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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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Acquired: 2004
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225 Water Street, Suite 1280, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
24 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ray | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jacksonville but really guardian angels in disguise!
Darcy and Gary have been life savers for my family and I on multiple occasions over the past 3 years! Even when they were at prior firms my family followed them to their own firm because they are just that good! We would never trust our lives in the hands of any other lawyers the way we do Darcy and ...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
EFFECTIVE ATTORNEY!
Darcy was professional, honest, fair, genuine, knowledgeable and forthcoming in handling my defense case. Darcy ALWAYS returned my phone calls, text messages and emails. Darcy prepared me every step of the way and showed concern for not only my case but me as a person and my overall well being. Darc...
Posted by Tania | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
DUI case
I will recommend Mrs. Galnor to any body, she said what she was going to do, and did it in less than a month. Very pleased with her job. Best lawyer in Jacksonville!
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...
"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