Jacksonville Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer
Also Fighting for the Accused in the Counties of Nassau, St. Johns, Clay & Baker
Like other states, Florida crimes are categorized into misdemeanors and felonies based on how much time you will face in jail or prison. Misdemeanors are the lesser offenses of the two categories, with potential jail time of up to a year.
Just because they are not as serious as felonies does not mean that misdemeanor convictions cannot majorly impact your life. You will likely face fines, probation, and possibly other penalties along with jail time. These can include a driver’s license suspension, community service hours, mandatory counseling, and other court orders, depending on the nature of the offense.
In addition, a criminal record can make finding a job, getting a loan, or securing rental housing challenging. It can result in losing a professional license or being disqualified to obtain one. All of these consequences can cause strain on you and your family.
Thus, taking a misdemeanor charge seriously and seeking legal representation from an experienced criminal defense attorney is essential.
At McCormick Law, we defend clients facing misdemeanor charges aggressively. Our Jacksonville misdemeanor crime lawyer has over a decade of legal experience and is prepared to fight for you in court. We understand the stress and uncertainty of being charged with a crime, and we are here to provide the compassionate support and uncompromising advocacy you need.
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, call (904) 353-0436 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our firm.
Five-Star Reviews See What our Clients Have to Say
Russell B. McCormick Focuses on You, and It Shows in Our Reviews
Read through some of our recent five-star client testimonials below, or call (904) 353-0436 get started with our attorney today.
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"He Couldn't Have Made It Easier"Want to give a huge thanks to Russell & I would highly recommend him! He was always easy to get in contact with and answered any questions I had. He couldn’t have made this process any easier. Greatly appreciate all of his work!- Nikki N.
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"He Was On Top of Everything"Mr. McCormick and his staff were on top of things from the very beginning. He kept me updated as the case progressed. Always returned my phone calls and answered all of my questions. He went above and beyond anything we expected.- Janine K.
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"He Never Failed to Impress"He has never failed to impress. I believe his experience as a former attorney prosecuting cases gives him extensive knowledge to defend the toughest case. I am most impressed with his professionalism, promptness, and dedication.- Donna S.
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"You Won't Regret Hiring Him"Russell is amazing! He remained in constant contact so nothing was a surprise. You will not regret choosing him.- Nicole C.
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"Super Confident and Easygoing"Russell is a very professional, super confident, and easygoing lawyer. I am grateful for the hard work and energy. Extremely impressed and exceeded all expectations. His diligence provided a miracle for my son.- Timaca H.
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"Much Love and Respect for This Man"
Russell is by far the best defense attorney in Jax. He did an amazing job with my case. Has the respect of the state's attorneys and the judges as well, which if you know how the law works is important for your defense.
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"Professional and Respectful"He took what I was given and ran with it. Nothing but success, happiness, and gratefulness when it all came to an end! You will NOT be let down!! If I could give a 10-star rating, he’d definitely have it!!- Mikayla V.
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Called the McCormick office in trouble, with my freedom on the line. Russell answered the phone himself and confirmed he took on my type of cases. He took my information down and we scheduled a consultation. When I arrived for my consultation, he already had the information about my case,and a plan to come to my defense, already in tow! That made me confident in hiring Russell. However, my case had gotten thrown out (unbeknownst to me) and even though I paid the retainers fee, he sent me a refund.In reality he could have kept it. That right there is why he'll forever be my go to attorney if I needed one. Ready to defend and honest when need be. I appreciate him and Ms Dorothy and highly recommend. Thanks again!- Jones
Repeat Offenses
Florida has taken a serious approach to repeat offenders of some more common misdemeanors.
For example, one prior conviction of petit theft can enhance a subsequent charge from a second-degree misdemeanor (punishable by up to 60 days in jail) to a first-degree misdemeanor (punishable by up to one year in jail). Two prior petit theft convictions can be used to enhance a third misdemeanor petit theft to a third-degree felony.
The crime of DUI is treated very similarly. A prior DUI conviction may be used to enhance the penalty of a subsequent conviction. Two previous convictions may be used to enhance a third DUI to a third-degree felony.
The Value of Legal Representation at McCormick Law
The consequences of misdemeanors can be severe. Discussing your case directly with our Jacksonville misdemeanor defense attorney ensures you understand what you are up against, what to expect, and how to best move forward.
Attorney Russell McCormick can draw on his background as a former prosecutor and his years of successful results to help you navigate the system and seek an optimum outcome.
Request a free initial consultation with our criminal defense lawyer by contacting us at (904) 353-0436 today.
