Darcy Danene Galnor

Darcy Danene Galnor

also known as Darcy Galnor

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

225 Water Street, Suite 1280, Jacksonville, FL

About Darcy

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Darcy has extensive experience on both sides of the courtroom. She served as a prosecutor for 5 years and an assistant public defender for more than 4 years. She has been in private for a few years and has had great success.

22 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Galnor Shumard, P.A.

225 Water Street, Suite 1280, Jacksonville, FL, 32202

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Darcy Danene Galnor's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Dana | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

OUR Attorney 4 Life!

Well we first met Darcy yrs ago when she was our public defender and she fought tooth n nail for my husband. When we had to seek counsel again, we tried to call her. They said she was no longer a public defender. My heart dropped. So I began to do research n found her. And couldn't be more grateful t...hat we did. She is a true fighter and makes you feel as if you were her only client. She even called us on her daughters bday from her daughters bday party to me and update. And also on wkends. She treats you with the up most respect and is very professional though she makes you feel like famiky. She is so very easy to talk with about situations you may be in, and even though she is Sooo Intelligent you never feel dumb or nervous to ask any stupid ? We thk it may be. Me and my husband Highly Recommend her and we have told alot of friends n family of her if they were to have a need. She is the type of Attorney that works 24-7 for you, and she knows Everyone is the court houses too. From all the Judges, Prosecutors, Balifs and even the cleaning crew of the courthouse. She is Very Well Known and Loved By All which is so obvious from the moment you meet her. We would Never Trust anyone but her with anything we have in Out Future. She Will Forever Be Out Attorney, Now Friend & Forever Confidante. So if your reading this Make That Call You Will Not Regret it.

Posted by Eric | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Benefits of Professionalism with A Touch of Care

If you're looking for legal representation near the greater Jacksonville area and are the type of person that requires clear and quick communication from an attorney who also has the ability of taking their time to explain matters thoroughly, genuinely cares for you, outlines the potential bumps in t...he road and identifies the best options to consider for your legal matter, is incredibly professional and knowledgeable, then look no further, Darcy Galnor is one of your best choices if not the best. While Darcy never guaranteed us any specific outcome she was clear about her plan of action, commitment to our family and then executed beyond our expectation. She took time from her personal life to either be with our family in person or make herself available to answer our questions in times of need. If my statements were not true I would not say so with the conviction I have shared about Darcy. Honestly, don't do yourself a disservice, if you have a legal issue and are facing the challenge of defending yourself, take the opportunity to call Darcy Galnor today because you'll be so glad you did so.

Posted by Dixie | January 28, 2015

Darcy Galanor

Ms Galanor represented my father in 2014, she was so kind and knowledgeable it made the whole process so much easier to deal with. Always quick with a response to any concerns and always had us prepared for each step of a very difficult process. She was also very warm and personable for an attorney. ...I would definitely refer her to anyone in need of legal aid and also she will be my first phone call in the event of legal need.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Example of a good PD

Even at 8 months pregnant, Att Galnor was an excellent public defender. She was thorough as well as knowledgable of state attorney practices having worked with them in the past. She will work hard for her clients. If she says she is going to do something as simple as call you back, expect your phone ...call. Highly recommended!

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Darcy Danene Galnor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Victoria Mussallem

Unknown lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tanya Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Galnor's work. I have known Ms. Galnor to be highly professional and ethical in her practice."

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Seth Rothstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar

Work Experience

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

Associations

2016 - Present

Chester Bedell American Inn of Court

Barrister

2015 - Present

Clay County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Jacksonville Federal Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Northeast Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

N/A

Florida Coastal School of Law

law

Speaking Engagements

2015

Legal Lessons

Child Victim Hearsay

Publications

Languages

English

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