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Defend your freedom with Shoemaker Law. Our experienced team specializes in DUI and criminal defense, providing personalized strategies to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

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About Us

We Offer Full-scale Legal Services

At Shoemaker Law, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Get the experienced representation you deserve.

DUI and Criminal Defense Firm

Comprehensive Legal Services

Combined Experience of 75+ Years

We are proud to serve the communities of St. Augustine, St. Johns, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, Palatka, Green Cove Springs, and the broader Northeast Florida region, including Clay, Duval, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties.

Our Experience

We specialize in problem solving.

Years of Combined Experience

Expert Attorneys

Cases Tried

Our Practice Areas

Comprehensive DUI and Criminal Defense

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DUI Defense

Facing DUI charges? Our attorneys provide aggressive defense to protect your driving privileges.

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Traffic Law

We have the expertise to challenge charges, minimize penalties, and safeguard your record.

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Drug Charges

We offer strategic defense to protect your rights and fight for reduced charges or case dismissal.

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Sex Offenses

Accused of a sex crime? We provide a confidential and vigorous defense, ensuring your side is heard.

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Theft and Burglary

Charged with theft or burglary? We’ll work to challenge the evidence, and defend your rights.

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Violent Crimes

From assault to homicide, we defend clients facing violent crime charges with a strong legal strategy.

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Domestic Violence

These cases are complex and emotional. We provide compassionate representation while defending your rights.

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White Collar Crimes

Accused of fraud, embezzlement, or other crimes? We provide skilled defense to protect your reputation.

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Federal Crimes

Facing federal charges? Our team is equipped to handle the complexities of federal court.

Why Choose Us

Your Legal Partner for Tough Times

Proven Track Record

Our extensive experience across a variety of cases equips us to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Skilled Attorneys

Our team is composed of highly qualified attorneys with deep criminal law knowledge who are dedicated to delivering exceptional defense.

Client-Focused Approach

We prioritize your needs, providing personalized attention and maintaining open communication throughout your legal journey.

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Case Studies

When to Fight a DUI and When to Take a Plea Deal

Your natural impulse might be to have your St. Augustine DUI attorney fight your DUI charge until every last effort is exhausted. But is that always what’s best for you?  At first glance, the idea that you wouldn’t take a DUI charge to a trial and fight for a not...

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13 Reasons You Need a DUI Attorney, Not Just Any Attorney

Can any St. Augustine lawyer handle a DUI case? Yes, if they agree to take the case. But that doesn’t mean they’re going to handle it as well as one that specializes in DUI cases. So, you have a family friend who’s a lawyer? Good for them. But unless they’re highly...

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What Gives an Officer “Probable Cause” to Pull You Over?

Before law enforcement can get you for a DUI, they have to be able to pull you over and detain you...legally. “What did I do?!” I’ll bet those were the first words out of your mouth the last time you got lit up by a law enforcement officer pulling up behind you. You...

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