Richard G. Canina - Melbourne, FL
Attorney at The Canina Law Firm
Criminal Law Lawyers in Melbourne, FL
1901 S. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 804 Melbourne, FL 32901
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Melbourne Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law 100%
- DUI
- Sex Crimes
- Drug Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Child Abuse
- Theft Crimes
- White Collar Crimes / Fraud
- Probation Violations
- Assault and Battery
- Juvenile Crimes
- Burglary
- Weapons and Firearm Charges
- Homicide
- Arson
- Federal Crime
- Injunctions
- Violent Crimes
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
For over THREE DECADES, attorney Richard G. Canina has been practicing exclusively in the area of Criminal Defense in Brevard County, FL. Mr. Canina graduated with Honors from The University Of Florida at age 20, obtaining a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He later attended Stetson University College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate. While at Stetson, Mr. Canina served as Vice President of Sigma Nu Phi Legal Fraternity and successfully completed an internship with the Office of The Public Defender, Sixth Judicial Circuit.
After graduating from law school Mr. Canina took a position with the Brevard County Public Defender's Office, where he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the trial division for nearly five years. As an assistant Public Defender, Mr. Canina successfully defended thousands of clients with charges ranging from misdemeanor traffic offenses to first degree premeditated murder.
Mr. Canina is a full member of the Florida Bar. He is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has been a member of several legal organizations including the Brevard County Bar Association, The Orange County Bar Association, The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.
Mr. Canina has dedicated his career to defending the legal rights and freedoms of the accused. His practice focuses 100% on criminal defense and criminal trial practice. He is proud of the fact that he has never worked as a state prosecutor. His philosophy is to unconditionally help his client no matter what the allegations may be.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale Hubbell Pre-eminent 5 out of 5 client review rating
- AVVO.com Clients Choice Award
- AVVO.com Top Contributor Award
- Certificate of Merit - Stetson Public Defender Clinic, 1985
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer - The National Trial Lawyers
- Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney - The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida
Juris Doctorate
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1980
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Honors
Major: Criminal Justice -
St. John the Baptist DHS,
West Islip,
New York
Honors: With Honors - Florida Corrections Officer's Training Institute, 1982
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1980
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney/President
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The Canina Law Firm
Past Positions
- Mitchell and Canina P.A., Partner, 1990 - 2008
- Public Defender, 18th Judicial Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1985 - 1990
- Public Defender Clinic, Stetson College of Law, Certified Legal Intern, 1984 - 1985
- Lee Fugate P.A., Criminal Law Clerk, 1983 - 1984
- Florida Department of Corrections, Certified Corrections Officer, 1981 - 1982
- Public Defender, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Internship
- Brevard County Public Defender’s Office, Assistant Public Defender, Trial Division
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Administrative Hearings in DUI Cases, Brevard County Bar Association
- Florida's Habitual Felony Offender and Habitual Violent Felony Offender Statutes, Guest Lecturer
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1985
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, pro hac vice
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar, 1985 - Present (Full Member)
- Brevard County Bar Association, 1985 - Present (Member)
- Orange County Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Member)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1995 - Present (Member)
- Unites States District Court - Middle District of Florida, 1987 - Present (Member)
- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Nu Phi
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Richard G. Canina
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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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2017-2019The Caninas have advised me and my family in several different legal matters over the years. Their advice has been priceless and on point every time. I recommend them without hesitation.
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1901 S. Harbor City Blvd.
Suite 804
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321-728-0989
Fax: 321-728-0988
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