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Malcolm Anthony is a criminal defense attorney in Jacksonville. He is a seasoned lawyer with a high success rate in criminal defense and is passionate about defending the rights of his client and upholding the constitution. He is a former special prosecutor of economic crimes and is licensed and in good standing in the state of Florida. He has a long-time relationship with the St. Johns and Duval law enforcement and court systems. A member of several law-related organizations, including the National College of Drunk Driving Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he offers over 30 years of experience. Malcolm Anthony, P.A., takes cases ranging from drug crimes to DUI to juvenile and white collar crimes. He provides free case evaluations for all his clients and makes himself available 24/7 for their needs.
"Stay out of trouble, but if you don't... call me." Criminal Defense, DUI/BUI & License Offenses
Arrested? Charged? The government wants to convict you! Let Malcolm Anthony stand in their way!
A DUI or BUI can devastate to your career and your right to drive. You need Malcolm Anthony now!
Criminal traffic charges? Or just don't want points? Either way, Malcolm Anthony is your best bet!
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
50%
43 years
Criminal Defense
30%
43 years
Expungement
10%
43 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 42 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Malcolm Anthony, P. A.
814 Highway A1A North, Suite 105, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2008 | DUI & DWI
Will get you the best possible outcome
I have used Malcolm Anthony twice in the last 8 years and in both cases, I was very pleased with the outcome. Both situations were DUI arrest and both cases were dropped to wreckless, a much better situation. he picks apart the case and pays attention to all the details - which makes a big differen...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Poor results
Couldn’t help with a simple speeding ticket. Would have been way cheaper and less time Consuming to pay it. I’m not sure if the good reviews on here are real.
Malcolm Anthony
Replied last February 14, 2024Dear "Anonymous", since I have no idea who you are or why you would post such a negative review, I can only address it by saying that simple speeding ticket judgments are up to the judge after hearing the evidence or after reviewing a driver's record. Only the judge can determine the sanction, fines, suspensions, etc. May I suggest that your disappointment is with the traffic court judge, not the performance of our office? I assure you that if you were a client as you say, I appeared on your behalf and handled the matter as directed by you with the utmost professional and effective legal acumen honed by 40 years of practice. Any judgment or sanctions against you were a product of your driving record and the court's conclusions about the evidence, not mine. And as to your gratuitous conjecture doubting the authenticity of these reviews - such an assertion is unfounded and patently untrue. I have neither the time nor desire to falsify reviews.
Posted by Brandon | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Salesman Not Lawyer
From the beginning he said the second DUI is the easiest punishment. Which should have told me that he was looking to plea. Claiming the second dui has the easiest punishments. Did not talk to him for 3 of the 6 months that I hired him. Then the last month he finally filed a motion and had my hopes u...
Malcolm Anthony
Replied last May 10, 2019Dear Brandon, thank you for taking the time to review our firm. As a well-respected firm for over 35 years, we value our client’s opinions and concerns and want each client’s expectations to be exceeded. As I read your comments, I am concerned there may have been some misunderstanding between us which has led to your frustration. In our practice, criminal defense, every client, including you, always determines whether to go to trial or to plead, and is provided with all the evidence including video evidence as was done in your case in order to make an informed decision with our advice honed from over 35 years and hundreds of jury trials. We stand by each client’s decision, ready to go to trial. Each client, including yourself, when entering a plea must swear in open court: “My attorney and I have discussed all aspects of this case. My attorney thoroughly explained the charges against me…and answered all my questions. I am satisfied with the services of my attorney in this case and my attorney has done everything that I requested of my attorney in assisting me.” Each client, including yourself, has access to me by mobile number as well as the office number so that there is always open communication. As to the motion, it was not only filed, but we were successful and thereby won suppression of some of the evidence against you via the motion. Please contact us directly to review the matter and discuss your concerns. Please be advised the plea can be withdrawn within 30 days of its entry.
Malcolm Anthony's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Malcolm whole-heartedly in the area of criminal defense. As a former prosecutor and now defense attorney, he knows exactly how the system works and he will go the extra mile for his clients. I, particularly, recommend him for DUI charges and clearing up driving records because he is one of the few lawyers in the greater Jacksonville area that truly understands the intricacies fixing any and all driver license issues."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Malcolm is a fantastic attorney. I have sent him numerous cases in the counties of his practice. He is professional, ethical and is a great lawyer. I highly recommend him if you or one of your loved ones has a pending criminal matter."
"Malcolm has a phenomenal reputation in the legal community that is well earned."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Criminal defense can drive anyone nuts! And it takes an extraordinary talent to understand and then properly handle disputes involving criminal defense laws. You need someone who is remarkably smart and adept at understanding the in's and out's of the laws that most lawyers hate to deal with as much as the average person does too. With praise from his clients and attorneys who know here, along with his dozens and dozens of well written published answers to questions at Avvo.com, you can tell he knows the law and how to deal with it. If you have a question about criminal defense, he is your answer. Period. I recommend him to you."
