April Renee Geer

April Renee Geer

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 10 years

Litigation Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Family ... +2 more

50 North Laura Street, Suite 3000, Jacksonville, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 9 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2016

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 10 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Burr & Forman

50 North Laura Street, Suite 3000, Jacksonville, FL, 32202

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April Renee Geer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Yupei | November 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended Attorney!!!

I hired Ms.Geer as my criminal defense against two charges.One is a very serious felony and one misdemeanor.I let her know I had a immigration case pending.She worked diligently and very carefully on my case she always honest with our end goal and expectations.She dropped my case,I'm not be convicted.... When I got arrested friend of my was hired the lawyer for me.That lawyer he told me the Judge was ordered me into the pretrial service program.He said I have to stay in Jacksonville around 1-2 months until the Judge sign the Motion allow me to leave Florida and return to California.That's too long for me.... Also I had a immigration case pending, I have to very be careful any plea.I know I have to change lawyer immediately. I did a lot homework to find out which lawyer is better for me.Ms.Geer office is the first one who reply message to me.She start working on my case and trying to understand my status.I told her I want to go back home in California. Because my ex-attorney said I have to stay in Jacksonville around 1-2 months.After that she filed a Motion to Modify Condition of Bond/Release with the Court and just next day the Judge has granted our motion allowing me to return to California. Ms.Geer was very attentive to my horrible situation.She always be there to answer all my emails, advice me of my tights.She took the time to ensure I understood everything that was happening and kept me informed along the way. She negotiated a favorable outcome.She makes me feel like she is my friend and take good care of me,very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all your help in making this process as smooth and stress-free as possible for me. Ms.Geer proved to be a super Attorney and outstanding person who genuinely cares about the best outcome for her clients.I would highly recommend her!!!

Posted by Jessie | November 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended Attorney!!!

I hired Ms.Geer as my criminal defense against two charges.One is a very serious felony and one misdemeanor.I let her know I had a immigration case pending.She worked diligently and very carefully on my case she always honest with our end goal and expectations.She dropped my case,I'm not be convicted.... When I got arrested friend of my was hired the lawyer for me.That lawyer he told me the Judge was ordered me into the pretrial service program.He said I have to stay in Jacksonville around 1-2 months until the Judge sign the motion allow me to leave Florida and return to California.That's too long for me.... Also I had a immigration case pending, I have to very be careful any plea.I know I have to change lawyer immediately. I did a lot homework to find out which lawyer is better for me.Ms.Geer office is the first one who reply message to me.She start working on my case and trying to understand my status.I told her I want to go back home in California. Because my ex-attorney said I have to stay in Jacksonville around 1-2 months.After that she filed a Motion to Modify Condition of Bond/Release with the Court and just next day the Judge has granted our motion allowing me to return to California. Ms.Geer was very attentive to my horrible situation.She always be there to answer all my emails, advice me of my tights.She took the time to ensure I understood everything that was happening and kept me informed along the way. She negotiated a favorable outcome.She makes me feel like she is my friend and take good care of me,very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all your help in making this process as smooth and stress-free as possible for me. Ms.Geer proved to be a superb Attorney and outstanding person who genuinely cares about the best outcome for her clients.I would highly recommend her!!!

Posted by Lauren | August 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

FIVE STARS ARE NOT ENOUGH

I met April Geer in March of 2016 after I had retained the firm Gillis Way & Campbell to represent me in an international custody case. A Hague Convention. April was part of my legal team. Due to the international aspect of these cases they are done at an expedited speed. We only had weeks to prepare... for a trial that’s outcome would decide the fate of my five-year-old son and myself. We began communicating through text and email because I lived hours from her office. They were the only firm within hundreds of miles that would take on my difficult case. April worked tirelessly as I sent her years of correspondence and countless pages of information. Many of the documents were in a foreign language. Most of this information was so personal that I had never shared it with family members and April was very kind and understanding. I had been in an abusive marriage and there was a chance my young child could be sent back to live in Honduras. I can’t imagine the pressure she must have felt knowing that I was depending on her to help keep my family together. She never showed it, was always one step ahead, and prepared to win. She answered every call or text I sent promptly and to say she was just professional would be an understatement. April fought for me and with me through the hardest time in my life. She is smart, caring, and tough as nails. We won my case and because of her hard work our biggest worries these days are how to occupy a rainy afternoon. Five stars are not enough.

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Ethan Way

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"I STRONGLY endorse April. She is a valuable asset to my firm and is a fine lawyer. She worked with me on a highly contentious international family law matter in Federal Court and did a superb job. She is great with clients and truly cares about the case and what needs to be accomplished."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Gillis Way & Campbell

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2016 - Present

National LGBT Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2014

Charlotte School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

American Military University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

First Coast Connect Hague Convention

Languages

English

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