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Born and raised in Florida, and licensed to practice law since 1998, I am a skilled attorney with significant trial experience and an excellent bedside manner. I believe that everyone charged with a crime deserves a vigorous defense & I work to make sure each of my clients understands the legal process, and that they understand their choices before they make any decisions regarding their case.
Having achieved successful careers in both criminal defense and athleitcs administration, the competitor in me understands that sometimes it takes extra effort to get the results I want. I am proud to say I have never shied away from that effort in defense of my clients.
Apart from being an accomplished attorney, I am also a father of four & grandfather of one. When I'm not working, you may find me working local football games as an on-field official or serving as a volunteer coach for my youngest daughter's basketball team. If you do, please say hello. You never know when you may need a good attorney.
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Acquired: 1998
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444 Seabreeze Blvd., Suite 470, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118
101 North Alabama Ave., Deland, FL, 32724
1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL, 32110
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Posted by Ron | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly Recommended, Make This Your First Call
When I needed an attorney to fight for my rights after receiving not one, but three tickets during a routine traffic stop and search, I called Jeff Higgins. Jeff not only understands the law and was able to fight for me in court, he cared about me as a person. To sum it up, Jeff went to court for m...
Posted by James | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Attorney
Jeff was honest from the start, and fought until the end to get the best possible outcome for my case. First time DUI, and other related charges reduced and/or dismissed which saved my job! I feel like the court "had it out to make an example of me", so I'm not sure anyone else could of helped me as ...
Posted by Don | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding & Possesion
I was referred to Jeff Higgins after my incident of Speeding & Possession of a nugget of Marijuana! Although I was guilty on both infractions & the process took some time~ in the end... Jeff performed Magic for Me!!! I had a proposal from the courts that was totally Unacceptable & Ludacris!!...
Posted by JJ | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Does what he says
Jeff was upfront and honest from the jump. I got a criminal traffic ticket while working out in Daytona because my license had gotten suspended for court fees. The police seen I was on probation and turned a simple driving with suspended license ticket to a criminal ticket. Jeff let me know that he c...
Posted by Abel | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The coolest man alive.
I was facing a serious problem, I was separating from my girlfriend who I have kids with. She did everything in her power to destroy my name,company & self esteem. If it wasn't for sir, Higgs I would not be free to enjoy my new life in the Florida key. He got all charges dropped and gave me my freedo...
"Not only did I briefly work for Jeff, but I prosecuted cases that he defended. You don’t know the merit of an attorney until you try a case against them. Jeff is honest, the hardest worker I know, and an excellent trial attorney. If you have any doubt in who to hire, hire Jeff."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Higgins goes above and beyond to give his clients the individual attention they deserve and need."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a hard worker and always willing to put in the time necessary to obtain the best result. He is very polite cordial and professional. On top of those great qualities, the most notable one is his tenacity, he never gives up until all options are exhausted."
"I endorse this lawyer. This attorney has a broad experience both in government and in private practice. His clients love him and he is feared by many Assistant State Attorneys. I would work with this attorney at any time."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Higgins is a well respected attorney that has a good relationship with judges, law enforcement, as well as fellow attorneys in the community. He is very knowledgeable in all areas of criminal and DUI defense, which allows him to provide excellent legal representation on behalf of his clients."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2017 - Present
Founding Attorney & Principal, DaytonaDefense.com
2015 - 2017
Managing Attorney - Daytona Beach, Ted L. Hollander & Associates, LLC
2013 - 2015
Assistant Athletic Director/Counsel, Stetson University Department of Athletics
2007 - 2013
Associate Athletic Director/Counsel, UNLV Department of Athletics
2002 - 2007
Associate Director of Enforcement, NCAA
1998 - 2002
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office - 5th Judicial Circuit
1998 - Present
Florida BarMember
2002 - 2015
National Association of Collegiate Directors of AthleticsMember
1999 - 2002
Teen Court JudgeJudge
1998 - 2002
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - 2002
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1997
Stetson University Student Bar AssociationMember
Capital Sexual Battery Charges Dropped
ROR
Case Dismissed
Felony Battery Charges Dropped
Injunction Withdrawn
Scheduled for dismissal
Client released from jail; Community control reinstated
Case dismissed
DUI dismissed
Not guilty on both counts
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
What will happen if i abscond juvenile probation until my 19th birthday?
29 Jun 2017
My boyfriends probation gave him a court date in a week he hasn't violated is it a good thing he's p.o says it's a good thing?
01 Jul 2017
Is there a way to remove violations from public record so they don't show on my MVR when pulled
29 Jun 2017