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Juan Andres Escobar Jr.
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Biography
Attorney Juan Escobar spent years prosecuting thousands of criminal cases in Collier County as an Assistant State Attorney. He has handled jury and non-jury trials, violation of probation hearings, depositions, and countless motions. He brings the experience and knowledge from the prosecution’s viewpoint, such as the strategies and tactics of the prosecutors. He is familiar with what typically happens behind the scenes at the Office of the State Attorney during every stage of a criminal case.
Over the years, Mr. Escobar has gone up against many defense attorneys including his current partner, Derek Verderamo. Having dealt with a multitude of different defense attorneys, Mr. Escobar knows which defenses and strategies are available and most effective in combating criminal charges.
In 2011, Mr. Escobar and another prosecutor were the first to successfully prosecute a domestic violence case before Judge Mike Carr where the victim refused to cooperate. The result was significant because oftentimes the State is forced to drop charges when victims fail to testify due to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Crawford v. Washington which affords defendants the right to confront witnesses against them if such testimony is to be used in the trial. By relying on an exception to the hearsay rule, Mr. Escobar and his co-counsel were able to introduce a recording of the victim’s emergency 911 call that Mr. Escobar subsequently played during his closing arguments. An attorney’s knowledge of the rules of evidence is crucial so that clients can make informed decisions on whether to take a case to trial and to assure that their Constitutional Rights are not violated during the trial.
In 2012, Mr. Escobar was one of two prosecutors chosen to represent the State of Florida at anEn Banc hearing (hearing before all of the local county court judges simultaneously) to defend the State’s use of the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath instrument in criminal DUI trials. Over fifty (50) defendants charged with DUI represented by a dozen criminal defense attorneys were party to the hearing. At the hearing, Juan Escobar was responsible for eliciting testimony from the State’s expert witness, the program manager for the Alcohol Testing Program of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Mr. Escobar uses his knowledge of how the Intoxilyzer operates, the Florida rules regulating its use, as well as the current case law to assure that clients’ rights are not violated in DUI investigations and subsequent prosecutions.
Juan Escobar and Derek Verderamo would like to use their combined knowledge and experience to defend your case and to protect your Constitutional and Due Process Rights. To personally meet with Juan Escobar and Derek Verderamo for a FREE consultation, please call.
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
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Law Offices of Juan Andres Escobar Jr.
2662 Airport Rd S., Naples, FL, 34112-4885
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Posted by Nany | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great experienced Laywer
I had the pleasure to find and work with Mr.Escobar for a traffic citation ticket I got back in October in Collier County. I got rear ended from another vehicle driving on I 75. FHP issued me the ticket for careless driving which was unbelievable and unacceptable at this point. After I surfed the In...
Posted by Daniel | November 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Huge win!
Juan & Derek! thank you for all the hard work and your help, our last win was almost impossible and yet you pulled it of. I will always be grateful for this huge win! I just don't see you as a lawyer anymore... now you guys became my guardian angel and a friends... thank you!
Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2014
Trustworthy and Dependable
I've never dealt with a more accurate and knowledgeable law firm than this one! They are responsive and hands on through out your whole case. They know FL laws well and make the process simple. I am happy and content with my choice of a law firm. Their pricing is middle of the road. You get what you ...
Posted by Jose | June 21, 2013 | Litigation
Excellent lawyer
Very responsible knowledgeable he was always available he fight for my rights and we wont the case
Juan Andres Escobar Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. For years, before I began working with Juan, I admired his professionalism and knowledge of the law. He's a compassionate attorney who always puts his clients interests ahead of his own. He's also a gifted trial attorney and will always work tirelessly on behalf of his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I worked together with Juan on a case where he handled the criminal charges and I handled the immigration representation. Juan provided a vigorous defense of the criminal charges and was able to obtain a dismissal."
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"Juan Escobar has everything you want in an attorney. He's intelligent. He's experienced. He knows the law inside and out. He is a great listener and likes helping people. You can't go wrong hiring Juan."
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"I first worked with Juan as opposing counsel when he was a State Prosecutor and I always held him in the highest esteem. He is respected by the legal community for being a zealous advocate. He is known for being versed in the law, prepared with his case, and precise with his argument. I would refer him a client without hesitation. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Juan. I have known him for years, he is always professional and knowledgeable in his practice, and has excellent experience."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Juan is an experienced, hardworking attorney that advocates strongly for his clients."
"I endorse this attorney. I have known Juan professionally and personally since 2010. I had the opportunity to work against Juan on hundreds of cases when he was a prosecutor in Naples, and he is an honest stand up guy with professional morals and values. He is an excellent lawyer which lead to him moving to private practice and the formation of Verderamo & Escobar in January 2013."
"Juan has a great reputation for practicing law with diligence and ethics."
"As a former colleague of Attorney Escobar's, I was able to see first hand his trial skills. He is a thorough, passionate, prepared and experienced attorney. Attorney Escobar was touted for his skill in cross examination which often led the case to turn in his favor. I highly recommend his services."
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Experience
Honors
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Verderamo & Escobar
2010 - 2013
Assistant State Attorney, State Of Florida
2008 - 2009
Associate, Joseph W. Standley, P.A.
Associations
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Collier County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice President
2013 - Present
Collier County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Collier County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
United States District for the Middle District of Florida
Attorney Member
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Attorney Member
2014 - 2016
Collier County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersTreasurer
Education
2014
Immigration 101
Certification of Attendance
2013
Post Conviction Never Ends
Certification of Attendance
2010
Trial Prep Digital Age
Certification of Attendance
2009
Misrepresentation Defense
Certification of Attendance
2007
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2011
Naples Daily News
No Witnesses No Problem
2011
Naples Daily News
Domestic Battery
Languages
Spanish
English