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

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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 | November 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do your research

My family member was held in another state waiting to be extradition to Fl. Called Mr. Deckard and he sound caring enough so l hired him as my attorney. I didn't have the full amont for minimum amount so he gave me an account to deposit funds. He told me nothing can be done about my wife until Fl. au...thorities pick her up and return her to Fl. Two thirds of the retainer fee l made in a week. Three weeks later my love one was still in jail in a different state and Old Josh was on a 30 day vacation. I became suspicious about his advice so I spoke with a criminal attorney who petitioned the court and my family member was returned to Fl. and bailed out within 24 hours. Josh did nothing but lie to me and took my money witch l assume paid for his 30 day vacation. Stay away from this guy and get a competent criminal attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Mr. Deckard was proficient in persuading the county judge to withhold adjudication and spare me the burden of being a convicted

I was charged with two first-degree felonies for possession and selling drugs, and facing a mandatory -three year prison sentence. Mr. Joshua Deckard came highly recommended to us by a family member. I was blessed to have Mr. Deckard represent me. My family and I were tremendously satisfied with... the way Mr. Deckard handled the whole process. Mr. Deckard was extremely professional and accommodating. I was truly very blessed with the final outcome Mr. Deckard was able to archive for us. Mr. Deckard negotiated a lesser sentence with the prosecutors to just one year in county jail. By researching past similar cases Mr. Deckard was proficient in persuading the county judge to withhold adjudication and spare me the burden of being a convicted felon. We definitely would refer Mr. Deckard to our family, friends or anyone in need of a good criminal defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Saved My Life

A few months ago the police arrested me on numerous felony charges on false evidence and I was facing incarceration for most of the best years of my life. Mr. Deckard who is a former police officer saw through the lies and fought hard to keep me out of prison. Thanks to his hard work and his willin...gness to confront local law enforcement all of my charges were dismissed. I can't thank Mr. Deckard enough.

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Christopher Baehman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

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"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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