Jeffrey Huntley Garland

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Jeffrey Huntley Garland

4.8
17 reviews
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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Pierce, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +3 more

2500 Rhode Island Avenue, Suite B, Fort Pierce, FL

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About Jeffrey

Biography

Specializing in the innocent and falsely accused.

Combining law and science to vindicate the accused,

The threat of loosing both your freedom and your license is serious business.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 39%

This area of practice includes drug and prescription fraud cases; theft and organized fraud (including money laundering, money transmitting and RICO); business and government investigations (including taxes, honest services and sunshine law); computer issues, firearms (including self-defense and stand your ground defense), false allegations of sexual misconduct, scientific evidence issues (including drug testing); probation violations, extradition and detainer matters, State and federal courts

45 years | 3,000 cases

39%
DUI and DWI 19%

This area of practice includes DUI, DUI manslaughter, DUI with serious personal injury, administrative driver license suspensions, and DWLS. I have a special interest in the scientific evidence parts of these cases. The scientific evidence for this area of practice includes accident reconstruction, toxicology, and microbiology. My degree in chemistry gives me special insights into these scientific issues.

45 years | 1,200 cases

19%
Domestic Violence 14%

This area of practice includes domestic battery, stalking, DV injuctions, and related contempt issues. Many of the "battery" cases feature no witnesses and no independent evidence of a crime. The goal in such cases is to secure a dismissal of charges against the accused. I often work with family law specialists or with other criminal lawyers (who sometimes represent the "victim" to avoid false report problems).

41 years | 600 cases

14%
Personal Injury 14%

Automobile accidents and serious injuries. I will join with attorneys with specific specialties for complicated cases. The goal is to obtain the best recovery for the client.

41 years | 300 cases

14%
Appeals 9%

Appeals from criminal convictions, denials of post-conviction relief, dispositive motions and illegal sentences. Extraordinary writs are pursued to challenge bail denials, to review denial of speedy trial dismissal and review DOC's administrative denial of gain time or sentencing structure.

42 years | 100 cases

9%
Sex Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013 2012
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

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2500 Rhode Island Avenue, Suite B, Fort Pierce, FL, 34947

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Jeffrey Huntley Garland's Reviews

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Posted by richard | August 03, 2012

traffic ticket crimal defence

during a trying time for me and my family mr garland stayed the course and got the results that made the diffrence thanks for your help and i would like to say jeffrey is my lawyer for all my legal needs from now on

Posted by Renea | November 13, 2011 | White Collar Crime

Vindicated!

On 12-17-09. I was arrested by the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office, and was charged with 4 Felony charges which were Grand Theft, Official Misconduct, Forgery, and Uttering a forged instrument. I was hired by this Department in on Feb 14th, 1994, at this time I was also a member of the United States Army ...Reserves. I enlisted on August 23rd, 1984. The Sheriff's Office pays 17 days per year to compensate a employee when they are called up to serve. However I was accused of fraudulently putting in for military pay from the department for military time that were not scheduled military drill weekends. The Sheriff department has a policy that states an employee must submit the proper documents to the supervisor prior to taking military leave, in which I did each time. I was ordered to be at my reserve unit. I am a Food Service Supervisor at my reserve unit, as well as the Transportation Supervisor, and a lot of times I am ordered to be at the unit a couple of days in advance to the regular scheduled drill weekend dates. In which my Military supervisor would always send a Civilian Employer notification in lieu of the scheduled military drill weekends covering all dates that were not visual on the drill schedule. Prior to my arrest the Sheriff's office Internal Affairs Sergeant started their own investigation, prior to them turning their findings over to the State Attorney's Office and ultimately making the decision to arrest me before ever speaking to me or my immediate Military supervisors, but the most devastating action was the fact that for all the dates in question was already at the hands of the investigator in my personnel file. I hired a Criminal Defense Attorney in Brevard County initially that did absolutely nothing in the case for 15 months but continuations. I retained Mr. Garland in March of 2011, once Mr. Garland received my file he and his partner Attorney Mark Orr literally had me in the office 2 days for at least 4 hours each day tearing the case apart. Attorney Garland said to me all the evidence needed to clear you is right here in you're discovery packet that was sent by way of the State Attorney's Office. Mr. Garland and I spent countless hours of research and gathering military rules and regulations, as well as Florida and Federal Statutes and several letters were sent out in support of my criminal case by Mr. Garland, numerous phonecalls to military officials and most importantly Mr. Garland made numerous trips to the Sheriff's Office Human Resource Office and obtained my entire Personnel and Finance records Which also gave him all the necessary information on who he needed to take sworn Depositions from which included Sheriff Office employees and my immediate Military supervisors which ultimately led to the State Attorney doing the right thing and Dismissing the case on September 1st, 2011 twenty-one months later. I commend Mr. Orr and Mr. Garland for a excellent job well done these guys were very aggressive and worked diligently to get this case dismissed within 7 months, had I hired these great attorney's from the beginning im sure the case would have been dismissed at the very beginning Attorney Garland does a very thorough job he is very humble and a well respected attorney he will keep you informed on what's going on with your case every single day there was a letter in my post office box from his firm or a message on my cell phone or better yet a email and his secretary she is just a awesome lady just as professional and greets you with a lovely smile on a rainy day. Mr. Garland I wish you and your firm the best of luck in the near future, and I want to thank you all personally for completing the proper investigation on my behalf, and saving my 21 year Law Enforcement Career as well as my 28 year Military career with 2 years left to retirement. May your Law firm continue to blossom and prosper in St. Lucie county.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2011 | Criminal Defense

