Thursday, August 13, 2015

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Jonathan Kirschner

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Jonathan Kirschner

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Jonathan Kirschner

Over 20 Years Criminal Law Experience In Fort Pierce Florida

INFORMATION - Fort Pierce Criminal Lawyer Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Esq., , a Martindale Hubbell AV Preemient Rated Attorney, offers the experience you need in defending your criminal case. Jay Kirschner is a Florida Supreme Court Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, and perhaps just as importantly, has been Board Certified in Criminal Trial Practice since 1994, and has actively defended criminal cases for over twenty (20) years.

In Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart and Vero Beach, Criminal lawyers know “DUI’s”, “Drug Possession”, “Drug Trafficking”, “Prescription Fraud”, “Unjust Battery”, and “Internet Crime” cases dominate the headlines. If you are charged with these or any other crimes, you must find the most talented, experienced team of legal professionals to obtain optimum results.

A Fort Pierce Law Firm With A Personal Support Staff To Help You. A Firm That Maintains the Contacts, Relationships, and Resources To Assemble The Right Team to Defend Your Unique Criminal Case.

In addition to retaining a talented, experienced and properly credentialed lawyer, successfully defending a criminal case in 2013 and beyond, mandates an experienced support staff, working in tandem with the lawyer as a team, and usually in conjunction with experts from a variety of fields. The practice of criminal law has evolved into discreet and specialized areas, including DUI, Internet Crime, Drug Possession and asportation cases, embezzlement, homicide, etc., —–with the developing tendency of Florida’s legislature to criminalize all manner of proscribed conduct— the list grows longer each year. Criminal cases routinely require astute counsel to assemble a winning defense team, which may include Physicians, Psychologists, Accountants, Laboratory Analysts, Arson Investigators—- this list expands each year as well. Knowing , and being able to access, the right experts and consultants, and being able to work effectively with them, can and does make the difference between winning and losing your case.

JJK/LLC maintains a talented support staff including; Collette Boyer, Paralegal and Staff Assistant to Jay Kirschner, who specializes in client relations, coordinating and scheduling with judicial assistants, co-counsel and opposing counsel and their staffs, as well as legal research and writing. Ms. Boyer has been working with Mr. Kirschner for over fifteen (15) years.

Bradley Perron likewise has been working in close association with Jay Kirschner for over fifteen (15) years. He is a Florida Licensed Private Investigator, and has testified as a court qualified expert in a number of fields, including ‘blood spatter’ testimony…. in sum, the kind of investigator/expert who may well prove indispensible in building a winning defense team. He is part of the talented, innovative, and experienced team of investigators at Investigative Support Specialist, Inc.,(www.brandonperronpi.com ) an Investigative firm with demonstrated excellence, as well as a national reputation.

Robert McCarron, M.D., is the firm’s consultant for medically related issues, which arise in both criminal and family matters on a frequent basis. His individual practice, in Vero Beach, Florida (in Indian River County—-the northernmost county in the ‘Treasure Coast’) specializes in the practice of Internal Medicine. He also is well schooled in medical and scientific forensic issues, and has access to talented members of the medical and scientific communities.

B.J. Dunn manages the office, and is also in the process of obtaining her Florida Licensed Private Investigator license. Having “in-house” investigative capability lowers collateral costs to the client, and maximizes efficiency when investigative work requires prompt attention. B.J. has been associated with Jay Kirschner/JJKLLC for over ten (10) years.

This eclectic grouping of talented, experienced professionals, individually and collectively, gives JJK/LLC clients nearly instantaneous access to virtually any area of expertise necessary to communicate with, and ultimately assemble the right “team” to help win your case in the legal system, whether the matter lies in the the criminal or family divisions.

The practice is in both State and Federal courts, representing the innocent and falsely accused in DUI and all other manner of Criminal Matters, including unjust Battery and Spousal Battery charges, Prescription Fraud cases, Possession of Narcotics and Trafficking issues, Forfeiture and Conspiracy matters, white collar prosecutions—–and an ever-increasing amount of child sex abuse and internet pornography cases.

