John F. Greene

John F. Greene

4.9
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Destin, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents ... +2 more

4507 Furling Ln Ste 210, Destin, FL

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

41 years | 5,000 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

41 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

41 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

41 years | 1,000 cases

15%
DUI and DWI 10%

41 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 41 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1984

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John F. Greene

4507 Furling Ln Ste 210, Destin, FL, 32541-5343

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John F. Greene's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rachel | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Mrs

I am 88 years old and was looking for a good lawyer. Mr. Greene was recommended. When I contacted him, he responded immediately and I was very impressed. He was patient and answered my questions with the pros and cons of each so I was able to make my own decisions which is what I wanted. I would ...highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Legal Representation - Divorce

Mr. Greene was a very good divorce lawyer! One thing I personally liked was that he was a straight shooter and whether you liked his opinion or not he gave you his honest opinion. He also was reasonably affordable providing many inputs and did not have those hidden fees that you sometimes get from ot...her lawyers. He definitely used a common sense approach in what you should be charged for (I.e. Some layers charging you by every email or phone call), Mr. Greene did not do that. I will say the only reason I did not rate him as a 5 Star was because it was sometime hard to get status reports of where my case in particular was currently at. With that said though I was going through your ordinary Divorce so it was more waiting on the he other party too. Overall I would definitely recommend his services to be rendered.

Posted by Melanie | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

John did a great job for me

I was recently involved in a car accident. Having never been in a wreck before I did not know what to do. I called several law firms but was not able to speak directly with an attorney. Then my neighbor suggested that I call John. When I called his secretary told me that he was in court but was expec...ted back within the hour. He called me back 15 minutes later and said that he could meet with me later that day. I explained to him that I had no means of transportation as my car had been totaled in the wreck. That was not a problem for John. He took all my information over the phone and explained how he would set up a claim with the insurance company. He was able to get a rental car delivered to me the next day and arrange for medical treatment for my injuries. 10 days later he had a check for my car and I was able to get a new one. He kept me informed throughout the process and I was able to speak with him directly whenever I needed to. After the doctor discharged me, John was able to negotiate a settlement quickly and with a great result. He far exceeded my expectations and I would recommend him to other potential clients.

Posted by Donna | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mr. Greene knows what he is doing.

I consulted with Mr. Greene for a divorce. This being my first I did not know what to expect. It was easy to schedule an appointment and I was able to meet with him the following day. I was warmly greeted by his paralegal and shown into his office without any wait. He explained to me that he would ga...ther all the information concerning my case, and then walk me through the divorce process and explain the analysis. After which, he would answer any and all questions I might have. He was so thorough that I did not have any questions after the interview. I had already scheduled several consultations with other lawyers and it was my intention not to hire an attorney until after I had met with each one of them. After I met with Mr. Greene I knew right away that he was the right lawyer for me and I cancelled all my other appointments. Everything that he said would happen in my case, including my husband's responses, came true with 98% accuracy. Mr. Greene made my divorce go smoothly and he was always returned my calls and answered my e-mails promptly. I would definitely recommend Mr. Greene to anybody looking for a great divorce lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Law Office of John F. Greene, Destin, FL & New Orleans, LA

1988 - 1999

Managing Partner, Scheurich & Greene, New Orleans, LA

1986 - 1988

Of Counsel, Vaughan, Messina & Hellman, New Orleans, LA

1984 - 1986

Associate, Kambur & Sutherland, New Orleans, LA

1983 - 1984

Law Clerk, Occhipinti, Grace & Berger, New Orleans, LA

Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

American Association for Justice

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Louisiana Association for Justice

Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Florida Bar

Louisiana State Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Sample of Legal Cases

Canine Search on I-10

Motion to Suppress Granted, Case Dismissed

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Education

1984

Tulane University Law School

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1979

Tulane University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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