Criminal Defense Lawyer in Palm Bay

Serious Charges Demand Serious Representation

Being arrested, charged, or told that you are under investigation can change your life in a moment. You may be worried about your freedom, your family, and your future, and you may not know who to trust. If your situation involves criminal accusations in Palm Bay, our attorneys at Funk, Szachacz & Diamond are here to help you navigate what comes next.

To speak directly with our Palm Bay criminal defense lawyers and schedule a confidential consultation, call us today at (321) 360-4446.

Facing Charges in Palm Bay Criminal Courts? 

Once an arrest happens or a warrant is served, your case usually moves into the Brevard County court system. Many matters that begin in Palm Bay are ultimately heard at the Moore Justice Center in Viera, which serves as a primary courthouse for this part of the county. The specific court that handles your case can depend on the type of charge and the level of offense that is alleged.

Law enforcement agencies that commonly make arrests affecting people in Palm Bay include the Palm Bay Police Department and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. After an arrest, you may have an initial appearance where a judge addresses bond and other conditions of release. Later, you may have an arraignment, pretrial hearings, motion hearings, and possibly a trial. The State Attorney’s Office for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit typically prosecutes these cases, and its decisions can influence how your matter is charged and how negotiations proceed.

What To Do After an Arrest or Investigation

Practical steps you can take to protect yourself include:

• Staying calm and avoiding arguments with officers, since conduct during arrest is often documented and may be used in court.
• Politely asserting your right to remain silent and your right to a lawyer, and waiting to answer questions until you have spoken with counsel.
• Preserving potential evidence that may help your defense, such as text messages, call logs, emails, or contact information for people who know what happened.
• Avoiding discussions about your case on social media, by text, or in recorded calls from jail, because those communications can often be obtained by the prosecution.
• Contacting a defense attorney Palm Bay residents trust as soon as you can so you can receive guidance that is specific to your situation and charges.

Criminal Cases We Handle

Representative categories of cases we handle include:

• Violent offenses that may involve allegations of homicide, aggravated battery, or offenses with weapons.
• Sex-related charges that can carry registration requirements and long-term consequences.
• Major drug cases, including trafficking and conspiracy allegations.
• White-collar and financial crime allegations involving fraud, theft, or public corruption.
• Serious property crimes, organized schemes, or offenses with multiple defendants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle serious felony charges in Palm Bay?

Our firm represents clients facing serious felony allegations that may involve lengthy prison exposure, complex evidence, or media attention. We defend people charged in cases arising from Palm Bay and throughout Brevard County. During a consultation, we can review the specific accusations and discuss how we approach matters of that level.

Will you be in court with me at the hearings?

When we are retained, our attorneys appear with clients at scheduled court hearings, unless a particular event does not require a personal appearance. We prepare you for what to expect, explain the purpose of each hearing, and speak on your behalf in court. Our goal is that you are not facing the process alone.

How involved will I be in decisions about my case?

You remain at the center of decisions about your case. We provide analysis, explain options and potential outcomes, and make recommendations, but choices such as whether to accept a negotiated resolution or proceed to trial are ultimately yours. We encourage questions and ongoing communication so your decisions are informed and deliberate.

Talk With Our Palm Bay Criminal Defense Team

Facing criminal accusations is one of the most stressful experiences a person can endure, but you do not have to navigate it without guidance. At Funk, Szachacz & Diamond, our criminal defense attorney Palm Bay clients turn to combines board-certified trial experience, collaborative strategy, and a focus on protecting rights in serious cases.

Our attorneys regularly appear in the courts that handle cases from Palm Bay, and we are accustomed to the demands of complex and high-profile litigation. When you contact us, we take the time to understand your situation, answer your questions, and discuss the path forward in clear terms. There is no judgment in that conversation, only a commitment to giving you knowledgeable legal guidance.

To speak directly with our Palm Bay criminal defense attorneys about your case and to schedule a confidential consultation, call us today at (321) 360-4446.