Jay R. Thakkar - Cocoa, FL
Attorney at Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cocoa, FL
96 Willard St. #302 Cocoa, FL 32922
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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16
Years
Experience
Cocoa Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Traffic
- Injunctions
- Civil Litigation
- Real Estate
- Landlord/Tenant
- Foreclosures
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jay, a native of Brevard County, graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Finance and minors in Entrepreneurship and Criminology. He continued his studies at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate in 2010.
Jay is very active in both the local and state Bar Associations. Jay served on the Board of Governors for the Young Lawyers’ Division of The Florida Bar representing the 18th Judicial Circuit comprised of Brevard and Seminole County, an organization with approximately 30,000 members. Jay also served as the past President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Brevard County Bar Association and the past President of the Brevard County Bar Association. Jay currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Brevard County Legal Aid.
Jay has been recognized nationally by Super Lawyers since 2015 and has been the recipient of the Associate of the Year Award twice from Vassar B. Carlton American Inns of Court.
In his free time, Jay enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two boys.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Star in Florida, 2015 - Present
- Vassar B. Carlton American Inns of Court - Associate of the Year, 2013 - 2014
- Vassar B. Carlton American Inns of Court - Associate of the Year, 2012 - 2013
Other Sources of Feedback About Jay R. Thakkar
Included on the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Florida College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2010
J.D.
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University of Florida College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2010
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2007
B.S.
Major: Finance
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2007
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Public Defender's Office; 18th Judicial Circuit, Public Defender, 2010 - 2012
Languages
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Hindi
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Gujarati
Classes and Seminars
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DUI Awareness, Rotary Club of Rockledge, FL, 2013 - Present
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Pit Falls of FAR BAR Real Estate Contracts, Space Coast Board of Realtors
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Navigating Business Development, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
- Basic Criminal Law, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Aid, 2014 - 2015
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2010
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2012
Other Affiliations
- Brevard County Legal Aid, 2014 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Asian American Store Owners Association, 2013 - Present (Legal Counsel)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2013 - Present (Treasure)
- Vassar B. Carlton American Inns of Court
- Brevard County Bar Association
- Brevard County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
- Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2019-2020I am very satisfied with the results of Mr. Thakkar’s efforts, and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him and his firm.
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Contact
96 Willard St.
#302
Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-639-1320
Fax: 321-639-9950
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.gmtblaw.com
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