Joshua Westcott is a native of Detroit, Michigan and upon graduating from Michigan State University went on to study law at both Michigan State and Barry University. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007, Mr. Westcott has spent his career as a criminal trial attorney in both public service and private practice.
Joshua Westcott has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and as a criminal trial attorney and supervisor of the criminal division in the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the Second District of Florida.
Upon entering private practice, Joshua Westcott focused on criminal trial defense and has handled hundreds of criminal matters throughout his tenure. He has served as lead defense counsel in multiple first-degree murder and child sex crime mattes, as well as a litany of high-level felony cases in central Florida.
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Acquired: 2007
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206 Easton Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33803
9 Client Reviews
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Posted by cain | February 29, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes
one of the most honest lawyers if not person ive ever talk to
took of 1 hour of his time to look up my case and explane everything in detail i will always keep his number for anyone ever needing a lawyer this is the kinda of person you want and need to defend you or just advise you i really cant say enough about how honest he was and how greatful i am for that ...
Posted by Art Avery | April 26, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Read my transcript and asked question about my case
I called early and he answered I asked if had a few minutes to talk to me and he was telling me at the beginning he had a trip to Bartow. He took time to help me to understand . I have been told I have no other choice but through my hands up and roll over and play dead. I’m not sure about that I sti...
Posted by James | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
In my opinion he is the best lawyer since The late Jack Edmond
Joshua defended me in a criminal case 5 yrs ago and in my opinion saved my life and fought for me and has gave me the chance to continue to be free and able to receive treatments in which has enabled me to fight illnesses that try taking my life daily he is very good at his job thank you Mr. W
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2016 | Criminal Defense
The truth
Actually I had Mr. Wescott as my lawyer for about two years coming this July 2015. I had enough I just hired a new lawyer and she did more in a day then he did since he had my case. I would not recommend hiring Mr. Wescott if he is your public defender I recommend you change him if you want a lawyer ...
Posted by Donald Keeney | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Did a Fantastic job
I hired him for a case in polk county. all I can say is he did his job and we won. He did the required research as this was an odd case and won. So yes i would recommend him to anyone
Family lawyer
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Joshua W. Westcott
2013 - 2015
Felony Litigation Director, Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel, Second District
2010 - 2013
Owner, Law Office of Joshua W. Westcott, P.A.
2008 - 2010
Associate, Law Office of Ernest J. Mullins, P.A.
2007 - 2008
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office
Defendant prevailed, case reversed and remanded for further proceeding.
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
English
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Can a law enforcement officer tape record someone without their knowledge or consent?
01 May 2011
I was charged with dealing in stolen property in polk county florida and was told i can face up to 15 years in prison
30 Apr 2011