
Jacksonville, FL Criminal Defense Attorney
If you've been charged with a crime, you need the determination and experience of criminal defense attorney Malcolm Anthony on your side. As a Jacksonville area criminal defense attorney, I am a seasoned lawyer with a high success rate in criminal defense, including DUIs and license offenses. I am passionate about upholding the rights of my clients while protecting their privacy and reputation. With a long-running relationship with the St. Johns and Duval County law enforcement and court systems, I have been able to serve my clients well.
Dedicated & Experienced
I earned my Juris Doctor in 1980 from O.W. Coburn School of Law. In 1991, I was awarded an honorary Juris Doctor from Regent University school of Law. I am a former prosecutor in both Duval and St. Johns counties and I am a former special prosecutor of economic crimes. I am licensed and in good standing in the state of Florida and have been practicing for almost 40 years.
I am member of several law-related organizations, including:
- National College of Drunk Driving Defense
- Jacksonville Beaches Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- United States Concealed Carry Association - Quick Response Team Lawyer
Reliable Defense in Your Time of Need
As a Jacksonville area criminal defense lawyer, I take cases ranging from drug crimes to domestic violence to white collar crimes and more. At my firm, I offer free consultations and I can be the aggressive ally you need in your corner. I am always available for my clients in their time of need. I can fight for your freedom and defend your constitutional rights.
Contact my firm, Malcolm Anthony, P.A. today at (904) 285-4LAW (4529) for a free Strategy Review about your criminal defense case.
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Recommendations
- “I have used Malcolm Anthony twice in the last 8 years and in both cases, I was very pleased with the outcome. Both situations were DUI arrest and both cases were dropped to reckless, a much better situation. he picks apart the case and pays attention to all the details - which makes a big differ...
- “I was arrested for DUI after the players in May 2012 and Malcolm has worked with me for over a year to get this case resolved. I had a road side test, I admitted I was drinking and I blew. I was going to throw in the towel but God must have been with me in the jail house courtroom that day as th...
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"I thought I was going to have a criminal record. Malcolm believed in me."
“I was charged with an offense I did not commit. The public defender tried to convince me to plead guilty. I thought I was going to have a criminal record. Malcolm believed in me. Took time on my case and the charges were dropped! If you need help Malcolm is a great attorney. I recommend him to e... - “I retained Mr. Anthony to help me get my driver's license back after having been given a habitual traffic offender status. He worked with me through the entire process. He broke the process down into three easy steps. First, he reviewed my entire driving record and told me what tickets/fines I s...
- “Malcolm Anthony helped with a speeding ticket my son had gotten. He took care of the matter quickly and kept us informed of the process. I've worked with other lawyers in the past who ignored email and voicemail messages I sent. Malcolm always got back to me quickly with complete information. I ...
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The case took a long time to develop, but Mr. Anthony never charged more for the time it took.
“I hired Malcolm when I got arrested for a DUI. It had been the worst day of my life ending up in jail. The case took a long time to develop, but Mr. Anthony never charged more for the time it took. Malcolm was very good at responding to calls even in the evening from me and from my sister who wa... - “Malcolm Anthony is the epitome of a professional and held the respect of all at court in which he represented me. I could not have expected the excellent results he obtained for me in most cases. ”
- “Despite Florida's harsh stance requiring minimum mandatory sentencing in all gun cases regardless of any mitigating circumstances, Malcolm managed to work out a deal with the state so that my boyfriend is serving 3 years probation, of which only 5 months are having to be served in county. Big th...
- “I have hired Malcolm for all my legal needs in Florida, and believe me I've had my fair share. I came to Malcolm with a major problem. I only had one shot at hiring a good lawyer. My money was limited and my charges were serious. I had tried to find a cheap lawyer in St. Augustine and ended up w...
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I thought my DUI case was hopeless and Malcolm got the charges dropped.
“Malcolm is effective and gets the job done. He doesn't waste time or money. I thought my DUI case was hopeless and Malcolm got the charges dropped. I highly recommend him. ” -
I am grateful to have had him on my side and would (and have) recommended him to family and friends.
“I was arrested for a DUI on a Saturday at 2:00am. I was mortified and shaken, but I called Malcolm and got voicemail. At 4:00am, an officer told me Malcolm had called and that he would be there for my hearing in the morning. He saved me. A few days later, we met at his office and he explained wh... - “I was referred to Mr. Anthony by a friend of mine with a similar case. Basically, I received a DUI on top of several traffic tickets in one night. With this being my first time dealing with the court system, I was mostly concerned with what my penalty would be and how to get done with the penalt...
