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Cynthia Marie Veintemillas
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Cynthia Veintemillas is an experienced Florida trial attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and pays attention to every detail. Experience in the courtroom, attention to detail, and the will to fight for each and every client creates a recipe for success.
Cynthia Veintemillas began her legal career at the Office of the Public Defender in Jacksonville, Florida. While in law school, she interned with the Office of the Public Defender where she discovered her desire to help people charged with crimes in Jacksonville, Florida. Thereafter, she worked in the investigations department assisting attorneys with the investigation of misdemeanor and felony Jacksonville criminal cases. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006, she immediately became an Assistant Public Defender and began working as a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney. As a former assistant public defender, she has represented a diverse group of clients in every phase of Jacksonville criminal proceedings. She realizes that her client’s liberty is at stake in each criminal case and has successfully argued for bond reductions, including “no money” forms of release.
Cynthia Veintemillas understands that every Jacksonville Criminal Case is different, and she listens to her client’s individual needs in order to develop trial strategies or a favorable disposition for the case. She has negotiated hundreds of cases resulting in the dismissal of charges or favorable plea deals. She has taken many cases to jury trials, fighting for her clients’ rights and freedom. In fact, in 2007, she earned the trial award for most jury trials in County Court from the Duval County Office of the Public Defender.
In 2008, Cynthia Veintemillas entered private law practice in Jacksonville, Florida, and expanded her areas of practice beyond Florida . Due to the growing need for support of Jacksonville Juvenile Delinquents, she represents Florida Criminal Juvenile Defendants. She believes that, in Jacksonville Juvenile Cases, it is extremely important to protect a juvenile from a criminal record, in order to ensure a bright future. She also works to help people with a Florida Criminal Record seal and expunge their records. She has been very successful in sealing and expunging criminal records in Florida.
Cynthia Veintemillas has reached out beyond Florida criminal law, and represents clients in a variety of civil matters. She has litigated civil cases, including Florida Contract Disputes and Florida Civil Theft Cases. If a client needs representation for a Florida lawsuit in an area that she does not practice, she seeks competent legal representation for her client.
Cynthia Veintemillas is an experienced Florida Foreclosure Defense Attorney. She has represented many people facing foreclosure in Duval County, Clay County, and St. Johns County, Florida. She knows that a person’s home is his or her most valuable material asset. Florida Foreclosure Cases are complex and those clients facing foreclosure in the Jacksonville area need help. With so many Florida residents losing their homes to foreclosure and Jacksonville unemployment rates on the rise, Cynthia Veintemillas works hard to fight against big banks seeking to foreclose on house in Jacksonville and the surrounding towns.
Cynthia Veintemillas has helped clients with their Jacksonville family law cases. You may be going through Florida divorce in St. Johns County, a child custody battle in Clay County, or seeking visitation rights in Duval County. Regardless of your Florida family law problems, Cynthia Veintemillas can help you. 20 Miles Law is not only limited to Jacksonville child visitation, child support problems, or Jacksonville divorce litigation. This Jacksonville domestic law firm can help you with Jacksonville domestic violence problems. Whether you are accused of Jacksonville domestic violence need to pursue a Jacksonville restraining order or injunction based on domestic abuse, talking to a Florida family law attorney and Jacksonville criminal lawyer is important.
Cynthia Veintemillas has a strong academic background. She graduated with honors and at the top of her class from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. She was on the Dean’s List and an active member of the Florida Coastal School of Law Mock Trial Team and Law Review. She has been admitted to practice law in both Florida and South Carolina, obtaining high scores on the bar exams of both states. She continues to further her education by attending and actively participating in legal training seminars.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-275 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Carolina for 18 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
20 Miles Law PLLC
4540 Southside Blvd., Ste. 401, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
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Cynthia Marie Veintemillas's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2013
The Best!
Cynthia is truly the best! Not only is she so knowledgable and insightful, but also exhibits so much compassion for helping her clients to the best of her abilities. She creates a lasting impression and comes highly recommended.
Posted by jason | March 21, 2012
Thank you so much
Thank you for the help. The whole thing was such a wild ride. None of it should have ever happened, but it did and you saved the day. Thank you thank you thank you
Posted by Donna | March 9, 2012
Wonderful Attorney and Person!
