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About Richard Canina

EXPERIENCE MATTERS! Since 1985, attorney Richard G. Canina has been practicing exclusively criminal defense in Brevard County, FL. Mr. Canina graduated with Honors from The University Of Florida at age 20, obtaining a B.A. 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 successfully 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. 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.

βš–οΈ Practice Areas

βœ“ White Collar Crime βœ“ Juvenile Law βœ“ Domestic Violence βœ“ Criminal Law βœ“ DUI & DWI

Credentials & Experience

πŸŽ“ Education

Stetson University
J.D.
Law
University of Florida
B.A.
Criminal Justice

πŸ“‹ Bar Admissions

Brevard County Bar Association Member
Member Member
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
Member Member
Florida State Bar Β # 503517 Member
Member Member

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Owner/President
The Canina Law Firm 2008 - Current
Partner
Mitchell and Canina P.A. 1990 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender
Brevard County Public Defender 1985 - 1990

πŸ† Awards & Recognition

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Client Distinction Award
Martindale-Hubbell
Recognition for Service
PAL
Client&#039
s Choice Award
Avvo
Certificate of Merit
Stetson University College of Law Public Defender Clinic
Superior DUI Attorney
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
Martindale-Hubbell
Top Contributor Award
Avvo
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