Jacksonville Criminal Law

Have You Been Arrested? Know Your Rights!

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you need the help of a highly skilled Florida criminal defense attorney. In a civil case the plaintiff needs to show a preponderance of the evidence. Incriminal cases; however, prosecutorsmust prove each and every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt to yield a conviction. Let us fight for you!

Legal Cases Handled

Robert H. Ellis is a criminal defense attorney experienced in defending felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs and other criminal charges. If you are in Florida and have been arrested and charged with a crime, it is important to remember that no act is considered a crime if it has not been previously establishedeither by Florida statute or common law. Likewise, all statutes describing criminal behavior can be broken down into various elements that must be carefully examined in any defense. The Law Office of Robert H. Ellis, P.A. is committed to giving each case a thorough investigation and comprehensive defense. Mr. Ellis is an experienced criminal defense lawyer with theresources to fight for you.

Experienced Jacksonville, Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Robert Ellis began practicing law in 1998 as an Assistant Public Defender in Palatka, Florida handling hundreds of criminaland DUI cases. As a former Florida public defender, he was lead trial counsel at both criminal jury and criminal bench trials. In 2007, he left a 400+ lawyer civil trial firm to begin his own practice. He is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association with the experience to defend you against any criminal charge.

Counties Served

Robert H. Ellis is a defense attorney representing clients in Northeast Florida, including Arlington, Jacksonville Beach, Butler, Downtown Southbank, Westside, Mandarin, St. Johns, Orange Park, Southwest Jacksonville, The Beaches, and Downtown Northbank in Baker, Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler counties. Click here for a free Florida criminal law case consultation.

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