Jeff Higgins
DaytonaDefense.com - We've got your back!
- Biography
I will not let you down. I am a highly experienced criminal defense attorney who has led – and won – cases involving violent crimes, property crimes, weapons violations, major drug offenses, and sex crimes. I pride myself on my work ethic, my skill in the courtroom, and my accessibility to my clients. Call, text, or email today for a free consultation. Credit cards accepted and payment plans available.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- Since 1998
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Founding Attorney/CEO
- DaytonaDefense.com
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2017 –
Current
- Founder of law practice.
- Managing Attorney – Daytona Beach Office
- Ted L. Hollander & Associates, LLC
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2015 –
2017
- Managing attorney for Daytona Beach office of state-wide traffic and criminal defense firm. Oversaw marketing, case management, and client relations for six-county area on east coast of Florida.
- Assistant Athletic Director/Departmental Counsel
- Stetson University
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2013 –
2015
- Oversaw all Atheltic revenue generation and provided analysis and advice to university leadership on a variety of legal, NCAA, and business-related issues.
- Associate Athletic Director/Departmental Counsel
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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2007 –
2013
- At various points, oversaw departmental academic performance and marketing efforts, and regularly provided analysis and advice on a variety of legal, NCAA, and business-related issues.
- Associate Director of Enforcement
- NCAA
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2002 –
2007
- Investigated and presented findings of major NCAA rules violations in areas of recruiting, improper benefits, and academic fraud.
- Assistant Public Defender
- Public Defender – 5th Judicial Circuit (Lake Conty, FL)
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1998 –
2002
- Practiced criminal defense. Death penalty experienced. Managed large caseload & tried cases involving sex offenses, violent offenses, property crimes, and drug violations.
- Education
- Stetson University College of Law
- J.D. (1997) | Law
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1995
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1997 -
- University of Florida
- B.S. (1995) | Sports Management
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1989
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1995 -
- Awards
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- 2021
- Professional Associations
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The Florida Bar
 # 0141798
- Member
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1998 –
Current -
- National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
- Member
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2003 –
2014 -
- Lake Country Bar Association
- Member
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1998 –
2002 -
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