Darin C. Gardner
About Darin
Biography
I began my legal career in June of 2001 as an Assistant State Attorney here in the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida (Clay, Duval and Nassau County). I spent a total of seven years at the State Attorney's Office where I handled cases from misdemeanor domestic violence, petit theft, DUIs, as well as many different felony cases including, drug possession, drug sales, trafficking, grand theft, child abuse, child neglect, sexual assault, sexual battery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, attempted murder and murder. I ended my career as a Division Chief in the felony division and a member of the homicide rotation. I handled over forty jury trials during this time and hundreds of other contested evidentiary hearings. The trial advocacy skills I learned while as a State prosecutor have assisted me greatly in private practice handling criminal defense and family law cases. The past three years I have primarily focused on contested family law cases handling very complex divorces, custody actions, paternity cases, modification actions and contempt actions. I have also maintained a criminal defense practice that I have been able to successfully defend many clients in either having their charges dropped or reduced, or even an acquittal after jury trial. My office is equipped with a very experienced paralegal who provides great assistance in the discovery process and handling of my case load. My law parter is also my Wife and our entire staff treats our clients with our family and team oriented approach. Call us today and let our family help yours through any of your legal needs.
Practice Areas
16
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Coplan-Gardner & Gardner, P.A.
320 North 1st Street, Suite 710, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
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Darin C. Gardner's Reviews
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Posted by Jeff | December 19, 2010
Satisfied
If you are looking for a decent lawyer who will represent you fairly and evenly, then Darin is your guy. If you are looking for a shark to do as much damage to the other side, then look elsewhere. Darin has an intimate understanding of the law and is evenly balanced and fair, with an eye towards hi...
Posted by Naren | December 08, 2010
The best Lawyer ever I seen.
He goes above and beyond of knowledge and capability that required as a great lawyer. I know him personally, and he earns my trust in all respect. He is not only a great lawyer but also he and his staff's customer service is Outstanding. He treat his customer with his HEART and tries best to solve hi...
Posted by Lamont | June 07, 2010 | Family
Trustworthy attorney that is fair
After being swindled by my prior attorney I wasn’t too happy with the court system. So I approached Darin with a long handled spoon, but quickly realized that it wasn’t about the money, but how they can help protect me and my children without putting us in a more strenuous position. Everyday and eve...
Darin C. Gardner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Darin feels very comfortable in the courtroom. He fights hard for his clients and is always prepared when he steps into court. He is very responsive and when the need arises I do not hesitate to give his name to a potential client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gardner is a knowledgeable and professional attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gardner is an honest, ethical, and hard working attorney for his clients. I do not hesitate to recommend his office's services to my clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Darin is a hard working honest, ethical lawyer. He is thorough and has excellent trial skills."
"I highly recommend Darin as a criminal defense attorney as well as Family Law Attorney. He is a one of a kind type of lawyer. He just has that "it" factor. He works harder than any lawyer I know on his cases. He gets personally involved in his cases as if the matter was happening to him. If you have a criminal matter or family law matter, you want Darin as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I regularly and consistently refer criminal clients to Mr. Gardner and do so with confidence. I have had excellent feedback. His knowledge and experience in this area of law is excellent. I have confidence in his skills to help my clients when out of my area of expertise."
Estate planning lawyer
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Best Lawyer, Jacksonville Magazine
2018
Best Lawyers, Jacksonville Magazine
2017
Best Lawyers, Jacksonville Magazine
2016
Best Lawyers, Jacksonville Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers, Jacksonville Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Magazine
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Coplan-Gardner & Gardner, P.A.
2001 - 2008
Felony Division Chief, Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Gator Bowl AssociationHost Committee Member
2010 - Present
Florida Family Law Inns of CourtAssociate Member
2009 - Present
Jacksonville Beach Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Acquittal
Education
2000
Juris Doctor
1997
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Domestic Violence
2010
Murder Prosecution and Flight to Avoid Prosecution
2010
Proper Police Report Writing
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers