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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Outstanding Legal Representation by Malcolm Anthony

Malcolm Anthony handled two separate traffic cases for my son with exceptional professionalism and care. Beyond his sharp legal skills and successful resolution of both cases, what truly stood out was the time he took to have a heartfelt conversation with my son about the dangers of speeding. It wasn...’t just about the legal outcome—he genuinely cared about making a positive impact. We’re incredibly grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a dedicated and compassionate attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

A family member was arrested on a DUI charge. Being new to the area I reached out to a friend who recommended Malcolm as the best in PVB for this circumstance. He was on the phone with me within a half hour and talked me through the process of getting the person out of jail. We met the next day an...d discussed the subsequent process and expectations. He delivered on his representations and exceeded ours. He is clearly well known and respected by the prosecutors and judiciary. This was a troublesome time and we needed a friend and a counselor. He was both. I can easily recommend him.

Posted by Enrique | October 30, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Driver's License Miracle Man

I retained Mr. Anthony to help me get my driver's license back after having been given a habitual traffic offender status. He worked with me through the entire process. He broke the process down into three easy steps. First, he reviewed my entire driving record and told me what tickets/fines I simply... needed to pay. Second, he requested court dates on several outstanding traffic citations and requested the judge withhold adjudication of guilt so I would not receive points on them. Third, he filed a motion to set aside (undo) a plea of No Contest I had previously entered on a Driving with Suspended License charge which was one of the three strikes leading to my Habitual Traffic Offender 5 year suspension. After my plea was withdrawn, he was in daily contact with DMV in Tallahassee to urge them to remove my HTO status. Once it was removed, I was able to go get a new driver's license. I don't know what I would have done without his help. I felt like I had been living in the matrix and he got me out. I was impressed with the way he explained everything to me and encouraged me that the plan would work.

Posted by Jim | June 19, 2013 | DUI & DWI

THIS IS YOUR GUY FOR A DUI

I was arrested for DUI after the players in May 2012 and Malcolm has worked with me for over a year to get this case resolved. I had a road side test, I admitted I was drinking and I blew. I was going to throw in the towel but God must have been with me in the jail house courtroom that day as the no...rmal judge was out sick. My court ordered judge would not let the presiding judge decide the cases and I met Mr. Anthony in the court room that day. The deck was stacked against me but Malcolm and his staff believed in me as a an individual citizen and my case was important to them for various reason of age, current and past employment, social status and limited education. He fought for justice for me and my case was settled as reckless driving with a fine, some probation and other penalities. The important thing is that he stayed with me all the way at one point telling me I'm not ready to settle this yet you deserve better and I am going to continue to fight. He saved my security clearance, job, diginity and I am glad he came into my life. I highly recommend him "AS YOUR GUY FOR A DUI"

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.

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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

Unknown lawyer

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Suzanne Green

Family lawyer

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Kyndra Mulder

Immigration lawyer

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Dwayne Clark

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Dan Armstrong

Wills and living wills lawyer

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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