Atty. Jay C. Portnoy

Atty. Jay C. Portnoy

Jay C. Portnoy is a lawyer practicing criminal law, forensic evidence law, environmental law.

Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay C. Portnoy at a glance

Jay C. Portnoy is a criminal defense and environmental attorney based in Pembroke Pines, Florida. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1994) and C.W. Post College-Long Island University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Pembroke Pines, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay C. Portnoy is a lawyer practicing criminal law, forensic evidence law, environmental law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from C.W
  • Post College-Long Island University in 1979, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Jay practices in Pembroke Pines, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay C. Portnoy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay C. Portnoy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Pembroke Pines 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay C. Portnoy

Where is Jay C. Portnoy's law office located?
Jay C. Portnoy's law practice is located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay C. Portnoy handle?
Jay C. Portnoy focuses on criminal defense, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jay C. Portnoy practiced law?
Jay C. Portnoy has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Jay C. Portnoy go to law school?
Jay C. Portnoy earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Jay C. Portnoy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1994
B.A.
C.W. Post College-Long Island University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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