Joseph Gerard Viacava

Joseph Gerard Viacava

3.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Myers, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime

2036 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

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No misconduct found

Location

The Joe Viacava Law Firm

2036 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, 33901

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Joseph Gerard Viacava's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

OhMy Hire him and you will be sorry

Joe V. is the worst attorney I have ever had contact with in my life. I was railroaded by a couple of officers one from the hwy patrol and a Lee County sherif. They totally made up their story and it was so obvious. Joe V seemed to think so also and told me not to worry. I told him I wouldn't take an...y deals. Joe didn't do his job. I received an anonymous call early one morning saying don't go to your court date today. Nothing else explaining why? Obviously Joe was late filing a motion and I had a warrant issued for my arrest. One day Joe was very upset at something I said about not doing his job. He never went after the obvious like establishing a pattern of lies from everyone involved in my case. Other facts that would have blown the case of the prosecution who were wanting jail time for a DUI because I received one in 1982 when I was a kid. Joe took a deal without my permission and the day before the judge I told him I didn't want a deal. Joe got so angry he screamed at me and my wife. Then took the deal. I spent 21 days in jail without my life saving medications. I was in such trauma I never to this day have gotten back to my happy life. 13,000 dollars for nothing.

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Joseph Gerard Viacava's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scot Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Viacava is an extremely dedicated and skilled litigator, and I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Noone

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Viacava is a highly skilled and professional criminal defense litigator."

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Jason Gunter

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer . . . aggressive, professional . . . sharp in the courtroom."

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Kara Jursinski Murphy

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is very responsive to the client and other attorneys. He is both aggressive and reasonable while being respectful. This all makes for a very successful criminal attorney. He is an attorney I would highly recommend."

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Richard Canina

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I ever got in trouble in fort Myers, I would hire Joe. He's a class act. He's well spoken in the courtroom, Prosecutors and judges respect him,and he's not afraid to try a case. I highly recommend him ."

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Timothy Moffitt

Credit repair lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Great Ft. Myers criminal lawyer. Call him if you need help."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 25 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2006 - 2014

Partner, Wilbur Smith Law Firm

2002 - 2006

Attorney, Bruce L. Schiener & Associates

1997 - 2002

Assistant State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit Of Florida

Associations

2004 - Present

Lee County Personal Injury Association

President

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

The Florida Bar

Member

1997 - Present

Lee County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1997 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1997 - Present

The Florida Justice Association

Member

1994 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

Education

1997

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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