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4.8 /5.0
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Jeffrey H. Garland practices in the following areas of law: Criminal Law; Personal Injury; Driving While Intoxicated; Drug Crimes; Wiretapping; Internet Crimes; Sexual Assault; Domestic Violence; Appellate Practice; Automobile Accidents; Wrongful Death
Admitted: 1981, Florida; 1983, U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1980
College: University of Florida, B.S., 1978
Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section, 1985—; Trial Lawyers Section, 1990—); Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Biography: (Board Certified Criminal Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)
Reported Cases: Wild v. Dozier, 672 So.2d 10 (Fla. 1996); Cave v. Slugletary, 84 F.3d 1350 (11th Cir. 1996); Cave v. State, 727 So.2d 227 (Fla. 1998); Cave v. State, 660 So.2d 705 (Fla. 1995); Smith v. State, 743 So.2d 141 (Fla. 4th DCA, 1999); McArthur v. State, 671 So.2d 867 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996); Barnes v. State, 588 So.2d 1076 (Fla. 4th DCA 1991); O’Hara v. State, 642 So.2d 592 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994); Fay v. State, 753 So. 2d 682 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000); Corona v. State, 814 So.2d 1184 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002); Minichino v. State, 776 So.2d 994 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2001).
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1981
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Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
This is who you need to go to
He specializes in different cases and I definitely recommend him. Mr. Garland not only won my case but was extremely knowledgeable. He knows the law like the back of his have and I am truly amazed at his memory. He is straight forward, aggressive, kind just to name a few...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
My charges were dropped! Thanks Mr. Garland!
I was charged with two 2nd degree felonies and one 3rd degree felony as a former correctional officer for the State of Florida. I was charged with unlawful compensation, introduction to contraband in state facility, and accepting bribes from an inmate. The evidence obtained was by a search of my vehi...
Posted by Arnie | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hire the best
I Would like to recommend "My" attorney Jeffery Garland for anyone that needs one in the state of Florida, he is a certified in state and federal courts. He makes your case personal to him by being honest about what the courts outcome may be. He will fight for you in trial or In the plea process. He ...
Posted by Mary | August 27, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Unnecessarily Stopped then Busted!
I hired Mr. Garland March 2013 for my grandson. We live out of state and it was very important to have a lawyer that would be working on our behalf. I trust Mr. Garland completely, i feel that he worked very hard for us. Mr. Garland took the time to explain the process of what was happening during ...
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 ...
"I endorse Jeffrey without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator."
"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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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
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
2010 - Present
St. Lucie County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1990 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
1985 - Present
Florida Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
1981 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Affirmed with leave to seek further relief in the trial court.
Part of charges were dismissed and part were dropped.
All charges dismissed.
All charges dropped.
Client won 15 years additional credit.
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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Jeffrey earned significant contribution points in 2013.
What can I do if my husband was arrested for a warrant for failure to appear but never received a letter for court date
07 Feb 2025
First time arrested, suspended license, caught with 70 grams of weed in fl. can I get this 3rd degree felony thrown out?
04 Feb 2025
Can mandatory minimum sentence be overturned or appealed in Florida ?
23 Jan 2025