Travis Mydock received his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Florida. As a board certified expert and specialist in criminal trial law, his law practice is limited to criminal defense and related matters.
His experience spans more than a decade on both sides of the courtroom as a prosecutor and defense attorney in northeast Florida. He has handled over 3,500 criminal cases and over 40 criminal jury trials to verdict. He handles all types of criminal cases. A large portion of his practice is devoted to the defense of DUI, domestic violence, gun, and drug cases.
Travis is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
Since 2016, Travis has also maintained a Superb / 10.0 rating by AVVO.
Travis is a past president of the Saint Johns County Bar Association and currently serves as a Commissioner for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Judicial Nominating Commission. He was nominated for this position by The Florida Bar and appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis for an initial term from 2019 to 2024. As a Commissioner, he is responsible for the vetting, interview, and nomination of applicants for judicial vacancies occurring in Saint Johns, Volusia, Flagler and Putnam Counties.
Honors and Awards
• Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar (since 2017)
• Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell (since 2020)
• Clients Choice Award, AVVO.com (2019, 2020, 2021)
• Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Palm Coast, Expertise.com (2021)
• Top 40 Under 40 - Florida Criminal Law, National Trial Lawyers (2018)
• Top Gun Trial Award, State Attorney’s Office, Seventh Judicial Circuit (2015)
Past Employment Positions
• State Attorney's Office, Seventh Judicial Circuit (Saint Johns, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam Counties)
- Assistant State Attorney (2010 – 2016)
- Drug Unit Prosecutor, Saint Johns County
• State Attorney's Office, Eight Judicial Circuit
- Certified Legal Intern (2009)
Professional Experience
• The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education, Basic Skills Course
- Lecture, Sentencing in State Criminal Cases (2019)
- Lecture, Evidence (2017)
• Saint Johns County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education
- Lecture, Child Hearsay (2017)
- Lecture, Civil and Criminal Jury Instructions (2016)
Professional Service, Associations, & Memberships
• State of Florida, Judicial Nominating Commission, Seventh Judicial Circuit
- Commissioner (since 2019)
• The Florida Bar, Special Committee on Mentoring New Lawyers (2022)
• National College for DUI Defense
- Member (since 2022)
• DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Member (since 2022)
• University of Florida Alumni Association
- President, Gator Club of Historic St. Augustine (2021)
- Life Member (since 2020)
• The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, Board of Governors
- Governor, Seventh Judicial Circuit (2015 – 2021)
• The Florida Bar, Bar Grievance Committee, Seventh Judicial Circuit
- Chairman (2019)
- Member (2016 – 2019)
• Saint Johns County Bar Association
- President (2018)
- Vice President (2017)
- Secretary (2016)
- Treasurer (2015)
- Member (since 2012)
• Saint Johns County Chapter, Fla. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- President (since 2018)
- Member (since 2016)
• The Florida Bar, Traffic Court Rules Committee
- Member (2015 – 2018)
• Volusia County Bar Association
- Member (2010 - 2012)
• Florida Blue Key (tapped 2005)
• Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Florida Alpha Chapter (2003)
-Vice President of Finance
