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Colleen Adkins DeGraff
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Biography
As a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, that means I am an expert in my field — a distinction that is earned and awarded to a very small percentage of all Florida lawyers. I have represented thousands of clients, earning the reputation as an aggressive trial attorney with a heavy pretrial motion practice. With over 16 years of courtroom experience, I have handled all types of cases, ranging from varying misdemeanors to first degree premeditated murder.
Why should you hire DeGraff Hicks Law Group? Because I have the experience, the knowledge, the expertise, and the resources to help. When you are charged with a crime in Florida, you deserve aggressive, reliable representation to defend you in court. Whether you’re charged with a misdemeanor, driving offense, drug possession, drug trafficking, a sexual offense, DUI, or any degree of homicide, DeGraff Law can help.
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Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
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DeGraff Hicks Law Group, PLLC
104 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 201, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
DeGraff Hicks Law Group, PLLC
2210 Front St., Ste. 202, Melbourne, FL, 32901
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Domestic Violence
Posted by Verlaine | October 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Not enough stars to represent how I feel
Colleen is the G.O.A.T! this woman went to bat for me to defend me against a bogus domestic violence charge. She was professional, courteous, and empathic to my situation and went above and beyond to represent me in my case. Add to that she also represented me for my injunction hearing and drafted my...
Posted by Michelle | September 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Wonderful!
Colleen knows what she is doing. My fiancé went through 4 attorneys over 2 years and never got any where. Colleen took on the case and he was looking at 31 months prison time with a DV. Now, he’s going to be released time served 1 yr probation. She is worth it!
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Experience
Honors
2023
Criminal Defense Advocate of the Year, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Brevard County chapter)
2023
Team Captain, Presentation of the Year, Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court
2011
Hat Trick Award (eight not guilty verdicts in a row), Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2009
Defender College - Best Advocate Award, Florida Public Defender Association
Work Experience
2014 - 2024
Assistant Public Defender, Brevard County Public Defender's Office
2009 - 2014
Division Chief, Broward County Public Defender's Office
2007 - 2007
Certified Legal Intern, Broward County Public Defender's Office
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern, Broward County Public Defender's Office
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern, Miami Dade County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2021 - 2023
Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of CourtFormer Team Captain (2023)
2020 - 2023
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Brevard County chapter)Former President
2017 - 2019
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Brevard County chapter)Past Vice President
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