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FloridaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Lake City, 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 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 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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Gordon Powell Summers Jr

Gordon Powell Summers Jr
GORDON SUMMERS
P.O. Box 1565
Lake City, FL 32056
Licensed for 30 years, Gordon Powell Summers Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of... read more >

Frederick Laurence Koberlein

Frederick Laurence Koberlein
Koberlein Law Offices, PLLC
855 SW Baya Dr
Lake City, FL 32025
Licensed for 45 years, Frederick Laurence Koberlein is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Florida State University Colle... read more >

Nathan Wayne Marshburn

Nathan Wayne Marshburn
Office of Cliff Wilson Jr., Public Defender
173 NE Hernando Ave Ste 115
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 13 years, Nathan Wayne Marshburn is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida State University College of Law... read more >

Robert Davis Baker III

Robert Davis Baker III
Office of Criminal Conflict
971 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 25 years, Robert Davis Baker III is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College ... read more >

Travis Delvin Koon

Travis Delvin Koon
The Law Office of Travis Koon, PLLC
284 SW Baya Dr Ste 101
Lake City, FL 32025
Licensed for 15 years, Travis Delvin Koon is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Atlanta's John Marshall Law School... read more >

Fred Koberlein Jr

Fred Koberlein Jr
Koberlein Law Offices, PLLC
855 SW Baya Dr
Lake City, FL 32025
Licensed for 21 years, Fred Koberlein Jr is a Personal Injury and Administrative Law lawyer who attended University of Florida, Fredric G. ... read more >

Bennett Asbury Hutson

Bennett Asbury Hutson
Hutson Law Firm, P.A.
2750 NW 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
Licensed for 30 years, Bennett Asbury Hutson is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin Coll... read more >

Michael Joseph Barbarette

Michael Joseph Barbarette
5538 NW 43rd St Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32653
Licensed for 36 years, Michael Joseph Barbarette is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College ... read more >

Juan C Calama

Juan C Calama
The Law Office of Juan C Calama
PO BOX 358451
Gainesville, FL 32635
Juan C Calama is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law... read more >

Kevin Douglas Quirk

Kevin Douglas Quirk
Barbarette & Quirk
5538 NW 43rd St Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32653
Licensed for 28 years, Kevin Douglas Quirk is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Jeffrey Alan Siegmeister

Jeffrey Alan Siegmeister
J A Siegmeister
Allenwood Rd
, FL 32060
Licensed for 30 years, Jeffrey Alan Siegmeister is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of... read more >

Andrew Joseph Decker IV

Andrew Joseph Decker IV
The Decker Law Firm, P.A.
261 N Marion Ave
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 19 years, Andrew Joseph Decker IV is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >

Michael Ray Buchanan

Michael Ray Buchanan
2604 NW 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
Licensed for 38 years, Michael Ray Buchanan is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Anthony Wade Chauncey

Anthony Wade Chauncey
The Chauncey Law Firm, P.A.
P.O. Box 1288
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 14 years, Anthony Wade Chauncey is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jessica Abel

Jessica Abel
Guardian ad Litem
334 NW Lake City Ave
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 12 years, Jessica Abel is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of La... read more >

Kyle McLeod

Kyle McLeod
Kyle McLeod, Attorney at Law, PLLC
115 South Ohio Ave
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 19 years, Kyle McLeod is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Christina Nieto Seifert

Christina Nieto Seifert
Seifert Law Firm, P.A.
310 SE Hernando Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
Licensed for 29 years, Christina Nieto Seifert is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Jennifer Catherine Biewend

Jennifer Catherine Biewend
Robinson, Kennon & Kendron, P.A.
582 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 20 years, Jennifer Catherine Biewend is a Personal Injury and Workers Compensation lawyer who attended University of Florida F... read more >

Roberta Olguin Getzan

Roberta Olguin Getzan
Morgan & Getzan, PLLC
234 E Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 22 years, Roberta Olguin Getzan is a Estate Planning and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Melissa Gates Olin

Melissa Gates Olin
Columbia County Courthouse
235 SE St Johns St
Lake City, FL 32025
Licensed for 15 years, Melissa Gates Olin is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Elizabeth Rosado Brinson

Elizabeth Rosado Brinson
The Law Office of Elizabeth R. Brinson,
100 Court St SE Ste. 203
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 12 years, Elizabeth Rosado Brinson is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry Universit... read more >

M Blair Payne

M Blair Payne
12241 29th Rd
Wellborn, FL 32094
Licensed for 42 years, M Blair Payne is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Kimberly Kay Mears

Kimberly Kay Mears
Office of Public Defender
173 NE Hernando Ave
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 22 years, Kimberly Kay Mears is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Kevin David Jurecko

Kevin David Jurecko
Scruggs, Carmichael, & Wershow, P.A.
4923 NW 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
Licensed for 30 years, Kevin David Jurecko is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Loyola University New Orleans College o... read more >

Ryan M King

Ryan M King
Johnson & Osteryoung, P.A
339 E Macclenny Ave Ste 126
Macclenny, FL 32063
Licensed for 10 years, Ryan M King is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

William Richard Ezzell

William Richard Ezzell
Scruggs, Carmichael & Wershow, P.A.
4923 NW 43rd St A
Gainesville, FL 32606
Licensed for 22 years, William Richard Ezzell is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Alabama School of Law... read more >

