Bryan L. Shorstein

Bryan L. Shorstein

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Saint Augustine, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

305 Kingsley Lake Drive, Suite 701, Saint Augustine, FL

About Bryan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

I was a prosecutor in St. Johns county for 7 years and have now been a criminal defense attorney in St. johns county since 2003. I have prosecuted and defended almost every type of criminal case.

29 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Shorstein & Lee, LLC

305 Kingsley Lake Drive, Suite 701, Saint Augustine, FL, 32092-3045

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Bryan L. Shorstein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Josh | July 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

BEST in st johns county by far

I hired him a few years ago from a criminal case involving myself being assaulted by a LEO, said renegade cop busted up my face, damaged my vision, and then attempted to lie about the situation in his report, Honestly if it wasn't for Brian I would have went to jail and been charged with some severe ...charges that were not true. this man is very easy to talk very well known in the local legal community and honestly one of the most polite lawyers I have ever spoken too, if I ever was to need criminal defense again Mr. Shorstein would be the first man I pick

Posted by Jessica | July 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

This man has Integrity! Did not charge a dime.

I emailed Mr. Shorestein about an old warrant that needed to be taken care of before my fiance and I returned to Florida. He gave us a thorough consultation to get all the info he needed and answered all questions we had, and never made us feel rushed like he had better things to be doing. He did a l...ittle digging over the next couple of days and took it upon himself to call us each day with updates as he discovered more and untangled what was an extremely complicated situation for us. (My friends/family who hire lawyers don't get treated this well, and are often left for days at a time trying to get them on the phone, trying to get the case to move forward etc.) He also took it upon himself to bring up our case to the prosecutor and seems all we need to do is pay a small fee to St. John's County and the case will be closed. After all this, he actually didn't charge us a dime and gave me a name and phone number to call to get the payment taken care of. All of this was done from Utah. He even offered to double check after we make the payment to ensure the matter is completely taken care of. This outcome is incredible, and we will be very happy to recommend Bryan Shorestein to anyone and everyone in St. Augustine, since he is the reason we can even return! It is so rare to find truly helpful philanthropic people. This is probably one of the few lawyers in the world you can trust, St. Augustine is lucky to have him! Thank you so much, Bryan! *faith in humanity reignited*

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Happy In Flagler County

I was accused of a felony regarding a family members funds that I was responsible for. I was not guilty of the charges that I was facing. I found Mr. Shorstein through his website. After meeting with him and discussing my situation, I felt relieved, and knew I was in very capable hands. Mr. Shors...tein represented me competently, and effectively. Eventually, the case was dismissed, and my information will soon be expunged.

Posted by Frank | October 19, 2010 | Criminal Defense

One of the few - Knowledgeable, Philanthropist, Altruistic etc.

Unfortunately, he is out of the area where I needed him, yet, I got more help from him than anyone in this area so far. He listened and heard me, and he took his time very- very generously to explain things to direct me to the essence of my issue. In my case, I am a plaintiff in an embezzlement/grand... theft case - I wish he would not be out of the area to represent me. But of course, he also referred me to another attorney who seems to be tailored for my situation just in case if the DA decide to lower the charges from criminal to civil issue. Most surprisingly, I felt embarrassed that he did not charge me anything. He is a ****** (6) stars of 5.

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence Case

I came across Mr.Shorstein's firm online and submitted a question about a domestic violence charge I had just been arrested for. Mr.Shorstein called me that night, after hours, to discuss my case. He was very frank but was also very conscientious of my fears. Although it turned out that he did not co...ver my county normally, he volunteered to contact the States Attorney on my behalf to find out where they stood and what evidence they had, since my Public Defender was not doing anything. He offered to do all of this free of charge and direct me to a local attorney if it seemed that would be in my best interest. He eventually took the case and with very reasonable fees. He worked very hard to get the case dropped before they would file charges and worked closely with the prosecutor on my behalf. His guidance and experience was spot on and he did, in fact, convince the prosecutor to drop the charge. This was quite a feat considering Florida requires someone to go to jail and be prosecuted for Domestic Violence. Mr.Shorstein was always willing to take my calls after hours and on the weekends throughout the case. The money I spent on his service is the best money I have ever spent.

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Bryan L. Shorstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Clyde Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alyssa Shorstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is a highly respected member of the legal community. He is personable, intelligent and gets great results for his clients."

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William Underhill

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a prosecutor, I could always trust what Bryan said about his client or his client's case. He is always prepared and knows his cases inside and out."

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Virginia Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Stepanov

Unknown lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I sincerely endorse Mr. Shorstein. He is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is an active member in the avvo community. I enjoy reading his input on various issues and highly recommend him."

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James Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bryan Shorstein is one of the best Attorneys in North Florida. He a is strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession"

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Michael Bialys

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have sent many case to Bryan. Reliable and trustworthy not to mention competent! he even assisted my Father-in-law on a case to successful completion."

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Jeremy Lasnetski

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Other

"I have known Bryan for many years and he is a well respected lawyer in the St. Augustine community. I highly recommend Bryan to anyone with a criminal or personal injury matter in the St. Augustine/St. Johns area."

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James Davis

Unknown lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bryan is a tremendous advocate for his clients. I have referred numerous cases to him with all having excellent results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is an excellent attorney and does an amazing job on every case he handles."

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Yekaterina Mesic

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bryan is a fierce advocate for his clients. I never hesitate to send him referrals and know, that clients are always happy with his work."

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Richard Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bryan is an excellent criminal defense attorney. If you or someone you know has been accused or arrested or charged with a crime, do not hestitate to call Mr. Shorstein."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Shorstein & Lee, LLC

1996 - 2003

Prosecuting Attorney, State Attorneys Office, 7th Circuit St Augustine

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Bar, Animal Law Committee

Committee Member

2006 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

2011 - 2014

7th Circuit Bar Grievance Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. Juan

Case dismissed!! Because the parents called us before the charges were filed, we were able speak to the Detectives and convince them to drop the case.

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Education

1996

Nova Southeastern University

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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