Experienced and Aggressive Lawyers in Jacksonville, FL
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Thoughtful, Caring, and Timely” 
“Kate was very responsive upon initial contact and guided my son and I through an unknown process. She carefully managed expectations and educated us on both the pros and cons. Kate was tenacious and relentless in pursuit of attention to our case. I would highly recommend Kate and she’ll be the first I call to handle any of my future legal needs.” -former client
WHAT DO YOU NEED HELP WITH?
Shoplifting, Underage Drinking, Fake ID, Traffic Tickets, Reckless Driving, Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR), No Valid Driver License, Racing on a Highway, and many additional legal services in Jacksonville, FL.
If you need legal help, call (904) 619-2510 to schedule a free legal consultation with experienced Jacksonville criminal defense attorney Kate Mesic. If you have already entered a plea or had a case that was dropped, we can also help you evaluate your options for clearing your criminal record. Please visit our website page on Expungement and Sealing to learn more.
DUI DEFENSE
A DUI case is one of the most complex types of criminal cases and it can change a person’s life. If convicted, a DUI sentence carries not just the penalties ordered by the court, such as classes, probation, and community service, but also collateral penalties that come with the conviction, such as a much higher insurance.
It is important to let your DUI attorney know if there was something that prevented you from doing well on the FSEs, such as back problems, vision problems, any previous injuries, even if you did not tell the officer on the day of the arrest. Florida has very serious penalties for even first time DUI offenders.
TRAFFIC TICKETS
If you received a traffic ticket in Duval, Clay or Nassau counties, and are convicted, you will acquire points. Paying your traffic ticket equals a conviction, and consequently points on your license. Our law firm handles civil traffic infractions and we can help you avoid points that will raise your insurance rates or even lead Driver License Suspension.
THEFT OFFENSES
Petit Theft most times is associated with retail theft (also commonly known as shoplifting).
Florida Statute 812.014 defines Petit Theft as knowingly obtaining or using, or endeavoring to obtain or to use, the property of another with intent to, either temporarily or permanently deprive the person of the property, deprive the person of the benefit.
Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Kate Mesic will help you understand your case and what evidence exists against you.
HTO AND GET YOUR DRIVER LICENSE BACK
We with many clients who have received a citation for Driving on License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR). There are two types of these citations. The first is a civil traffic ticket, which if you just pay it (just like speeding), it will be treated as a plea of guilty.
Driver license attorney Kate Mesic will help you figure out exactly what you need to do to get your driver license back.
We focus on legal needs of small business owners, from contract development and review to litigation, collections and succession planning. We work smarter, just like you. Our clients consider us a business asset, not a business expense. We help business owners make smart, educated choices, so they can be on their way to financial success.
We know that litigation is expensive, and especially for small business owners, sometimes it is not the solution they are looking for. We help our clients negotiate the best possible contract, the best possible lease, and understand what they are getting themselves into. We don’t let out clients to into a business deal blindfolded.
CONTRACTS / LEASES
We all come in contact with contracts on daily basis, whether it is a commercial lease, a purchase of a home or a vehicle, or perhaps you are clicking online that you “have read and agree to terms and conditions” of a particular agreement. All these are examples of contacts with different purposes.
SALE OF BUSINESS
Our office frequently represents individuals who are considering buying a franchise. We help them from start to finish, when they begin evaluating their options and negotiate their franchise agreements. We review both their disclosure documents and franchise agreements and assist franchise buyers with setting up the proper legal entity in order to purchase the franchise.
COLLECTIONS
Our office represents clients in different industries, such as building contractors, electrical contractors, construction material suppliers, different franchises and many others in a variety of collection cases. We help our clients collect outstanding receivables or assist them with a breach of contract claims. This area of the law is also known as creditor’s rights or collections.
STARTING A BUSINESS
When starting a business multiple decisions must be made. Are you starting a new business “from scratch,” so to speak, or are you purchasing an existing business or perhaps you are purchasing a franchise.
Shoplifting, Underage Drinking, Fake ID, Traffic Tickets, Reckless Driving, Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR), No Valid Driver License, Racing on a Highway, and many additional legal services in Jacksonville, FL.
If you need legal help, call (904) 619-2510 to schedule a free legal consultation with experienced Jacksonville criminal defense attorney Kate Mesic. If you have already entered a plea or had a case that was dropped, we can also help you evaluate your options for clearing your criminal record. Please visit our website page on Expungement and Sealing to learn more.
DIVORCE
When a marriage is no longer working, one or both parties may choose to get divorced. In Florida, the divorce process is referred to as a Dissolution of Marriage. Unlike other states, Florida does not require proof of fault as a ground for filing for dissolution; a party only needs to show that the couple were married, at least one spouse resided in the State of Florida for a minimum of six months, and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
CHILD CUSTODY
When parents of a minor child divorce, custody of that child will be at issue. Florida courts generally defer to shared parental responsibility, where both parents work together to make major decisions regarding the child’s life and well being. Examples of these decisions include education, medical care, religious exposure, and major discipline. It is extremely difficult to obtain sole parental responsibility, as you must prove that sharing parental responsibility will be detrimental to the child.
