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FloridaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Joseph Cascone

John Joseph Cascone
John Joseph Cascone, Esq., P.A.
101 Centre St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035
Licensed for 36 years, John Joseph Cascone is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Harrison Wesley Poole

Harrison Wesley Poole
Poole & Poole, P.A.
303 Centre St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Licensed for 16 years, Harrison Wesley Poole is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida State University College of Law... read more >

Gregory Robert Miller

Gregory Robert Miller
Beggs and Lane, RLLP
4694 Carlton Dunes Dr UNIT 4
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Licensed for 45 years, Gregory Robert Miller is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Pettit College of Law - The Ohio Northern University... read more >

Anne Meredith LeMaster

Anne Meredith LeMaster
Anne LeMaster
31183 Paradise Cmns APT 718
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Licensed for 19 years, Anne Meredith LeMaster is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Matthew Lynn Rhodes

Matthew Lynn Rhodes
Gary Baker, P.A.
P.O. Box 1177
Callahan, FL 32011
Licensed for 25 years, Matthew Lynn Rhodes is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of ... read more >

Micolle Diann Rosenberry

Micolle Diann Rosenberry
The Law Offices of Micolle D. Rosenberry
45023 S Mickler St
Callahan, FL 32011
Licensed for 23 years, Micolle Diann Rosenberry is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Brett Lee Steger

Brett Lee Steger
Dozier Law Firm
960185 Gateway Blvd Suite 104
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Licensed for 17 years, Brett Lee Steger is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Mercer University Walter F. George Sc... read more >

Brett Lee Steger

Brett Lee Steger
Davis & Steger, PLLC
1869 S 8th St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Licensed for 11 years, Brett Lee Steger is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Mercer University Walter F. George School ... read more >

Brian David Morrissey

Brian David Morrissey
4913 Suarez Bluff Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Licensed for 43 years, Brian David Morrissey is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Lev... read more >

Paul Stanley Boone

Paul Stanley Boone
Paul S Boone, Attorney at Law, P.A.
81543 Boatswain Ct
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Licensed for 42 years, Paul Stanley Boone is a Criminal Defense and Medical Malpractice lawyer who attended Stetson University College of L... read more >

Bryan Patrick Owens

Bryan Patrick Owens
PO Box 182
Hilliard, FL
Licensed for 18 years, Bryan Patrick Owens is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Loyola University New Orlea... read more >

Bruce Alan Barnard

Bruce Alan Barnard
LEO Law, P.A.
PO Box 16474
Fernandina, FL 32035
Licensed for 31 years, Bruce Alan Barnard is a Criminal Appellate Law and Business Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin Coll... read more >

Courtenay Hilton Miller

Courtenay Hilton Miller
Office of the Public Defender
76347 Veterans Way Ste 2065
Yulee, FL 32097
Licensed for 31 years, Courtenay Hilton Miller is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Michael Stanski

Michael Stanski
Ste 15 #154
76020 William Burgess Blvd 5 1124
Yulee, FL 32097
Licensed for 10 years, Michael Stanski is a Criminal Appellate Law and Trusts lawyer... 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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