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Defending your inalienable rights is my passion!
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Licensed in Florida for 22 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
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James Regan Attorney-at-Law
901 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Suite 208, Palm City, FL, 34990
James Regan Attorney-at-Law
300 S. Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL, 33131
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Michael | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best attorney that I hace ever worked with...
I hired James Regan to represent my brother in a case where he was facing many years, if not the rest of his life, in jail. Mr. Regan’s intimate knowledge of the law as well as the system led to an outcome where my brother will only be in jail for a period of slightly less than one year, a miraculou...
Posted by Patrick | January 31, 2013
To whom this may concern-If you need legal help call Mr Regan
Mr Regan worked tirelessly with my sons case to insure the best possible result. Mr Regan kept me informed and updated as new information surfaced and even called me in the evening. He made me feel confident and comfortable with his knowledge and course of action. Calling Attorney James Regan saved...
Posted by Juan | October 26, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Top of Line Attorney!
I simply wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work, persistence, attention to detail and the expertise you exhibited in bringing my case to its conclusion. Specifically, I am most grateful for the way you continually kept me informed of the case progress. Mr. Regan is consis...
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Excellent & Accessible Representation
Mr. Regan is the rare combination of a lawyer who has a tremendous working knowledge of the law, understanding of the quirks of the legal justice system, and the desire to know (and help) each of his clients. Getting arrested and thrown in jail was a nerve-wracking ordeal. I was terrified I was go...
Posted by anthony | February 09, 2012 | Employment & Labor
vindicated
I was recently hired from a local company and 1 week before I was supposed to start the company informed me that I could not work there due to my criminal history. The information I was being told was on my record was false, Mr. Regan stepped in and let me know the law about this instance and throug...
James Regan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a highly trained, highly experienced criminal law attorney who has worked as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. JIm has a tremendous amount of jury trial experience. Jim is also a very loyal friend!"
"Jim successfully has made the transition from effective, aggressive prosecutor to aggessive, effective criminal defense lawyer. He is well liked by his colleagues, the prosecutors, judges and other court personnel. His skill level is extremely high, and he manifests no reluctance to "take it to the mat", i.e., go to trial, when necessary, while still maintaining the good relations with prosecutors that enables him to negotiate favorable pleas when that is the right answer in a case. Jim keeps up on the latest developments in both Florida substantive and procedural law, and provides thoughtful and caring service to his clients. In a community filled with "average" lawyers, and lawyers who call themselves "criminal defense lawyers" Jims ethics and professionalism distinguish him from his colleagues."
"I highly endorse Mr. Regan. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"I endorse James without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an experienced, and hardworking, criminal defense attorney and I have the utmost respect for him."
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"James takes time to assist the general public in answering questions and offers sage advice."
"I endorse Jim. He has one huge advantage. As a former prosecutor, "They know that he knows what they know". His client reviews speak volumes as do his contributions. If you are any where near Fort Pierce, do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation here first."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jim's experience as a former prosecutor is a valuable tool for his clients. Jim knows the law and can help the accused in a multitude of ways."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Acceptance ABA NACDL 2011 National Defender Training Program, NACDL, ABA & DOJ
1995
Tuition Award, Western State University College of Law
1989
National Merit Scholar, National Merit Scholarship corporation
1989
NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence (Regents Scholarship), New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Work Experience
2009 - Present
President, James Regan Attorney-at-Law
2008 - 2009
Associate, The Law Offices of Robert E. Stone
2004 - 2008
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office - 19th Judicial Circuit
2002 - 2003
Teacher, Broward County Public Schools
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, Gary Kollin, P. A.
