WHO WE ARE
Treasure Coast Criminal Defense Group
(Attorneys & Staff)
The Treasure Coast Criminal Defense Group, LLC, is an association of some of the most successful, premier criminal defense attorneys on Florida’s “Treasure Coast” (Martin County, St. Lucie County, Okeechobee County, and Indian River County). Each criminal defense lawyer has over 20 years of experience and has successfully defended all types of cases including first degree murder, sexual battery, drug possession charges, computer pornography, internet solicitation, theft, fraud, dui, and dui manslaughter, to name a few.
The Treasure Coast Criminal Defense Group, LLC, was established with the goal of helping people find a premier criminal defense attorney and making first class criminal defense representation more easily available for persons charged with crimes or under investigation, in Martin County, Okeechobee County, St. Lucie County, or Indian River County, Florida. Facing criminal charges can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person faces, but the process of hiring a criminal defense lawyer can be overwhelming too. Unless you already know an experienced, practicing attorney in that particular county, finding the right attorney might end up being a “hit or miss” proposition.
When attorneys have needed to find other lawyers in different jurisdictions for their own clients, or loved ones, they have looked for attorneys with Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating, or somebody board certified in that practice area of the law. We are those attorneys to whom other lawyers refer their clients and loved ones , and we are committed to helping you.
( David Golden, Jeff Garland, John Unruh)
Though we are some of the most accomplished criminal defense attorneys in the area, we also know our limitations. We recognize the growth that has occurred in each of the counties that make up the 19th Judicial Circuit (Martin County, St. Lucie County, Okeechobee County, and Indian River County), and we have seen how the State Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies have grown, accordingly. The saying, “local attorneys get better results” seems to be truer all the time. Effective and successful representation means knowing, and having the full respect of, the arresting officer(s), the prosecutor, and the judge assigned to each criminal case. As criminal trial attorneys we interact with the prosecutors, officers, and judges, and know their reputations best in the counties where we practice most. A problem or history with one officer in St. Lucie County might not ever be known to an attorney coming up from Palm Beach County. This is why better criminal defense attorneys from counties twice removed will most often affiliate with local counsel.
By finding this website you are already on your way to hiring some of the best representation available. Get to know your Treasure Coast Criminal Defense Group attorney below, and then call the appropriate telephone number for the corresponding county. We have successfully represented a rather impressive array of clients, and are dedicated to providing you the very best criminal defense. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offer free consultations for all adult and juvenile criminal charges.
YOUR TREASURE COAST CRIMINAL DEFENSE GROUP ATTORNEYS:
MARTIN COUNTY
The Law Offices of David Golden, P.A.
( Stuart, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Sewell’s Point, Indiantown, Hutchinson Island, Rio )
DAVID GOLDEN
EDUCATION
- 1986 Capital University School of Law
(Columbus Ohio) Juris Doctorate
- 1983 University of Georgia,
Economics
PERSONAL
PRACTICE AREAS
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 19th Judicial Circuit Assistant Public Defender,
1986-1989
- Private Practice, 1990 - present
- Martindale-Hubbel Highest “AV” Rating
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Florida Supreme Court
- United States Supreme Court
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- The Florida Bar
- Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member of the Treasure Coast DUI Defense Group
- Member of the Treasure Coast Criminal Defense Group
- Former Chairman of the 19th Judicial Circuit Florida Bar Grievance Committee
- Former Professof of Law at the Indian River Community College
- Creator and co-host of WPSL’S weekly radio crime magazine “INSIDE JUSTICE.”
- Member of the Martin County Bar Association
- Member of the St. Lucie County Bar Association
- Member of the Indian River County Bar Association
- Member of the Okechobee County Bar Association
- Former Board Member of the Martin County Crisis Line
- Former Board Member of Tri-County TEC
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
The Law Office of Jeffrey H. Garland, P.A.
( Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie West, Fort Pierce, White City, Lakewood Park, Indrio, Walton, Indian River Estates,
Waveland )
JEFFREY H. GARLAND
EDUCATION
- 1980 University of Florida
Juris Doctorate
- 1978 University of Florida
Bachelor of Science
PERSONAL
- Born in Lake Wales, Florida
PRACTICE AREAS
- Criminal Defense
- D.U.I. Defense
- Criminal Appeals
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 19TH Judicial Circuit Assistant Public Defender,
1981 - 1985
- Private Practice, 1985 - present
- Board Certified Criminal Law Lawyer
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Florida Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- The Florida Bar
- Member of The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
The Law Office of John Unruh
( Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, Orchid, John’s Island Wabasso, Roseland )
JOHN UNRUH
EDUCATION
- 1988 Washington University
Juris Doctorate
- 1985 Missouri State University,
Political Science
PERSONAL
- Born in Springfield, Missouri
PRACTICE AREAS
- Criminal Defense
- D.U.I. Defense
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Former Assistant State Attorney
- 19TH Judicial Circuit Assistant Public Defender
- Private Practice 2006 - present
- Boar Certified Criminal Law Lawyer
- Nominated 5 times for Circuit Judge
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- The Florida Bar
- Member of The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member of The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Member of The Indian River County Public Safety Commission
- Courthouse Advisory Committee to the Board of Indian River County
Commissioners
- Indian River County Historical Society Board of Directors
- Public Safety Coordinating Council
- School Advisory Council for Beachland Elementary School
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