Charles Dana Morris

Charles Dana Morris

also known as Dana Morris

4.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Panama City, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

1042 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Morris Law Firm

1042 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL, 32401

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Charles Dana Morris's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brendan | October 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | White Collar Crime

Mr Morris is exceptional an also very experienced!

Mr Morris was exceptional ! He treated me with the up most respect! Didn’t try to take my money ! He went out of the way to help me when I was wrongfully accused of Fraud ! Told me every possible outcome! Very straight forward! He is my lawyer for life ! I felt as I was talking to my family ! I will ...for ever use this guy !!

Charles Morris

Replied last February 03, 2026

Thank you for your kind words! I’m proud to represent clients in Panama City, Bay County, and throughout the 14th Judicial Circuit, especially in complex cases like fraud defense. At The Morris Law Firm, we’re committed to providing experienced, respectful, and straightforward criminal defense legal services. It means a lot to know you felt supported and informed throughout your case. Your trust as a lifelong client is truly appreciated!

Posted by Teresa | February 01, 2023

Consultation

He was nery polite and very knowledgeable about my daughter case...I would recommend him to my family and friends without a doubt..thank you

Posted by Lisa | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney in Panama City

Mr. Morris assisted me with a situation concerning a probation transfer. He took the time to listen to me and understand my position. He was very confident that he could help me. I needed that in an attorney. His staff was very supportative as well. We won the motion for my transfer. He is th...e best attorney I ever met.

Posted by Michelle | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent and honest!

A little over 3 years ago, Mr. Morris represented my son when he was charged with drug possession while down on spring break. He was young and very scared because we were 500 miles away. He was open and honest with us about what would and could happen. I would highly recommend him! He kept us up to d...ate and went to court dates for my son which made it convenient for us not to have to travel back down there as often. I'm proud to say my son learned a huge lesson and now is off probation and has a wonderful career going for him and two beautiful twin sons he is an awesome Father to. It is so nice to know that there are lawyers like Mr. Morris who realize teenagers can make poor choices and need help and advice and someone they can trust!

Posted by Matt | July 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Trustworthy

I have used Mr. Morris on several occasions not just for criminal legal advice, but for advice on many legal matters. He is very approachable and I am always confident that he is keeping my best interests in mind. I have not felt this level of confidence in most other lawyers I have encountered. He h...as extensive knowledge in criminal defense and he seems to be very connected with in the judicial system. As a testament to Mr. Morris's character, he advised a good friend of mine at no charge for the initial consultation. I am proud to call him a friend that I know I can always rely on.

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Colin McMichen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana Morris is an excellent criminal defense attorney with a strong work ethic and passion for justice. If you are seeking out an attorney who will give you and your case individual attention, Dana Morris would be the right attorney to hire."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Distinguished Service Award, Florida Attorney General

2007

Paul Harris Fellow, Gulf Breeze Rotary Club

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, The Morris Law Firm

2012 - 2013

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

2005 - 2011

Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office, Florida

2003 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Fuller, Johnson & Farrell

2000 - 2003

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Bay County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - Present

Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - Present

Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida

Board Member

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2000 - Present

Rotary Club International

Member

2000 - 2013

Rotary Club of Gulf Breeze

President-Elect, President, Past-President

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Education

2000

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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