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AGGRESSIVELY DEFENDING THE ACCUSED SINCE 1985.
For nearly 35 years, attorney Richard G. Canina has been practicing exclusively in the area of criminal defense law in Brevard County, FL. Mr. Canina graduated with Honors from The University Of Florida at age 20, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He later attended Stetson University College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate. While at Stetson, Mr. Canina served as Vice President of Sigma Nu Phi Legal Fraternity and successfully completed an internship with the Office of The Public Defender, Sixth Judicial Circuit.
After graduating from law school Mr. Canina took a position with the Brevard County Public Defender’s Office, where he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the trial division for nearly five years. As an assistant Public Defender, Mr. Canina aggressively defended thousands of clients with charges ranging from misdemeanor traffic offenses to first degree premeditated murder.
Mr. Canina is a full member of the Florida Bar. He is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has been a member of several legal organizations including the Brevard County Bar Association, The Orange County Bar Association, The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. He has recieved numerous awards and accolades including a perfect 5 out of 5 Martindale Hubbell Client Rating, a perfect 10 "Superb" Avvo Rating,and the Avvo.com Client's Choice award. Most recently, he was named to the prestigious "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" List by the The National Trial Lawyers and was awarded the "Superior DUI Attorney" ranking by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense.
Mr. Canina has dedicated his career to defending the legal rights and freedoms of the accused. His practice focuses 100% on criminal defense and criminal trial practice. He is proud of the fact that he has never worked as a state prosecutor. His philosophy is to unconditionally help his client no matter what the allegations may be.
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1901 S Harbor City Blvd Ste Melbourne, FL 32901-4773 |
| Website: | http://www.melbournedefenselaw.com |
| Phone: | 321-728-0989 |
| Fax: | 321-728-0988 |
| Offices: |
The Canina Law Firm
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All felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses including: sexual offenses, drug trafficking, prescription drug crimes, violent crimes, fraud, racketeering, burglary, DUI, child abuse, juvenile offenses, theft crimes, federal crimes.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Sigma Nu Legal Fraternity | Vice President | N/A |
| Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1985 - 1900 |
| Brevard County Bar Association | Member | 1985 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Brevard County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | 1987 - 1900 |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1995 - 1900 |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 1900 |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Superior DUI Attorney | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2016 |
| Superior DUI Attorney | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Recognition for Service | PAL | 2015 |
| Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2014 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2014 |
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2013 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2013 |
| Certificate of Merit - Public Defender Clinic | Stetson College of Law | 1985 |
| Honor Society | University of Florida | 1980 |
| Graduated Cum Laude | University of Florida | 2024 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| St. John the Baptist DHS | NY State Regents Diploma | 1977 |
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1980 |
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1980 |
| Florida Corrections Officers Training Institute | 1982 | |
| Florida Corrections Officers Training Institute | N/A | 1982 |
| Stetson University College of Law | Juris Doctor | 1985 |
| Stetson University College of Law | Juris Doctor | 1985 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. J.L. | Client was found not guilty by jury |
| State v. J.O. | The client was found Not Guilty After trial |
| State v. J.S. | The State agreed not to seek jail time and to amend the charge to Willful Wanton Reckless Driving |
| State v. K.F. | Client was found not guilty by jury |
| State v. L.B. | The State agreed not to file formal charges for witness tampering. The client pled open to the court and was sentenced as a Youthful Offender to 364 days in the Orange County Jail followed by 5 years of probation. Adjudication was withheld. |
| State v. R.G. | The charge was amended to Willful Wanton Reckless Driving |
| State v. R.H. | Client pled open to the court. The Judge reinstated him to probation and,finding grounds for a downward departure sentence, placed him on community control and probation for the computer solicitation charge while withholding adjudication. |
| State v. S.W. | The State agreed to amend the charge to vehicular homicide, which avoided the mandatory minimum. The client pled open to the court and was sentenced to 90 days in the Brevard County jail followed by 2 years of community control and 13 years of probation. |
| State v. T.P. | Client pled open to the court and was awarded a downward departure sentence of community control and probation, avoiding prison and jail time. |
| United States of America v. L.K. | The client was sentenced to three years of Federal Probation. |
| United States of America v. L.K. | The client was sentenced to three years of Federal Probation. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 503517 | Member in Good Standing | 1985 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Website | melbournedefenselaw.com | 2024 |
| Website | melbournedefenselaw.com | 2024 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard County Bar Association | Administrative Hearings in DUI Cases | 1992 |
| Guest Lecturer | Florida's Habitual Felony Offender and Habitual Violent Felony Offender Statutes | 1991 |
| Women In Law Seminar | Discrimination Against Women in Corrections | 1985 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Corrections Officer | Florida Department Of Corrections | 1981 - 1982 |
| Criminal Law Clerk | Lee Fugate P.A. | 1983 - 1984 |
| Criminal Law Clerk | Lee Fugate P.A. | 1983 - 1984 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Public Defender Clinic | 1984 - 1985 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Public Defender Clinic | 1984 - 1985 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Public Defender's Office, 18th Jud. Circuit | 1985 - 1990 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Public Defender's Office, 18th Jud. Circuit | 1985 - 1990 |
| Partner | Mitchell and Canina P.A. | 1990 - 2008 |
| Partner | Mitchell and Canina P.A. | 1990 - 2008 |
| Owner/Founder | Richard G. Canina P.A. | 2008 - 1900 |
| Owner/Founder | Richard G. Canina P.A. | N/A |
