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Christopher James Jacobs
About Christopher
Biography
Just as much as you need an experienced and dedicated attorney like me on your side, you deserve to be treated not like a name on a case file, but as a person who is going through a distressing time. I represent regular people in difficult situations, so I offer a more personalized service than you might be used to or expect. My goal is to resolve your Bankruptcy or Debt Defense case to your utmost satisfaction, and to always be available to you to guide you through this difficult phase!
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
25%
21 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
25%
21 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
21 years
Debt Settlement
25%
21 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Jacobs & Davis, P.A. - Indian River County
601 21st Street, Suite 300, Vero Beach, FL, 32960
Jacobs & Davis, P.A.
111 North Orange Avenue, Eighth Floor, Orlando, FL, 32801
Jacobs & Davis, P.A.
3001 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Suite 275, 3001 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Suite 275, Tampa, FL, 33607
Jacobs & Davis, P.A. - Palm Beach County
1645 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 1290, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Jacobs & Davis, P.A. - St. Lucie County
130 South Indian River DR, Suite 202, Fort Pierce, FL, 34950
Jacobs & Davis, P.A. - Martin County
850 NW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL, 34994
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What Clients Mention
Case Results (137)
Recommendation (72)
Advocacy (50)
Professionalism (45)
Cost of Services (35)
Practice Area Knowledge (29)
Responsiveness (28)
Communication Style (24)
Trustworthiness (14)
Character & Conduct (12)
Compassion (12)
Staff & Support (12)
General Knowledge (6)
Punctuality (4)
Free Consultations (2)
Payment Plans (2)
Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Antonette | June 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding Service
Excellent! I can’t recommend this firm enough. From the moment I reached out, I felt genuinely supported. Navigating through financial challenges is overwhelming, but they made the entire process so simple.
Posted by Tim | May 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Excellent results
I got served paperwork saying that I was being sued on an old debt. I received a letter from their office (and many other offices from different lawyers) stating they could potentially help me. I chose Jacobs and Davis after receiving their letter and reading reviews about them. I called their office...
Posted by Ashley | February 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Wouldn’t choose anyone else!
This is my 2nd timing retaining Jacobs & Davis and if I ever have to go through a debt collections court case again, I will happily choose Jacobs & Davis! The most professional and knowledgeable in their area!!!!!! Everyone in their office is friendly and ready to assist!!!! Highly recommend!!!!!
Posted by Trevor | January 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Affordable-Quick-Effective
Christopher has been great at settling my debts. Charges the cheapest rates I've found and it's a tiered cost based on debt amount being sued for. Quick to respond to phone calls/emails. To date he has handled 8 cases between myself and wife. Everything from big bank lawyers to big name creditors...
Posted by Dahlia | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Debt Collection
I am super pleased and extremely happy with Christopher and his team!! They took the worry away from me with my debt issues and resolved them satisfactorily. I am extremely satisfied with the results and definitely recommend their services.
Christopher James Jacobs's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Chris for over 15 years. Chris is not only a very skilled and knowledgeable attorney, he is also very compassionate and kind with clients. His debt negotiation skills are phenomenal!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher has an excellent reputation in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."
"Great lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris Jacobs was the first lawyer I went up against out of law school. He was a formidable opponent then and is even better now. He has a ton of courtroom experience and works hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris has a tremendous amount of criminal law experience and jury trial experience in practicing law as both an Assistant State Attorney and as a criminal defense attorney. Chris is very skilled and very well versed in the courtroom and in the law books. Chris and Tiffany also have a tremendous amount of combined knowledge and experience in the field of Bankruptcy. Chris is also a good friend!"
"I worked with Chis in Fort Pierce while we were both Assistant State Attorneys. I left the office to work as a criminal defense attorney and Chris soon followed suit and opened his own office in Vero Beach. I had the pleasure of working with and against Chris on many cases and I always found him to be extremely knowledgable about the law and passionate about helping individuals involved in his cases. I highly endorse Chis.."
"I endorse this lawyer's work: I have been acquainted with Mr. Jacobs since we were both felony prosecutors. Mr. Jacobs is a fine a criminal defense lawyer; prior prosecution experience affords Mr. Jacobs intimate knowledge of the criminal justice system. Mr. Jacobs always makes himself available to clients and is a great teacher of the law to clients. Not only is he a competent attorney, but he wears a seersucker suit with great panache. I am so confident of Mr. Jacobs abilities as a lawyer, I would recommend family members and friends to Mr. Jacobs, should the need ever arise."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chris is both very knowledgable and compassionate towards his clients. I see him work very hard on his cases in court."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Jacobs since law school and working along side of him as a prosecutor years ago. When choosing a criminal defense lawyer, it is common knowledge that only individuals with prior prosecution experience really understand how the entire system works. Mr. Jacobs is no exception to this rule. Mr. Jacobs always makes himself available to clients and gives a fair and thorough analysis of every case he handles."
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Experience
Honors
2001
Pro Bono award, Florida Rural Legal Services
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Jacobs & Davis, P.A.
2005 - 2011
Founder, Law Offices of Christopher J. Jacobs, PA
2001 - 2005
Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney 19th Judicial Circuit
Associations
2011 - Present
St. Lucie County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Indian River County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Martin County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court - Southern District of Florida
2009 - Present
United States District Court - Middle District of Florida
2008 - Present
Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Florida v. J.N.
DUI charges reduced to reckless driving. Client never lost his ability to drive legally .
State of Florida v. W.C.
All charges dropped.
State of Florida v. A.S.
Found "Not Guilty" by jury.
State v. Florida v. P.B.
All charges dropped.
State of Florida v. J.P.
All charges dropped.
State of Florida v. J.L.
All charges dropped.
State of Florida v. S.H.
DUI charge reduced to reckless driving.
State of Florida v. J.F.
All charges dropped.
State v. E.R.
All charges dropped.
State of Florida v. M.G.
All charges dropped.
Education
2000
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Juris Doctor
1996
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Languages
English
German
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a charge off HELOC debt for 163k, what is the best way to settle the debt and stop the negative impact in credit
16 Feb 2015
Q&A
What is the average/customary fee to handle a BUI (boating under the influence) and refusal to blow? With and/or without trial.
13 Aug 2013
Q&A
Is there any way to find out if you have been sued or have judjements against you?
15 Jul 2010