Francis Jerome Shea, P.A. operates from 644 Cesery Boulevard, Suite 250 in Jacksonville, Florida 32211, where attorney Jerry Shea has provided legal services for over 30 years since his 1977 admission to the Pennsylvania Bar and subsequent admission to the Florida Bar and numerous federal and appeals courts. The firm handles criminal defense including homicide, weapons offenses, drug crimes, white-collar crimes, DUIs, and juvenile matters, with Shea’s extensive training in death penalty defense leading to regular court appointments representing defendants charged with capital murder. Attorney Shea also manages complex immigration matters including treaty investments, employment immigration, family-sponsored petitions, naturalization, asylum, deportation defense, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, with a bilingual legal assistant providing Spanish translation services. The practice combines criminal justice and business law experience to anticipate and troubleshoot complex issues, accompanying clients to USCIS interviews, protecting rights in ICE investigations, and handling criminal, immigration, and civil appeals when mistakes occur in lower court proceedings. Shea acts as general counsel for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized companies, advising on contracts, employment issues, taxation, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, mediation, and litigation while guiding treaty investors and foreign nationals through visa processes. Contact Francis Jerome Shea at 904-399-1966 for personal consultation at no charge regarding criminal charges, immigration matters, appeals, or business counsel throughout Jacksonville and nationally.
Criminal Defense Attorneys in Jacksonville
Weldon Law Group, PLLC is an immigration law firm located at 334 East Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, reachable at 904-204-3420. Led by founding attorney Ian Weldon who has over 20 years of legal experience including over a decade in the Public Defender’s Office, the firm specializes in helping good people make their home in the United States and achieve the American Dream. Mr. Weldon brings personal understanding to immigration matters as his wife went through the immigration process, and the firm offers services in both English and Spanish to better serve the community.
The practice areas include comprehensive immigration services (adjustment of status, citizenship and naturalization, family immigration, fiancé visas, green cards, I-130 visas, military immigration), criminal defense (assault, drug charges, DUI, expungement, weapons charges, hit and run, juvenile defense, license suspension, marijuana, misdemeanors, parole violation, petty theft, protection orders), estate planning (conservatorship, elder law, estate tax protection, guardianship, kids protection plans), and family law (adoption, divorce, domestic violence, postnuptial and prenuptial agreements, property division). The firm has gained industry recognition with Attorney Weldon named as one of America’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers with a Superb Avvo rating for criminal defense, serving Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Fruit Cove, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, and St. Johns areas. Weldon Law Group offers free consultations for most cases and provides personalized, cost-effective legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs throughout Duval County and surrounding areas.
Albaugh Law Firm in St. Augustine provides criminal defense with more than 70 years collective experience and awards backing it up, combating penalties with aggressive defense strategies and knowledgeable legal counsel when arrested for crimes causing extreme emotions including fear, panic, and uncertainty. As former prosecutors and seasoned litigators, the firm’s criminal attorneys deliver unique advantages with 5-star client reviews and inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, beginning each case meticulously researching individual aspects including police reports, physical evidence, and witness testimonies to prepare effective defenses. St. Augustine Town Court operates Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, Florida 32085, with criminal department handling felony and misdemeanor cases, criminal traffic, county and municipal ordinances, with circuit court judges John M. Alexander, J. Michael Traynor, Howard M. Maltz, Clyde E. Wolfe and county court judges Alexander Christine and Charles J. Tinlin. St. John’s County Jail at 4015 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084 offers online inmate location feature searching by name and booking date showing bond amounts, status, charges, and degree, with criminal convictions haunting for years making employment and housing difficult. Located at 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., Suite 302B Saint Augustine, FL 32080 and 301 W. Bay St., Suite 1464 Jacksonville, FL 32202, the firm can be reached at 904-471-3434, moving swiftly when called to discover why Albaugh Law Firm is among Florida’s best.
