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also known as Darcy Galnor
Darcy Galnor is a graduate of Ohio State University and earned her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville.
She is one of the few female criminal defense lawyers in Northeast Florida that is board-certified in criminal trial law. Darcy, who is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, has extensive experience in criminal law on both sides of the courtroom. She began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Duval and Clay counties, prosecuting cases from misdemeanors to capital crimes for five years.
She also served for four years as an Assistant Public Defender and was a senior member of the Major Crimes Unit and the Homicide Unit. Before moving to the Homicide Unit, she was a division chief, supervising two teams of felony attorneys in Jacksonville. She has tried dozens of criminal cases, from DUI cases to homicides. It was at the Public Defender's Office that Darcy discovered her passion for criminal defense. Darcy is an expert in criminal trial law and focuses all her efforts in that area of the law.
Before choosing to attend law school, Darcy worked as a newspaper reporter at the Battle Creek Enquirer in Southwest Michigan. She primarily covered the police beat, writing about high-profile crime in the area. While at Ohio State, she was a reporter and editor at The Lantern, the campus newspaper, and covered stories including the DUI arrest of an All-American linebacker.
Darcy is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Northeast Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Jacksonville Federal Bar Association as well as the Clay County Bar Association and the Jacksonville Bar Association. Darcy has also served as a Pupil and a Barrister in the Chester Bedell American Inn of Court.
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225 Water Street, Suite 1280, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
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Posted by Ryan | May 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I hired Darcy Galnor of Galnorr Shumard, P.A. We had an issue that required her assistance. Everything she said she would do, she did. She was quick, professional, and always on point. I can't say enough good things about her and her firm. I would not hesitate to hire her again if a situ...
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I was fortunate enough to work with Darcy during my case. Her intelligence, reliability and efficiency brought me comfort during one of the hardest times of my life. Darcy was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. She is well-liked and respected in her field - understandably so....
Posted by Brian | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired Darcy to handle both a criminal case and a probation violation. She was committed from day one to protecting my rights and getting the best possible outcome. She put forth a lot of time and energy in researching legal strategies for my case. She also is very familiar with the legal sys...
Posted by Kevin | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired Darcy to represent me as a defense attorney. She was "all over it", she was responsive to my calls, texts and emails. She worked with me and the charge against me was dropped without me even having to appear at trial. I would highly recommend her. Here's a snippet of how things went. We plann...
Posted by Macie | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Hands down one of the best attorneys out there if not the best. She’s practically super woman. She helped my family so much through a difficult time. Darcy understood that what we were going through had turned our worlds upside down and she did everything she possibly could to help make it ride side ...
"I endorse Attorney Galnor due her extensive experience and track record of success defending her clients. She is a well-respected member in the legal community."
"I endorse Ms. Galnor's work. I have known Ms. Galnor to be highly professional and ethical in her practice."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Darcy Galnor on several cases and have always been impressed with the job she has done. Darcy used to work as an assistant State Attorney and has the experience to get great results in the cases she takes on. She is prompt getting work done and communicating with parties. She is a person of integrity and I would recommend her to anyone in need of a good criminal defense attorney."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2015 - 2016
Associate, Kopelousos, Bradley & Garrison, P.A.
2010 - 2014
Assistant Public Defender/Division Chief, Office Of The Public Defender
2004 - 2008
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office
2016 - Present
Chester Bedell American Inn of CourtBarrister
2015 - Present
Clay County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Jacksonville Federal Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Northeast Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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law
2015
Child Victim Hearsay
2016
2014
2014
2013
English