colleague

I had an issue regarding a criminal client's ability to travel outside Florida and found Mr. Garland had handled a factually similar issue. I contacted him about the case he handled and he not only called me back right away, he also sent me copies of the pleadings he prepared and legal memorandum to ...support the issues. Mr. Garland's work was thorough, well written, and authoritative. I highly recommend Mr. Garland.

Posted by Steve | November 01, 2011 | Criminal Defense

The Lawyer to Hire for Results

In 2006, I was arrested for possession of child pornography. Unfortunately, I didn't know about Mr. Garland. After going through 2 incompetent attorneys, I ended up taking a plea for 3 counts of possession and was given 15 years probation. My attorney at the time didn’t even ask for concurrent se...ntencing even thought I had asked him to do so. During the last 5 years, I have had several family events take place outside of Fl. I hired an attorney who was unable to affect any travel for me. Then, last year another family celebration was to take place in California. I hired a new attorney and again was denied travel. On appeal, while working with the attorney, he actually fired me for trying to micro-manage his work. He recommended Mr. Garland. I contacted Mr. Garland and with a lot of research, skill and foresight into what the judge needed, Mr. Garland was able to obtain a travel permit for me. This past July, my family was planning a party celebrating our father’s 90th birthday. Once again, I retained Mr. Garland to seek a travel permit to California. Once again, over the State’s objections, Mr. Garland’s expertise resulted in successfully convincing the judge to grant a travel permit. In my opinion, had Mr. Garland been my attorney in 2006, the results, or at least the length of probation, would have been significantly different.

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Surprise...... I'm going to jail !

I hired Mr.Garland for a BUI case. I was told the plea bargain included no jail time, however at sentencing, I was told 30 days in jail. I wanted to go to trial, as the key witness (arresting agency) would not testify. Mr.Garland told me I didn't have a case and needed to take the deal. He was not ho...nest and did not pursue the trial, even though the fees I paid him included jury trial. For him it would be extra work that he didn't want, I really felt mislead, wished I went to trial or had someone on my side.

Jeffrey Garland

Replied last October 29, 2016

Everyone who enters a plea is carefully questioned by the judge about the terms of the plea and whether they have been "promised" something more than shown in the plea form. Your plea would not have been accepted unless you agreed to the terms. No judge would accept a plea from a person who refuses to identify himself or herself. I invite this "reviewer" to call my office so that we can go over the case. I have no reason to believe that this person, who claims to be anonymous, really retained my firm for representation. Perhaps Mr Anonymous will not identify himself or herself for fear of being exposed. My firm evaluates every case on the basis of the evidence and the applicable law. I am pleased to go over the details with a real person who I actually represented. Anyone who takes a moment to review the case summaries posted on my website would know that few experiences thrill me more that hearing the sound of "not guilty" or "case dismissed". What is particularly distressing is how so-called "reviewers" are employed by third parties to place false statements and unsubstantiated claims on the internet in order to raise their clients position for search engines. I caution all who have eyes that not everything you find on the internet is true. The best way to evaluate an attorney is to personally speak to him or her; and to consider the recommendations of those who you trust.

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Jeffrey Huntley Garland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brent Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeffrey without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator."

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Samuel Encarnacion

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Golden

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is an exceptional attorney, and DEFINITELY on my short list, should I ever have a bad day."

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James Regan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jeff for as long as I have been a lawyer, and I consider him a mentor when it comes to arcane procedure and highly technical issues such as blood draws and how they affect narcotics based DUI cases."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar

2014

Preeminent 4.4 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Senior Attorney, Jeffrey H Garland, PA

1990 - 2007

Senior Attorney, Kirschner & Garland, PA

1985 - 1990

Senior Attorney, Jeffrey H Garland, PA

1981 - 1985

Chief Assistant, Fort Pierce Office, Office of Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit

1980 - 1981

Associate, Muller & Mintz, PA

Associations

2010 - Present

St. Lucie County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1990 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

1985 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

1981 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Stangarone v State, Case No 4D11-1853

Affirmed with leave to seek further relief in the trial court.

Stand Your Ground Law Defeats Domestic Battery: State "Washes" Pillow Case

Part of charges were dismissed and part were dropped.

State v Renea Thomas, St. Lucie County Case No 56-2009-CF-004199A

All charges dismissed.

Child porn client facing over 1000 years

All charges dropped.

State v Sabrina Freeman-Jew, 18 So.3d 1254 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009)

Client won 15 years additional credit.

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Education

1980

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Jeffrey earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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