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Belkis Plata was born in the Bronx, New York to a Puerto Rican father and Colombian mother. Belkis is fluent in Spanish. Belkis attended Paxon School for Advanced Studies and Mandarin High school. Belkis went on and graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 2007. During undergrad Belkis worked as an intern for the U.S. Marshals and the Guardian ad Litem Program. In the summer of 2008, Belkis, worked as a legal intern at Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. The following year she worked in Atlanta at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in the gang unit. Belkis received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010. While at UF Law, Belkis, worked for the Center of Race and Race Relations, the Reichert House Youth Academy and was a member of GatorTeam Child Juvenile Law Clinic.
Belkis practiced as a trial attorney at the Public Defender's Office in Jacksonville, Florida for nearly four years. Belkis began her career in Juvenile Court where she represented hundreds of children charged with both misdemeanors and felonies. Belkis was later assigned to Felony Court and thereafter was promoted to Major Crimes Attorney. During her time at the Public Defender's Office Belkis defended thousands of individuals charged with various crimes from petit theft to attempted murder. While at the Public Defender's Office Belkis was nominated as 2011 Employee of the Year, 2012 Trial Lawyer of the Year, and 2013-2014 Trial Team of the Year.
She is a member of the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice law in all Florida State Courts and in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Belkis is a Board Certified Juvenile Trial Attorney. She is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Human Rights Coalition, and the Florida Bar Association. She has been recognized nationally for her mentorship, client satisfaction and advocacy.
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135 W Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL, 322023109
106 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer and Amazing Person
Belkis Plato is definitely the best, she is a great lawyer and definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a legal attorney. Ms. Plato has helped me and my family on a few legal cases and has represented us very well. She lets us know what the process for everything will be like and is constantl...
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Most Hardworking and Reliable Attorney To Ever Exist
Ms.Plata has helped me and changed me as an individual in ways that words can’t explain. For one she’s the best attorney and the only attorney that I would ever recommend to somebody looking for help. I was 16 when my parents first hired Ms.Plata as my defense attorney for a crime that I committed as...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
AMAZING
Where do I even start. Mrs,Plata was recommended to me through a friend who used her services and had an awesome outcome. Being that i never had to use a lawyer before I didn't know where to start. So i made the phone call to Mrs.Plata's office, once speaking to her assistant she took all my informat...
Posted by Brian | April 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile
Absolute pleasure
I couldn’t have asked for a better person or lawyer for my child. Belkis is caring, kind, and courteous. Very knowledgeable about her trade. Would 12 out of 10 recommend her to anyone dealing with juvenile court.
Posted by Andrea | July 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best criminal attorney around Jacksonville
I found Belkis and explained a very time sensitive situation expecting her to tell me I was out of options and to my surprise , she made everything happen in a matter of 2 weeks and my timeline was 4/5 weeks . I can’t thank her enough for helping me and my family in a dire time of need !
"I endorse as a fantastic and knowledgeable attorney. Has a stellar reputation in the community for providing high quality representation and results for clients!"
"Belkis is a highly skilled and trained attorney. She cares about her clients and is very down to earth and approachable as an attorney. She is great to work with as she provides insights into cases that are very unique and specific to her personality and experience."
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Board Certified - Juvenile Law, Florida Bar
2016
National Excellence in Mentoring Award, Mentor.org
2016
Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Alumna of the Year, Take Stock in Children
2012
Office of the Public Defender, Trial Lawyer of the Year - Nominee
2012
Office of the Public Defender, Trial Team of the Year - Nominee
2012
Office of the Public Defender, Trial Team of the Year - Nominee
2011
Office of the Public Defender, Employee of the Year - Nominee
2010
Pro Bono Certificate, University of Florida Levin College of Law
2010
Pro Bono Award, Florida Bar
2007
Pro Bono Award, University of Florida
2007
Woman Leader of the Year - Finalist, University of Florida
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, Plata Schott Attorney's and Counelors at Law
2010 - 2014
Major Crimes Attorney, Office Of The Public Defender
2009 - 2010
Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations, University Of Florida Levin College Of Law
2016 - Present
Human Rights CoalitionMember
2011 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Alpha Kappa AlphaMember
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Child received juvenile sanctions
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
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Legal Answers
Can two co defendants be separated to where they cant see eachother or make contact any more?
25 Jul 2017
Can I get a capias warrant lifted after I have returned the item requested without having to go to court?
21 Jul 2017
Can i just be kicked out of my home when im on felony probation in florida
19 Jul 2017