"Without hesitation, I recommend Malcolm. He is an excellent lawyer and person. Do not hesitate to call on him if legal trouble finds you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Best DUI defense attorney in North Florida."
"I endorse this lawyer's work and have tried many cases with him throughout the years. He is thorough and well versed."
"Malcolm has represented many of the individuals our firm has referred to him. He is prompt, thorough, professional and gets excellent results for his clients. We have found that Malcolm cares about his clients and tries to achieve results in the Courts that help his clients for their entire lives. He is a true professional and great person. I give him an unqualified endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Malcolm is well known in the community as a very ethical and highly competent criminal defense lawyer. He can be trusted to do the job honorably and well."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have over the years made referrals to Malcolm Anthony and my former clients have reported to me how pleased they were in his handling of their criminal matter. Malcolm is repected and well liked in our community and I will continue to recommend Malcolm when any client has needs for his services."
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Experience
Honors
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - 2011
Owner, Malcolm Anthony, P. A.
1993 - 1995
General Counsel, HCMC
1990 - 1993
Assistant State Attorney, St. Augustine State Attorney's Office
1988 - 1990
Associate, Anderson & Howell
1984 - 1988
Assistant State Attorney; Special Prosecutor Economic Crimes, Jacksonville State Attorneys Office
1983 - 1984
Associate, Law Offices of Fred Abbott
Associations
2003 - Present
National College of Drunk Driving DefenseMember
1998 - Present
Jacksonville Beaches Bar AssociationPast President
1996 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1994 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1985 - Present
U. S. District Court, Middle District, FloridaMember
1994 - 2008
St. Johns Academy Classical Christian SchoolBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI with High Blood Alcohol level with Crash, Reduced to Reckless Driving; No Conviction
DUI with .236 BAC reduced to Reckless Driving with No Conviction
Charges Dismissed against Employee of Convenience Store for Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors
Charges Dropped
Hit and Run Crash Dropped
Hit and Run Dropped
Grand Theft charges against Business Owner Dropped
Charges Dropped
DUI with High Blood Alcohol level with Crash, Reduced to Reckless Driving; No Conviction
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; No Conviction
Licensed Physician saved from DUI
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
Third DUI Dropped; 10 Year License Revocation Avoided
CASE DROPPED
DUI reduced; no conviction
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; no conviction
Boating Under the Influence reduced to Reckless Boating, no conviction
BUI reduced to Reckless Boating, no conviction
Got HTO 5-year suspension removed and new Felony charge reduced
HTO Removed; Felony Suspended License reduced to misdemeanor
DUI with Crash reduced; no conviction
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; No Conviction
DUI reduced; no conviction
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; No Conviction
Foreign Student College Career Saved
DUI Dropped
DUI Dropped
CASE DROPPED
DUI reduced; no conviction
Reckless Driving instead of DUI; no conviction; no Driver's license suspension
DUI reduced
Reckless Driving instead of DUI; no suspension, just court costs
DUI Dropped
ALL CHARGES DROPPED
Drug Possession and Hit and Run charges Dropped
ALL CHARGES DROPPED
DUI reduced; no conviction
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving, no conviction, no license suspension
Not Guilty of Assault at Trial
NOT GUILTY VERDICT
At Trial; DUI reduced; no conviction; no suspension
NO CONVICTION ON RECKLESS DRIVING INSTEAD OF DUI; NO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION
DUI reduced
2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
DUI reduced; no conviction
RECKLESS DRIVING INSTEAD OF DUI
Two Year Prison Sentence avoided; Case dropped; another Case reduced; No Conviction!
DROPPED CASE; REDUCED CHARGE; NO CONVICTION
DUI Dropped
CASE DROPPED
DUI Not Guilty Jury Verdict; Lifetime License Revocation Avoided
NOT GUILTY JURY TRIAL VERDICT ON A FOURTH DUI
Five Year Suspension Removed; Five Suspended License Cases with No Conviction; New Case Dismissed
CASE DROPPED
Education
1991
Regent University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor (Honorary)
1983
O.W. Coburn School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude)
1980
Oral Roberts University
BS - Bachelor of Science (Magna cum Laude)
Speaking Engagements
1988
Advanced Law Enforcement Training
Search and Seizure
1988
Advanced Law Enforcement Officer Training
Fourth Amendment
Publications
2007
Masters of DUI Seminar
Defendant's Motion in Limine to Suppress Statements of Defendant Prior to Proof of Corpus Delicti an/or protected by the Accident Report Privilege
Languages
English
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Q&A
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08 Dec 2021
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What does it mean when a Charge Status is ROL in the duval country jso system
15 Jun 2018
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Is there a grace period to have the interlock device installed once you are approved for hardship license
13 Nov 2016