John Rockwell founded Eagle Rock Defense Group to bring focused, highly sophisticated criminal defense representation back to Northeast Florida. A former competitive athlete who played tennis at UNC Asheville, John brings that same absolute focus, discipline, and strategic mindset into the courtroom.
After graduating with honors from the University of Miami School of Law in 2004, John built an unshakeable trial foundation as a state prosecutor within the 4th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office in Duval County for nearly five years. Recognized for his trial instincts, he was promoted to Repeat Offender Court and the elite Major Crimes division, handling complex homicides and high-profile offenses from the initial crime scene investigation onward.
He also serves as the Treasurer for the Northeast Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Humane Society, and in June 2026 was awarded the prestigious Professionalism Award by the Jacksonville Bar Association.
Over his 21-year legal career, John has tried more than 55 jury trials to verdict across both state and federal jurisdictions. Today, he utilizes that deep institutional knowledge to protect corporate leaders, professionals, and individuals facing severe legal jeopardy.