- “My husband received a speeding ticket crossing the Buckman. We live in Palm Coast so did not want to drive into town. We called Malcolm after 5 and he answered, which was amazing. We gave him the basic information and less than a week later he had already went to court and my husband has no poin...
- “Malcolm Anthony helped with a speeding ticket my son had gotten. He took care of the matter quickly and kept us informed of the process. I've worked with other lawyers in the past who ignored email and voicemail messages I sent. Malcolm always got back to me quickly with complete information. I ...
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Mr. Anthony exceeded my expectations with his performance in court.
“Mr. Anthony exceeded my expectations with his performance in court. Not only was he able to prevent me from getting my license revoked for five years, he went above and beyond by getting all of my charges dropped. Mr. Anthony outlined what I needed to complete before trial in order to be success... - “Malcolm is a great lawyer and I would highly recommend him if you ever have any issues surrounding DUI, Careless or Wreckless. ”
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By the end of our conversation, I immediately knew he would be my lawyer.
“I cannot say enough good things about Malcolm. I was the victim of a road rage incident where the perpetrator had a family member pose as a "unbiased witness". They gave a completely false story to the police. I thought my case was hopeless because it was two people's stories against mine. But..... - “Malcolm was impressive and very professional throughout my legal ordeal. I have complete trust and faith in him. His staff was on top of their game communicating and providing valuable information during the process. Jenny is priceless! Together they make an outstanding team which is comforting ...
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Malcolm went into full lawyer mode and got the case dropped. His timing is unbelievable.
“I was arrested for DUI but one of the officers stole some money from my car. When I told Malcolm about it, he questioned me and began to work on the case. Eventually, the sheriff's office did a sting operation and confirmed the officer was taking money from people getting arrested for DUI. Malco... - “Malcolm is effective and gets the job done. He doesn't waste time or money. I thought my DUI case was hopeless and Malcolm got the charges dropped. I highly recommend him. ”
- “Malcolm gets the job done. He has represented me on two occasions, and on both he overcame incredible odds to get me outcomes better than I had even hoped for. He is an expert criminal defender, and no matter how major or minor the charge, he knows how to make the law work to get his clients out...
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When I called Malcolm Anthony, he was the only one who gave me hope.
“I had a situation where I was arrested for domestic violence 12 years ago, and even though I was defending myself against an abusive husband, when they told me that if I pleaded no contest, I would be released from jail, I took the deal. Four years ago, I went back to school to get my nursing de... - “Excellent lawyer Was able to take a very difficult case and get the result I was hoping for... Extremely pleased with his service and professionalism I recommend him to anyone”
- “The law firm of Malcolm Anthony saved my life! They took a DUI charge with a car crash and also property damage somehow got it reduced to a reckless driving with no charges!!! Amazing! I am so glad that I picked there law firm! They where beyond great and made the worst experience of my life the...
- “A family member was arrested on a DUI charge. Being new to the area I reached out to a friend who recommended Malcolm as the best in PVB for this circumstance. He was on the phone with me within a half hour and talked me through the process of getting the person out of jail. We met the next day ...
- “Ethical, professional, expedient, caring & sincere are just some of the words to describe my professional experience with Malcolm. He spent untold hours working on my sons case. Addressing it from different angles & perspective. He always kept my son his client, as his sounding board &am...
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Don't live in fear..... let Mr. Anthony help you get your life back and your pride.
“I spent the better part of 15 years in shame. I got a dui in a state and before I went to court I decided to leave. Biggest mistake of my life. It was to be my 3rd DUI so I took advice from "jailhouse" lawyers and left. More than 15 years later I was without a job and of course without a drivers... -
It felt like Christmas when he told me everything he was able to get expunged off of my record.
“Without Mr. Anthony I would be im jail right now. Not only did he save me from getting locked up, he saved my driving record too! Which I needed for my job. He made everything so easy. I just sat back while he worked his magic in the courts. He went above and beyond what I paid him to do. Believ... -
Malcolm is hands down the best lawyer and solemnly cares about you and your case.
