. FACDL unites and educates attorneys in the criminal justice system in Florida.



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