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also known as William Charles Fletcher, Chuck Fletcher
Our criminal justice system is designed to protect the innocent. However, in so doing, we must likewise defend the guilty. For this reason, it is critical that every person accused of a crime—whether truly innocent or guilty—be represented equally and assertively.
This is my passion.
Since beginning my career, I have practiced exclusively criminal law. Early on, I focused on criminal trial proceedings. I have been lead counsel in over 130 jury trials—both state and federal—twenty-six of which were homicides. I am death penalty certified and have been lead counsel in ten death penalty jury trials. I also ran for the elected position of Public Defender for Jacksonville in 2012, hoping to make some necessary changes.
My experience in criminal trials eventually led me into the fields of postconviction and criminal appellate law. An in-depth understanding of trial process and procedure is essential to successfully pleading cases post-conviction. I have been practicing postconviction work for over thirteen years.
I earned my Juris Doctor from the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. I completed my undergraduate in English at the University of Florida.
—W. Charles Fletcher, Criminal Defense Attorney
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1997
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
4237 Salisbury Road, Suite 209, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
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Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE, from beginning to end; No return calls, Never went and visited my son in jail (well maybe 2 times) in the whole 3 years he was in jail. No updates on anything, took our money and sided with the state!!!!!!!!! He never even tried to do anything, not even a little bit. Acte...
Posted by Ira | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Hiring the Law Office of W. Charles Fletcher was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. In 2024, I was facing a resentencing hearing that would determine the course of my future. Thanks to Mr. Fletcher’s extraordinary dedication, expertise, and compassion, I was granted early release—and given a s...
Posted by Ramon | July 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired Charles Fletcher to help me overturn my sentence of life in prison with 95 years consecutive. At the time he accepted my case, I already had an appeal attorney file a brief that I did not like and I filed my own brief even though I didn't know much about the law. Mr. Fletcher convinced the ap...
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This guy let a client talk to the police. Clearly a crook who works with police. Clearly set up his client.
Hello! Since this is an anonymous review, and the person is saying they consulted me I must let them know that this review is false. Although there are situations in which I would allow a client to speak to the police with me present to protect them, I have not "let" anyone talk to the police and the reviewer has made an allegation without any kind of proof or accountability. I believe in protecting my clients in every case and I have never worked with the police or set any client up. I regret that this person felt the need to leave a dishonest review, but I hope they will reach out to me offline so I can resolve any issue in this respect. Remember, don't take reviews at face value. Reach out to an attorney if you want to have all the facts!
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This is not a good lawyer after hired he never answer phone calls, give updates in your case. He does not care about any bodies cases he only wants to take your money and after that he never answer any phone calls or messages. This lawyer ask you for the full amount in advance and after that you neve...
Hi! I strive to be responsive in every one of my cases. Since I do not know who left this review I cannot vouch for its accuracy, but I encourage the reviewer to contact me directly to resolve any issues that might exist with my representation. I really care about my clients and although criminal defense is a difficult area of practice with a lot on the line for clients - freedom - I do try to be responsive and communicate during my representation. If there is a way to resolve your unhappiness I'm happy to discuss the case with you and work with you to resolve any issues in the case!
"Mr. Fletcher is a very skilled postconviction relief attorney. He has found a niche in that he is one of the few attorneys who focus on this very specialized area of law. His staff is amazing and comprised of experienced brief writers. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Suspension issued in FL, 2021
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Criminal Defense Attorney/Owner, Law Office of W. Charles Fletcher
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My husband has already served 7 months in jail and they said he'll do 18 months in prison so how long would he do?
14 Jul 2018
Has the time served changed from 85% to 65% for State prisoners in Florida?
05 Jul 2018
So if I buy from a ci and it was all under surveillance how long after would I get arrested would I get a letter in the mail?
22 Jun 2018