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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Destin Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Megan Blancho, P.A., Attorney at Law

5.0
185 Reviews

  • 1160 Airport Road, Suite 208, Destin, FL 32541

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Megan Blancho, P.A., Attorney at Law, is a Florida-based law firm providing experienced representation in criminal defense and administrative law. Led by Attorney Megan Blancho, a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, DUI Fatalities, and 8 more

Megan Blancho
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SOS Law Firm, PLLC

5.0
30 Reviews

  • 981 Highway 98 East, Suite 3 #267, Destin, FL 32541

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • At SOS Law Firm, PLLC, the team is committed to assisting clients in pursuing or challenging a restraining order. The firm offers dedicated legal representation for individuals... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersRestraining Orders, Civil Injunction, and 5 more

Stephanie M. Ockunzzi
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Winter Spires & Associates, P.A.

4.5
24 Reviews

  • 4300 Legendary Drive, Suite 204, Destin, FL 32541

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • A community-rooted firm with offices in Destin and Marianna, our mission is to provide sound guidance and strong representation tailored to your specific circumstances

  • Criminal Law LawyersChild Custody and Visitation, Custody and Support Modifications, and 60 more

Winter Spires
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Matthews & Matthews Attorneys at Law

4.5
44 Reviews

  • 4475 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Firm established in 1983 and has provided over 35 years of service to clients on the emerald coast.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, and 15 more

Dana C. Matthews
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Florida Criminal Defense Legal Group, PLLC

4.9
22 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • If facing criminal charges in Florida, you want the best Florida criminal defense attorney available. Stephen G. Cobb exclusively practices criminal defense, is a certified... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Assault and Battery, and 31 more

  • Free Consultation

Stephen G. Cobb Esq.
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The Bruner Law Firm

4.9
56 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Personal injury law firm focusing on car, boating, and motorcycle accidents, prescription drug liability, paralysis, and other serious injuries.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAuto Accident, Motorcycle Accidents, and 206 more

Drew Bruner
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Law Offices of Clayton M. Connors, PLLC

4.1
32 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Board Certified in Employment and Labor Law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersLabor And Employment, Nursing License, and 28 more

Richard Westberry
Westberry & Connors, LLC
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Anchors Smith Grimsley

4.5
40 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving the Community Since 1961

  • Criminal Law LawyersBanking Law, Corporate Law, and 21 more

Timothy Shaw
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Wilson, Harrell, Farrington, Ford, Wilson, Spain & Parsons P.A.

4.6
102 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Litigation, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & General Practice.

  • Criminal Law LawyersGeneral Civil Trial, Appellate Practice, and 17 more

Anna Uniacke
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The Watson Firm, PLLC

4.9
59 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • A personal injury law firm that is trusted locally and recognized nationally. We demand justice for our clients.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Susan Delbosq
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Mark A. Bednar, P.A.

4.0
11 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The office of Bednar, Mark A. practices law in Pensacola, Florida and Escambia Co.. Our entire staff is dedicated to helping clients with their legal matters regarding: Real... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersReal Property Transactions, Civil Litigation, and 10 more

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Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC

  • 35008 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Ste. 500, Destin, FL 32541

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Stanford Law Firm, LLC

  • 34990 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Suite 365, Destin, FL 32541

Ward Law, P.A.

  • 1241 Airport Road, Suite H, Destin, FL 32541

Vanover Law Firm P.A.

  • 385 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 230, Destin, FL 32541

Law Office of John F. Greene

  • 4507 Furling Ln., Ste. 210, Destin, FL 32541

Heath Law Firm, P.A.

  • 4100 Legendary Dr., Ste. 265, Destin, FL 32541

Bruce P. Anderson Law

  • 495 Grand Blvd., Ste. 206, Destin, FL 32550

Cadenhead & Campbell

  • 543 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 501, Destin, FL 32541-7360

Remol Reed, P.A.

  • 623 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 7, Destin, FL 32541

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Tingle & Associates, P.A.

  • 535 Stahlman Ave., Destin, FL 32541

Pleat & Perry, P.A.

  • 4477 Legendary Drive, Suite 202, Destin, FL 32541

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Robert A. Dees

  • 543 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 501, Destin, FL 32541-7360

Parker B. Smith, P.A.

  • 4393 Commons Drive East, Suite 200, Destin, FL 32541

Wood Law Firm

  • 980 Airport Road, Suite A, Destin, FL 32541

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Looking for Criminal Law Lawyers in Destin?

Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals accused of committing crimes, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. They investigate the case, challenge evidence presented by the prosecution, negotiate plea bargains, and defend the client in court. Their primary duty is to protect the accused's constitutional rights and ensure a fair legal process.

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4.4

864 Peer Reviews

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Why does my arraignment keep getting pushed back?

Diane Buerger
Answered by attorney Diane Buerger
Criminal Law lawyer at The Buerger Law Firm, P.A.
There are various reasons why arraignments are sometimes "pushed back."  If you are represented by an attorney, you should ask your attorney for an explanation. Sometimes an attorney will push an arraignment back to give the attorney more time to negotiate a plea bargain early on the case.  Some prosecutors have a policy of making their best offer before arraignment -- and increase the offer after that. It's possible the State may still be investigating the incident and not prepared to proceed until it gets more information from the alleged victim.  Then the state can decide whether it wants to proceed at all; or, if it decides to proceed, whether to proceed with the charge as a misdemeanor or as a felony. So I cannot tell you what reason exists for your case being pushed back.  These are just a couple of the more common reasons.  
There are various reasons why arraignments are sometimes "pushed back."  If you are represented by an attorney, you should ask your attorney for an explanation. Sometimes an attorney will push an arraignment back to give the attorney more time to negotiate a plea bargain early on the case.  Some prosecutors have a policy of making their best offer before arraignment -- and increase the offer after that. It's possible the State may still be investigating the incident and not prepared to proceed until it gets more information from the alleged victim.  Then the state can decide whether it wants to proceed at all; or, if it decides to proceed, whether to proceed with the charge as a misdemeanor or as a felony. So I cannot tell you what reason exists for your case being pushed back.  These are just a couple of the more common reasons.  
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Can I open up a case that was dimissed 5 years ago?

Harley Ives Gutin
Answered by attorney Harley Ives Gutin
Criminal Law lawyer at Gutin Wolverton
Yes. However, it is hard to accomplish and will be done only under unique and rare circumstances such as newly discovered evidence.
Yes. However, it is hard to accomplish and will be done only under unique and rare circumstances such as newly discovered evidence.

What can I do to get the case file?

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Answered by attorney Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
What you can do is ask the clerk to send you copies of the entire file, or go to the clerk and have copies made. What you have said here does not indicate that the attorney did anything wrong. So, you need to come up with a lot more than what you wrote here. Get copies and take them to another criminal defense attorney who has many decades of experience. Also get a complete transcript of the trial, including the jury selection. Then, the attorney will be able to see whether there might be any post conviction relief available to your son.
What you can do is ask the clerk to send you copies of the entire file, or go to the clerk and have copies made. What you have said here does not indicate that the attorney did anything wrong. So, you need to come up with a lot more than what you wrote here. Get copies and take them to another criminal defense attorney who has many decades of experience. Also get a complete transcript of the trial, including the jury selection. Then, the attorney will be able to see whether there might be any post conviction relief available to your son.
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