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Malcolm Anthony

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Malcolm Anthony

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement

814 Highway A1A North, Suite 105, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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About Malcolm

Biography

"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%

DUI/BUI Manslaughter, BUI - Boating Under the Influence, Drunk Driving Defense, Hit and Run, Vehicular Homicide, Driving with License Suspended, Reckless Driving.

43 years

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, Sex Offenses,Child Abuse, Violent Crimes, Bail Reduction, Probation Violations, Theft Crimes, Domestic Violence/Spousal Abuse, Battery, Expunction / Sealing of Records, Weapons Charges, Search Warrants, Breach of Peace, False ID, Stalking, Disorderly Intoxication, Asset Forfeiture, Search and Seizure, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Conspiracy, Extradition, Victim's Rights

43 years

30%
Expungement 10%

Expunction of Charges, Sealing of Records

43 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

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43 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Malcolm Anthony, P. A.

814 Highway A1A North, Suite 105, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082

malcolmanthony.com/

Online Presence

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Malcolm Anthony's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 62 reviews

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Able to Keep my Security Clearance

In 2012 I was on out of state business travel to St Augustine Florida for my Company. Unfortunately I struck a sign post with my rental car and ultimately was arrested for a DUI. After some research and reviewing Mr. Anthony's record, I hired him to represent me. Most importantly, Malcolm understo...od my concern with losing my security clearance and the fact my livelihood depended on it. Malcolm succeeded in developing a strategy and managing my case such that it was reduced to reckless driving withholding adjudication. This directly contributed to my security clearance not being impacted. He kept me very informed throughout the whole legal process, represented me in court so that I did not have to travel to Florida multiple times, and provided me with his personal cell phone and returned all my calls promptly. His office support was also very helpful in answering my many questions. I would highly recommend Malcolm Anthony to anyone needing legal representation. He is an extremely skilled and seasoned attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Saved My Son's Life

Words will never be able to describe how much Mr. Anthony saved my son's life. I came in his office beaten, tore down, and looking for any help I could get. Mr. Anthony not only showed me compassion, but he proved that not all attorneys are about the money. His ingenuity and spunk made me feel tha...t my son wasn't another statistic. I was treated like family and for that I will ever be grateful. If your looking for a stellar team and an amazing attorney, look no further than Malcolm Anthony.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Gives His All

Despite Florida's harsh stance requiring minimum mandatory sentencing in all gun cases regardless of any mitigating circumstances, Malcolm managed to work out a deal with the state so that my boyfriend is serving 3 years probation, of which only 5 months are having to be served in county. Big thanks... from us both!

Posted by John | September 04, 2012 | DUI & DWI

15 years cleared up

I spent the better part of 15 years in shame. I got a dui in a state and before I went to court I decided to leave. Biggest mistake of my life. It was to be my 3rd DUI so I took advice from "jailhouse" lawyers and left. More than 15 years later I was without a job and of course without a drivers lic...ense. It ate at my very soul. By coincidence I found Mr. Anthony on the internet and explained my situation. I explained how I had changed my life and was a happily married man for more than 15 years but I still couldn't get a job or "legally" drive. I asked him to look into my case and see what he could do. You have to understand the sheer panic I had just asking him. He was so understanding and to my shock and surprise was "on my side". He simply said please let me help you with this and get your life back. $1200..... imagine 15 years of agony and pain and shame and I sent Mr. Anthony $1200. Let me tell you $1200 was "NOTHING". I would have spent 12 million if I had had it. A few days later I got an email from him telling me to call because he had good news for me. EVERYTHING WAS CLEARED UP! He said to go and get my drivers License and start looking for a job because I was free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still don't know all he did...... all I know is I am the most blessed person in the world. A couple of weeks later I got a driver's license and car insurance. I used to admire people with car insurance..... now I'm one of them. Now the best news....... A few months ago I landed a job with my city. 100% of my duties involve driving a city vehicle!!!!! Only advice I have is stop living in fear. I promise you this...... Mr. Anthony will not look down on you. He will treat you with respect and use every legal means he has to help you. He is there for you. I looked at several lawyers but I was impressed at how he seemed to "understand". He didn't judge me he wanted to help. Isn't that what you want from a lawyer. Don't live in fear..... let Mr. Anthony help you get your life back and your pride. Oh and get this...... I have a voters card and for the first time since I was 18 years old I voted in the election. That makes me very proud. I now feel like an American citizen again. All thanks to Mr. Anthony.

Posted by Peggy | March 04, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding criminal defense attorney

Ethical, professional, expedient, caring & sincere are just some of the words to describe my professional experience with Malcolm. He spent untold hours working on my sons case. Addressing it from different angles & perspective. He always kept my son his client, as his sounding board & his involvem...ent with us was at least on a weekly basis. I cannot say enough good things regarding Malcolm. If you need a bulldog in the courtroom who constantly thinks outside the box think no more. He is your choice hands down.

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Malcolm Anthony's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Corsmeier

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Miguel Rosada

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darren Finebloom

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Sean Murrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Malcolm has a phenomenal reputation in the legal community that is well earned."

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Heather Quick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angie Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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John Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without hesitation, I recommend Malcolm. He is an excellent lawyer and person. Do not hesitate to call on him if legal trouble finds you."

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Kyndra Mulder

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Best DUI defense attorney in North Florida."

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Suzanne Green

Family lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work and have tried many cases with him throughout the years. He is thorough and well versed."

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Dwayne Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Blane McCarthy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Dan Armstrong

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Angie Smith

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Suzanne Green

Family lawyer

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Kyndra Mulder

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Dwayne Clark

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Dan Armstrong

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Defense

Member

1998 - Present

Jacksonville Beaches Bar Association

Past President

1996 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1994 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

U. S. District Court, Middle District, Florida

Member

1994 - 2008

St. Johns Academy Classical Christian School

Board 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

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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

Activity

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