Colleen Adkins DeGraff

Colleen Adkins DeGraff

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Melbourne, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3700 N. Harbor City Blvd., Ste. 2A, Melbourne, FL

About Colleen

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

DeGraff Hicks Law Group, PLLC

3700 N. Harbor City Blvd., Ste. 2A, Melbourne, FL, 32935

DeGraff Hicks Law Group, PLLC

104 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 201, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931

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Colleen Adkins DeGraff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Roe weaver | July 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Higher assist lawyer now

I can only tell you that my experience with this ATTORNEY was one of the most refreshing experience I’ve had with the lawyer. She is down to earth so you wouldn’t really realize how incredibly smart and gifted she is I was facing multiple years in prison for child abuse elevations. This lawyer stood ...up from me in court with her entire chest. Her emotions are on point and she is worth the money.

Posted by Chris | August 09, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A compassionate attorney with a high level of integrity

Colleen took the time to listen to acquire a full understanding of my bizarre situation. She is empathetic and compassionate. She has a high level of integrity because rather than view me as an easy money grab she recommended not taking legal action to protect myself from unnecessary harassment by th...e other party. She felt it was for the best and I highly respect that from her. This was also based on how a prior legal proceeding ended with it being favorable for me. She was so helpful and recommended alterative ways to spend the money I would have spent on an attorney to better help my situation. I'm definitely keeping her contact in case I need her for any future legal matter. Integrity goes a long way and I highly recommend Colleen DeGraff!

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

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 Court

Former 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

Languages

English

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