Practice Areas

Jacksonville, Florida, Attorney with Over 20 Years of Experience

Federal and State Criminal Defense ● Military Law ● Family Law

When you contact the Jacksonville, Florida, law firm of James A. Hernandez, you will get the undivided attention of a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and a lawyer who has been practicing since 1986. Mr. Hernandez counsels clients in areas from drug possession to paternity to military court martials. Mr. Hernandez treats all of his clients with honesty and integrity in the areas of:

Federal Criminal Defense - If you have been charged with a federal crime such as drug trafficking or importation, federal child pornography matters, federal probation violation, or wire fraud, it makes sense to hire a former prosecutor to defend you. At the Law Firm of James A. Hernandez in Jacksonville, Florida, clients can expect straight-forward legal advice from the perspective of lawyer familiar with both sides of the federal court system. Mr. Hernandez has had acquittals in cases dealing with drug conspiracy.

State Criminal Defense - For honest, realistic legal advice for clients charged with serious traffic violations, DUI / DWI / drunk driving, drug possession, child pornography, probation violation, and other state crimes, lawyer James Hernandez is focused on getting you the best possible results within the options available. Mr. Hernandez has had acquittals in cases from petty theft to first degree murder.

Criminal Appeals - Mr. Hernandez confidently utilizes his courtroom experience to effectively provide services to those seeking criminal appeals representation. His knowledge of the appeals process is a benefit to clients who wish to have their conviction reexamined and possibly overturned or reversed.

Military Law - Choosing a lawyer who is also a retired lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps will provide you with the legal arsenal you need to deal with the military justice system. At the Law Firm of James A. Hernandez in Florida, you will be represented in cases before special courts martial, for administrative discharges, drug crimes, AWOL charges, or other military matters by someone who understands the specialized rules of the military courts.

Military Appeals - As part of his military law practice, Mr. Hernandez offers military servicemen and women thorough representation in the military appeals process. He is familiar with the processes of appeals as they work in the military law arena and is a member of several military appeals courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Mr. Hernandez has had acquittals in cases from drug use to theft to government property to rape.

Family Law - For the handling of either civilian or military matters of divorce, child custody, support and visitation, paternity issues, step-parent adoption, or other family law problems, attorney James A. Hernandez has two decades of experience resolving these matters with consideration, and as agreeably as possible for all parties.

For a disciplined, respectful, effective approach to your legal problems, contact attorney James A. Hernandez.

James A. Hernandez
233 East Bay Street
Suite 1133
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 354-4499
Fax: (904) 354-4403`

Email: lawjimhernandez@aol.com