1997 - 1997
Public Defender, Broward County Public Defender's Office
1994 - 1994
Intern, New York State Office Of The Attorney General, Consumer Fraud Bureau (Albany, Ny)
Associations
2015 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Florida Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
2011 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
STATE OF FLORIDA V. DL 562015MM002660
Nolle Prosequi
STATE OF FLORIDA v. STA 472014CF000457A
Plead to reduced charges
STATE OF FLORIDA vs. JAM, 562009CF002130A
Plead to Manslaughter
STATE OF FLORIDA v. FG 562009CF000572A
Nolle Prosequi
STATE OF FLORIDA v. FML 562012CF002621A
Nolle Prosequi
STATE OF FLORIDA v. GA 312013CF000168
1 year county jail
STATE OF FLORIDA V. DS 312008CF001491
Negotiated a youthful offender sentence
STATE OF FLORIDA v. AJS 562011CF003544 A
Negotiated plea to simple possession and probation
STATE OF FLORIDA v. DLS 562011CF004060B
Plead to trespass and petit theft / 120 days
STATE OF FLORIDA v. ILL 562009CF000354A
Nolle Prosequi
STATE OF FLORIDA v. SMG 562011CF002442
Persuaded the Court to impose 60 days jail, followed by supervision and rehabilitation.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. OS, 562012CF000443A
Negotiated plea to single count of child abuse, thirty (30) days jail and two years probation
STATE OF FLORIDA v. SMB, 562010CF003817C
Nolle Prosequi
STATE OF FLORIDA v. CQ, 562010CT003864A
Time served, probation revoked and terminated.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. PG, 562007CT003178A
Negotiated 90 county jail (w/ credit for 130 days time served)
STATE OF FLORIDA v. LFR, 562011CF001470W
18 months DOC with 258 days credit for time served.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. SLS 502003CF007396A
Negotiated 24 months with 400 days credit
STATE OF FLORIDA v. AJS 562012CF000192
State filed No Information
STATE OF FLORIDA v. JAC 432011CF001327A
Plead to lesser included offense.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. MOW 562011MM002221A
Diversion
STATE OF FLORIDA v. SAM 312010CF001186A`
Reinstated with additional conditions.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. BKM 432011CF001056B
Sentenced to 26 months in the Department of Corrections (State's original offer was 48 months)
STATE OF FLORIDA v FH 432009CF001355
Sentenced to 30 months DOC with 854 days time served
STATE OF FLORIDA v. SLN 562011CT001046A
Sentenced to time served
STATE OF FLORIDA v. AL 432011CT003855A
Reduced to No Valid Driver's License and a fine.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. TCD 562010CF003923C
Client plead to Burglary and sentenced to 2 years community control, 3 years probation, adjudication withheld, as a youthful offender
STATE OF FLORIDA v. JLD 562011CF003633B
Client plead to Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; sentenced to adjudication withheld and probation.
STATE OF FLORIDA V. SMH 432011CF000123A
One (1) year in the county jail.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. DJF 562010CF001954
Two (2) years probation as a youthful offender, adjudication withheld
STATE OF FLORIDA v. MG, 562011CF002686A
NO INFORMATION filed - State dropped charges.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. JM 312011CF000100
Sentenced to time served and supervision.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. TC 312011CF000100
Sentenced to county jail time and supervision.
STATE OF FLORIDA v. JF, 432011CF000899A
NO INFORMATION - State dropped charges.
STATE OF FLORIDA V. LM 562011CF002542A
NO INFO on felonies, Transfer to MM on paraphernalia
MM v. CC
Court ruled for our client.
State of Florida v. ELJ 562011MM002403A
Nolle Prosequi - State dropped the case.
State of Florida V. SPL 432009CF001965A
Acquitted of Felony charges, but found guilty of misdemeanor lessers.
State of Florida v. JDS, 432009CF001130
Nolle Prosequi (case dismissed)
State of Florida v. RLD, 432010CF001371
No Information (charges not filed by State)
State of Florida v. CC, 432010CF000754D
Negotiated plea for 4 years DOC
State of Florida v. JRB, 562010MM003776A
Nolle Prosequi (case dismissed by State)
State of Florida v. JMT, 562009MM001787A
Nolle Prosequi (case dismissed)
State of Florida v. LDD, 312009CF001532A
Nolle Prosequi
State of Florida v. CLT, 312010CF000845A
Plea to Misdemeanor only.
