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The Canina Law Firm

The Canina Law Firm - Melbourne, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Melbourne, FL

1901 S. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 804 Melbourne, FL 32901

Melbourne Criminal Defense Law Firm

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense

Litigation: 100%

Firm Information

Overview

The Canina Law Firm is a family-owned and operated, Brevard County Criminal Defense law firm with over 45 years of combined experience. 100% of our practice is devoted to criminal defense. While other firms depend on advertising to generate business, we depend on something that is earned, and not bought: OUR REPUTATION. Our family firm sets itself apart from other firms not only in the results we acheive for our clients, but also in the level of personal service and individual attention that we give to each client and their cases. We will NEVER be a high-volume law practice. Our father, son, and daughter TEAM of attorneys work together on each case to minimize criminal charges wherever possible and to unconditionally HELP our clients, no matter what the allegation may be. We handle all misdemeanor and felony charges, state and federal. Contact our office today to schedule a free case evaluation!


Awards and Honors

Honors

  • Martindale Hubbell Pre-eminent 5 out of 5 client review rating
  • "10 Best" - American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
  • Top 40 Under 40 - The National Trial Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers "Rising Star" Award
  • AVVO "Perfect 10" Rating
  • Findlaw "5 star" Rating
  • Lawyers.com "5 star" rating
  • Martindale.com "5 Star" Rating
  • AVVO Client's Choice Award

Languages

  • English (Primary)

Previous Law Firm Names

  • Member, The Florida Bar, 1985
  • Member, Brevard County Bar Association, 1985
  • Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Orange County Bar Association, 2010
  • United States District Court - Middle District of FLorida, 1987
  • Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Sigma Nu Legal Fraternity

Published Works

Articles

  • Felonies
    If you have been charged with a felony offense in Brevard County, FL, it is absolutely vital to retain an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney immediately.
  • Misdemeanors
    Misdemeanor offenses are criminal offenses for which one faces up to 364 days in the Brevard County Jail and up to a $1000 fine.

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  • By Anonymous on May. 16, 2019
    Hired Law firm 2018-2019
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    Best defense team I’ve ever had! The Canina’s are for real. Not only did they get my charge dismissed, but they Set me up with a therapist who literally changed my life. Best decision I ever made was to walk into their office. One meeting with them, and you can tell this is their passion and that they truly care about HELPING their clients. Having hired 2 so called “good lawyers” in the past with bad experiences, I can honestly say that NONE of those experiences were seen with this firm. They’re not cheap by any means, but they were Worth every penny!

Attorneys

Richard A Canina

Attorney - The Canina Law Firm

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Richard G. Canina

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Lauren Canina Roberson

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  • Lauren Canina Roberson, Associate Attorney

Richard A Canina

Attorney - The Canina Law Firm

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Richard G. Canina

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Lauren Canina Roberson

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  • Lauren Canina Roberson, Associate Attorney

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Melbourne, FL

1901 S. Harbor City Blvd.
Suite 804
Melbourne, FL 32901

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Phone: 321-728-0989

Fax: 321-728-0988

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Website: http://www.melbournedefenselaw.com/

Hours: Available 24 Hours

  • Credit Cards Accepted
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