Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jacksonville | 59 available

59 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Jacksonville, Florida, including A. Russell Smith, A. Sam Jubran, Albert J. Datz, and Allan F. Brooke II. These lawyers are rated between 4.3/5 to 4.7/5 and 63% provide free consultation.
TOP 5 Criminal Defense Jacksonville, Florida
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Christopher W Wickersham Jr.

2720 Park Street, Suite 205 , Jacksonville , Florida 32205
Practice Areas: Litigation, Gaming, Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Ethics
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Albert J. Datz

Firm: Datz and Datz, P.A.
4348 Southpoint Boulevard   330  3 , Jacksonville , Florida 32216
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Family ,General Practice
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“They r very slow with your case and they dont return your phone calls”
— Elijah Brown
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Allan F. Brooke II

Firm: Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, P.A.
The Bedell Building   101 E Adams Street , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Criminal Defense ,Products Liability
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

David M. Robbins

Firm: Epstein & Robbins
1125 Blackstone Building   233 E Bay Street Flor , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Ashley W. Greene

Firm: Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans and Coxe, A Professional Association
The Bedell Building   101 East Adams Street Flor , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
TOP 5 Criminal Defense Jacksonville, Florida
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Barry L. Zisser

Firm: Zisser, Robison, Brown, Nowlis & Maciejewski, P.A.
3306   1 Independent Dr 0 , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Family
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“Although Barry's firm is large and well known, both he and h is secretary Stacey, were so kind, personable, and informative every step of the way maki...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Becky L. Barlow

Firm: Epstein and Robbins
1125 Blackstone Building   233 East Bay Street F , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,DUI/DWI
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

David Barksdale

Firm: Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, P.A.
The Bedell Building   101 E Adams Street , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“THIS ATTORNEY HAS BEEN EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL (IN MY PERSONAL LIFE I HAVE DEALT WITH 1 CRIMINAL ATTY; 3 CIVIL ATTORNEYS - PROFESSIONALLY, I DEALT WI...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

A. Sam Jubran

Firm: The Law Office of A. Sam Jubran, P.A.
871 Cassat Avenue , Jacksonville , Florida 32205
Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Automobile Accidents,Boating Accidents,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Family ,Felonies,Head and Spinal Injuries,Military ,Paternity,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Spousal Support,Wrongful Death
Avvo Review
“Mr Jubran cost myself and my family an exuberant amount of money with little to no resolution to my child custody case. Him and opposing council kept ...a clientVery professional a…”
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“The only phone call you need to make. Sam, Ashley, and the team were incredible to work with, getting to actually know you, what you want, and executing just that. They communicate…”
— Andrew
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Charles B. Lembcke

Firm: Charles B. Lembcke, PA
1300 Riverplace Boulevard 605 , Jacksonville , Florida 32207
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime,Antitrust & Trade Regulation,Communications & Media ,Constitutional ,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Family ,Government Contracts,Health Care & Hospitalization,Insurance ,Securities ,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Charles L. Truncale

Firm: Charles L. Truncale
14252 Palmetto Springs Street 13 , Jacksonville , Florida 32258
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Constitutional ,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Entertainment & Sports ,Family ,Traffic Violations
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Charles P. Pillans III

Firm: Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, P.A.
The Bedell Building   101 E Adams Street , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Business & Commercial,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Legal Malpractice,Professional Malpractice,Securities
№ 1 Criminal Defense Jacksonville, Florida
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

A. Russell Smith

Firm: Smith and Haine, P.A.
519 Newnan Street , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Family ,Felonies,Personal Injury,Traffic Violations
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“Mr. Smith is a very respectable and knowledgeable attorney. He is the best I have ever hired, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking t...”
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Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Curtis S. Fallgatter

Firm: Fallgatter & Catlin, P.A.
Old Title & Trust Company Building , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Criminal Trial Practice, Criminal Law, White Collar Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Civil Trial Practice, Regulatory Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Appellate Practice
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Carrington Madison Mead

Firm: Carrington Madison Mead, P.A.
2330 Park Street , Jacksonville , Florida 32204
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Business & Commercial,Business Organizations,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil Rights,Constitutional ,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Employment & Labor ,Estate Planning,Military ,Probate ,Real Estate ,Sexual Harassment,Trusts,Wills

Christina Roberson

3127 Atlantic Boulevard   3 , Jacksonville , Florida 32207
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Family ,Personal Injury
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Brian T. Kelly

Firm: Shorstein and Kelly, Attorneys At Law, P.A.
PO Box 10007 , Jacksonville , Florida 32247
Practice Areas: Adoption,Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Beth M. F. Terry

Firm: Law Offices of Ned I. Price, P.A.
3127 Atlantic Boulevard   3 , Jacksonville , Florida 32207
Practice Areas: Appellate ,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Family
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“I have worked with several attorneys over the years and there are only a handful I would go to myself and also recommend....Ms. Terry is one of them. ...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Anthony D. Berry

Firm: Rahaim, Watson, Dearing, Berry & Moore, P.A.
3127 Atlantic Boulevard , Jacksonville , Florida 32207
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation,Constitutional ,Criminal Defense

David P. Dearing

Firm: Rahaim, Watson, Dearing, Berry & Moore, P.A.
3127 Atlantic Boulevard , Jacksonville , Florida 32207
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Employment & Labor ,Personal Injury,Products Liability,Workers Compensation

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Criminal Defense Case Statistics Overview

Criminal Defense Case Timeline

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Criminal defense cases in Jacksonville typically resolve within 2 to 18 months, depending on case complexity and court schedules.

jacksonville Court Backlog

Low200Medium400High700

Estimated open criminal defense cases in local courts range from 200 (low) to 700 (high), reflecting typical urban court congestion.

Criminal Defense jacksonville Filing Volume

Min250Max500

Jacksonville courts receive an estimated 250 to 500 new criminal defense filings per month, based on recent public records.

Criminal Defense Case Outcomes

Pre-litigation35Post-filing25Trial10

Resolution rates vary: approximately 35% of favorable outcomes occur pre-litigation (dismissals, plea deals), 25% post-filing, and 10% at trial, based on regional averages.

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida at a Glance

Lawbamba lists 59 Criminal Defense lawyers in Jacksonville. 42 have client reviews, averaging 4.2/5 across 133 reviews. The highest-rated (with at least 3 reviews) is A. Russell Smith, at 5.0/5 from 6 reviews. You can also browse all Criminal Defense lawyers in Florida.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Criminal Defense lawyers are in Jacksonville, Florida?
Lawbamba lists 59 Criminal Defense lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida. 42 of them have client reviews.
What is the average client rating for Criminal Defense lawyers in Jacksonville?
Across 133 client reviews, Criminal Defense lawyers in Jacksonville average 4.2 out of 5.
Who is the highest-rated Criminal Defense lawyer in Jacksonville?
Among lawyers with at least 3 client reviews, A. Russell Smith has the highest rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
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