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John Skyler Riordan
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Biography
John Riordan is a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach and leads the Criminal Defense Department in that office. John is an AV rated and highly experienced criminal trial attorney who handles complex criminal matters including assault, battery, burglary, conspiracy, DUI and DUI manslaughter, expungement, weapons charges, drug charges, sex offenses, murder, death penalty litigation, robbery and probation violations. Additionally, John has extensive experience representing clients in Federal crimes and Federal legal matters such as pre-indictment investigation, drug trafficking, RICO/racketeering, fraud and complex white collar crimes. John also devotes a portion of his practice to Personal Injury and Civil Litigation.
Prior to joining the firm, John was the Managing Partner of a West Palm Beach boutique law firm and focused his practice on Criminal Defense, Personal Injury law, Commercial, Corporate and Family Law matters. Prior to that, John proudly served as an Assistant State Attorney with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office prosecuting misdemeanor and felony crimes. John has tried more than 100 jury and non-jury trials in criminal and civil matters in both state and Federal court.
John has earned a reputation an excellent trial attorney and is highly regarded by prosecutors, judges and law enforcement. In 2012, he was honored as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, a prestigious distinction only awarded to the top 5% of lawyers in the state who are recognized for their skill, ethical services, and professional excellence. He was also distinguished as a Florida Top Young Lawyer for 2012. John has spoken as a guest lecturer at Florida Atlantic University, speaking on the topic of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). An accomplished author, he has published two articles for NakedLaw, an online legal forum. John is a former Board Member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Currently, John is involved as a committee member with the Hanley Center, a drug treatment facility in Palm Beach County and the CJ Foundation for Children in Need in Delray Beach, Florida.
John is a native of Miami, Florida, and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami in 1997. Thereafter, he earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Law where he graduated in 2001. John is licensed to practice law in Florida and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Southern, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
24 years | 2,000 cases
Insurance
40%
21 years | 250 cases
White Collar Crime
10%
21 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel, Wander, Bamdas, Eskalyo & Dunbrack, P.A.
1475 Centrepark Boulevard, Suite 275, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
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Posted by Paul | May 22, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Child Abuse / Domestic Battery Charges
On January 21, 2010 I was arrested for child abuse when I got into an argument with my baby's mother, while she was holding our child. She claimed that I hit her and since she was holding our baby the police came and arrested me for Child Abuse and Domestic Battery. Upon the recommendation of a for...
Posted by Patrick | April 10, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
My go to guy!
I have used John for several issues over the last few years. Most recently John handled a civil lawsuit in Federal Court for my company. He skillfully negotiated a settlement that resolved the suit and saved my company.
Posted by Jennifer | June 22, 2010 | Criminal Defense
John helped me out of a really tough spot!!!!!!
Earlier this year I was arrested for a new charge while on probation for another charge. He always returned my calls and knew exactly how to handle my cases in the best way for me. I would recommend John to anyone who needs a criminal lawyer in Florida.
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Experience
Honors
2012
2012 Florida Rising Stars, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Florida Top Young Attorney 2012, Wall Street Journal and Miami Magazine
2002
Pro Bono Honor Society Service Award, Nova Southeastern University School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner - White Collar and Criminal Defense, Kelley, Kronenberg, Kelley, Gilmartin, Fichtel & Wander
2007 - 2012
Managing Partner - Criminal Defense, Riordan & Herman, P.L.
2005 - 2007
Partner - Criminal Defense, Lemoine & Riordan, P.L.
Associations
2008 - Present
Florida Bar, Lawyer Referral Services CommitteeBoard Member
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
The 11th Circuit Federal Court of AppealsMember
2009 - 2011
CJ Foundation for Children in NeedBoard Member
2008 - 2009
Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member
2008 - 2011
Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationBoard Member
Education
2002
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2012
AVVO Naked Law Blog
Was the Police Response During the Empire State Building Shooting Justified?
2012
AVVO Naked Law Blog
Were James Holmes' Actions Premeditated?
Languages
English
Activity
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