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Rupert Seymour-Newton
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Juvenile Case
- anonymous, Juvenile Client
Overview
Avvo Rating
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10.0
Superb
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Practice Areas
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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Fixed (Sometimes)
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Free Consultation (45 minutes)
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Hourly ($300-$400/hour)
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Pro Bono (5%)
Payment types
Credit Card, Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (6)
Videos (3)
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About me: A good criminal defense lawyer will take on someone's case regardless of how unpopular the cause, or the client.
I pride myself in being creative, detail-... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Rupert,
2008-04-22
about 1 year ago.
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Client Review:
Mr. Blecher responded to a letter I received from the School Board and convinced them that I was suitable to volunteer in my childrens' school: I had...
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Posted by:
anonymous,
2008-06-08
about 1 year ago.
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Client Review:
We highly recommend Mr. Blecher for his professionalism and knowledge of the judicial system. He represented our 17 year old son in a juvenile matter....
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Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. This attorney is considered to be aggressive, hard working, and a valuable attorney by his clients. You should be...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Donald Ramsell
, Wheaton (IL), 3 months ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. He is respected amongst his colleagues, clients, and members of the judiciary alike. John has been a trail-blazer in...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Lloyd Golburgh
, Fort Lauderdale (FL), 3 months ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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28 years
since Jonathan Burton Blecher was first licensed to practice law in FL.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| President at Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. |
1993–present
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| Attorney at Essen & Essen, P.A. |
1986–1992
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| Associate at Entin, Schwartz, Dion and Sclafani, P.A. |
1984–1986
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| Assistant State Attorney at Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office |
1981–1984
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Education
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| North Miami Beach Senior High |
Political Science |
High School Diploma |
1975 |
| Miami-Dade College |
credit classwork |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AV-Preeminent Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| AV Peer Review Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Who's Who |
Cambridge Who's Who |
2009 |
| AV Peer Review Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Judge |
University of Miami Law School Client Counseling Competition |
1998 |
| Judge |
University of Miami Moot Court and Mock Trial Competition |
1997 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Florida Bar, Traffic Court Rules Committee |
1999–2003
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Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section |
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
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| Member |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit |
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United States Supreme Court Bar |
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| Life Member |
National Eagle Scout Association |
1973–present
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| Trial Bar Member |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
1984–present
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| Trial Bar Member |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
1985–present
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| Member |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1986–present
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| Member |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-MIAMI |
2007–present
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| Trial Bar Member |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan |
2007–present
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| Member |
BNI |
2008–present
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| Membership Committee |
BNI Referral Professionals |
2008–present
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Portfolio
Legal Guides
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Avvo Contribution:
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
I need to travel abroad while on DUI program
You will have 4-5 months to complete a 3 month program. I suggest that you finish as soon as... more
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Blog syndication
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Publications
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Publication |
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| He Who Represents Himself May Have a Fool For a Client |
Coral Gables News |
2009 |
| Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! |
Coral Gables Tribune |
2009 |
| DUI RELATED ARTICLES |
DUILAWDEFENSE BLOG |
2009 |
| Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! |
Kendall Gazette |
2009 |
| Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! |
Palmetto Bay News |
2009 |
| Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! |
South Miami News |
2009 |
| No More Wedding Bell Blues |
Clarity News Magazine |
2008 |
| The Physiology of Breath Testing |
How To Defend a DUI Case |
2008 |
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Cases
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- Title:
- The Killian 9
- Practice Area:
- Constitutional
- Outcome:
- DISMISSED
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One of nine Miami Killian Senior High School students charged with a hate crime for publishing an underground paper critical and satirical of the...
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Criminal Defense Issues |
BNI Miami-Dade |
2009 |
| Criminal Defense |
Business Netwrok International |
2009 |
| Criminal defense |
BNI |
2008 |
| Criminal Defense Topics |
BNI Dadeland |
2008 |
| Criminal Defense Topics |
BNI-Kendall Chapter |
2008 |
| DUI Defense |
Dadeland Referral Professionals |
2008 |
| Criminal Defense |
MDGLCC Business Luncheon |
2008 |
| Record Sealing and Expungement |
Sandpiper's Breakfast Meeting |
2008 |
| Courtroom Techniques for Police Officers |
Dade County Police Academy |
1985 |
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