Javier earned both his Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from Florida International University. Javier was first exposed to the legal field as a college student, when he began working in a Miami law office for several, prominent criminal defense attorneys. Javier was instantly drawn to the work they were doing.

Javier would work his way up to become a law clerk for two highly rated criminal defense attorneys. During law school, Javier continued working as a law clerk, and also interned at the Miami Public Defender’s Office.

Upon graduating from law school, Javier was granted a coveted Graduate Fellowship and began his professional practice at the Miami Public Defender’s Office. Javier was assigned a full caseload in the Juvenile Division, where he handled a range of cases including Felonies, Misdemeanors, and violations of Juvenile probation. It was during this time that Javier established the knowledge, confidence, and skill that would become the foundation of his style of practice and litigation.

Javier continued developing his knowledge and skill as a litigator and trial attorney by serving as an Assistant Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Naples, Florida. During his time as an Assistant Public Defender in Naples, Javier served as the senior Misdemeanor division attorney, as well as the lead Juvenile division attorney, handling juvenile felony cases.
Education

J.D – Florida International University
B.A – Florida International University

Experience

Attorney – Law Office of Javier A. Gonzalez, P.A. – (Aug 2013 – Present)
Assistant Public Defender – Office of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit – (Jun 2012 – Jul 2013)
Volunteer Assistant Public Defender – Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office – (Jan 2012 – Apr 2012)
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk – Marrero Bozorgi, PL – (Jan 2010 – May 2011)
Legal Intern – Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office – (Jun 2009 – Aug 2009)
File Clerk – Sirkin & Cuello – (Dec 2005 – Jun 2008)
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk – Marrero Bozorgi, PL – (May 2006 – Aug 2007)