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Melbourne, FL Criminal Defense Attorney

Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialists

The entire team of attorneys at Funk, Szachacz & Diamond are Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialists. Our criminal defense attorneys in Melbourne are some of the few in Florida who can legally call themselves specialists in criminal law. We are committed to serving every client with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.

Being a Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialist in Florida requires practicing law full-time for at least five years, completing a minimum of 25 criminal trials, and serving as lead counsel in 10 of them. Furthermore, at least 20 trials handled must reach a verdict and at least 15 of these cases involve felony charges. Our Melbourne legal team prides itself on retaining Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialist status by being reevaluated every five years. Read about our notable cases here.

The firm’s practice is focused on the following:

Criminal trials
Appellate litigation

Our Melbourne criminal defense attorneys routinely defend complex and high-profile cases, many of which have garnered extensive media coverage. Despite being constantly under the spotlight and the negative press that goes along with serious felonies, we have helped secure the most favorable outcomes on behalf of our clients. Additionally, our lawyers are often enlisted to conduct post-conviction cases based on their knowledge and experience in trial/appellate litigation. For every case our firm accepts, all three of our board-certified attorneys work collaboratively to develop a solid legal strategy. We take our clients' goals very seriously and spare no effort to help them achieve the best possible outcome.

How Can A Criminal Defense Attorney In Melbourne, FL Help Me?

Hiring a criminal defense attorney is extremely important for making sure that your rights and future are thoroughly protected. Your lawyer will be by your side to help answer any questions that may have and will be able to provide you with guidance and clarity to ensure that you are on the right track to success.

Here are some ways that a criminal defense attorney can help you:

Your attorney will provide you with important legal guidance to ensure that you have all of the information and clarity that you need.
Your attorney will offer you support and emotional reassurance to get you through this difficult time.
Your attorney will help to ensure that your rights are protected and that you stray away from making any potentially costly mistakes.
Your attorney will evaluate the evidence used against you and will collect strong evidence to support your case.
Your attorney will examine your charges and provide you with clarity regarding your particular situation and the legal options available to you.
Your attorney will create a strong defense strategy that is unique to your specific situation.
Your attorney will represent you in court and fight for the best possible settlement on your behalf.

If you or someone that you care about was recently charged with a felony, don't wait. Contact our criminal defense attorneys in Melbourne, FL today at (321) 360-4446 and get the help and representation that you need.

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Proven Results

Find out why our Board Certified Attorneys are in high demand.

No Incarceration “Pizza Hut” Homicide
Dismissed 10 Counts of Lewd and Lascivious Acts upon a Child and 2 Counts of Felony Interference with Custody.
Dismissed 13 Count Indictment
Dismissed 15 County Fraud Throughout Florida
Acquitted 166-Counts of Fraud Involving Space Vehicle Parts
Dismissed 18 Count Indictment

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In The Media

Criminal trials happen every day, but there are some cases that are so high profile that they attract media attention. Funk, Szachacz & Diamond has been featured in the news on several occasions. Our Melbourne criminal defense lawyers have represented a NASA Quality Assurance Specialist working on the Space Shuttle, served as lead counsel on landmark cases involving never-before-prosecuted charges, and protected numerous clients from the death penalty.

We do not seek media attention. Our first priority is to defend our clients’ rights and freedoms and provide them with the best legal representation possible. It is because we have so successfully litigated cases where the odds were stacked against our clients that our attorneys and firm are recurring names in the news.

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