Jonathan Jay Kirschner
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Jonathan Jay Kirschner
Biography
Been practicing Criminal law, nearly exclusively, for over 25 years. Ran the Public Defender's office in late 80's, then had 18 year partnership at Kirschner & Garland, P.A. Now in solo practice in Fort Pierce on the Indian River; Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer continually since 1994. Martindale-Hubbell AV rated. 5/5. AVVO rated 10/10. We also handle complex property distribution family law cases, as well as serious injuries. Same talented, courteous and competent staff for 17 years.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - In Criminal Cases only.
- Credit Cards Accepted - Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, etc.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Dependent upon case.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Senior Attorney Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Esq., & Associates, LLC
Year: 2008 - Current
Description: Board Certified Criminal Trial practice, based in Fort Pierce on the Indian River at the Historic Old Fort Pierce Hotel. Firm rated "AV Preeminent/ 5.0 out of 5.0" by Martindale-Hubbell. Solo practitioner primarily practicing criminal law in State and Federal Courts. Assisted by Staff assistant/paralegal Juanita Dunn, Office Manager Bonnie Dunn, and with professional relationships with licensed Private Investigator Brad Perron of Investigative Support Specialist, Inc., and Dr. Robert McCarron, Internal Medicine physician located in Vero Beach.
Partner Kirschner & Garland, P.A.
Year: 1989 - 2007
Description: Partner in only law firm in 19th Circuit staffed solely by Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyers. Firm size ranged from two attorneys with staff of 3, to three attorneys with staff of 4. Primarily criminal practice, both State and Federal, also handling some family law and personal injury cases.
Assistant Public Defender Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit
Year: 1984 - 1986
Description: Felony "line attorney", handling all levels of felony representations.
Chief Assistant Public Defender, Fort Pierce Office Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit
Year: 1986 - 1987
Description: Defending serious felony charges, including capital prosecutions. Managed staff of seven (7) Assistant Public Defenders.
Deputy Public Defender Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit
Year: 1987 - 1988
Description: Defended all manner of serious felony prosecutions in Martin County, Florida. Defended all Capital prosecutions throughout the four (4) County Circuit, including Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. Additionally, managed and supervised staff of twenty-two (22) "line attorneys", both felony and misdemeanor divisions, throughout the 19th Circuit.
Professional Associations
Trial Bar, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida Attorney (2009 - Current)
Florida State Bar  # 407577 Member (1984 - Current)
Trial Bar, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Attorney (1988 - Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (1998 - Current)
St. Lucie County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2007 - Current)
National College for DUI Defense Member (2007 - Current)
St. Lucie County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers member (2007 - Current)
National College for DUI Defense Member (2007 - Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (1988 - Current)
Publications
The Probable Cause Requirement in Custodial Detentions New Hampshire Bar Journal (1980)
Awards
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Graduate
National Criminal Defense College 1985.0
Note: Selected to participate in two (2) week, intensive criminal trial advocacy program at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia.
Education
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Florida State Univresity ABD | Government/ Ph.D.
Year: 1982 - 1984
Honors: Funded Graduate Teaching Assisant.
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University of New Hampshire J.D. (1981) | Law
Year: 1978 - 1981
Honors: Law Review: New Hampshire Supreme Court Summer Internship, 1980.
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Florida State Univresity B.S. | Government; Theatre; Sociology
Year: 1973 - 1978
Honors: President, Salley Hall, 1975
Certifications
- Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law since 1994: The Florida Supreme Court
Websites
200 South Indian River Drive, Suite 200, Fort Pierce, FL 34950