How can I find a criminal lawyer in jax,fl that will work pro bono on my daughters criminal case? -

she is charged with principle to a carjacking, she has a court appointed lawyer that doesn t seem to be very interested in defending her.

Appeal to the Public Defender Office and get a new Lawyer. Be nice them they have heard it all. Make no excuses for the actions of your daughter only present information that will help her case.

Call the Florida Bar and ask for a list of attorneys in Jax who do pro bono criminal work. It may be worth it, however, to simply set up a meeting with your daughter s attorney to talk to him about your concerns. If he is court appointed, he has many cases. It may be that perceived disinterest is really a product of being very busy. He likely is very interested in defending her as I have found public defenders to be some of the most dedicated and competent lawyers there are. Set up an appointment with him. You might find that your initial impressions were wrong.

If she has a court appointed attorney that is all the court has to provide. Those are serious charges. Beg, borrow or steal to hire a better attorney. Legal aid MIGHT be willing to help you, but doubtful as you re eligible for the court appointed attorney.

Contact the Jacksonville Bar Association. They should be able to point you in the right direction. The Jacksonville Bar Association 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 730 Jacksonville, FL 32207 phone: 904-399-4486 fax: 904-399-4854 email: jba@jaxbar.org