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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.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
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814 Highway A1A North, Suite 105, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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. 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."
"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'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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2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
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
DUI with .236 BAC reduced to Reckless Driving with No Conviction
Charges Dropped
Hit and Run Dropped
Charges Dropped
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; No Conviction
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
CASE DROPPED
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; no conviction
BUI reduced to Reckless Boating, no conviction
HTO Removed; Felony Suspended License reduced to misdemeanor
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; No Conviction
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; No Conviction
DUI Dropped
CASE DROPPED
Reckless Driving instead of DUI; no conviction; no Driver's license suspension
Reckless Driving instead of DUI; no suspension, just court costs
ALL CHARGES DROPPED
ALL CHARGES DROPPED
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving, no conviction, no license suspension
NOT GUILTY VERDICT
NO CONVICTION ON RECKLESS DRIVING INSTEAD OF DUI; NO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION
2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
RECKLESS DRIVING INSTEAD OF DUI
DROPPED CASE; REDUCED CHARGE; NO CONVICTION
CASE DROPPED
NOT GUILTY JURY TRIAL VERDICT ON A FOURTH DUI
CASE DROPPED
1991
JD - Juris Doctor (Honorary)
1983
JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude)
1980
BS - Bachelor of Science (Magna cum Laude)
1988
Search and Seizure
1988
Fourth Amendment
2007
English
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