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Biography
With a relentless commitment to defending the accused, Terry J. Shoemaker has earned his reputation among Florida’s leading criminal defense attorneys. He has successfully challenged DUI charges and secured favorable outcomes for clients facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. Terry’s tenure as a Florida State Prosecutor provides insider knowledge of prosecutorial tactics, allowing him to anticipate and counteract the opposition’s approach. His multifaceted background includes service in the U.S. Navy, a stint as a Major League Baseball trainer with the Houston Astros, and experience as a college professor. These varied roles have honed Terry's discipline, adaptability, and strategic insight—qualities he brings to every client’s defense.
Protecting You, Your Rights, and Your Future.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
DUI and DWI
35%
Sex Crime
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 22 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
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Terry Jon Shoemaker's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Can't get better than this attorney & he won't rob you blind
I needed legal representation and had been taken advantage of by several attorneys promising the stars, but just wanting to drain my bank account of MANY thousands. Someone referred me to Attorney Shoemaker and it was the best thing that could have happened to me. He does what he says, is very comp...
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Representation
I hired Terry to represent me after my DUI arrest. Leading up to my trial I was incredibly nervous but Terry helped subside those fears . He rocked it at trial and I couldn't be happier with his representation. It didn't take long for the jury to find me not guilty and that is due to the work Terry a...
Posted by June | May 14, 2014
Thanks to Terry's hard work, I have hope for the future
Terry believed in me and let me know that he was my lawyer; that I was not just a client , but that my life mattered in terms of a judiciary result, that I was a person, with hopes and dreams for a future free of this action. He worked to obtain the best result for me in a felony matter, where I was ...
Terry Jon Shoemaker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Terry Shoemaker is an excellent attorney. Not only have I known him from growing up in the same community of Saint Augustine. No one will work harder on your case, no one can get you a better result. I proudly endorse Terry"
"I endorse this lawyer. Terry is one of the best attorneys I know. He is honest, ethical, and very well respected by everyone in the system. He works very hard for his clients."
"Terry is the only criminal defense attorney I refer friends, family and clients to. In my opinion, Terry is the preeminent DUI trial attorney in the NE Florida area. One of the best qualities that differentiates Terry from other Criminal Defense attorneys is that he works on-on-one with the prosecutors to get the best deal possible BUT he is not scared to take any case to trial to fight for his client if the State Attorney's office is being overly harsh based on the circumstances."
"Mr. Shoemaker is a excellent attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients in the criminal and civil fields."
"Terry Shoemaker is a superior trial attorney. I have watched Terry and his partner, Dan Mowrey, try a number of cases in St. Johns County, and they always zealously represent their clients. I endorse this attorney and his law firm."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked on matters alongside Terry and have been opposing counsel on countless matters as well. Terry is very knowledgeable and is a talented trial attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Ultimate Attorney Award Criminal Law, Jacksonville Business Journal
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Shoemaker Law
2008 - 2019
Partner, Mowrey, Shoemaker, Beardsley, PL
2007 - 2008
Owner, Law Office of Terry J. Shoemaker
2003 - 2007
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office
1998 - 2000
Athletic Trainer, Houston Astros
1992 - 1997
Faculty, University of Mount Union
1983 - 1987
Store Keeper, United States Navy
Associations
2018 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
St. Johns County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2003
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Indiana State University
MS - Master of Science
1990
S.U.N.Y. Brockport
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Lunch and Learn
Discovery Practices in Criminal Law
Languages
Italian
English