“I got a DUI May of this year and we have used Malcolm once before for another case and everything went to plan. We decided to turn to him again and don't have any doubt in my mind he is THE lawyer to go to in Jacksonville. Every time a hearing went on or court or whatever it was, Malcolm wanted ... -
I have used Malcolm Anthony on several occasions and he has been a HUGE blessing and a life saver!
“I have used Malcolm Anthony on several occasions and he has been a HUGE blessing and a life saver! I have also referred a few friends to him as well. Thank you for your diligent work, you have ALWAYS come through! ” - “After a traumatizing experience in Jax Beach, being arrested for DUI, I was given Mr. Anthony's information from the Bails Bond company referred to me by inmates. Since I have never been in trouble, this experience was not only traumatizing to me but it was also confusing and difficult for me to...
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Mr. Anthony not only showed me compassion, but he proved that not all attorneys are about the money.
“Words will never be able to describe how much Mr. Anthony saved my son's life. I came in his office beaten, tore down, and looking for any help I could get. Mr. Anthony not only showed me compassion, but he proved that not all attorneys are about the money. His ingenuity and spunk made me feel t... - “Malcolm Anthony, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL based Attorney, did an Outstanding Job of advising my Son through a DUI Arrest and the resulting Court proceedings. The results were simply beyond our expectations. Not only was my Son found to be NOT GUILTY at Trial, but the Judge also waived the Reckless ...
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Throughout the process he kept us informed and was honest (good and bad) about probable outcomes.
“ I hired Mr. Anthony after a relative was arrested and spent a night in jail for a DUI arrest. He was very clear and forthcoming about his situation and alternatives. He explored every possible alternative to help reduce or dismiss the charges. He was very knowledgeable about the law, the judici... - “Malcolm handeled my DUI charge in St. Johns Co., FL. Although the case took close to 10 months to resolve (which he'd previously told me it could), he and his staff kept me well informed as to what I needed to do pre-trail (dui school, counseling, etc.) which has saved me time and money in the l...
- “In 2012 I was on out of state business travel to St Augustine Florida for my Company. Unfortunately I struck a sign post with my rental car and ultimately was arrested for a DUI. After some research and reviewing Mr. Anthony's record, I hired him to represent me. Most importantly, Malcolm unders...
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He was the ONLY lawyer in Jacksonville that could help my husband.
“Mr. Anthony is awesome, very straight forward and professional. Was able to get all 3 of my husbands cases dismissed with ease. I HIGHLY recommend Mr Anthony anytime you need a traffic lawyer and I will definitely use him again if we need a traffic lawyer.. He was the ONLY lawyer in Jacksonville... - “After throwing away money to one lawyer I found Mr. Anthony and his staff who were very helpful, stayed late with me in the evenings and helped me in getting my case dropped so there was no need for court appearances and trials. I couldn't have asked for better representation and would highly re...
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During the free consultation, I knew I had found a lawyer that was going to go to bat for me.
“Malcolm Anthony wasn't the first lawyer I talked with concerning my case. During the free consultation, I knew I had found a lawyer that was going to go to bat for me. I hired him on the spot. He ran with the case and resolved it very much to my liking. For sure talk with Malcolm before you put ... - “I could highly recommend Mr. Anthony for all the quality aspects he displays in his professional manner. ”
- “Mr. Anthony represented me for a traffic ticket. He was lovely to work with and very kind. He did just what he said he would do when I first consulted him. He answered my calls promptly. He never passed me off on someone else or gave me the impression that my case wasn't important. He is also ve...
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I knew that I could go on with my life and Malcolm was always in my corner - making magic happen.
“Malcolm has been working on my case for 6 years. I've been married, had multiple children and moved to another state all in that time frame and he never gave up. I knew that I could go on with my life and Malcolm was always in my corner - making magic happen. I have nothing but the highest recom... -
I could not be happier with the results or his representation of me.
“I was arrested for a BUI on July 4, 2013. It was my 2nd DUI/BUI arrest in 3 years, so I was facing a minimum of 10 days in jail if convicted. I was referred to Malcolm anthony by a friend. I met with him the next day and he walked me through the process and let me know what to expect. His fees w... - “I retained Mr. Anthony to resolve an issue I had back in 2012 when I was (wrongly) arrested and charged with battery. Malcolm was able to quickly get the charge reduced to Disorderly Conduct. I paid a small fine and went about my business. If you're looking for an attorney to help you out of a j...