Ann Elizabeth Finnell

Ann Elizabeth Finnell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family ... +2 more

2114 Oak St., Jacksonville, FL

About Ann

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 5%

18 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 46 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1979

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ann Elizabeth Finnell

2114 Oak St., Jacksonville, FL, 32204

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Ann Elizabeth Finnell's Reviews

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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...t both were assumed to be guilty by their skin color. The police lied on the stand but young Mr. Butler was fortunate to have two of the best criminal defense attorneys assigned to represent him. The documentary may be available on you tube as this horrible injustice took place in 2001. I haven't had to hire her but she would be my choice. There are few heroes in law but she practices law like Clarence Darrow or Atticus Finch.

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...’s obvious knowledge and experience in criminal defense law made the difference in the outcome of my case. Ann Finnell’s attention to details through the various stages of my case was outstanding. Ann Finnell demonstrated a high level of responsibility and pride to make sure I received a very fair and unbiased trial. I would highly recommend Ann Finnell to anyone facing criminal charges.

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Bruce Culbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

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Vanessa Zamora

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patricia Kyser

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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BeJae Shelton

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ann Finnell is a highly experienced attorney who truly cares about her clients. She always goes above and beyond to make sure her clients get the most favorable outcome possible."

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Gonzalo Andux

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shannon Schott

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Neal

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked under Ann Finnell for several years. You will be in the best of hands hiring her, especially in complex difficult cases."

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Kimberly Sadler

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Victoria Mussallem

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leslie Sammis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Bruce Culbert

Criminal defense lawyer

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Beth Sammons

Criminal defense lawyer

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Megan Cunningham

Unknown lawyer

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Vanessa Zamora

Unknown lawyer

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Gonzalo Andux

Criminal defense lawyer

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BeJae Shelton

Unknown lawyer

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Patricia Kyser

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeanine Sasser

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Bar

Chair, Criminal law section

Education

1975

Duke University

B.A.

N/A

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

law

N/A

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

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