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Duval County Criminal Defense Lawyers

The Local Defense Team You Need & Deserve

At First Coast Criminal Defense, we have a proven track record of success and extensive experience in navigating criminal law matters. 

Facing a criminal investigation or charges can be unnerving, especially as your rights, freedoms, and reputation are on the line. However, with the support of our criminal defense team, you can remain confident that you will have someone in your corner. 

Our firm exclusively handles criminal matters, and we keep our caseload intentionally small so we can offer our clients the personalized attention and counsel they deserve. If you are facing criminal charges, you can trust our firm to help you achieve favorable results. 

Why work with our firm? 

  • Our award-winning criminal defense attorneys in Duval County have been recognized for their dedication to excellence. 
  • We work 365 days a year and are always available to our clients. 
  • We are committed to being there for our clients through every phase of their case. 
  • We empower and educate our clients to make informed decisions by taking the time to explain our rationale for our counsel, the pros and cons of certain legal options, and all the evidence. 
  • We take a client-centered and collaborative approach to cases. 

Reach out to us at (904) 474-3115 and schedule a free consultation with our Duval County criminal defense attorneys.

Criminal Defense Cases We Handle

If you are under investigation for or have been charged with a crime in Duval County, our firm is here and equipped to help you. While you may feel inclined to represent yourself or wait to retain counsel until you’ve been formally charged, you should retain our services as soon as you realize you are under investigation. 

Our attorneys can help ensure your constitutional rights are honored throughout the investigation, and we can help prevent you from making missteps (i.e. making a damaging statement, offering evidence, etc.). Backed by decades of collective experience, you can trust our firm to help you achieve the best possible case results.  

Our firm exclusively handles criminal defense cases. Our areas of practice include: 

How We Can Help You Fight Your Charges

At First Coast Criminal Defense, our criminal defense lawyers in Duval County are extremely qualified and can help you or a loved one develop a tailored defense strategy. We are well-versed in a host of criminal law matters and can handle cases at the state and federal levels. 

Once you retain our services, our attorneys can support you throughout the entire case and can: 

  • Appear for you in court 
  • Communicate with law enforcement and the state prosecution on your behalf 
  • Consult with experts (i.e. forensic psychologists, forensic scientists, forensic accountants, blood spatter experts, etc.) to help gain unique insights to strengthen your case 
  • Develop a personalized defense strategy 
  • File motions to suppress evidence or dismiss charges 
  • Handle litigation should your case go to trial 
  • Investigate your arrest and the validity of the accusations 
  • Negotiate with the prosecution concerning plea deals 
  • Offer you counsel and advice to empower you to make informed case decisions 

You don’t have to fight these charges alone. Call (904) 474-3115 or complete our online contact form to schedule a complimentary case evaluation today. 

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Coast Criminal Defense, and it was a wonderful experience, I would highly recommend this Firm. They are totally responsive and will walk you through each phase step by step!"
Vincent

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Awards & Accolades

  • America's Best Top 10 Attorneys Criminal Defense 2023
  • America's Best Top 10 Attorneys Criminal Defense 2024
  • Consecutively Earned Since 2021
  • Consecutively Earned Since 2021
  • AIOLA Top Lawyer 2025
  • Top 10 Criminal Defense Since 2018
  • Top 10 DUI Defense Since 2018
  • American Association of Attorney Advocates