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Jonathan Jay Kirschner
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Jonathan Jay Kirschner

4.6
23 reviews

200 South Indian River Drive, Suite 200, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Driving While Intoxicated and 8 more

About Jonathan Jay Kirschner

With deep roots in Florida’s Treasure Coast, Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Esq., has spent over two decades defending people charged with crimes in Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and Vero Beach. He is a Florida Supreme Court Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer and has held board certification in Criminal Trial Practice since 1994, credentials that reflect extensive courtroom experience and peer-reviewed professionalism. Jay Kirschner regularly represents clients accused of DUI, drug crimes, prescription fraud, battery, and internet-related offenses, and he is prepared for serious felony allegations requiring specialized investigation. He approaches each case as a problem to solve, understanding the facts, testing the state’s evidence, and building the strongest defense available. His office is supported by a long-standing team that emphasizes client communication, scheduling, and detailed legal work, along with investigative and expert resources when needed. The practice handles matters in both state and federal courts and also offers representation in divorce and personal injury cases. The firm is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
July 25, 2011
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Due to financial difficulty, not able to finishing paying for legal representation for family member, he would not return my calls or respond to my letters. He did speak with my family member to inform him that he would not represent him nor place his name on any of his paperwork, but he would file it. For $8000, I could have done is myself. I still receive monthly statements.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 07, 2020
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I believe Mr. Kirschner is an intelligent, experienced defense lawyer. The problem is, I think he's either gotten to the point where he's overworked and doesn't have time for you, or he's just starting to care less than he used to. I could be wrong; I'm not really sure what the case is. I am sure that my husband sat in the SL County Jail for over 2 months, waiting for his attorney to arrive. I had to get a different attorney just 12 days before his hearing, because Mr. Kirschner never did appear at the jail even once to consult with his client. It was really sad, because I was out of state and couldn't do anything...in the end, I literally tried to beg him to go, but he would not respond. Mr. Kirschner has defended his actions by saying he had been on vacation, was too busy with another case, he "didn't need" to consult with his client, that my husband could have made a collect call to his office, etc. In the end, things did not work out well for my poor husband. Time to retire maybe?

 
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Drug Crimes
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Domestic Violence
  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 4
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Wiretapping
    • Internet Crimes
    • Sexual Assault

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Florida
    1988, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    2009, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
    1984, Florida
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    National College of DUI Defense.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of New Hampshire School of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Florida State University
    Class of 1978
    B.S.
    Government
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1955
    Miami, Florida, March 1, 1955

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    Jonathan Jay Kirschner was admitted in 1984 to the State of Florida and Florida.
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    Jonathan Jay Kirschner is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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    Jonathan Jay Kirschner speaks Spanish.
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    Jonathan Jay Kirschner attended University of New Hampshire School of Law.

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