Joshua Wesley Deckard

Joshua Wesley Deckard

4.5
Rating: 5.9

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Stuart, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Personal Injury, Juvenile

50 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Law Office of Joshua W. Deckard, PA

50 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL, 34994-2920

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Joshua Wesley Deckard's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I am so grateful! Thank you Joshua Deckard!

My daughter's criminal felony case was complicated and could have many outcomes. Mr. Deckard worked very diligently to get the best possible outcome (although hard to obtain). His knowledge of law, extensive experience, fairness, hard work and most importantly his compassionate and caring character m...ade all the difference. Mr. Deckard is very good human being. There are not enough words to say Thank you! Top-Notch Attorney! Highly recommend!

Posted by Lee | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Review of Mr Deckard you must read!

There aren't enough words to describe This Man & His caring staff. Mr Deckard is a 1 in a million attorney. When he took my case he was sincere,caring, and having more experience then almost every attorney around he treated me equally, and used his unbelievable law experience to save my life. He & Ka...te & his talented staff always answered my questions. IF YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY LOOK NO FURTHER. I was truly blessed to have found him and I will forever love this person both as a attorney and a human being.

Posted by Dorling | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing lawyer

He never failed me not even once he always make sure my case handle and drop all my charges, his great at helping out his clients make sure everything is being fair for them.

Posted by Olga | June 11, 2015 | Domestic Violence

Thank you very much, Joshua Dekard!

I hired Joshua Deckard when our neighbor who was harassing me and my husband and who I have been staying away for more that 2 years filed a false petition against me in the DV Division after she was caught on our security cameras and we had to call 911. After the hearing and Joshua Deckard's motion t...o dismiss the neighbor's petition for injunction with prejudices, the neighbor filed her Notice of Voluntary Dismissal withdrawing her allegations against me. I'm so thankful to Mr. Deckard for his prompt response, for his outstanding professionalism, for his ethics, and I extend my sincerest gratitude to his very well informed and knowledgeable staff members! Thank you very much!

Posted by Eve | June 04, 2015

Mr. Deckard did the impossible!

When meeting Mr. Deckard the first time, he took the time to read over my documents and asked me questions that another lawyer didn't. He listened to my recollection of the event and then gave me different scenarios of what could happen. His own background and knowledge put me at ease, and I felt I... had made the best decision to have him as my lawyer. His staff kept me informed every step of the way, and I could call to ask questions any time. The outcome was a great success, he did what others didn't think possible.

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Christopher Baehman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Deckard is a respected attorney in the community. As a colleague, I have had the pleasure of knowing him for several years and recommend him to anyone in need of legal help."

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Michael Spotts

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

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Experience

Rating:  5.9 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2021

updated on 04/07/2021

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2004 - Present

President, Joshua W. Deckard, P.A.

Associations

2013 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2002 - Present

Martin County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI DISSMISSED

DISSMISSED

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Education

2001

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

2001

Nova Southeastern University-Shepard Broad Law Center

JD

N/A

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Languages

English

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