Genine Ann Mejia

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Genine Ann Mejia

5.0
185 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Daytona Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

647 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL

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About Genine

Biography

Aggressive Traffic, DUI & Criminal Defense. Payment Plans Available. Read My Reviews & Call 24/7 (386)-866-3457

Aggressive Criminal Defense. Payment Plans Available. Read My Reviews & Call 24/7 (386)-866-3457

Aggressive Defense of DUI Cases. Payment Plans Available. Read My Reviews & Call 24/7 (386)-866-3457

Aggressive Traffic Ticket Defense. Payment Plans Available. Read My Reviews & Call 24/7 (386)-866-3457

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

ALL CRIMINAL CASES: assault, battery, burglary, child porn, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, drug offenses, drug trafficking, racing on the highway, reckless driving, resisting arrest, rape, robbery, sex offenses, child porn, suspended license

65%
DUI and DWI 25%

ALL DUI, DWI, and BUI cases: simple DUI, DUI with property damage, enhanced DUI, DUI manslaughter, refusals

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

ALL TRAFFIC TICKETS: CDL holders, careless driving, driving with a suspended license, failure to obey a traffic control device, HTO, speeding, red lights, stop sign, leaving the scene, reckless, failure to yield

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
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+ 6
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Genine Ann Mejia

647 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114

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Genine Ann Mejia's Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Kara | March 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Client

Attorney Mejia is amazing! She went above and beyond the call of duty on my criminal case. Her and her staff were always available to take my calls and get my case resolved quickly. If you need a lawyer in volusia county, she is the best. Thank you for everything!

Posted by Rafael | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing attorney

Very hard working and professional. Her and her staff worked nonstop to help me with my case and in the end, I got my children back. Best lawyer I've ever worked with.

Posted by Chelsea | April 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very professional and accommodating!

My experience with Ms. Mejia has been nothing short of wonderful. Very professional and so accommodating. She was able to get my case dropped within a matter of a few weeks. She looks out for her clients best interest and always made sure I understood the process, explaining everything along the way.... She and her staff are very responsive and they always made sure she personally reached back out to me if she was not available at the time. I have never met an attorney so understanding considering my situation. She truly is amazing at what she does. I appreciate all her and her staff have done for me and I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you very much Ms. Mejia!

Posted by Alrawi | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Helpful and honest

I would highly recommend Mrs. Genine Mejia , She was wonderful, honest and up front with me. She made the whole process easy. I'm so happy I found her to represent me and help me a lot with my case. I would recommend her to my friends and family. Her assistant was also extremely nice and helpful.

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Genine Ann Mejia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ruddledge Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked numerous cases on the opposite side of Ms. Mejia both in the family law and criminal defense realm. I always found her to be well prepared, courteous, and a strong advocate for her client. She is very good with people and that helps her get results."

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Lara Weems

Domestic violence lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Mejia is very professional and well versed on her cases."

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Michael Stover

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practiced as an assistant state attorney against Genine Mejia and was always stunned by her professionalism and knowledge of the law. There is no better legal representation."

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Mary Morelly

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Mejia was extremely professional and courteous during the time she was opposing counsel on a case."

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Thomas Rosenblum

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Mejia is very knowledgeable of the laws and procedures regarding all traffic matters. She zealously represents her clients. She is professional and experienced in dealing with Judges, court personnel and witnesses. These abilities yield positive results for her clients."

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Katherine Woodard

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Frankel

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"She is always thoroughly prepared with a meticulous attention to detail. Her keen sense of the law and knowledge of case law is extraordinary. I would highly recommend her for any family law matter."

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Steve Santiago

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mejia is an excellent attorney. Professional, experienced and knowledgable. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Louis Rossi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She did a great job handling cases for my family. Friend's of my family have even went to her for DUI representation and were very pleased. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Ostroff

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known her since we were both in law school, she's the kind of person who is always prepared and on her A game. This is a HUGE asset to her and especially to her clients as she is able to take advantage of any laziness/weakness/lack of preparedness from the other side to get great results for her clients."

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James Harwood

Litigation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with exemplary work ethic."

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Edwin Duff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorsed Genine in the areas of criminal defense did traffic cases. I have known Genine for many years and saw her manage a heavy public defender docket in court. I sought her advice on her judge many times because oh her experience in that courtroom. I've been impressed with her knowledge of law and ability to analyze cases and help her clients. More recently I have seen her handle traffic citations on a heavy docket and more serious criminal cases."

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Matthew Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Genine on numerous cases and find her to be an outstanding, knowledgeable, and experienced attorney. Her experience as a Public Defender prepared her for private practice. She commands a courtroom and get the job done."

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David Shekhter

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Genine is an aggressive attorney with passion. She is also trustworthy giving her all tge qualities a client needs. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffery Higgins

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Genine is a very tough, very bright lawyer who immediately recognizes weaknesses in the prosecution's case and is able to use those weaknesses to her clients' advantage. We have consulted each other on multiple cases, and I always know her legal opinion is one on which I can rely."

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Charity Tonelli

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Mejia is an excellent attorney who is capable, smart and trustworthy – I have no hesitation recommending her. She is a zealous advocate for each of her clients and will go above and beyond your expectations."

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Lawrence Avallone

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of consulting with Genine on cases. She is an experienced trial attorney who knows what she is talking about and she fights for her clients. I endorse Genie Mejia."

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Michael Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Genine on several cases. Some of them while she was a public defender and some recent cases in her private practice. She is a well seasoned trial attorney that I am comfortable leaning on for advice. I would feel comfortable recommending her services to anyone in need of an attorney."

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Michael Stover

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jared Frankel

Family lawyer

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David Shekhter

Criminal defense lawyer

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C. Banister

Family lawyer

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Matthew Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffery Higgins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lawrence Avallone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Book Award in Apellate Advocacy, Barry University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Genine Ann Mejia, P.A.

2017 - 2017

Attorney at Law, Ted Hollander and Associates DBA The Ticket Clinic

2015 - 2017

Private Practitioner, Law Office of Genine Ann Mejia

2013 - 2015

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

2012 - 2013

Volunteer Attorney, Office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial District

Associations

2012 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Volusia County Bar Association

2010 - 2011

Moot Court Honor Society

Oral Advocate and Brief Writer

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. M.B.

7 minute jury verdict of Not Guilty

State v. S.W.

Jury Verdict of Not Guilty

State v. H.K.

Not guilty

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Education

2012

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2017

Florida Law Weekly State v. Mooney

Languages

English

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