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Tallahassee Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
R. Timothy Jansen has handled complex Civil, Administrative and Criminal Litigation for the past 12 years, first as Chief Trial Counsel for the Secretary of State of Florida, Tallahassee, handling both complex Civil and Criminal matters. Afterwards, he worked as a Senior Fraud Prosecutor for the United States Attorney in Tampa, handling exclusively complex White Collar Crimes, including Health Care Fraud Litigation. He was also the chairman of the Health Care Fraud Task Force and a member of the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Task Force in Washington, D.C. He also is a National Legal Analyst for ABC News Live covering the trial of former President Donald Trump. Mr. Jansen also practices in the areas of Constitutional (First Amendment) and Elections Law.
About R. Timothy Jansen
Current Employment Position(s)
- Founding Senior Partner
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
Representative Cases
- United States v McGum, 599 96 So. 2d 1038 (1992)
- United States v. Palma, 30 F.3d 1498 (11th Cir. 1994)
- United States v. Thibodeau, 22 F.3d 1097 (11th Cir. 1994)
- United States v. Riddle, 9 F.3d 120 (11th Cir. 1993)
- United States v. Williams, 993 F.2d 1553 (11th Cir. 1993)
- Norman v. United States, 989 f.2d 1198 (11th Cir. 1993)
- United States v. Davis ,(11th Cir. 1993)
- Merritt v. Sullivan, 983 F.2d 1081 (11th Cir. 1993)
- United States v. Stuart, 951 F.2d 1263 (11th Cir. 1991)
- United States v. Bush, 951 F.2d 367 (11th Cir. 1991)
- United States v. Bess, 937 F.2d 618 (11th Cir. 1991)
- United States v. Hoffman, 935 F.2d 1294 (11th Cir. 1991)
- United States v. Rowland, 933 F.2d 1021 (11th Cir. 1991)
- United States v. O'Brien, 933 F.2d 1020 (11th Cir. 1991)
- United States v. Williams, 925 F.2d 1474 (11th Cir. 1991)
- United States v. Ramsey, 922 F.2d 847 (11th Cir. 1990)
- Powell v. Lennon, 914 F.2d 1459 (11th Cir. 1990)
- United States v. Williams, 914 F.2d 269 (11th Cir. 1990)
- United States v. Rowland, 906 F.2d 621 (11th Cir. 1990)
- Hemandez v. Department of State, 546 So. 2d 1174 (3rd DCA 1989)
- Brady v. Department of State, 536 So. 2d 389 (3rd DCA 1989)
- North Dade Sec. Ltd. v. Department of State, 530 So. 2d 1040 (1st DCA 1988)
- Gray v. Department of State, 524 So. 2d 503 (3rd DCA 1988)
- Totura V. Department of State Division of Licensing, 553 So. 2d 272 (1st DCA 1989)
- United States v. Franklin, 829 F.Supp. 1319 (M.D. Fla. 1993)
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1987
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1994
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1994
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1994
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1994
Other Affiliations
- Tallahassee Bar Association (Member)
- Federal Bar Association (Member)
- The Florida Bar, Sections on Criminal Law, Trial Lawyers, 2003 - Present (Member, Grievance Committee)
- The Florida Bar, Section on Criminal Law (Member)
- The Florida Bar, Section on Trial Lawyers (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
- American Inn of Court Defense Lawyers (Member)
- American Inn of Court (Tallahassee) (Member)
- Former State Licensed Sports Agent
- Former NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor (NFL Agent)
- Former Federal Prosecutor
- Legal Analyst for ABC News
- Legal Analyst for the Tallahassee Democrat
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer, Complex Health Care Fraud Litigation, United States Department of Justice, South Carolina, 1993
- Lecturer, Investigating and Prosecuting Insurance and Health Care Fraud, Florida Department of Insurance Fraud Seminar, Orlando, 1993
- Lecturer, Trial Strategies/Jury Selection, Tallahassee Legends in Trial Practice, Florida, 1996
- ESPN, Jameis Winston Conference, 2013
- Insurance Fraud Seminar, Florida, 1993
Past Positions
- Middle District of Florida, Senior Fraud Prosecutor, Member Attorney General, Janet Reno's Health Care Task Force, Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1991 - 1994
- Northern District of Florida, Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1989 - 1991
- Florida Department of State, Assistant General Counsel, 1987 - 1989
- Northern District of Florida, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1991 - 1993
- Honorable Alexander M. Haig, Jr., During His Presidential Campaign, Special Assistant, 1987
- ABC Television Network Affiliate, Legal Analyst
- ESPN, Geraldo Rivera, 2013
- WTXL-ABC News, Zimmerman Trial, 2013
- WTXL-ABC News, Radio Commentary, OJ Simpson Trial, 1995
- CBS News, Casey Anthony Trial, 2011
- Greta Van Susteren, Prison Shooting, Ralph Hill, 2006
- Nancy Grace, Prison Shooting, Ralph Hill, 2006
- WTXL Radio, Radio Commentary, OJ Simpson Trial, 1995
- National Legal Analyst for ABC News Live covering the trial of former President Donald Trump
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1986
J.D.
Honors: Florida Blue Key
Honors: Phi Delta Phi - St. Petersburg Jr. College, St. Petersburg, FL, USA, 1981
A.A.
Honors: With Honors - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, 1983
B.A.
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Student conduct hearings in a University setting: Just or Unjust, 2016
Office Information
Address
125 N Franklin Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Honors
- Super Lawyers, 2021-2024
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