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I am a court room lawyer, principally interested in cases that will go to trial. I served approximately 6 years as a prosecutor, 6 years as a Circuit Judge, and have spent about 15 years in private practice.
As a prosecutor I handled cases ranging from DUI to Racketeering to Murder. As a Judge, I presided over felonies, juvenile delinquency and dependency cases, family law matters, and domestic violence injunctions. In private practice, I have handled innumerable cases including divorces, child custody cases, criminal defense, and personal injury suits.
I work with the assumption that every case is going to trial. A client may of course settle at any time, but need never do so out of fear that I am unwilling to try the case to a verdict.
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301 W Bay St Ste 1060 Jacksonville, FL 32202-5184 |
| Website: | http://www.johnmerrett.com |
| Phone: | (904) 387-3418 |
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I handle personal injury cases of all types, including auto accidents, slip-and-fall, premises liability, and intentional torts.
I have handled everything from DUI to Murder, including Racketeering, Drug Cases, Wiretap Cases, and Conspiracies. I have presided as a felony court Judge.
I have presided as a family law Judge and currently handle divorce, child custody, domestic violence injunction, and juvenile dependency cases.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Bedell American Inn of Court | Master | N/A |
| Chester Bedell American Inn of Court | Master | 2012 - 1900 |
| Chester Bedell American Inn of Court | Master | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Book Awards | FSU College of Law | 1985 |
| Alumni Medals of Merit | FSU College of Law | 1985 |
| Dean's List | Jacksonville University | 1979 |
| President's Honor Roll | Jacksonville University | 1979 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville University | Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
| Jacksonville University | Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor with Honors | 1986 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor with Honors | 1986 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 742848 | Member in Good Standing | 1988 | 04/25/2019 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant State Attorney | State Of Florida State Attorney's Office | 1988 - 1992 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Of Florida State Attorney's Office | 1988 - 1992 |
| Attorney | Private Practice | 1992 - 1900 |
| Attorney | Private Practice | N/A |
| Attorney | Private Practice | N/A |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Of Florida State Attorney's Office | 2002 - 2003 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Of Florida State Attorney's Office | 2002 - 2003 |
| Circuit Judge | State Of Florida Judiciary | 2007 - 2013 |
| Circuit Judge | State Of Florida Judiciary | 2007 - 2013 |
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