Jacksonville, Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Referring attorneys and potential clients alike are encouraged to contact a criminal defense attorney at the law offices of Epstein & Robbins to learn about our practice.

A Firm Foundation

David Robbins founded the law firm of Epstein & Robbins in 1975 with the goal of providing a strong defense to every accused client. Over the years, Mr. Robbins has gained a reputation for effective defense strategies. He has been invited to speak at numerous seminars sponsored by the Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense lawyers. Members of these organizations look to David Robbins and the law firm of Epstein & Robbins for guidance in effective DUI defense.

DUI Is the Heart of Our Practice

DUI defense is the heart of our legal practice at Epstein & Robbins. We have earned a positive reputation for effective, results-oriented advocacy on behalf of those accused of drunk driving and other serious criminal offenses.

Determined, Strategic Representation of the Accused

We cannot promise that every client will win his or her case. However, we do promise determined, intelligent representation aimed at preserving rights and obtaining case dismissals or reduced sentences whenever possible.

Honesty, Integrity, and Zealous DUI Defense

Our DUI defense lawyers' strong work ethic, reputation for honesty and integrity, and track record of success speak to our clients' need for zealous representation.

Our attorneys, including David Robbins, Susan Z. Cohen, Cheyenne L. Palmer, and Tara Ann Anderson Scudder have extensive criminal defense experience: David Robbins is a former assistant state attorney. After three years as a state prosecutor, he established Epstein & Robbins in 1975. He has been practicing DUI and criminal defense ever since. Susan Z. Cohen joined the firm after fifteen years as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Florida and Virginia. Cheyenne L. Palmer's  experience prior to joining the firm was as an Assistant State Attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit for over six years. Prior to joining Epstein & Robbins Tara Ann Anderson Scudder worked for the Office of the Public Defender 4th Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida for 3 years. 

During his tenure at the State Attorney's Office, Mr. Gaulden was one of only two attorneys selected to help launch a newly-formed DUI Unit in 2009, specializing exclusively in the litigation of Driving Under the Influence cases. As co-head of the DUI Unit and throughout his career at the State Attorney's Office, Mr. Gaulden handled DUI cases of every kind, including both misdemeanor and Felony DUI, DUI Manslaughter, DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Boating Under the Influence, and Criminal Refusal cases for the State.

Mr. Gornto's primary area of practice includes criminal law, general and complex criminal litigation emphasizing on DUI defense, administrative review hearings, and appeals.

Our criminal defense attorneys aggressively protect our clients' legal rights through all phases of a DUI or other criminal case.

Our Jacksonville, Florida criminal defense attorneys welcome inquiries from all who have a stake in a strong defense on behalf of the accused offender.