We Also Assist Clients in Divorce and Personal Injury Law

We also provide representation in Dissolution Actions (including complex property distribution matters), and in Personal Injury matters.

This Fort Pierce Criminal Lawyer firm is “AV Preemeninent”, rated 5.0 out of 5.0, by Martindale Hubbell, the nation’s oldest and most respected lawyer rating and referral service.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Summer Goldman

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Summer Goldman

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Summer Goldman

INFORMATION - St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorneys | Tampa Sex Crimes Lawyers
At Goldman Wetzel, we understand that right now you are going through a very stressful time in your life. That is why we are committed to providing not only aggressive representation, but also personalized client service. 

We know you have concerns regarding the possible loss of your license, civil liberties and cost of representation. Our St. Petersburg criminal defense attorneys will promptly answer your questions regarding the possible outcomes and consequences of your particular situation.

Should I hire a lawyer?

Today, criminal defense is more challenging than ever before. Many first-time offenders are facing serious consequences including jail or prison time and sex offender registration. The government is continually increasing penalties and cracking down on crime. If you’ve been charged with a crime, or are being investigated for one, you need a criminal lawyer.

Why Should I Hire Goldman Wetzel?

Goldman Wetzel is a Criminal Defense Trial firm practicing in the Tampa Bay area, including, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties. The attorneys at Goldman Wetzel, Summer Goldman and Maribeth Wetzel, have over twenty years combined experience. Ms. Goldman is a former prosecutor and Ms. Wetzel is a career defense attorney. With compassion and confidence, they zealously represent their clients.

Using a team approach, the experienced arrest lawyers at Goldman Wetzel defend all types of criminal and traffic related cases, from speeding tickets to serious felony charges in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, and throughout the state of Florida. If you have been arrested, received a citation or are being pursued for questioning by the police, contact us now for a free case evaluation. Our St. Petersburg criminal defense attorneys provide aggressive representation to individuals charged with sex crimes, domestic violence or who are facing drug charges, weapons charges, theft charges or any type of criminal charges in Florida.

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Antonio Jimenez

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Antonio Jimenez

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Antonio Jimenez

INFORMATION - Florida's Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws are intentionally designed to come down hard on drivers. Whether it’s a first-time DUI arrest or a repeat offense, being found guilty of a DUI is a mandatory conviction which includes heavy fines, penalties and possible jail time, as well as possible license suspension. However, being arrested is not a conviction. Just because you have been arrested in Miami for a DUI does not mean that your world is over. Now is the time to fight and face this problem with all the resources available to you. One of the best resources you can have is an experienced Miami DUI attorney in your corner. 

How A Skilled & Experienced Miami DUI Attorney Can Help

As a Miami DUI attorney, my law practice is devoted exclusively to the defense of DUI arrests. I personally work every case to achieve the best possible outcome. My practice is not a plea mill where cases are closed as quickly as possible and every case is accepted thereby creating a volume practice. My law practice takes a limited amount of DUI cases and only cases occurring in Miami. This allows time to focus on the art of defending a drunk driving case properly and effectively. I will personally handle your DUI case with a rigorous defense. As your attorney, I will thoroughly analyze all police reports to determine if the field sobriety exercises were administered correctly, if the breath test was done properly and, if your case involves drugs and has a DRE officer, if he followed his training. I will analyze all the evidence the State has against you to find the best possible defense in your case. If a Motion to Suppress can be filed; it will be filed. If your case demands to be tried by a judge or jury; I will try it. Whatever it takes I will ensure that your case is handled with the attention and respect it deserves.

Not every attorney focuses his or her practice on DUI law, however, many attorneys in Miami will accept these cases. The flip side is that while they will take your case they will not put in the work to get you the best possible result. If you are facing a DUI arrest in Miami please consult with an attorney that concentrates his practice on the art of defending drunk driving cases. You owe it to your future to get the best possible defense. I am completely devoted to DUI defense and will defend your case rigorously.

