Jacksonville Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
Robert Shafer & Associates, P.A.
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24 N. Market Street, Suite 305 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 USA |
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(904) 350-9333
or (866) 681-9544
(904) 633-7820
www.shafercriminallaw.com
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Law Firm Overview
The Law Firm of Robert Shafer & Associates, P.A. is a leading criminal defense law firm in Jacksonville, Florida. Our attorneys provide individual, personalized service to each of our clients. Every client and every case is unique. We aggressively examine every legal and factual aspect of your situation and handle your defense aggressively or conservatively as your situation warrants. We provide advice based on our training and experience to ensure that you make an informed decision about the future of your case.
As soon as you hire Robert Shafer & Associates, we immediately set up dialogue with the prosecutor assigned to your case to obtain a complete picture of your situation, not just what the police reported. We pass along information about your personal situation to portray you as a real person, not just another criminal file in their filing cabinet.
Additionally, we make every effort to accommodate each client’s schedule regarding work and family matters. While your case is pending, we are available to meet with you when you want. Usually we can schedule an appointment for the same day you call. We also aim to provide the best representation at a reasonable fee.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Bond Reduction/House Arrest; Date Rape; Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Indecent Exposure; Public Sexual Indecency; Obscenity; Exploitation; Solicitation; Pornography; Internet Pornography; Bank Fraud; Securities Fraud; Investment Fraud; Health Care Fraud; Medicare Fraud and Bankruptcy Fraud; Counterfeiting; Internet Crimes; Employee Theft; Extortion; Forgery; Antitrust Violations; Conspiracy; Tax Evasion; Drivers License Suspensions
Practice Areas Description
Robert Shafer & Associates handles every type of criminal case and focuses particularly on:- Bond Reduction/House Arrest
If a person is arrested, he or she will see a magistrate within 24 hours for a bond hearing. Many times, bonds in Jacksonville are set ridiculously high at the bond hearing. However, after the bond hearing, one can apply for a bond reduction, or for house arrest. This hearing could be held before an entirely different judge, where we can present your side of the case to get the bond reduced or eliminated. Many people spend all their resources paying for a bondsman and have no money left for a lawyer to represent you. Think carefully before exhausting your resources.
- DUI / DWI
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Florida, don’t panic. An arrest does not always mean a conviction or loss of your license. As highly seasoned Florida DUI Attorneys, Robert Shafer & Associates, P.A. know the evidence and facts prosecutors must present in order to obtain a conviction. We exhaust every legal option in an effort to obtain an acquittal. We conduct a thorough investigation. Did the police have probable cause to stop you? Were you advised of the consequences of refusing a breath or blood-alcohol test? Were all field sobriety, blood and breath tests conducted according to state standards? How long after you were driving were the tests conducted? Were you read your Miranda warning? Were you actually driving?
- Drug Crimes
If you have been arrested, in Florida, for a drug-related offense, you need a Drug Lawyer, someone with special skills, experience and knowledge. Our firm has handled hundreds of drug cases in state and federal courts. Mr. Shafer helped prosecute these cases as an Assistant State Attorney, and Mr. Fletcher presided over drug cases as a judge. The penalties for drug offenses can vary greatly depending on the weight of the drug, whether it was sold or merely possessed and whether you have a criminal record. We handle all types of drug cases, from possession to sale, including marijuana, prescription drugs, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy.
- Sex Crimes
Our defense attorneys have handled numerous sex-related defenses and have the technical experience and knowledge to defend against these devastating charges. We will investigate each case thoroughly, as each is unique and has its own set of circumstances. We know how to challenge evidence recovered from a computer and can often stop such evidence from coming before a jury. Whether you have been charged with rape, date rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, indecent exposure, public sexual indecency, obscenity, exploitation, solicitation, prostitution, pornography, child pornography and internet pornography, you need stellar representation.
- Theft
If you have been accused of or arrested for committing a theft in Jacksonville Florida, you need the immediate assistance and representation of an experienced, aggressive defense lawyer. Mr. Shafer understands theft cases and will aggressively work for you. Theft crimes vary widely and carry an array of serious punishments. We defend theft crimes ranging from petty theft and dealing in stolen property to grand theft, retail theft, bad checks, robbery, and burglary.
- Weapons Charges
If you or a family member is accused of a crime involving a gun, or even having a gun along during the commission of a crime, the stakes are dangerously high. Weapons violation charges in Florida are governed by some of the most stringent gun laws in the United States. If convicted, you face a mandatory minimum prison sentence that could land you in jail for the rest of your life. To preserve your freedom and your future, you need a criminal defense attorney who has handled a large number of firearms cases and is willing to fight for you. We know constitutional defenses. We will analyze the police reports to find out if the search and seizure was lawful.
- White-Collar Crimes / Fraud
We help protect the interests of individuals and companies facing grand jury investigation and provide pretrial and trial representation in white-collar criminal matters. We defend white-collar clients accused of bank fraud, credit card fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, investment fraud, insurance fraud, health care fraud, Medicare fraud and bankruptcy fraud; bribery, counterfeiting; computer hacking, email interception, identity theft, pirated music and movies and other internet crimes; employee theft; embezzlement; extortion; forgery; money laundering; racketeering (RICO); antitrust violations; conspiracy; and tax evasion.
- Traffic Violations
Pleading guilty to a traffic ticket seems the easiest way to move on. But wait! A guilty plea can have an extreme impact on your driving privileges and insurance rates. Talk to our traffic law attorneys before you make any decisions. We can inform you of your right to challenge traffic violations and the consequences of not doing so. You don’t have to settle for more points and higher fines than necessary. Our firm handles citations for every type of traffic violation, including, but not limited to: Careless driving; Child restraint or car seat violations; Failure to stop; Failure to wear a seat belt; Following too closely; Reckless driving; and Speeding.
- Expungements
If you have an arrest record, your records are available for all the world to see. Your employer, future employer, landlords, banks, and even family members and neighbors can discover all the details of your case. This is true even if you were not convicted anything. Depending on the facts of your arrest, we often are able to expunge or seal your records. Wouldn’t it be a relief to keep such a personal matter private and to protect your future? Don’t delay - contact us for an evaluation of your case.
- Domestic Violence
The lawyers at Robert Shafer & Associates bring nearly three decades of experience staunchly defending individuals accused of domestic abuse and violence. Our determined legal team includes a former Director of the State Attorney's office, a former judge, a senior criminal trial attorney, and another former prosecutor. We are extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of domestic violence law in Jacksonville, and have gained the respect and cooperation of all levels of the Florida legal system.
Attorneys
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Mr. Robert L. Shafer
Founding Attorney Criminal Law |
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