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People often ask me why I dedicate my professional life to defending "criminals."
First, the vast majority of my clients are not "criminals." They are honest, decent, and hard-working people, who for a number of different reasons, have made poor life choices and are dealing with the aftermath of those poor life choices. In my experience, the poor life choices that they made are the end result of personal and professional difficulties that they have been dealing with for a long time. They come to my office confused, embarrassed and under a great deal of stress at carrying around the label of someone who has been arrested or accused of committing a crime. I help them navigate the intimidating world of courthouses, judges and prosecutors. With proper representation, they can return to the productive lives that they led before they made the poor life choices that caused them to come to my office.
Second, the general public does not understand that the police quite often get it wrong. Unfounded, false or mistaken charges are sometimes made by family members, domestic partners, friends, employers and police officers. I pride myself on fighting back against those false or mistaken charges made against my clients to allow them to return to their communities and the productive lives that they led with their freedom and reputations intact.
Last, I enjoy taking on the unlimited resources and power of the government, police officers and prosecutors. It is truly a battle between David and Goliath but I relish the challenge.
I pride myself on winning cases for clients, not just "handling" cases. I scrutinize each case to determine if the facts fit the charge and whether the police violated the law in the manner in which they conducted a search or questioned a client for example.
Attorney Caldarone graduated from Pepperdine University (B.A., 1993 and M.A., 1999) in Malibu, California and received his legal degree from Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2002) in Boston, Massachusetts.
After graduating from law school, attorney Caldarone was appointed as an Assistant State Attorney for the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office. As a prosecutor, successfully tried as lead counsel and handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases. That intensive experience taught him how police and prosecutors build criminal cases and how to expose the weaknesses in those cases.
Attorney Caldarone is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida, the Supreme Court of the United States and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.
Attorney Caldarone is a member of the American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Collier County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to fighting for his clients, attorney Caldarone prides himself on his involvement in the community. Toward that end, he volunteers his time with the Teen Court of Collier County program and accepts pro bono cases with the Guardian ad Litem office in Collier County, Florida.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
Personal Injury
40%
Car Accident
10%
DUI and DWI
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
The Caldarone Law Group, P.A.
2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 216, Naples, FL, 34103
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Posted by Jon | August 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A Hero That Saved My Life
Unbelievable attorney and after this experience I can say an incredible friend as well. Justin saved my life literally from a felony charge that I knew from the bottom of my heart I was innocent for and should not have been arrested for. He was professional, kept me in the loop, explained everything ...
Posted by Mike R | April 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer!!!!!!
I have to say…. Justin is the best lawyer I’ve ever met or had. For him I am forever grateful! This man is the complete package. The time and effort he puts in is an example for all lawyers to witness. Always makes him self available in order to help his clients in need of his assistance. This man ha...
Posted by Johnny | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Highly recommend Justin
Jusin really helped with a first time offense. He was readily available and answered all of my questions. Justin understood the entire legal process guided me through it. Being that it was a first time offense, Justin was able to help me in getting the case expunged off of my record.
Posted by Linda | May 06, 2012 | DUI & DWI
DUI dismissed!!
When my husband was charged with a DUI I didn't know where to turn. Luckily, I contacted Justin. He returned my initial call promptly, spoke to me at length and then set up a consultation interview for the next day. When we met with him I was extremely pleased with his bearing, professionalism, ...
Posted by Caridad | February 17, 2010 | Appeals
Slightly Describing A Great Man's Professional /Human Character
Mr. Caldarone represented my dad, my mom and me in an appeal process against us. He handled the case with great expertise, responsiveness, knowledge and much sensitivity. Mr. Caldarone is, in my opinion, an excellent professional lawyer with an immaculate reputation, who is very down to earth, and...
Justin Paul Caldarone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Justin has proven to be a zealous advocate for his criminal defense clients. He is well respected in the legal community and displays a high level of professionalism."
"Justin and I share the same practice area. Anytime I have a call from a former client or anyone needing a DUI or criminal attorney in the Naples area, I send them to Justin. His aggression and knowledge of DUI law make him second to none for an individual in need of DUI counsel. A decision to hire Justin Caldarone will be one of the best decisions you will ever make."
"Justin Caldarone has a great reputation for fighting for his clients in criminal cases. I have worked together with him on several cases."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Justin and I were prosecutors together in Miami. Justin's work ethic and professionalism gained him respect of both judges he practiced in front of and the criminal defense attorneys he battled with on a daily basis."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He and I were colleagues for many years and his reputation for professionalism is stellar."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Caldarone for the past seven years. During that period of time, Mr. Caldarone has been a zealous and effective advocate for his clients. Not only is Mr. Caldarone an excellent trial lawyer but he has also demonstrated his thoroughness and attention to detail in his most recent work handling receivership matters."
"Justin is a fantastic lawyer who is committed to getting results for his clients. We have worked together as prosecutors for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida and on civil matters. Justin is extremely knowledgeable in the law and always diligent in his research and planning. These attributes combine with the energy and determination that he brings to each cause. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Caldarone works very hard for his clients. I knew him as both a prosecutor and in private practice; outside of being a very fine lawyer, his commitment to his clients is unique and those who have hired him are lucky to have him by their side."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Appointed Chairman of Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Board of Collier County Commissioners
Work Experience
2006 - 2009
Associate, Barclay Cale P.A.
2005 - 2006
Staff Counsel, Law Offices of Scott Astrin
2002 - 2005
Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Better Business Bureau of West Florida
2009 - Present
Collier County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
2009 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Guardian Ad Litem Program - 20th Judicial CircuitVolunteer Attorney
2009 - Present
Teen Court of Collier CountyVolunteer Attorney
2009 - Present
Thomas S. Biggs American Inns of CourtMember
2009 - Present
Collier County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2009
Miami-Dade County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Florida v. Jet Grant
Case Dismissed!
State of Florida v. Mack Young
Case Dismissed!
State of Florida v. Alex Rodriguez
Case Dismissed!
Wavelink Corp. v. Jose G. Diaz
Attorney Caldarone Wins Appeal!
State of Florida v. Scott Brynski
Charge Reduced from DUI to Reckless Driving
State of Florida v. Abel Ramos
Serious Felony Charge Reduced to a Misdemeanor!
Education
2002
Northeastern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Pepperdine University
MA - Masters
1993
Pepperdine University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
George Zimmerman - What's Next?
The Prosecution of George Zimmerman
2009
Thomas S. Biggs American Inns of Court
Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Publications
2002
Tulane University School of Law Sports Lawyers Journal
Professional Team Doctors: Money, Prestige, and Ethical Dilemmas
Languages
English
Activity
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15 Jun 2009
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Can my son be charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon?
13 Jun 2009