Kurt A. Russell

Kurt A. Russell

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Melbourne, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +2 more

175 E Nasa Blvd., Melbourne, FL

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Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

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Law Offices of Kurt A. Russell

175 E Nasa Blvd., Melbourne, FL, 32901

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11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Matthew | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Lifesaver

I've been in many situations where I needed a lawyer and no one would be straightforward with me. kurt is the only one I can trust to go to for leagal advice. I've recommended him time and time again to my friends and he is always there to get you the answers your looking for while still offering you... options if things dont go your way. His team is always available and even on holidays they have responded to me within 24 hours even though thier system Said they were closed. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my future.

Posted by Susan | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Acquitted verdict for a second offense DUI charge. Excellent representation and impeccable deliverance.

Kurt Russell and his team helped me to receive a NOT GUILTY verdict on a second offense DUI charge that in my experience and research is difficult to obtain for most. My first DUI was a result and being young and irresponsible and when I received the second charge it was almost 7 years later under un...fortunate circumstances. All though I was not impaired to drive, I did however have a container of alcohol in my vehicle as a gift for a friend I was traveling to visit which did not help my case when the officer was very accusatory and aggressive from the start. For anyone who has had a prior you know that you now drive with a stigma against your record for the rest of your life operating a vehicle sadly enough but this a consequence we face with encountered with law enforcement. I want to make clear this few important details of history for myself and a detail of the night I was arrested because in all reality the odds where highly against me which became discouraging to say the least. I found comfort with the choice I made of hiring Mr.Russell not only because he did not try to rush through trial nor wanted me to take a plea of any sort just because it was easy for him but took the time to really look into all of the details of the arresting report and everything else involved to state an amazing case. He also stayed in constant contact with me and his assistant/paralegal who kept me informed of any changes or possibilities or even thoughts that were going on on their end. That really helped my anxiety in such an uncertainty type of ordeal such as this. For the record, Mr.Russell was already paid in the entirety owed for his services before we even started trial so for those questioning motives on lawyers if they will continue to do their job to the best of their ability and care for your future even if you have already paid them, HE WILL! I say that with full confidence and I never felt any less important before or after he was fully paid which is something to really consider when putting your future in the hands of someone else. With that being said, the trial lasted a couple days leaving the jury to sit with the little information they already received over the weekend which to be honest was not in my best interest. At this point I had not been able to take the stand and explain all the little details that the state was throwing out to make their case. As I understand it is the states job to do and say whatever may be necessary to make their case, it was not just. They have in my opinion a little more pull and say and will object to anything that you say or try to bring into evidence that will help you ( in this case myself ) prove you are not in fact guilty. With such restrictions I was very apprehensive that the jury would really see the truth and that this was such an out of place incident that is being misunderstood. Mr.Russell prepared me before I took the stand, reassuring me to stay positive and to just be honest and let them see me as human being and not a criminal. Taking the stand was extremely difficult because the state has a very sneaky tactic of trying to get you to say things that could and will incriminate you but I knew this was my only fighting chance to do something on my part. In the end, Mr.Russell made an extraordinary closing argument and the jury came back in less the two hours with a Not Guilty Verdict and I almost fainted! When I say the odds where against me that is an understatement and with hard work and dedication from Mr.Russell and his team and was heard and justice was found. I could not have been happier with the representation, deliverance, professionalism and promptness of everything. I highly highly recommend him and now have a second chance of freedom in life.

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Jason Downs

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Russell is one of the most intelligent attorneys in our area and he is highly respected by his colleagues, the prosecutors, and the judges. I absolutely endorse this attorney."

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Tiffani Cole

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kurt is well respected amongst the community and works hard for his clients to obtain the best result. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Tiffani Cole

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Barrister of the Year, Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Platt Hopwood Attorneys at Law

2005 - 2012

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender 18th Circuit

Associations

2016 - Present

Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court

Barrister

2005 - Present

Brevard County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2004

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Purdue University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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