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Russell B. McCormick was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. McCormick graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School in 2001. Mr. McCormick would then earn his bachelor degree at the University of Central Florida in 2005. Mr. McCormick then returned from Orlando to his home town of Jacksonville and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law.
During law school, Mr. McCormick was a member of Florida Coastal's renowned Moot Court Honor Board. Mr. McCormick also pursued his interest in Criminal Law by studying International Criminal Law while attending a summer curriculum in Rome, Italy. After returning from Italy, Mr. McCormick began defending the rights of the accused in Duval County as a Certified Legal Intern for the Public Defender's Office. Mr. McCormick's performance in the classroom earned him a Governor's Scholarship as well as individual recognition for academic excellence.
Upon graduation from law school, Mr. McCormick began applying his knowledge of criminal law by defending the rights of the indigent as an Assistant Public Defender in Southeastern Kentucky. Mr. McCormick then returned to Jacksonville and began working as an Assistant State Attorney. Mr. McCormick served as an Assistant State Attorney under elected State Attorney Angela Corey from 2009 to 2013. From the time he began as a prosecutor in county court to his final assignment as a Special Assault Division Attorney, Mr. McCormick handled thousands of cases and conducted dozens of jury trials, from misdemeanors like Petit Theft and DUI to the most serious felonies like Armed Robbery and Capital Sexual Battery, which is punishable by mandatory life in prison.
The knowledge, experience, and skill Mr. McCormick has gained working on both sides of criminal cases as an Assistant Public Defender and as an Assistant State Attorney, and the knowlegde and refined skills gained via membership and participation in the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and The National College of DUI Defense, provides a unique advantage in the defense of your rights.
When he is not practicing law Mr. McCormick prides himself on maintaining an active role in the community by volunteering and participating in events to benefit charity. Mr. McCormick also enjoys attending Jacksonville Jaguar games.
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18 years | 1,000 cases
18 years | 750 cases
18 years | 1,000 cases
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400 E Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by Nick | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best attorney in Jax!
There’s very few people I can say I trust to have my back and I must say Russell definitely did, I had a DUI with refusal to blow which in any other circumstances would have cost me driving privileges for a year. Thanks to Russell I was able to get the case dismissed and move forward with my life. A ...
Posted by Abdulaziz | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Life saver
He is the best in every way. We were able to have all the charges against me dismissed. He was aggressive in reaching the best outcome for me and he did it at a cost no one would have considered. I can't think of anyone else I would have trusted to deal with my criminal charges (DWI, possession and r...
Posted by Katherine | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dependable and Honest
My experience with Russell was nothing short of excellent. He represented me in court after I got pulled over for a DUI., and was able to get the DUI charge dropped to Reckless Driving. He always answered my questions promptly, and kept me updated every step of the way. In court, he is eloquent and p...
Posted by Diana | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dedicated, experienced, and will work hard for you - got my case dismissed!
Russ is great - he helped me deal with a first time DUI, the first time I'd ever been in any trouble with the law. I was panicked and confused (not to mention clueless about the Florida laws) and he helped me from day 1 before I had even paid him. He advised me on immediately obtaining a business pur...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI
Russell did get my license reinstated, and managed to have the DUI dropped to a lesser of reckless driving...it seemed to be the going trend in the courthouse that day...several others there on the same charges with more circumstance than myself, got the same deal....I feel his communication could be...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McCormick is an aggressive and tenacious attorney. You will not go wrong speaking to Mr. McCormick about your legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Russell McCormick’s professionalism and clear knowledge of the law have allowed him to be consistently successful for his clients. I heartily endorse him. He is honest and hardworking, putting the rights and interests of his clients first."
"One of the best criminal defense attorneys in Jacksonville. I've known Rusty for several years and his experience, professionalism, and work ethic are second to none. I endorse this lawyer."
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2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2007
Book Award for Highest Grade/Academic Excellence, Florida Coastal School of Law
2013 - Present
Lawyer, Law Office of Russell B. McCormick, P.A.
2009 - 2013
Assistant District Attorney, Florida State Attorney's Office
2009 - 2009
Public Defender, Kentucky Department Of Public Advocacy
2014 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014 - Present
National College of DUI Defense
2013 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Association
2013 - Present
Better Business Bureau
NOT GUILTY VERDICT!!
Withhold of Adjudication, time served 2 days with 2 days credit.
Waiver of minimum mandatory, time served.
CASE DISMISSED!
Withhold of Adjudication, time served, on lesser charges.
Case dismissed.
Case dismissed at trial. No points, court costs, or fines.
Time served and probation on lesser included offenses: Possession with Intent to Sell Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell Cannabis, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Time served. In lieu of proceeding with hearing on Defense's Motion to Suppress, Client opted for guaranteed release and accepted a time served disposition on the date of the hearing, about 5 months after arrest.
Charge reduced to Reckless Driving. Adjudication withheld, time served.
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
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