Sean Stephen Crisafulli

Sean Stephen Crisafulli
State Attorney's Office, Third Circuit
173 NE Hernando Ave Ste 420
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 8 years, Sean Stephen Crisafulli is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Debora Cornelia Curt

Debora Cornelia Curt
Law Offices of Stacy A. Scott
81 N 3rd St
Macclenny, FL 32063
Licensed for 10 years, Debora Cornelia Curt is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Evan Minton Gardiner

Evan Minton Gardiner
Bogin, Munns & Munns
2700 NW 43rd St Ste C
Gainesville, FL 32606
Licensed for 7 years, Evan Minton Gardiner is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Garrett Hill

Garrett Hill
State Attorney's Office - 3rd Circuit
173 NE Hernando Ave Ste 420
Lake City, FL 32055
Licensed for 14 years, Garrett Hill is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida State University College of Law... read more >

Mary Michele Beville-Lambert

Mary Michele Beville-Lambert
15500 NW 180th Ave
Alachua, FL 32615
Licensed for 21 years, Mary Michele Beville-Lambert is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Paul Stanley Gill

Paul Stanley Gill
5600 NW 29th St
Gainesville, FL 32653
Licensed for 17 years, Paul Stanley Gill is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law... read more >

Carey Duncan Carmichael Jr

Carey Duncan Carmichael Jr
State Attorney - Third Circuit
310 Pine Ave SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 18 years, Carey Duncan Carmichael Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Lee Ira Peters Jr

Lee Ira Peters Jr
Law Office of Ryan J. Peters
110 Parshley St SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 40 years, Lee Ira Peters Jr is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College ... read more >

George W Blow III

George W Blow III
Retired
205 Parshley St SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 43 years, George W Blow III is a Criminal Defense and Contracts lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Karen D Hatton

Karen D Hatton
Hatton Law, P.A.
Hatton Law, P.A. PO Box 446
Mayo, FL 32066
Licensed for 23 years, Karen D Hatton is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended St. Thomas University School of Law... read more >

William Falik

William Falik
William Falik, P.A.
William Falik, P.A. PO Box 358816
Gainesville, FL 32635
Licensed for 18 years, William Falik is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Fidel Iglesias-López

Fidel Iglesias-López
Law Offices of Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, PA
400 Ohio Ave S
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 21 years, Fidel Iglesias-López is a Criminal Defense and Immigration Law lawyer who attended University of Dayton School of L... read more >

Frederick John Schutte IV

Frederick John Schutte IV
Law Office of Frederick J. Schutte IV
Law Office of Frederick J. Schutte IV PO Box 6125
Live Oak, FL
Licensed for 34 years, Frederick John Schutte IV is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Florida State University Col... read more >

Glen Morgan Boecher

Glen Morgan Boecher
5200 NW 43rd St 102 131
Gainesville, FL 32606
Licensed for 43 years, Glen Morgan Boecher is a Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy lawyer who attended Florida State University College of Law... read more >

Ralph Robert Deas

Ralph Robert Deas
The Law Office of Ralph R. Deas, P.A.
108 Central Ave NW
Jasper, FL 32052
Licensed for 21 years, Ralph Robert Deas is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida State University College of Law... read more >

Ryan Jennings Peters

Ryan Jennings Peters
Ryan J. Peters, Attorney at Law
110 Parshley St SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 17 years, Ryan Jennings Peters is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nova Southe... read more >

John R Bonner

John R Bonner
John R. Bonner Sr., Lawyer
14881 NW 149th Rd
Alachua, FL 32615
Licensed for 74 years, John R Bonner is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of L... read more >

John Elwood Maines IV

John Elwood Maines IV
John E. Maines, IV P.A.
715 SE Townhomes Blvd
Lake Butler, FL 32054
Licensed for 40 years, John Elwood Maines IV is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Emory University School of Law... read more >

Bruce Morris Smith

Bruce Morris Smith
Law Offices of Bruce M. Smith, P. A.
Law Offices of Bruce M. Smith, P. A. PO Box 357005
Gainesville, FL 32635
Licensed for 37 years, Bruce Morris Smith is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College... read more >

Michael Joseph

Michael Joseph
The Major Law Firm
The Major Law Firm PO Box 105
O'Brien, FL 32071
Licensed for 27 years, Michael Joseph is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Douglas Cameron Edenfield

Douglas Cameron Edenfield
5200 NW 43rd St Ste 102-224
Gainesville, FL 32606
Licensed for 18 years, Douglas Cameron Edenfield is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended University of Florida... read more >

Salvatore Dennis Mollica

Salvatore Dennis Mollica
PO Box 86
Earleton, FL 32631
Licensed for 49 years, Salvatore Dennis Mollica is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin Colleg... read more >

Lucas Taylor

Lucas Taylor
Sellers, Taylor & Morrison, P.A.
108 W Howard St
Live Oak, FL 32064
Licensed for 17 years, Lucas Taylor is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Jeremy Robert Kriesel

Jeremy Robert Kriesel
Terry N. Silverman, P.A.
2770 NW 43rd St Ste A
Gainesville, FL 32606
Licensed for 13 years, Jeremy Robert Kriesel is a Criminal Appellate Law and Health Law lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >
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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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