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Ann Elizabeth Finnell
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Biography
I have handled all types of criminal cases for over 30 years, including very high-profile cases. I am certified death qualified to handle cases punishable by the death penalty in Florida. In addition two other lawyers in the firm, Patrick McGuinness and Gonzalo Andux are death qualified.
Our firm has successfully defended several homicide cases on the stand-your-ground statute. We also handle all types of cases where sexual abuse is alleged including capital sexual abuse.
Our firm prides itself on having over 100 years of combined experience handling criminal cases. In addition to very serious cases, we handle DUI cases, domestic violence cases, and all types of drug offenses.
Hiring a lawyer is a very important decision and we invite you to come talk with us about any criminal difficulty you or your family faces.
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Licensed in Florida for 46 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ann Elizabeth Finnell
2114 Oak St., Jacksonville, FL, 32204
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Posted by Alice | March 25, 2016 | Criminal Defense
When she was a public defender she and another public defender won the Brenton Butler case
The documentary " Murder On A Sunday Morning"'won the academy award for best documentary. She and Pat Mc? did such an excellent job, the jury returned a not guilty verdict in 45 min. The arrest of this young Black teen, Brenton Butler, was similar to the murder of another teen, Trayvon Martin, in tha...
Posted by T | September 01, 2014
Not only a Fantastic Lawyer She's a Phenomenal Person
The first lawyer I've ever met that listened to what happened and understood, instead of telling me what to do without hearing all the facts. I would recommend Ann Finnell any day of the week. She IS the EXCEPTION to all the rules! She is On Point! This is who you call when you need help. Worth e...
Posted by Marshall | January 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer
Charged, arrested, and later released under bond for sex related crimes, Ann Finnell was recommended for my case by several other practicing attorneys in Jacksonville Florida. Ann Finnell handled every facet of my case and subsequent trial with an unparalleled degree of professionalism. Ann Finnell...
Posted by sandy | September 18, 2011 | Slip and Fall Accident
great experienced lawyer
she represented my mother on a slip and fall and did a great job
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"Ann Finnell is an outstanding criminal defense attorney and a true inspiration to the attorneys that she has mentored throughout the years. I had the honor of working with Ann Finnell when I started at the public defender's office in Jacksonville, Florida in 1999. It was amazing to see the way that she meticulously prepares for trial and fights for her clients. I have no reservations about referring any criminal case to her or the "dream team" of other talented attorneys in her law firm."
Bruce Culbert
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Beth Sammons
Criminal defense lawyer
Megan Cunningham
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Vanessa Zamora
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Gonzalo Andux
Criminal defense lawyer
BeJae Shelton
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Patricia Kyser
Criminal defense lawyer
Jeanine Sasser
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
1996
Barnard Award, FloridaPublic Defender's Association
Work Experience
2009 - Present
shareholder, Finnell, McGuinness, Nezami, & Andux, P.A.
1978 - 2009
felony court supervising attorney/homicide, Public Defender 4th Judicial Circuit
Associations
2007 - 2008
Florida BarChair, Criminal law section
Education
1975
Duke University
B.A.
N/A
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
law
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Duke University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
West Virginia Public Defenders
false confessions
2008
South Carolina Public Defender
false confessions; false identification
2008
Montana Public Defenders
false confessions
2007
Florida Public Defenders
many different topics
2003
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
false confessions
2002
wisconsin Public Defenders
investigation of a criminal case/false confessions
2001
Arizona Public Defenders
investigation of a criminal case
Languages
Spanish