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 anonymous | November 23, 2012
One of the best men I've ever met.
This man has helped my father out many times. He's stuck his neck out, worked late, and helped with financing. One of the greatest men in general I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Would trust him with my life. Thanks for your excellent service.
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
THE BEST IS ALL I CAN SAY SIMPLY THE BEST
i called mr westcott on a friday at 6:00 (when most lawyers don't answer the phone) and got a machine so i left a message and to my suprise he called me back within a few minutes he spent over 45 minutes talking to me without blinking an eye his rates were great and he worked very hard to make sure t...
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2011 | Criminal Defense
“Outstanding lawyer, great contact, exceptional service, in my opinion one of the best in central Floridaâ€
He helped me on a criminal case and was one of the best attorneys I have ever met. He is very professional, caring and knowledgeable, definitely well worth the money. He kept in contact with us every step of the way, even when it was not necessary. Without a doubt, I will be using him for any of m...
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2011 | Child Custody
AFFORDABLE EXCELLENT SERVICE & COMPASSION, ABILITY WAS FAR GREATER THAN EXPECTED BASED ON YEARS EXPERIENCE,
FATHER'S RIGHTS ADVOCATE. Josh Stepped into my case with both feet running after my initial firm severely hampered the likelihood of a positive outcome for me. josh corrected several misteps that had been made by my prior counsel. josh then vigorously studied my case to be fully appraised of my circu...
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
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