Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

1819 Goodwin St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA

Olivia Bergert attended the University of North Florida for her undergraduate education and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dual Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science. Upon her graduation, she was accepted into the Stetson University College of Law, where she was an Executive Board Member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and was the Committee Chair for the Stetson Intramural Mock Trial Competition. While at Stetson, Ms. Bergert not only competed on the Number One Trial Team in the country but also earned the opportunity to prosecute a jury trial while still a law student – leading to her expeditious rise at the State Attorney’s Office at the young age of 25. Prior to practicing criminal defense, Ms. Bergert was an Assistant State Attorney in the 7th Judicial Circuit spanning St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, and Volusia counties. While in the Volusia County Office, she prosecuted more jury trials than anyone else in her Misdemeanor Division, which accelerated her promotion to a felony within eight months of her start at the State and made her the youngest felony prosecutor in the circuit. Shortly after, Ms. Bergert transferred to the St. Johns County Office Felony Division – where she handled thousands of cases – predominantly of a violent felony nature including crimes of: Aggravated Battery, Domestic Violence Strangulation, DUI Manslaughter, Drug Trafficking, Aggravated Fleeing, and Arson. She also handled cases with sentencing enhancements such as Habitual Felony Offender and Prison Release Re-Offender. Ms. Bergert’s keen sense of the law, understanding of the intricacies of complex criminal litigation, and her talent for spotting legal issues make her a valuable asset in our pursuit to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.

Criminal Defense Law

997 S Wickham Rd, West Melbourne, Florida 32904

Born and raised in Brevard County Florida, Patrick J. Landy Jr. is a passionate and zealous Trial Attorney. After High School, Mr. Landy attended UCF, majoring in Legal Studies, with minors in Criminal Justice and Political Science, as well as earning certificates in civil liberties and trial advocacy. At UCF, Mr. Landy was a member of the UCF Trial Team, serving as Lead Attorney for the “A” team. He led his team to the Opening Rounds of the National Championship, and won the “Outstanding Attorney Award” (highest competition scores in a season). Staying in Central Florida, Mr. Landy attended the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law at Barry University for law school. He was again a member of the Trial Team, earning the prestigious “Honors Certificate in Trial Advocacy.” He co-founded, and was a board member of the “Veteran’s Legal Society,” advocating for Veterans by hosting numerous fundraisers and clinics in support of those who served our country. He also performed an internship at the 9th Circuit Public Defender’s Office where he assisted attorneys on various felony matters, and had the unique opportunity to assist trial counsel on a 2nd Degree Murder Case that resulted in a Not Guilty Verdict. ? After passing the Bar Exam, Mr. Landy began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit, prosecuting various misdemeanor offenses in County Court. As a prosecutor, Mr. Landy had a distinguished trial record. One year, he had the most trials, most trial wins, and highest trial winning percentage of all of the County Court prosecutors in the 18th Circuit. He would later branch out from Brevard, and served as an Assistant State Attorney for the 1 st Judicial Circuit in Pensacola, FL. At the 1st Circuit, he again prosecuted misdemeanor offenses, and gained valuable experience practicing in different jurisdictions. Mr. Landy was then hired by the renowned and distinguished Trial Attorney Michael Bross, working as an associate for his firm. Learning from his mentor and great friend, Mr. Landy handled hundreds of criminal cases. He drafted various Motions to Suppress, Motions in Limine, and Appeallate Briefs. He also assisted Mr. Bross on numerous felony jury trials, including homicides. He had the privilege to co-counsel two homicide trials, both of which resulted in Not Guilty Verdicts. Following Mr. Bross’ retirement in 2021, Mr. Landy co-founded Cook & Landy with attorney Michael Cook, practicing Criminal Defense. Since founding Cook & Landy, Mr. Landy has handled hundreds of criminal matters ranging from DUIs to Homicide. He is known as a fierce and zealous advocate for his clients, who never gives up on them. His impeccable style and courtroom demeanor has earned him the reputation as a “bulldog in the courtroom” from past and present clients. Mr. Landy is most proud of being known as a Trial Attorney, willing to litigate and take to trial nearly any case if it’s in his client’s best interest. His passionate and zealous advocacy is the perfect compliment to his law partner Michael Cook’s detail-oriented, logistic approach, forming a great Criminal Defense team. While no attorney can guarantee any result, Mr. Landy can guarantee that he will fight as hard as possible to protect his clients, their rights, and work as hard as he can to achieve the best result.

Criminal Defense Law

515 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA

Truth. Justice. Integrity. These are the principles our legal system was founded on and the principles which drive West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Patrick R. McKamey and his highly skilled defense team. If you are ready to fight your charges, hire the firm with the skills and experience to make that fight a winnable one. Contact the Law Office of Patrick R. McKamey, P.A. today to start discussing your defense!

Criminal Defense Law

13501 SW 128th St., Suite 205, Miami, FL 33186

Patrick "Pat" Wilson was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Since becoming an attorney, he has developed a reputation as a fierce trial lawyer who is willing not only to take difficult cases, but is also more than capable of winning them. After graduating law school, Patrick worked as an Assistant Public Defender at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office for six years representing those accused of crimes who could not afford legal help. Because of his experience, prior to entering private practice, Patrick became a training attorney where he taught new lawyers how to try criminal cases. Prior to founding Patrick Wilson Law, PLLC, Patrick tried 75 cases as an Assistant Public Defender or a member of the private bar, throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and West Palm Beach Counties. He has handled cases ranging from possession of marijuana to murder and has consistently obtained not guilty verdicts for clients, even when it seems they faced impossible odds. Patrick has and continues to give continuing legal education courses to other lawyers on topics such as jury selection, cross examination, defending sex offenses, fingerprints, and DNA. In 2022, remaining true to his public defender roots, Patrick was selected as panel member for the CJA of the Southern District of Florida.

Criminal Defense Law

169 E Flagler St suite 700, Miami, FL 33131, USA