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FloridaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Flagler County, Florida

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Flagler County, Florida, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Flagler County, Florida should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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John G Cicala Jr

John G Cicala Jr
John G Cicala Jr P.C.
PO Box 351518
Palm Coast, FL 32135
Licensed for 43 years, John G Cicala Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended John Marshall (Atlanta)... read more >

Charles A Esposito

Charles A Esposito
Law Office of Charles A Esposito
94 Fulton Pl
Palm Coast, FL 32137
Licensed for 32 years, Charles A Esposito is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Syracuse University College of Law... read more >

David Alan Shekhter

David Alan Shekhter
Politis & Matovina, P.A.
20 Airport Rd
Palm Coast, FL 32164
Licensed for 19 years, David Alan Shekhter is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Joseph Robert DeFrancisco

Joseph Robert DeFrancisco
Law Offices of Wilkerson & Rood
1769 E Moody Blvd Bldg 1
Bunnell, FL 32110
Licensed for 10 years, Joseph Robert DeFrancisco is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer... read more >

George Edward Akehurst IV

George Edward Akehurst IV
220 Bird of Paradise Dr
Palm Coast, FL 32137
Licensed for 16 years, George Edward Akehurst IV is a Criminal Defense and Admiralty and Maritime Law lawyer... read more >

Alicia R Washington

Alicia R Washington
Alicia R Washington, Esquire
Alicia R Washington, Esquire PO Box 100
Bunnell, FL
Licensed for 26 years, Alicia R Washington is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texas... read more >

William Joseph Bosch III

William Joseph Bosch III
Chiumento Law, PLLC
145 City Pl STE 301
Palm Coast, FL 32164
Licensed for 40 years, William Joseph Bosch III is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin C... read more >

Spencer Bryan O'Neal

Spencer Bryan O'Neal
Office of the Public Defender
1769 E Moody Blvd Bldg 1
Bunnell, FL 32110
Licensed for 9 years, Spencer Bryan O'Neal is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Syracuse University College of Law... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Certified Specialist in Criminal Law

Florida Bar Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law - The criminal trial law specialty certification field was established in 1987 in Florida. Under Rule 6-8.2 the term "criminal law" is defined as the practice of law dealing with "the defense and prosecution of misdemeanor and felony crimes in state and federal trial and appellate courts."


Attorneys certified by the Florida Bar in criminal trial law have meet minimum standards provided in Rule 6-8.3, including: at least 5 years of practicing law; substantial involvement in the specialty of criminal trial law (30% or more during the 3 years immediately preceding application); handling at least 25 contested criminal cases (with 20 jury trials, tried to a verdict, 15 which involved a felony, and 10 as lead counsel).


The Florida attorneys certified as specialist in criminal trial law have also submitted to peer review, passed a rigorous written examination and completed a specified number of continuing legal education (CLE) courses in the specialty area of the law.


In the State of Florida, only certified attorneys are allowed to identify themselves as "specialists" or "experts" or to use the letters "B.C.S." to indicate Board Certified Specialist. Depending on the designation earned, the attorney is allowed to use the phrase "Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law" or "Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law."


Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


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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