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His firm recently received Readers' Choice Award - Best Lawyer/ Law Firm in Indian River County, Florida.
Mr. Metcalf is Past-President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is the only lawyer in the 19th Judicial circuit to have earned this honor. He is the Past President of the Indian River County Bar Association and the Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has been a practicing defense attorney for 23 years.
Andrew Metcalf has appeared before the Florida Supreme Court and is the author of the defense brief in State vs. Hayes regarding trafficking in hydrodone. He is currently lead defense counsel for one of the defendants in the state of Florida's largest pain clinic investigations and prosecutions. Mr. Metcalf has defended cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree murder.
Mr. Metcalf carries a Preeminent Peer Reviewed AV Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards from Martindale Hubbell and has been named a "TOP 100 Trial Lawyer" by the National Trial Lawyers. He licensed to practice in Florida state courts and the Southern District of Florida Federal Court. Mr. Metcalf has appeared as an expert commentator in both national and local media and has authored a number of articles published in legal periodicals throughout the United States.
Mr. Metcalf was born and raised in Indian River County and is a partner at the law firm of Green, Metcalf & Lazan where he has practiced for the 22 years.
| Andrew Buren Metcalf: | Member at The Green, Metcalf & Lazan |
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1245 20th Street P.O. Box 2618 Vero Beach, FL 32960 |
| Website: | https://www.greenandmetcalf.com/ |
| Phone: | 772-569-1001 |
| Fax: | 772-569-1117 |
| Offices: |
Green, Metcalf & Lazan
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Drug offenses (including trafficking, sale & possession), R.I.C.O. violations, Financial crimes, SEX Offenses, Domestic Violence, D.U.I. & D.U.I. Manslaughter, Theft, and all juvenile offenses.
Dissolution of Marriage, Post-Dissolution modifications, contempt, child custody & visitation, Pre-nuptial Agreements
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Past President | 2000 - 2008 |
| Indian River County Bar Association | Board Member | 2004 - 2012 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Director At Large | 2009 - 2013 |
| Indian River County Bar Association | President | 2011 - 2012 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Secretary | 2013 - 2014 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Treasurer | 2014 - 2015 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Vice President | 2015 - 2016 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President-Elect | 2016 - 2017 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | 2017 - 2018 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
| Leadership Past President's Award | Indian River County Bar Association | 2011 |
| Pro Bono Award of Excellence | Florida Rural Legal Services | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1993 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Massage Parlor Arrests | Motion to Suppress Granted |
| State vs. Hayes | Defense win. Trafficking statute inapplicable |
| State vs. Reason | Not Guilty after jury trial. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 98590 | Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Defender (FACDL) | Forcible Blood Draws by Warrant | 2010 |
| Florida Defender (FACDL) | Trafficking in Hydrocodone | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Vero Radio/TV | Marchman Act | 2019 |
| St.Edwards Upper School | Pitfalls for Teenagers | 2012 |
| Florida Law Week: Indian River County | Criminal Defense/ Television program Moderator | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Green, Metcalf & Lazan | N/A |
| Partner | Green, Metcalf & Lazan | 1997 - 1900 |
| Partner | Green, Metcalf & Lazan | N/A |