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Leonard Sands

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Leonard Sands

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Leonard Sands

INFORMATION - Leonard A. Sands, Esquire, has always wanted to be a lawyer - a criminal lawyer - protecting the rights we as Americans each hold dear.

As one of the top graduates in his class in law school —and, with the highest grade in Criminal Law— Leonard was recruited by the United States Department of Justice Attorney General's Honors Program. Serving in the Attorney General's Honors Program, Leonard went to Washington to join the then relatively new Organized Crime & Racketeering Section.

Since 1979, Leonard and his partner have been in private practice in Miami, Florida, limiting their focus to all kinds of criminal cases both in the federal and state courts in Florida and elsewhere. Leonard has developed a reputation for exceptional skill in white collar, fraud, tax, RICO and complex criminal cases at both the trial and appellate levels.

For many years, Leonard has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & also served as a past President of the Miami Chapter.

Leonard has been honored by the South Florida Legal Guide, and, named as a "Top Lawyer" in Criminal Law for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. He has also been listed in SuperLawyers Magazine, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.  Leonard is Rated as '10 -Superb' on AVVO.com; a peer reviewed on-line website for legal professionals.

Leonard and his partner are both AV rated & listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Directory of Pre-Eminent Lawyers.

Friday, August 7, 2015

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Jennifer Synnamon

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Jennifer Synnamon

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Jennifer Synnamon

INFORMATION - Jennifer Synnamon, Attorney and Counselor at Law Orlando and Central Florida Attorney, Jennifer Synnamon Provides Aggressive and Professional Criminal Defense Lawyer Services in Orlando, Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, and throughout Central Florida.

Ms. Synnamon graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 2003. She then decided to do something different with her career, and attended Florida A&M University College of Law in 2006.

During law school, she was President of the American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), as well as, the Mock Trial Chairperson on the Advocacy Board. Giving back to the community was and continues to be a huge priority to her, which is why, she organized the Annual AAJ Homeruns for Lukemia Charity Softball Tournament, which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Center of Central Florida. She also participated in Moot Court as well as Mock trial in several national competitions before graduating with her Juris Doctorate in 2009.

Her passion for advocating in the courtroom fueled her career at the State Attorney's Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orlando, FL). Throughout her years as a prosecutor, she was assigned to several specialized units including Misdemeanor, Juvenile, Felony Domestic Violence, and the Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit. She handled serious and difficult cases, and became proficient in complex scientific evidence (DNA, Finger print analysis, computer forensics, blood alcohol levels). In addition, she amounted extensive courtroom experience, arguing hundreds of motions, and over 60 jury trials including Capital Sex Crimes.

Ms. Synnamon, left the State Attorney's Office in June of 2013 and pursued criminal defense work. She has seen how hard it is for those that have been accused of a crime as well as their families to deal with the intimidation of the criminal justice system.

Ms. Synnamon is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - J. Andrew Crawford

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - J. Andrew Crawford

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - J. Andrew Crawford

INFORMATION - Andrew Crawford is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar. He is a Preeminent AV Lawyer rated by Martindale Hubbell. This is the highest rated peer review a lawyer can receive from judges and lawyers. Mr. Crawford has extensive trial and appellate experience.He has obtained Not Guilty verdicts on cases ranging from Murder to Driving Under the Influence.

Mr. Crawford is a sole practioner. You will always be able speak directly with him. He limits his cases solely to criminal defense and appellate practice.Your case will have his complete attention and you will never be passed down to a less-experienced attorney. Personal service and client contact is his priority and his mission is to provide you with aggressive and personalized legal representation.

Education
Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida — Juris Doctorate, 2004
Concentration Certificate in International Law
3.5 GPA in Criminal Law Classes-including Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Florida Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Federal Criminal Law, International Criminal Law
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX — B.A., 2001
St. Petersburg College-Crime Scene Investigation, classes included Latent Fingerprint Development, Biological Evidence.

