Megan Blancho

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Megan Blancho

5.0
181 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Health care Lawyer at Destin, FL
Practice Areas: Health Care

1160 Airport Road, Suite 208, Destin, FL

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About Megan

Biography

Attention nurses and all-Florida healthcare licensees. Former prosecutor dedicated to Florida health license defense. Free phone consultations. Fee plans are available.

Attention nurses, former prosecutor dedicated to Florida health license defense. Free phone consultations. Fee plans are available

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Health Care 100%

Defending Nurses throughout Florida in disciplinary proceedings with the Department of Health and Board of Nursing.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Megan Blancho

1160 Airport Road, Suite 208, Destin, FL, 32541

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The Law Office of Megan Blancho

1512 East John Sims Pkwy, #378, Niceville, FL, 32578

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Megan Blancho's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

I have never been through this before, but I worked for a company where the administrator would send your name to State regardless if you resigned or she fired you. The situation that happened to me was I had already resigned and really tried to help the patient on a different unit as I was walking ...by although the current nurse said that Unit did not need my help, I still got sent to the state. Attorney Blancho was very kind. We did a consultation over the phone and without thought I hired her. Sometimes you just know if someone is a kind person or someone who is not. And even though I emailed her probably twice a month, she never was angry with me for trying to follow up if she had heard anything. So I was very happy that the State also believed me and my license is still intact, which is very important to me. I went into this field to help people and it just was incredibly upsetting to hear that this happened to me. Attorney Blancho was very kind even at the end she sent me my closing paperwork and I was thrilled! If you need an attorney and are hesitant to pick one, Attorney Blancho she will not disappoint. I will definitely keep her name and number for anyone that I know that might need an attorney for this type of situation.

Posted by Amanda Noble | May 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

A True Rockstar and Advocate

Me Megan Blancho is the episodes professionalism. She welcomed me under her wing and her expertise with zero judgement. She reviewed the facts, she advised me on legal and ethical matters as it relates to healthcare. She listened with intent to save my license and she held trust in me when I absolute...ly needed that from my attorney. She set up evaluations and screenings with professionals who do not make their business by running million dollar medical professional rehabilitation facilities as their living. If anyone is protecting the public, it is the woman. She asked questions outside the box and put my defense and my rights as a medical practitioner in her most forward facing view. She did not sugar coat reality for me. She told me how to proceed and to not deviate from the plan and that it would not be easy... but she would be there with me for each step. If I did as she advised amd participated in my defense and fought for what was right and held my head up and kept doing the next right thing, she could confidently represent me and she would win. Her perspective is unique, she goes to battle with what she knows to be true and she knows the law, she knows the BON and she knows the value of a good nurse. Cannot govern enough praise. Thank you Ms Blancho, for my life back.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended for APRN Letter of Investigation

Hiring Megan Blancho after receiving a Letter of Investigation was the best decision I made in a time of great uncertainty. I had never navigated this process and Megan took extra time to explain everything upfront and provided a clear timeline of what to expect. She was diligent in submitting docume...ntation ahead of the panel review and spoke directly to the prosecutor on my behalf. Entrusting my case to her took a huge weight off my shoulders. In the end, her work resulted in a ‘No Violation’ vote. I appreciate all of her commitment to my case and highly recommend her services to other healthcare professionals.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

It was great working with Megan, she was very responsive and helpful! Definitely would recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

I was incredibly impressed by Attorney Blancho. She handled my case with extreme care .I felt like a person and not a case number .I would highly recommend her .I had a better outcome than I expected! Thank you so much .

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Megan Blancho's Lawyer Endorsements

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Yekaterina Mesic

Health care lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Megan is a true expert in her field. I refer all of my healthcare professional to Megan. There are a few lawyers with the level of knowledge and experience that Megan has. I am always grateful for her wisdom on cases."

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Elizabeth Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Megan since she was a prosecutor. She is very knowledgeable about the law and can help you out. Call her today!"

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Trisha Graham

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan Blancho is one of the most experienced, dedicated and compassionate lawyers I know. She is highly regarded by her peers. As a former prosecutor she has extensive trial experience. Megan is passionate about helping her clients and doing what it takes to seek justice."

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Tonya Holman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for criminal law. Megan brings hope to the filed.."

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for DUI representation. A professional former prosecutor who definitely knows the ropes."

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Colin O'Dawe

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this Ms. Blancho. She is an excellent lawyer and obtains great outcomes for her clients."

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Lisa Spencer

Estate planning lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is extremely thorough and caring. She will go the extra mile to take care of her clients. I love working with her."

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Chad Dorsk

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is a talented and hardworking attorney who has a long history of trying and winning cases. You can put your trust in her because she is as honest as they come."

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Edgar Reynoso

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan's dedication to artful advocacy is first-rate."

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David Altman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Megan Blancho. Megan Blancho is well respected criminal defense / DUI / DWI attorney. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a criminal defense / DUI / DWI lawyer. If you need an attorney, you should consider contacting her for a consultation."

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Matthew Casey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Megan at both the State Attorney's Office in Pensacola and the Department of Health. She is a very hard worker and she has a lot of litigation experience. I would recommend her to anyone I know."

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James Garrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Megan and I were involved in many cases on opposite sides when she was a prosecutor in Norfolk, VA. I found her to be extremely thorough in her trial preparation, and ready to respond to any legal argument I might present. I can only think that she brings that same drive and determination in representing her Florida clients, now from the other side of the table."

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Yekaterina Mesic

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer

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Landon Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elizabeth Wood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tory Delpierre

Criminal defense lawyer

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Trisha Graham

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lisa Spencer

Estate planning lawyer

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Chad Dorsk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Casey

Administrative law lawyer

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Cynthia Mikos

Administrative law lawyer

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Fiona DeSpain

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Garrett

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Excellence in Performance Supervisor, Florida Department of Health

2007

Employee of the month, Florida Department of Health

2002

CALI Award (top grade in the class) for Legal Communications, University of Akron School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Megan Blancho

2010 - 2013

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Commonwealth's Attorney Office Norfolk Virginia

2007 - 2010

Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department Of Health

2004 - 2007

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Emerald Coast Business Women Group

Member

2013 - Present

Women of the Moose

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Government Lawyer Section

Membership Chair

2013 - Present

BNI - Business Networking International

Member

2011 - Present

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Life Member

Secretary

2009 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony - Domestic Violence Kidnapping/False Imprisonment

No Prosecution - Case Dismissed

Drug Trafficking became Possession

Charge reduction, withhold adjudication and administrative probation.

DUI 2nd in 5 Reduced to Reckless Driving

Reckless Driving

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Education

2004

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Akron

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County Conference

Protecting Your APR and License

2014

Veteran's Entrepreneur Conference: Bullet Proof Business Boot Camp Contracts and other Legal Issues

2014

SBDC Brown Bag Luncheon Selecting a Business Structure

2013

NWFSC Nurse Association Meeting

Nursing License and Florida Department of Health

Languages

English

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