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Fallgatter & Catlin, P.A. is a criminal defense firm located at 200 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, reachable at 904-353-5800. With over 80 years of combined experience, the nationally recognized firm consists of distinguished attorneys Curtis S. Fallgatter and Harold H. Catlin working with dedicated staff to create a formidable legal team of skilled negotiators and aggressive litigators available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Curtis Fallgatter has appeared on HBO’s McMillion$ and Dr. Phil who described him as “a top notch lawyer… calm, clear, and thorough,” with the firm having over 150 jury trials on their resume.
The firm’s previous experience as opposing counsel and federal prosecutor gives distinct advantage in developing effective Jacksonville criminal defense, with the goal of getting criminal charges dropped before prosecution files them. Specializing in white-collar crimes, DUI defense, drug charges, domestic violence, sex crimes, and all misdemeanor or felony offenses, the practice provides experienced and aggressive legal representation protecting rights throughout the legal process. Serving Northeast Florida including Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Doctors Inlet, Callahan, Fernandina Beach, Bryceville, Yulee, Ponte Vedra Beach, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Clay, Duval, Nassau, and Saint Johns Counties, clients praise the firm as amazing, making them feel like family instead of just another client, with exceptional work on white collar criminal cases, outstanding trial preparation, and being relatable, willing to listen, and not out to take money.
Roelke Law, P.A. is a criminal defense law firm located at 2788 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 32205, reachable at 904-354-0333. Attorney Bill Roelke defends both adults and juveniles in the Florida justice system, providing superior representation with a focus on attention to detail. The firm serves Duval County including Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach, as well as Baker County, Clay County, Nassau County, and St. Johns County. With his background in biomedical science, Attorney Roelke brings unique expertise to address psychological, scientific and medical issues frequently present in DUI, drug possession, theft crimes, battery and sex crimes cases.
The practice handles alcohol and marijuana DUI cases where the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt that normal faculties were impaired, addressing cases with failed field sobriety exercises, high breath alcohol levels, and marijuana presence in the system. Drug crimes representation covers possession, sale, manufacture, or delivery of controlled substances including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methadone, Xanax, Oxycodone, and designer drugs, as well as conspiracy, trafficking, and paraphernalia charges. Domestic violence services include defense against hitting or threatening charges and assistance with injunctions for protection. The firm also handles violent crimes including assault, battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, robbery and homicide, sex crimes including sexual battery and lewd acts, theft crimes, property crimes such as arson and burglary, white collar crimes including fraud and embezzlement, gun crimes, juvenile crimes, and traffic violations.
Mitchell A. Stone, P.A. provides criminal defense from 1830 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207, where board-certified criminal trial lawyer Mitchell Stone brings thirty-five years of experience and recognition as the 33rd President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Stone has defended high-profile clients against charges ranging from conspiracy and RICO to murder, securities fraud, public corruption, DUI manslaughter, money laundering, and drug trafficking in criminal courts throughout the country. The firm handles complex federal cases involving the ATF, DEA, and FBI, including white collar crimes, internet sex crimes, SBA loan fraud, and sophisticated financial offenses requiring aggressive trial representation. With board certification in criminal trial advocacy by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization, Stone provides expertise in defending sex offenses, firearm charges under Stand Your Ground laws, and violent crimes throughout Northeast Florida. The practice represents clients facing grand jury investigations, handles criminal appeals, assists law enforcement officers facing criminal charges, and provides post-conviction relief for those seeking to clear their records. Mitchell Stone’s extensive trial experience includes over thirty jury trials, with notable success in DUI manslaughter cases, federal bank fraud charges, and securing Stand Your Ground immunity for clients. The firm offers free consultations, payment plans, and maintains twenty-four hour availability for those facing criminal investigation or arrest. Contact them at 904-263-5005 for immediate assistance.