Organizations and Awards
AV-Rated, Martindale Hubble
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar 2013
Chair Criminal Law Section of the St. Petersburg Bar
The Florida Bar, Member 2004-Present
Member of the Criminal Section of the Florida Bar, Member 2004-Present
Member of the Criminal Law Section, St. Petersburg Bar Association
Member of the Appellate Practice Section, St. Petersburg Bar Association
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys , Member 2004-Present
Chairman of the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee-Florida Bar Association

Admissions
All Florida State Courts
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

Andrew Crawford has years of experience and has handled numerous criminal cases ranging from Murder to Driving Under the Influence, including a recent acquittal of a client charged with murder in 2010. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Crawford spent several years with the Office of Regional Counsel in Manatee County. He was in charge of a Felony Division, all of the Misdemeanor Cases, and all of the Juvenile Cases. He was also an associate attorney at a law firm for years, and assisted on five capital murder cases.

Mr. Crawford argued before the Florida Supreme Court, the Second District Court of Appeal, and the First District Court of Appeal. He has also successfully argued appellate cases before the Second District Court of Appeal. He argued before the Florida Supreme Court in 2009.
Legal Internship with Roach & Halligan Solicitors, Sydney, Australia, worked with an experienced Criminal Solicitor, Brenton C. Halligan and an experienced Criminal Barrister, Terrence M. Healey, on several cases, including, Regina v. Cheryl Ann Scott, 2003 NSWSC 627 (10 July 2003), a murder case.

Andrew Crawford is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer and is AV-Rated according to Martindale Hubble’s Peer Review Rating system, which is the highest possible rating awarded for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubble, a preeminent attorney ranking organization.

The firm handles any and all criminal matters and investigations in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties including:

Murder
Manslaughter
Child Abuse
Aggravated Child Abuse
Sexual Offenses
Arson, Racketeering
White Collar Crime
Probation violations 
Driving Under the Influence
Boating Under the Influcence
DUI/BUI manslaughter
Theft and Exploitation Offenses
Appeals from criminal convictions
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Sexual Violence Injunctions
Date Violence Injunctions
Repeat Violence Injunctions
Various civil matters

Review 10 Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida

Review 10 Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida

Review 10 Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida

1. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Heiko Moenckmeier INFORMATION - If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you need an experienced DUI attorney to fight your case.  I am available to speak with you about you or your loved one’s case 24/7.  It’s free, and I will be the one you speak...( Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Heiko Moenckmeier)

2. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Kelly Landers INFORMATION -  An experienced criminal lawyer with more than 20 years under my belt, I began this practice in 1999. I am an Eagle Scout and member of Florida Blue Key,  as well as a Life Member of both the National and the Florida...(Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Kelly Landers)

3. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Barbara Blount-Powell INFORMATION - Barbara has practiced criminal defense in Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 1984, handling criminal matters including murder, manslaughter, dui/vehicular manslaughter, possession, sale and trafficking... (Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Barbara Blount-Powell)

4. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Barry Beroset INFORMATION - Barry W. Beroset, the founder and senior partner of Beroset & Keene, has over 40 years of criminal defense experience in state and federal courts throughout Florida and the United States. In 1987, Mr. Beroset became a Board...(Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Barry Beroset)

5. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Steven Casanova INFORMATION - Melbourne Criminal Defense Attorney. When you face adversity, we are ready to fight for you.. Being arrested can be one of the most overwhelming moments that an individual can face. One momentary mistake can lead to a costly...(Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Steven Casanova)

6. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Tama Kudman THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE INFORMATION - Tama Beth Kudman represents individuals and companies confronting the vast power of the government and law enforcement in criminal defense matters. Recognizing the extreme responsibility...(Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Tama Kudman)

7. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Clementine Conde  INFORMATION - Born: Hollywood, Florida. Practice: Criminal Defense, Traffic Infractions and Personal Injury Law Memberships:: Florida Bar Association, Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, West Pasco Bar Association,...(Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Clementine Conde)

8. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - William Hanlon INFORMATION - MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND A REPUTATION AS A FORMIDABLE ADVOCATE When you’ve been arrested or even just questioned by police, it can be a frightening experience. A criminal conviction can turn your life upside down,...(Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - William Hanlon)

9. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Judd Alan Aronowitz INFORMATION - JUDD A. ARONOWITZ, Esq., has represented clients for the past 25 years in criminal, family, civil, and administrative law matters.  As a single practitioner he offers his clients his personal attention which enables...(Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Judd Alan Aronowitz )

10. Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Ryan Alexander Jurney INFORMATION - Jurney & De La Grana, P.A., is a boutique South Florida litigation law firm. Our firm handles lawsuits on behalf of litigants in courts throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Each case is given...(Read More Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Ryan Alexander Jurney)

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Heiko Moenckmeier

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Heiko Moenckmeier

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Heiko Moenckmeier

INFORMATION - If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you need an experienced DUI attorney to fight your case.  I am available to speak with you about you or your loved one’s case 24/7.  It’s free, and I will be the one you speak to, and I will be the one to fight for you.  Call me at 407.504.1-DUI (that’s 407.504.1384).  

Offices in Daytona Beach, Sanford/Lake Mary, and Downtown Orlando.

About Heiko G. Moenckmeier, Esq.

Attorney Heiko Moenckmeier has been practicing criminal and DUI defense in Central Florida since 2007.  He has litigated hundreds of DUI’s in his career and dedicates his practice and thousands of dollars to being up to the minute in the developments of DUI laws, and the latest, greatest, most successful defenses.  He has taken DUI’s to trial repeatedly and won, and is always ready for a DUI trial (individual cases may vary, as each individual case and client is unique).

He has been hired by lawyers throughout the state to come in and take their clients’ DUI cases to trial.

Mr. Moenckmeier has attended numerous DUI courses including Masters of Florida DUI and Blood Breath & Tears, as well as other criminal defense seminars that further DUI litigation, including ‘Motions in Limine,’ ‘Motion Practice with Milton Hirsch,’ and others.

Mr. Moenckmeier has litigated numerous DUI issues including Motions to Suppress for illegal search and seizure of defendants, no probable cause to stop, brake light stops, stop light bar stops, headlight stops, use of Drug Recognition Experts by the police and State, and litigating breath test issues with the Intoxilyzer 5000 and Intoxilyzer 8000.

A graduate of the University of Florida and University of Miami School of Law, Mr. Moenckmeier also was a varsity member of the University of Florida rowing team.  Mr. Moenckmeier was born and raised in Orlando, Florida and grew up fishing the St. John’s River, Port Canaveral, and Tampa/Clearwater area.

He puts the knowledge he’s learned over the years into defending your DUI in Volusia, Osceola, Lake, Orange, Seminole and Brevard Counties.  He has litigated DUI’s from Tallahassee to South Miami.

Free Consultations - Call 407.504.1384 - Speak to Attorney Moenckmeier Now.

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Kelly Landers

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Kelly Landers

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Kelly Landers

INFORMATION -  An experienced criminal lawyer with more than 20 years under my belt, I began this practice in 1999. I am an Eagle Scout and member of Florida Blue Key,  as well as a Life Member of both the National and the Florida Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Other memberships include: Palm Beach County Bar Association, Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Bar Association, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, Rotary Club of the Palm Beaches, and Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches.

We are a criminal defense firm that handles everything from traffic tickets to serious felonies. Criminal Lawyer Mr. Landers has 20+ years’ of experience of practicing criminal law in Palm Beach County.

We currently serve the areas of West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Ft. Pierce, Indian River County, Jupiter, Martin County, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Riviera Beach, Stuart, St.Lucie County and Vero Beach.