Cynthia Veintemillas is not only an excellent attorney, she is a wonderful person as well. She helped me out considerably, took care of my situation immediately, and I would highly recommend her to anybody!
Posted by Janelle | March 9, 2012
Helped get professional license
I had just relocated to Florida and was trying to obtain my professional license to practice my dicipline. I worked with Cynthia create a petition to the board to allow me to sit for the state examination. Cynthia worked extremely hard to create the perfect document to convince officials to grant m...
Posted by James | March 9, 2012
Issues with a Contract? Not anymore....
Outstanding. To say the least i was scared half to death when i was approached that I owed over $200K for an accident on a boat lease. Should have read the contract more closely I guess. Thanks to Cynthia though I found myself protected with limited liability. She was able to quickly review the c...
Cynthia Marie Veintemillas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Cynthia is one of a kind. She's a strong, unafraid advocate for her client's rights but also a compassionate, trustworthy attorney. I endorse Cynthia."
"Cynthia is an exceptional and highly respected attorney who always represents her clients with the utmost skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse her without hesitation or reservation."
"Cynthia is a zealous advocate for her clients. She gives each of her cases all the attention they deserve and more."
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"I strongly endorse Cynthia. She is a highly dedicated and knowledgeable attorney with a strong work ethic and high ethical standards who works very hard to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. I never hesitate to refer matters to Cynthia as I know they will be handled efficiently and effectively."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very capable at handling your foreclosure."
"Ms. Veintemillas is a knowledgeable attorney who zealously represents her clients. I recommend the services of this lawyer."
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"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with Cynthia and was so impressed by her passion for the law and drive to succeed. Not only was Cynthia the smartest student in our class, she motivated others and always put her talents to work to help others. There was no doubt in my mind that Cynthia would go on to be very successful."
"They say dynamite comes in small packages. Meet Jacksonville's criminal lawyer version of TNT. I've known Cynthia for 9 years both in law school and as an attorney. I can say without hesitation that Cynthia is one of the best and aggressive criminal lawyers I know. She is fully dedicated to her clients and their interests and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible result for them. The highest compliment one lawyer can give another is to refer one of their own clients to another attorney for help. I would have no issue doing that with Cynthia. She is excellent and you will realize that when you hire her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Don't let her gentle demeanor fool you. Cynthia is a great attorney and prepared to fight for her clients best interests. With Cynthia you are in good hands!!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Cynthia is a loyal, hardworking and motivated advocate for all causes close to her heart. She treats her clients, opposing counselors of law, colleagues, judges and others with utmost respect and zealously presents her cases while always maintaining high integrity. I am lucky to call her a friend, and have often consulted her on matters which she's an expert. I trust her and know her to be a great person AND professional. Recently, she opened up her own practice, and I am so very excited to watch her practice grow! She will be successful at whatever she does, because she never backs down to difficult situations."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cynthia is relentless in her pursuit of justice for her clients. Her experience in the courtroom and energy make her a great choice for your case."
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Cynthia professionally and personally. Cynthia is impressive on both levels. She has a high degree of diligence which is one of the factors that contributes to her success. I've seen Cynthia handle a case first hand. She handled it aggressively and diligently. I would recommend Cynthia to my closest family and friends."
"Cynthia has worked for the public defenders office for several years prior to private practice. He diligently represented her clients and put in the extra effort that is rarely found in the public sector. I have seen her work with clients and how she represents their interests and would think that anyone would be glad to have her as their council"
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Experience
Honors
2005
Magnum Cum Laude, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney at Law, Apple Law Firm
2006 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2008 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Foreclosure Defense Case
Stopped Sale of Home
Education
2003
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Bachelors
N/A
Florida Coastal School of Law
law
Speaking Engagements
2013
Florida State College Public Relations
The Law and Publc Releations
2009
Duval County Criminal Justice System
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Will my baby father get in trouble with the law if he's 26 and im 17, and wanting him to sign the birth certificate?
12 Dec 2015
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If your on probation in fl and dating someone whos married can your PO officer make u break up with her and tap into your phone
27 Oct 2015
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Can I expunge two grand theft felonies from 15 years ago with no other arrest history?
24 Oct 2015