- + CRIMINAL LAW
Shoplifting, Underage Drinking, Fake ID, Traffic Tickets, Reckless Driving, Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR), No Valid Driver License, Racing on a Highway, and many additional legal services in Jacksonville, FL.
If you need legal help, call (904) 619-2510 to schedule a free legal consultation with experienced Jacksonville criminal defense attorney Kate Mesic. If you have already entered a plea or had a case that was dropped, we can also help you evaluate your options for clearing your criminal record. Please visit our website page on Expungement and Sealing to learn more.
DUI DEFENSE
A DUI case is one of the most complex types of criminal cases and it can change a person’s life. If convicted, a DUI sentence carries not just the penalties ordered by the court, such as classes, probation, and community service, but also collateral penalties that come with the conviction, such as a much higher insurance.
It is important to let your DUI attorney know if there was something that prevented you from doing well on the FSEs, such as back problems, vision problems, any previous injuries, even if you did not tell the officer on the day of the arrest. Florida has very serious penalties for even first time DUI offenders.
TRAFFIC TICKETS
If you received a traffic ticket in Duval, Clay or Nassau counties, and are convicted, you will acquire points. Paying your traffic ticket equals a conviction, and consequently points on your license. Our law firm handles civil traffic infractions and we can help you avoid points that will raise your insurance rates or even lead Driver License Suspension.
THEFT OFFENSES
Petit Theft most times is associated with retail theft (also commonly known as shoplifting).
Florida Statute 812.014 defines Petit Theft as knowingly obtaining or using, or endeavoring to obtain or to use, the property of another with intent to, either temporarily or permanently deprive the person of the property, deprive the person of the benefit.
Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Kate Mesic will help you understand your case and what evidence exists against you.
HTO AND GET YOUR DRIVER LICENSE BACK
We with many clients who have received a citation for Driving on License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR). There are two types of these citations. The first is a civil traffic ticket, which if you just pay it (just like speeding), it will be treated as a plea of guilty.
Driver license attorney Kate Mesic will help you figure out exactly what you need to do to get your driver license back.
- + BUSINESS LAW
We focus on legal needs of small business owners, from contract development and review to litigation, collections and succession planning. We work smarter, just like you. Our clients consider us a business asset, not a business expense. We help business owners make smart, educated choices, so they can be on their way to financial success.
We know that litigation is expensive, and especially for small business owners, sometimes it is not the solution they are looking for. We help our clients negotiate the best possible contract, the best possible lease, and understand what they are getting themselves into. We don’t let out clients to into a business deal blindfolded.
CONTRACTS / LEASES
We all come in contact with contracts on daily basis, whether it is a commercial lease, a purchase of a home or a vehicle, or perhaps you are clicking online that you “have read and agree to terms and conditions” of a particular agreement. All these are examples of contacts with different purposes.
SALE OF BUSINESS
Our office frequently represents individuals who are considering buying a franchise. We help them from start to finish, when they begin evaluating their options and negotiate their franchise agreements. We review both their disclosure documents and franchise agreements and assist franchise buyers with setting up the proper legal entity in order to purchase the franchise.
COLLECTIONS
Our office represents clients in different industries, such as building contractors, electrical contractors, construction material suppliers, different franchises and many others in a variety of collection cases. We help our clients collect outstanding receivables or assist them with a breach of contract claims. This area of the law is also known as creditor’s rights or collections.
STARTING A BUSINESS
When starting a business multiple decisions must be made. Are you starting a new business “from scratch,” so to speak, or are you purchasing an existing business or perhaps you are purchasing a franchise.
- + FAMILY LAW
Shoplifting, Underage Drinking, Fake ID, Traffic Tickets, Reckless Driving, Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR), No Valid Driver License, Racing on a Highway, and many additional legal services in Jacksonville, FL.
If you need legal help, call (904) 619-2510 to schedule a free legal consultation with experienced Jacksonville criminal defense attorney Kate Mesic. If you have already entered a plea or had a case that was dropped, we can also help you evaluate your options for clearing your criminal record. Please visit our website page on Expungement and Sealing to learn more.
DIVORCE
When a marriage is no longer working, one or both parties may choose to get divorced. In Florida, the divorce process is referred to as a Dissolution of Marriage. Unlike other states, Florida does not require proof of fault as a ground for filing for dissolution; a party only needs to show that the couple were married, at least one spouse resided in the State of Florida for a minimum of six months, and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
CHILD CUSTODY
When parents of a minor child divorce, custody of that child will be at issue. Florida courts generally defer to shared parental responsibility, where both parents work together to make major decisions regarding the child’s life and well being. Examples of these decisions include education, medical care, religious exposure, and major discipline. It is extremely difficult to obtain sole parental responsibility, as you must prove that sharing parental responsibility will be detrimental to the child.
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