Atty. Bryan E. DeMaggio
Bryan E. DeMaggio is a Jacksonville, Florida attorney with Sheppard, White, Kachergus, & DeMaggio, P.A. , where he represents clients in Appellate Practice , Civil Rights Law , Criminal Defense : General Practice, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar matters.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 18+ Years Experience
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About Bryan E. DeMaggio at a Glance
Bryan E. DeMaggio is a criminal defense, white collar, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Sheppard, White, Kachergus, & DeMaggio PA. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (2008). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2008) and Florida State University (B.A., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bryan E. DeMaggio
- Bryan E. DeMaggio is a Jacksonville, Florida attorney with Sheppard, White, Kachergus, & DeMaggio, P.A., where he represents clients in Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar matters
- Born and raised in Jacksonville, Mr. DeMaggio joined the firm in 2008 following a clerkship with the practice
- His work includes criminal defense litigation, appeals, and civil rights cases in both state and federal courts
- Mr. DeMaggio is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, as well as the United States District Courts for the Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts of Florida and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- Through his practice at Sheppard, White, Kachergus, & DeMaggio, P.A., he represents individuals and organizations in complex legal matters involving criminal allegations, constitutional issues, and appellate review
- After graduating in the top ten of his class at Paxon School for Advanced Studies in Jacksonville, Mr. DeMaggio attended Florida State University
- He earned undergraduate degrees in History and Political Science, summa cum laude
- His academic work led to his induction into the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bryan E. DeMaggio handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Criminal Defense in Jacksonville
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White Collar Crimes in Jacksonville
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Civil Rights in Jacksonville
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Appellate Practice in Jacksonville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Jacksonville Choose Bryan E. DeMaggio
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bryan E. DeMaggio's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bryan E. DeMaggio brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and civil rights, Bryan E. DeMaggio can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means Bryan E. DeMaggio attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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