Affinity Law Firm provides legal services from 3947 Boulevard Center Drive, Suite 101, Jacksonville, Florida 32207, offering a diverse practice serving individuals and businesses throughout Florida with a team of Jacksonville lawyers dedicated to client service and excellent representation. The firm handles real estate law, business law and corporations, civil litigation, landlord-tenant matters, estate planning, debt relief, loan modification, foreclosure defense, criminal defense, and traffic violations. Their business services include commercial law planning and feasibility studies, employee and employer relations consultation, contract review and litigation, with attorneys believing that preventive legal counsel helps ensure deals proceed smoothly while avoiding future difficulties. For individuals, the practice addresses matters ranging from real estate transactions and landlord-tenant disputes to criminal charges and traffic violations, creating innovative solutions designed to save clients time and legal costs. Located in the heart of Durham’s business district, the firm actively supports public service and civic engagement while pursuing sustainability in business practices. The attorneys work collaboratively to combine legal expertise with vigorous litigation skills, treating no legal matter as insignificant while prioritizing client wishes and goals. Available at 904-398-9510, Affinity Law Firm emphasizes that both good and challenging times in life can benefit from professional legal guidance.
The Sichta Firm operates from 301 W. Bay Street, Suite 14124, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, specializing in criminal appeals, post-conviction relief, and appellate law at both state and federal levels. Rick Sichta, who is board-certified in criminal appellate law, leads the practice alongside Susanne K. Sichta, both recognized as Super Lawyers for their appellate work. The firm has handled criminal cases ranging from traffic tickets to first-degree murder and death penalty cases at trial and appellate levels, with notable successes including reversals of seven Jacksonville murder convictions and successful Stand Your Ground claims. Their practice encompasses criminal defense appeals, post-conviction motions, and civil appellate matters, representing clients from county court through the United States Supreme Court. The attorneys have been featured in Attorney at Law Magazine and their work has been covered by major media outlets for significant appellate victories affecting death row inmates and other high-profile cases. As former prosecutors and experienced trial attorneys, they bring meticulous investigation skills and comprehensive legal research capabilities through their Westlaw-equipped office. Available at 904-329-7246 for free consultations, The Sichta Firm provides result-driven representation with the experience and intelligence to handle complex criminal appeals and post-conviction matters, never giving up on challenging cases that require sophisticated appellate advocacy.
Gates Law Firm operates from 1415 Lasalle Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207, providing full-service criminal defense representation with over 15 years of experience in Jacksonville courts. Attorney Tyler V. Gates, who first worked as a prosecutor before transitioning to private practice, brings comprehensive knowledge of both sides of criminal proceedings. The firm handles all criminal matters from misdemeanors to felonies including DUI defense, theft crimes, drug offenses, white collar crimes, violent crimes, and sex crimes throughout Jacksonville. Gates Law Firm offers compassionate client interactions, extensive criminal defense experience, accessible and responsive communication, and personalized services tailored to individual needs. The practice provides 24/7 availability through phone at 904-329-7239 for urgent criminal defense matters and free case evaluations. Attorney Gates investigates every element of cases, fighting for charge reductions or dismissals through expert negotiation and trial advocacy when necessary. The firm prides itself on providing personalized attention, making the legal process as smooth and stress-free as possible for clients facing criminal charges. Former prosecutor experience enables strategic advantages in challenging prosecution evidence and protecting constitutional rights. The Jacksonville-based practice serves clients throughout Florida with a focus on achieving the absolute best results possible in every criminal defense case.
The Mussallem Law Firm, P.A. operates from 5801 Philips Highway #A, Jacksonville, Florida 32216, providing exclusive criminal defense representation throughout Northeast Florida. Attorney Victoria Tori Mussallem can be reached 24/7 at (904) 365-5200 or by fax at (904) 365-5201. The firm defends clients charged with sex crimes, domestic battery, child abuse, theft, violent crimes, drug crimes, gun and firearm charges, probation violations, and juvenile crimes throughout Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. Mussallem has defended thousands of clients throughout her career and never prosecuted anyone, dedicating her entire practice to criminal defense. The firm handles cases involving sexual assault allegations where accusations alone can lead to arrest, domestic violence charges that often result in immediate arrest regardless of evidence, and child abuse cases arising from corporal punishment reports. The practice provides immediate response for clients arrested or under investigation, offering free consultations and 24-hour availability including assistance with bonding and release procedures. Mussallem represents clients at first appearance hearings, which occur twice daily in Duval County and once daily in surrounding counties. The firm specializes in cases with minimal physical evidence, particularly sex crimes and domestic violence matters where witness credibility is paramount.