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Barbara Blount-Powell

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Barbara Blount-Powell

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Florida - Barbara Blount-Powell

INFORMATION - Barbara has practiced criminal defense in Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 1984, handling criminal matters including murder, manslaughter, dui/vehicular manslaughter, possession, sale and trafficking in drugs, robbery, burglary, grand theft, forgery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, gun crimes, and numerous other felony and misdemeanor offenses. Before joining DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A. in 2001, Barbara practiced criminal law as an assistant Public Defender for the 8th Judicial Circuit for over sixteen years. Barbara was a member of the defense team for Danny Harold Rolling from 1992 through his capital murder sentencing proceeding in February of 1994.

She is a past President , Secretary, and Chapter Representative to the State Board for the 8th Judicial Circuit Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Barbara continues to participate in educational enhancement through DUI and criminal law seminars. She also participates in the mentoring of fellow bar members through the American Inn of Court.

Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1979, Barbara initially practiced in the area of civil litigation in Miami, FL. Leaving the practice of law for a year before returning to Gainesville in 1984, Barbara sailed the Caribbean aboard a 60' schooner as First Mate.

Attorney Rating: Since 1868, generations of lawyers have relied on the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory as an authoritative guide to the American legal profession. The Martindale-Hubbell database is regarded as a primary research source for information and ratings of law firms and attorneys around the world. Barbara Blount-Powell’s attorney rating is AV PREEMINENT - the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell. According to Martindale-Hubbell, an "AV rating indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Graduate: University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, FL
Degree Earned: Juris Doctor - August 1978

Undergraduate: Duke University, Durham, NC
Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts, 1975
Majors: Political Science and Economics

Law Review, University of Florida College of Law, Board member 1976-78
University of Miami School of Law, visiting student 1977-78, Miami, FL
High Honors, Spring 1978; "Book Award," Creditors/Debtors Rights, Spring 1978, University of Miami

Ashley Hall, High School Diploma, 1971, Charleston, SC

WORK EXPERIENCE

2001 - Present - DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A., criminal defense practice

1984 - 2001 - Assistant Public Defender, 8th Judicial Circuit, Gainesville, FL
(Felony Assistant 1986 - 2001)

1983 - 1984 - Moorings Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands - mate/chef, charter sailing yacht "Bright Star"

1980 - 1983 - Salley, Barns, Pajon, Guttman and Del Valle, P.A., Miami, FL - Associate, commercial litigation

1979 - 1980 - Highsmith and Strauss, P.A., Miami, FL - Associate, personal injury litigation

1978 - 1979 - Turner and Morris, P.A., Gainesville, FL - law clerk, criminal defense practice

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member, Florida Bar, admitted in April 1979

President, 8th Circuit Chapter, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1990-1991

Vice President/President-elect, 8th Circuit Chapter, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1989-1990

Secretary, 8th Circuit Chapter, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1988-1989

Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1988-present

Chapter Representative, Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1990-1992

Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (initial membership 1979)

Member, Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar 1986-present

Currently Emeritus Member, James C. Adkins, Jr., American Inn of Court, member since 1995

Member, Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

"Blood, Breath and Tears" Annual DUI Seminar
Sponsor: Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003-2011

Annual Criminal Law Certification Review
Sponsor: Florida Bar Association and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2004-2011

"Intoxilizer 8000" Seminar
Sponsor: Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sept. 2005

Participation and presentation on various legal topics through American Inn of Courts

PERSONAL

A sixth generation Floridian who called Deland “home base,” Barbara spent most of her youth as a Navy dependent living all over the United States and its territories. She attended thirteen elementary schools and three high schools before the family moved to the Canal Zone in Panama for most of her college career. An avid horsewoman, Barbara pursues her equestrian interest in jumping and eventing and serves as “groom” to her aspiring teenagers.

Returning to Florida for law school in 1975, Barbara made Gainesville her home. An interest in criminal law was originally fostered by an uncle who was a sitting Florida judge for more than thirty years. His love of the law, particularly criminal law, gave Barbara an early interest and exposure to its substance and development in this state.

Barbara married Scott in 1992 and they have two children. They live on a small “farm” in Alachua County.

 

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