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.
Since 1984
Since 2009
Since 1988
2008 - Current
Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Esq., & Associates, LLC
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.
1989 - 2007
Kirschner & Garland, P.A.
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.
1987 - 1988
Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit
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.
1986 - 1987
Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit
Defending serious felony charges, including capital prosecutions. Managed staff of seven (7) Assistant Public Defenders.
1984 - 1986
Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit
Felony "line attorney", handling all levels of felony representations.
1982 - 1984
ABD | Government/ Ph.D.
Honors: Funded Graduate Teaching Assisant.
1978 - 1981
J.D. (1981) | Law
Honors: Law Review: New Hampshire Supreme Court Summer Internship, 1980.
1973 - 1978
B.S. | Government; Theatre; Sociology
Honors: President, Salley Hall, 1975
National Criminal Defense College
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
The Florida Supreme Court
