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Melbourne, FL Criminal defense lawyers

138 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Melbourne, FL area.

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Melbourne has 138 Criminal defense Attorneys with 940 Reviews

  • Steven Casanova

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    2323 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 19 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    We can help you in all matters related to a Criminal arrest! Trials, Bond reduction, Jail appearance
  • Ernest Chang

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    Law Office of Ernest L. Chang, P.A.
    6767 N Wickham Rd., Ste 400, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 17 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. All types of Criminal cases defended.
  • Mark Germain

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    Germain Legal
    2715 N Harbor City Blvd, Suite 4, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 80 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Establishing Justice

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 25% Medical malpractice, 25% Nursing home abuse and neglect, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
    Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    30 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2004

  • Richard Canina

    The Canina Law Firm
    1901 S. Harbor City Blvd, Suite 804, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 39 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    AGGRESSIVELY DEFENDING THE ACCUSED SINCE 1985.    For nearly 35 years, attorney Richard G. Canina has been practicing exclusively in the area of criminal defense law in Brevard County, FL. Mr. Canina graduated with Honors from The University Of Fl...
  • Richard Canina

    The Canina Law Firm
    1901 S. Harbor City Blvd Suite 804, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Attorney Richard A. Canina has dedicated his career to helping those accused of crimes in Brevard County, FL. 100% of his practice is devoted to criminal defense. Richard works alongside his father, Attorney Richard G. Canina, to protect and defen...
  • Jason Downs

    Murphy & Downs Law Offices, P.A.
    3682 N. Wickham Road, Suite A, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 29 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Attorney Jason S. Downs is a founding partner of Murphy & Downs Law Offices, P.A. (formerly Murphy's Law Offices, P.A.). Mr. Downs practices all forms of criminal defense, appeals, and select personal injury claims. Admitted to Practice in all Flo...
  • Randol Masters

    Masters Law Office
    1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 124, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 36 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    My fundamental life interests have always revolved around a strong sense of social justice and compassion for others less fortunate. The oldest son of a Julliard-trained musician and a high school principal, I was born in Plainfield, New Jersey an...
  • Geoffrey Golub

    Law Offices of Geoffrey Golub
    512 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I was falsely arrested for robbery early this year and was stuck in jail with a $250,000 bond. Within a matter of days, Geoff and his team assembled computer logs, mobile telephone records, bank records, and other evidenc...
  • Jessica Travis

    DefendBrevard.com
    1370 Bedford Drive, Suite 104, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    founding attorney Jessica J. Travis is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and recognized Super Lawyer that has been practicing since 1999.  She has represented thousands of clients fighting criminal charges ranging from DUI to First Degree Murder at trial an...
  • John Moore

    The Law Office of John Vernon Moore, P.A.
    700 N Wickham Rd Suite 206, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 36 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Attorney John Vernon Moore was raised in Melbourne, Florida, where he attended high school at West Shore Junior/Senior High School. John went on to graduate from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Politica...
  • Natasha Bostick

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    The Bostick Law Firm, P.A.
    405 E. Strawberry Avenue, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Attorney Bostick served as a prosecuting attorney for the Department of Children and Families. Mrs. Bostick has managed hundreds of dependency cases and performed numerous dependency trials in Circuit Court. Attorney Bostick performed many misdeme...
  • Margaret Wagner

    Coastal Legal Team, L.L.C.
    2351 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 6, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Prior to entering priviate practice in 2012 I was an Assistant Public Defender (APD) for almost six years.  I began my carrer as an APD in Indian River County and after a year moved home to become an APD in Brevard County.  I was, and always have ...
  • Alan Diamond

    Funk, Szachacz & Diamond
    3962 West Eau Gallie Blvd, Suite B, Melbourne, FL
    4.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Alan Diamond Melbourne FL defense attorney has been the attorney of record in over 11,000 criminal cases. Mr. Diamond graduated from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies. He receiv...
  • Bryan Lober

    Lober, Brown & Lober, PLLC
    7777 North Wickham Road, Suite 12-705, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Attorney Bryan Lober is a native Floridian, born in Orange County and raised in Seminole County. He is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law and practices primarily Criminal Defense.   After being sworn into the Bar, Bryan quickly found ...
  • Melissa Peat

    Coastal Legal Team, L.L.C.
    2351 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 6, Melbourne, FL
    4.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I grew up in Indialantic, Florida, attending Gemini and Indialantic Elementary, Hoover Junior High and Melbourne High School - Go Bulldogs! I played a number of sports growing up, including soccer, softball, volleyball and swimming. I then went to...
  • Riley Beam

    Douglas R. Beam, P.A.
    25 W. New Haven Ave, Suite C, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Riley believes in fighting for the common man and standing up against large institutions who take advantage of those who are not represented. Since joining Douglas R. Beam, P.A., Riley Beam has helped take on some of the biggest personal injury, ...
  • Kepler Funk

    Funk, Szachacz & Diamond
    3962 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite B, Melbourne, FL
    4.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    As a criminal attorney in Melbourne Florida, Kepler B. Funk is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit a...
  • Jordan Kramer

    1329 Bedford Drive, Suite 1, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have been practicing as a criminal defense attorney for the past seven years and provide a results-oriented, aggressive approach to criminal defense representation. I have significant experience representing clients charged with felonies and mis...
  • Rodney Kernan

    Kernan & Austin, LLC
    2627 West Eau Gallie Boulevard, Suite 102, Melbourne, FL
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I want Rodney in my corner anytime there is trouble. Rodney under promised and over delivered twice for my family. This guy actually listens and fights for his client.”
  • Keith Szachacz

    Funk, Szachacz & Diamond
    3962 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite B, Melbourne, FL
    3.5 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Keith Szachacz graduated Cum Laude from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics. Mr. Szachacz served as a Judge on the Student Hearing Board and was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma H...

Beginning in 2017, Brevard County has seen a downward trend in major crime rates. In an opposite trend, police departments in the County have seen growing clearance rates, meaning that more than 1-in-4 cases successfully result in charges against the accused. Of course, this is an average, with the Melbourne Village department clearing more than 80% of open cases. As police departments get more efficient, residents who have been accused of a crime should consult a local criminal defense lawyer to evaluate their case. A criminal defense attorney can help anyone who has been charged with a crime negotiate the best possible outcome for their unique case. This may include a plea deal or even having charges dropped if a defendant's rights were violated at any point during police interaction.

How much does a criminal defense lawyer charge per hour in the Melbourne area

Based on Attorneys' reported rates, you should expect to pay between $240.00 and $308.00 per hour. This rate may be dependent on factors like experience and different specializations within criminal defense.

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Brevard County Clerk of the Court
Superior Court, 51 Nieman Ave #100, Melbourne
Melbourne, FL 32901
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