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FloridaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Merritt Island, 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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Sam Baxter Bardwell

Sam Baxter Bardwell
503 S Palm Ave
Titusville, FL 32796
Licensed for 46 years, Sam Baxter Bardwell is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida State University College of Law... read more >

Robert Thomas Anderson

Robert Thomas Anderson
Telfer, Faherty & Anderson, P.L.
1297 Turnberry Ct
Rockledge, FL 32955
Licensed for 45 years, Robert Thomas Anderson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Stephen Edward Wolverton

Stephen Edward Wolverton
Gutin & Wolverton
5190 N Cocoa Blvd
Cocoa, FL 32927
Licensed for 28 years, Stephen Edward Wolverton is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Joe M Mitchell Jr

Joe M Mitchell Jr
Mitchell Law, P.A.
930 S. Harbor City Boulevard Suite 500
Melbourne, FL 32901
Licensed for 56 years, Joe M Mitchell Jr is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Lisabeth J Fryer

Lisabeth J Fryer
Lisabeth J. Fryer, P.A.
247 San Marcos Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
Licensed for 13 years, Lisabeth J Fryer is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer... read more >

Robert Ellis Wilson

Robert Ellis Wilson
Robert E. Wilson Co., L.P.A.
511 Bacio St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Licensed for 56 years, Robert Ellis Wilson is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Wake Forest University School of L... read more >

John Alexander Spellacy

John Alexander Spellacy
The Law Office of John A. Spellacy
2018 Melbourne Ct unit 206
Melbourne, FL 32901
Licensed for 8 years, John Alexander Spellacy is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida A&M University College of Law... read more >

Lauren Canina Roberson

Lauren Canina Roberson
The Canina Law Firm
1901 S Harbor City Blvd Ste 804
Melbourne, FL 32901
Licensed for 9 years, Lauren Canina Roberson is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida International University College of Law... read more >

Michael Robert Cook

Michael Robert Cook
Cook & Landy, PLLC
997 S Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32904
Licensed for 22 years, Michael Robert Cook is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Bailey Alexa Shadburn

Bailey Alexa Shadburn
Morgan & Morgan , P.A.
940 S Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
Licensed for 7 years, Bailey Alexa Shadburn is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Kenneth N Weaver Jr

Kenneth N Weaver Jr
Weaver & Dorfman, P.A.
2290 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste 212
Melbourne, FL 32935
Licensed for 34 years, Kenneth N Weaver Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Creighton University School of Law... read more >

John W Moser III

John W Moser III
Moser & Moser, P.A.
2225 Merion Dr Ste 201
Melbourne, FL 32935
Licensed for 39 years, John W Moser III is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida State University College of Law... read more >

Mark Neville McQuagge

Mark Neville McQuagge
Mark N. McQuagge, LLC
1525 Florida A1A
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Licensed for 28 years, Mark Neville McQuagge is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Oklahoma College of Law... read more >

Charles Angelo Nervine II

Charles Angelo Nervine II
Criminal Conflict/Civil Regional Counsel
7165 Murrell Rd Ste 101
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 19 years, Charles Angelo Nervine II is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cumberland School of Law - Samford University... read more >

Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez, P. A.
4738 Butterbough Ave
Orlando, FL 32829
Licensed for 33 years, Jose Rodriguez is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Drake University Law School... read more >

Isela Guzmán Simpkins

Isela Guzmán Simpkins
IGS Legal, P.A.
12001 Research Pkwy Suite 236 A
Orlando, FL 32826
Licensed for 9 years, Isela Guzmán Simpkins is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

LaKeisha Johnnessia Lindsey Hayling

LaKeisha Johnnessia Lindsey Hayling
Law Offices of Acosta Farmer & Marsh
10151 University Blvd Ste 192
Orlando, FL 32817
Licensed for 7 years, LaKeisha Johnnessia Lindsey Hayling is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida A&M University College of Law... read more >

Justin Gary Hausler

Justin Gary Hausler
The Law Offices of Justin G. Hausler, PA
313 S Central Ave
Oviedo, FL 32765
Licensed for 18 years, Justin Gary Hausler is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry University... read more >

Vickie Sheridan Benson

Vickie Sheridan Benson
Vickie Sheridan Benson
1331 Saxon Dr Ste 110
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Licensed for 35 years, Vickie Sheridan Benson is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Whittier Law School... read more >

Nancy Elizabeth Ohan

Nancy Elizabeth Ohan
Office of the Public Defender--Eighteenth Circuit
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way e
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 24 years, Nancy Elizabeth Ohan is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Albany Law School... read more >

William Fred Meyer

William Fred Meyer
4170 Aberdeen Cir
Rockledge, FL 32955
Licensed for 42 years, William Fred Meyer is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Miami School of Law... read more >

Hugh James McDonnell

Hugh James McDonnell
Hugh James McDonnell, P.A.
1218 Heron Point Way
DeLand, FL 32724
Licensed for 33 years, Hugh James McDonnell is a Civil Trial Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Thomas University School of L... read more >

Deana Bell

Deana Bell
The Bell Firm Law Office Deana Bell PA
4740 Dairy Rd Ste 104
Melbourne, FL 32904
Licensed for 17 years, Deana Bell is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry Universi... read more >

John Bradley Soughers

John Bradley Soughers
Brad Soughers PA
525 E Strawbridge Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901
Licensed for 25 years, John Bradley Soughers is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nova ... read more >

