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Jonathan Jay Kirschner

Jonathan Jay Kirschner

7.5

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 20% Criminal Defense
  • 20% DUI / DWI
  • 20% Federal Crime
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Contact Information
  • Jonathan Jay Kirschner
    200 S Indian River Dr Ste 200
    Fort Pierce, FL 34950
    Office: 772-489-●●●● - show
    Office: 772-489-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

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About me: Board Certified Criminal Trial LawyerJonathan Jay Kirschner....Over 20 Years Criminal Law Experience InThe Treasure Coast of Florida. Fort Pierce Criminal... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Truly Masterful Attorney”

Posted by: Claudia, 2009-08-30 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Kirschner was attentive--always keeping me "in the loop" during the pretrial period. He even gave me his cell phone number in case I got nervous... more
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“Review of Jay Kirschner”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-30 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: EXCELLENT, above reproach. I have had the unfortunate opportunity of employing many lawyers for my son's heroin addiction criminal actions and Mr.... more
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Theodore Charles Shafer

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Kirschner since I began practicing in 1986, and he is one of the brightest legal minds in our area,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Theodore Shafer , Fort Pierce (FL), 9 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 25 years since Jonathan Jay Kirschner 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, Chief Assistant, and Deputy Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender 1984–1988

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Franklin Pierce Law Center Law JD - Juris Doctor 1981
Florida State University BS - Bachelor of Science 1977

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Florida Bar Association
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: if adjudication is withheld are you still...
Jonathan's answer: No, you are not a convicted person, so you did not lose any of your rights. You can own a gun, and... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Probable Cause Requirement in Custodial Detentions New Hampshire Bar Journal, Vol. 21, Number 3 1980

Cases
Title:
State of Florida vs. Harold Mikel
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Defendant Found Not Guilty of Trafficking.
Description:
Defendant was charged with trafficking in over 200 grams of cocaine in a police "reverse sting" operation in St. Lucie County. Evidence consisted of...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Trial Tactics and Methods Florida 19th Circuit Public Defender's Office Circuitwide Presentation 2008
Equitable Distribution Developments 19th Circuit Family Law Update 2001
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