Jon May

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Federal Crime
    28 years
  • 50% White Collar Crime
    28 years

Contact Information
  • May & Cohen P.A.
    1001 Bickell Bay Drive
    Suite 2206
    Miami, FL 33131
    305-373-●●●● - show
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About me: Attorney Jon May defends individuals and institutions accused of serious violations of federal law, including: health care fraud; mortgage fraud; money... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-10-11 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My only regret was that I did not find John sooner. My situation was very complicated and multifactor. After dealing with MANY Attorneys, John is... more
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“Very helpful at a time in need.”

Posted by: marcus, 2008-09-30 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

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Justin James McShane

When a cookie-cutter defense won't suffice, when the proverbial chips are down and when one's liberty is truly on the line, it is time to call in the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Justin McShane , Harrisburg (PA), 5 months ago
Kendall B. Coffey

Known for plenty of intellectual firepower, Jon May is also a tenacious fighter with outstanding courtroom skills. He has handled some of the most... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kendall Coffey , Miami (FL), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 30 years since Jon May was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Assistant U.S. Attorney at United States Attorneys Office 1981–1985
Assistant Public Defender at Public Defender's Office 1979–1981

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida School of Law (Levin) Criminal Law JD 1978
Emory University Political Science/History BA 1976

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Presidential Commendation Award National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2007

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Vice-Chair White Collar Crime Committee National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2007–present
Co-Chair Defense Function/Services Committee American Bar Association 2005–2007

Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Advising the Grand Jury Witness: When Talk is Not Cheap, Criminal Justice Magazine Criminal Justice Magazine 2008
Helping Jurors Understand What Instructions Don't--the Law The Champion 2008
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Cases
Title:
United States of America v. General Manuel Antonio Noriega
Practice Area:
Federal Crime
Outcome:
Sentenced reduced; fight for repatriation ongoing
Description:
Jon May represented General Manuel Noriega at trial and on appeal (along with Attorney Frank Rubino). In United States v. General Manuel Antonio...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
The Seven Principles of Effective Plea Bargaining Cutting Edge Criminal Defense 2007
Head of State Immunity Hispanic National Bar Association Conference 1996
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