Brian Adam Cantrell

Brian Adam Cantrell

4.3
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Daytona Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

200 Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Buckmaster & Ellzey

200 Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114-3275

Buckmaster & Ellzey

110 W Indiana Avenue, Suite 203, DeLand, FL, 32720

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Brian Adam Cantrell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense

Posted by Kristen | February 07, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Very informative, truly helpful, and highly recommended!

When I walked into the court room for my arraignment, I was concerned about my future and outcome of my charges... this was my FIRST drug offense, and my first Felony charges that I ever faced. More importantly, this was the FIRST time I couldn't hire a private attorney and was referred to a public d...efender. So needless to say, I was frightened of my destiny and what type of sentence I was going to walk away with. My charges were serious, I am a college grad, carrying a bachelor in Business Mgmt, and an Associates in Graphic Design. So after spending 6 years in college and 5 years as a Mortgage Broker, the LAST thing I wanted was to be a Convicted Felon and Drug Offender. I admit, I was in the wrong, and was prepared to take responsibility, but did not want to throw away the last decade of hard work and dedication away because I "got caught slippin" after falling off the band wagon and being careless for the last few months when life got trying, and I stopped just gave up on caring. Needless to say, once I met Brian, he gave me the chance to explain myself, and my situation. He listened, did not judge me, but instead, heard me out, so that he could consider my needs, weigh my options, and go up to bat for me against the state and my charges. Also, my mom was in the audience, I was not allowed to speak to her, or even look at her, he took the time to eplain all my options, make sure I understood the requirements of all possibilities, and made sure to relay the information to my mother, and forward my opinions to her so that we could, as a whole, come to an agreement and all be on the same page before I went up before the judge. I am so grateful for Mr. Cantrells patience, knowledge, understanding, and genuine concern for my best interest. This is my future, and my families future, that was on the line. I was looking at a max. of 10years in prison, and I went home that night, with probation that I will have completed within 12 months, and all charges will be J.W. once I complete my term. I am so happy with my outcome, and to be home with my children, and I give all credit to God, and my attorney. Thanks again, and again.

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Brian Adam Cantrell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Omar Carmona-Sanchez

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and dedicated to his clients."

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MaryCatherine Crock

Unknown lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working on a variety of cases with Attorney Cantrell as opposing counsel. He handles every case with the utmost diligence, professionalism, and intellect. Mr. Cantrell is an impressive advocate, both in litigation and negotiation. He represents each client in a zealous, efficient, and experienced capacity. I highly recommend Attorney Cantrell without reservation."

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Jane Park

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've always been very impressed with Brian's ability to negotiate difficult cases and represent his clients professionally in the courtroom. I recommend him without hesitation!"

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Spencer Hathaway

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brian Cantrell is a consummate professional in the courtroom and out of the courtroom. Having had hundreds of cases with Brian, including several jury trials, I always found working with Brian to be a pleasant experience and professionally rewarding. I wholeheartedly endorse Brian."

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Brian Esposito

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cantrell is a dedicated and hard working attorney that will always fight for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Cantrell."

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J. Ellzey

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Brian Cantrell cares about his clients and always gives his best effort. His work is grounded in professionalism and he is focused on customer service. If you want an attorney that is willing to go the extra mile, Brian Cantrell is that attorney."

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Christopher Jones

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mr. Cantrell for five years. He is a terrific litigator, is very intelligent, and most importantly he cares about his clients."

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Jeremy Buckmaster

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brian began working for our firm in April. We recruited him while he was an Assistant Public Defender. We chose Brian because of his phenomenal reputation in the legal community and because of his well known legal skills. Since working with him I have been extremely impressed with his hard working attitude, and his attention to detail. Brian is a great lawyer and I am very excited to be working with him to help our clients with their criminal and family law needs."

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Jane Park

Criminal defense lawyer

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Spencer Hathaway

Family lawyer

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Brian Esposito

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Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Buckmaster & Ellzey

2010 - 2016

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, 7th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2019 - Present

Rotary Club of Downtown DeLand

Member

2017 - Present

Volusia County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Board of Directors

Volusia County Bar Association

Dunn-Blount American Inn of Court

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

2010

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Tennish Minute Divorce Consultation

Divorce

2018

Leadership Daytona

Our Legal System

2017

Our Legal System: The Process, People and Effects

Mock Trial Presentation

2016

Dunn-Blount American Inn of Court

Impeachment of a Witness

2016

"Our Legal System"

Mock Trial Presentation

2015

Dunn-Blount American Inn of Court

Document Retention

Publications

Languages

English

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