Finley Williams - Jacksonville, FL
Attorney at Monroe Law Firm
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jacksonville, FL
1819 Goodwin St. – Historic Goodwin House Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 05/19/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Finley Williams is a member of an elite group of criminal defense attorneys who achieved Board Certification as a Criminal Trial Specialist. Less than 415 criminal defense attorneys in the entire State of Florida have achieved Board Certification in Criminal law, accounting for less than 1% of all criminal attorneys in the State. Mr. Williams is also the youngest attorney in Florida history to obtain such a distinguished designation, which is a testament to his talent, intellect, and dedication to his craft. National Trial Lawyers rated Mr. Williams as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Trial Attorneys in the country.
Prior to practicing criminal defense, Mr. Williams was an Assistant State Attorney in the 4th Judicial Circuit comprising Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties. He rose through the ranks quickly to become a Senior Felony Trial Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit and has handled thousands of cases. As a Jacksonville native, Mr. Williams has deep ties to your community.
Mr. Williams’ addition to the Monroe Law team represents our dedication to excellence and to ensure you have legal representation second to none. His talent, reputation, and dedication to your future make Mr. Williams a valuable asset in our pursuit to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer
- One of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Trial Attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers, 2021
- Best Criminal Attorney, Folio Weekly Best of Jax Beach, 2019
- Best Marijuana Attorney, Folio Weekly Best of Jax Beach, 2019
- 1st Runner Up - Best Criminal Defense Attorney, Folio Weekly Best of Jax Beach, 2019
- Best DUI Attorney, Folio Weekly Best of Jax, 2018
Other Sources of Feedback About Finley Williams
Included on the 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida, 2012
J.D.
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida, 2012
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, 2008
Major: Criminology
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University of Florida, 2008
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Associate
Past Positions
- 4th Judicial Circuit comprising Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties, Assistant State Attorney
- Phillips & Hunt, Criminal Division, Director, 2018 - 2020
- State Attorney Office, Assistant State Attorney, 2012 - 2018
Languages
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English
Representative Cases
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State v. Joshua Meeks, Armed Robbery - Guilty as charged
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State v. Eric Myrick, Armed Robbery - Guilty as Charged
Published Works
Articles
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2012
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certification as a Criminal Trial Specialist by The Florida Bar
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section, 2012 - Present
- Jacksonville Bar Association, 2012 - Present
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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Contact
1819 Goodwin St. – Historic Goodwin House
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: 904-330-1752
Email: Send a message
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