Curtis Noel Flajole

Curtis Noel Flajole
Curtis N. Flajole, P.A.
5430 Village Dr Suite 100
Rockledge, FL 32955
Licensed for 29 years, Curtis Noel Flajole is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of ... read more >

Barbara Ann Helm Peters

Barbara Ann Helm Peters
Mario Gunde Peters & Kelley
319 Riveredge Blvd Suite 107
Cocoa, FL 32922
Licensed for 29 years, Barbara Ann Helm Peters is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Boston College Law School... read more >

Howard Marc Swerbilow

Howard Marc Swerbilow
18th circuit state attorney
116 Barnacle Pl
Rockledge, FL 32955
Licensed for 49 years, Howard Marc Swerbilow is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Baltimore School of Law... read more >

Thomas Hargis Yardley

Thomas Hargis Yardley
Thomas H Yardley, P.A.
1970 Michigan Ave Bldg D
Cocoa, FL 32922
Licensed for 36 years, Thomas Hargis Yardley is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College o... read more >

Colleen Adkins DeGraff

Colleen Adkins DeGraff
Law Office of the Public Defender
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 15 years, Colleen Adkins DeGraff is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

William F Hathaway

William F Hathaway
221 N Causeway Ste A
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Licensed for 51 years, William F Hathaway is a Criminal Defense and Alternative Dispute Resolution lawyer who attended University of Florid... read more >

Kathleen Ann Smith

Kathleen Ann Smith
Kathleen A. Smith, LLC
P.O. Box 2646
Titusville, FL 32781
Licensed for 34 years, Kathleen Ann Smith is a Criminal Defense and Dog Bites lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of La... read more >

Christopher J Bove

Christopher J Bove
50 Berkeley St A201
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Licensed for 28 years, Christopher J Bove is a Criminal Defense and Products Liability lawyer who attended University of Miami School of La... read more >

John Joseph Bonaccorsy

John Joseph Bonaccorsy
John J. Bonaccorsy
3408 Leonardo Ln Suite 202
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Licensed for 41 years, John Joseph Bonaccorsy is a Criminal Defense and Premises Liability lawyer who attended Cumberland School of Law - S... read more >

Joel B Wilson

Joel B Wilson
Wilson Family law, P.A.
1275 S Patrick Dr
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Licensed for 19 years, Joel B Wilson is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended University of North Carolina School of Law... read more >

Jennifer Collins Mostert

Jennifer Collins Mostert
Jennifer Collins Mostert, P.A.
3270 Suntree Blvd Ste 109
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 28 years, Jennifer Collins Mostert is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Aaron Behar Thalwitzer

Aaron Behar Thalwitzer
Gordon & Thalwitzer
299 N Orlando Ave
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Licensed for 17 years, Aaron Behar Thalwitzer is a Criminal Defense and Business Law lawyer who attended Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - ... read more >

Lisa Jama Ramsey

Lisa Jama Ramsey
Ramsey Law, PLLC
2200 Winter Springs Blvd 106 342
Oviedo, FL 32765
Licensed for 23 years, Lisa Jama Ramsey is a Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin Co... read more >

Patrick Arnold Lepore

Patrick Arnold Lepore
Public Defenders Office
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg -E
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 34 years, Patrick Arnold Lepore is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Eric M Wicks

Eric M Wicks
Wicks Law, P.A.
1250 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste G
Melbourne, FL 32935
Licensed for 22 years, Eric M Wicks is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Samuel Bookhardt III

Samuel Bookhardt III
Harry T & Harriette V Moore Justice Center
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 27 years, Samuel Bookhardt III is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Stetson University College of Law... read more >

Stephen George Henderson

Stephen George Henderson
18th Judicial Circuit
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 21 years, Stephen George Henderson is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Seattle University School of Law... read more >

James Lawrence Lason

James Lawrence Lason
Public Defender (18th Judicial Circuit)
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg E
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 18 years, James Lawrence Lason is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Akron School of Law... read more >

Tamara Nicole Meister

Tamara Nicole Meister
Office of the Public Defender 18th
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg E
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 15 years, Tamara Nicole Meister is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry University... read more >

Steven Scott Graves

Steven Scott Graves
Public Defender's Office - Ninth Circuit
2600 Wrights Rd
Oviedo, FL 32765
Licensed for 32 years, Steven Scott Graves is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nova Southeastern Universit... read more >

Patrick James Landy Jr

Patrick James Landy Jr
Cook & Landy, PLLC
997 S Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32904
Licensed for 7 years, Patrick James Landy Jr is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law ... read more >

Mark Joseph Boyd

Mark Joseph Boyd
Boyd & Boyd, P.A.
360 Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32935
Licensed for 7 years, Mark Joseph Boyd is a Criminal Defense and Medical Malpractice lawyer who attended University of Georgia School of La... read more >

Jennefer Ann Fallat

Jennefer Ann Fallat
Law Office of Jennefer A. Fallat
Law Office of Jennefer A. Fallat PO Box 411601
Melbourne, FL 32941
Licensed for 27 years, Jennefer Ann Fallat is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended The University of Iowa College of Law... read more >

Bradley A Conway

Bradley A Conway
Law Office of Bradley A. Conway, P.A.
650 Dawson Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 31 years, Bradley A Conway is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College o... read more >

Ruth E Singer

Ruth E Singer
The Singer Firm, P.A.
1370 Bedford Dr STE 104
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 16 years, Ruth E Singer is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Florida A&M University College of Law... read more >

Andrea Lashae Fant

Andrea Lashae Fant
Fant Law, PLLC
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 15 years, Andrea Lashae Fant is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Florida A&M 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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