State of Florida v. JFH, 562010CF000108AXXXXX
Plea to Court results in 16 month sentence for client facing habitual offender sentence
State of Florida v. CN, 432009CF000363XXAXMX
Client facing Life in prison gets probation
State of Florida v. GD, 562010MM002257AXXXCO
State Nolle Prosequi in open court
State of Florida, 432010CT003446XXAXMX
Charges reduced after jury selection
State of Florida v. EG, 432009CF000727XXCXMX
Client faces Life Sentence, gets 3 years
State of Florida v. TW, 562010CF000072E
Client facing Life gets probation.
State of Florida v. HAF, 562010CF000181A
Nolle Prosequi
State of Florida v. DRA, 562010CF000568A
Nolle Prosequi (State dismissed charges)
State of Florida v. NR, 432008CF001378XXAXMX
Charge reduced to Misdemeanor
State of Florida v. CLW, 432009CF000590A
Nolle Prosequi (State dismissed charges)
State of Florida v. ACS, 562009CF001020AXXXXX
Client sentenced to 2.5 years as youthful offender
State of Florida v. AQT, 562008MM005500B
Adudication WIthheld and Probation
State of Florida vs. Margarito Arguello
Acquittal
State of Florida vs. Allen K. Finkley and Eugene Harriell
Guilty
State of Florida vs. Carlos Bradwell
Guilty.
Education
2002
St. Thomas University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1998
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
State University of New York, Albany
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Constitution Week - Criminal Justice Academy -TCHS
The Sixth Amendment
2012
Annual Florida High School Mock Trial Competition
Coaching and Teaching Trial Techniques to Mock Trial Team
2008
Secondary School Legal Ed. Class
Legal Education
2007
Law Enforcement Update
Law Enforcement Legal Update
2003
NSU Law Orientation 2003
Ethical Considerations for First Year Law Students
2002
NSU Law Orientation
Ethical Considerations for First Year Law Students
Publications
2012
FACDL.ORG Motions Bank
Sample Motion to Suppress
2012
2011
2011
2011
Fourth District Court of Appeals Opinions Issued September 7, 2011
10-4785-Kevin Jeffrey Jones v. State
2010
ScriPPS Interactive Newspapers
Attempted murder charge dropped against Fort Pierce man
2010
Scripps Newspaper Group (Staff Report)
Charges of lewd behavior dropped
2010
By Joe Crankshaw for Scripps Interactive Newspaper Group
Palm City man gets more than 4 years in prison for attack on wife in church
2010
Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group
Attempted murder charges reduced to assault for Fort Pierce man
2010
2008
Vero Beach Press Journal (Staff Report)
Man Gets Life for 2006 Burglary, Assault
2008
Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2006 burglary, assault
2007
Stuart News (Staff Report)
Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter Attempt
2007
Fort Pierce Tribune (Staff Report)
Former Manager Must Pay $75,000
2007
Palm Beach Post (by Sarah Prohaska)
Driver Pleads in DUI Death
2007
Stuart News (Staff Report)
Charges Dropped in Drive-by Shooting
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I got arrested at 17 for simple battery can I own a gun or go by one
20 Nov 2013
Q&A
Does the Slayers Act apply to a person who has not admitted guilt and took a nolo contendere plea?
24 Nov 2013
Q&A
Is it possible to have the arrest segment and the charge segment (felony--assault with dangerous weapon) removed from ICHAT (MI)
29 Oct 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What is a Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern in Florida?
14 Jun 2013
Legal Guide
Post-conviction relief in Florida when witnesses recant their testimony.
20 Apr 2012
Legal Guide
What you need to know about violating your probation for financial reasons in Florida.
14 Jan 2012