Joshua Wayne Westcott

Joshua Wayne Westcott

4.6
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 18 years

Probate Lawyer at Lakeland, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Criminal Defense, Family

206 Easton Drive, Lakeland, FL

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

3

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Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joshua W. Westcott

206 Easton Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33803

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Joshua Wayne Westcott's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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 ...thank you mr.westcott

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...ll believe right is right and wrong is wrong and proof is the key not lies. Mr. Westcott went over more of my paperwork then two of the prior hired Attorney put together. It is a long 4 year case 7 Attorneys 26,27or more hearings 24,25or more cases lost leaving 2 cases winners . As lopsided as it was I did represented myself in those two winners. After 1:37 minutes he talked to and gave me a 110% consideration , attention and thoughts and Ideas. I didn’t tell you That I hadn’t retained Mr. Westcott at this point.know this he has our back.

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 ...who will actually try to win your case. Mr.Wescott do not communicate , lack of investigation , did not try and give me a good defense on my case. Return phone calls a day before court if your lucky . Most of all it seems like he was throwing my case under the bus . Nobody should ever have to deal with this from a lawyer you here to protect the innocent and defend your client if your going to work against your client you shouldn't be a defense lawyer.you shouldn't be a defense 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

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Joshua Wayne Westcott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Regina Fillingim

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Former co-worker. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Monk

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

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

Sample of Legal Cases

Taylor v. State, 132 So.3d 882 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2014).

Defendant prevailed, case reversed and remanded for further proceeding.

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Education

2007

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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