Eric John Volz

Eric John Volz

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

319 Clematis Street, Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

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319 Clematis Street, Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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Eric John Volz's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dean | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceedingly professional and reassuring. will push for the right outcome

Eric is incredibly professional and helped me get the best result I could with my case. He always kept me updated and informed on what was happening, and what to expect with each court date. He was very reassuring and always kept pushing for the better result, always responding to questions from me a...s we waited for court dates. He has since had my probation terminated early and continues to work on details to ensure everything is absolutely correct. Cannot ask for more.

Posted by Maddison | January 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer there is!

Super helpful and got me off probation 2 months early for a great price! Definitely recommend will fight for your freedom.

Posted by Mary | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

This guy is amazing. He took my son's case and exceeded expectations. I greatly appreciate your help and kindness.

Posted by MaryAnn Garcia | June 28, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Justice for Robert

I see the other reviews and not understanding how he is or fought so hard for these people but not for my brother who is pleading for a listening ear and a compassionate heart. Someone who has a strong stance in defense and not judge him for his so called past. Yeah I tried to reach out but was told ...he (Mr Volz) don’t want to talk.

Posted by Keke | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Lawyer!!

Eric Volz, is an amazing lawyer that wants the best for his clients. He goes above and beyond to get the best deal that fits your situation, he's also great at communicating and will tell you the truth about your situation and I appreciate his assistance in this case. I definitely would recommend hi...m.

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Eric John Volz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Callahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Cole

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric and I were prosecutors together in the early 2000’s and are now members of the local defense bar. He is a hardworking advocate for his clients. He combines intelligence and creativity with a no-nonsense style and will not back down when representing his clients rights. I endorse Eric without reservation."

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John Richardson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I will never forget the first time I saw Eric in trial. I was blown away. Eric is perhaps the most passionate person I know. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and he is a fantastic human being."

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Julio Cavero

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Throughout the past few years, I have had the opportunity to refer a number of cases to Mr. Volz and he has always secured excellent results. I have also been able to develop a friendship with him and know that he is not only down to earth, but hard working and totally dedicated to his profession."

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Ron Herman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Volz is a devoted advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Onore

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Dougherty

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Volz is an outstanding attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients. He is always prepared and is highly respected amongst both his peers and the judiciary. Mr. Volz and I have worked on numerous cases together and he is my go to attorney whenever I have a client charged with a DUI."

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Danise Ponton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"After having worked directly with Eric on a few cases, I know first hand that he is a man of integrity, dedication, and perseverance. His first instinct with any client is to determine the client's needs, meet those needs, and then exceed those expectations. With years of experience in the field of criminal defense, you can feel confident that Eric is the right man for the job."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Trial Attorney, Law Office of Eric J. Volz

2003 - 2004

Associate, Wicker, Smith, O'hara, McCoy, Graham & Ford

2000 - 2003

Assistant State Attorney, Broward County State Attorney's Office

1999 - 1999

Legal Intern, Livingston County Prosecutor's Office

1997 - 1999

Law Clerk, Law Office of Michael Hocking

Associations

2012 - Present

United States District Court, Southern District

Member

2004 - Present

Broward County Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1999

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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