Atty. Steven Casanova
Mr. Casanova vigorously defends the accused in all cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Melbourne, FL · 27+ Years Experience
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About Steven Casanova at a Glance
Steven Casanova is an Attorney based in Melbourne, Florida, practicing at Steven G. Casanova P.A.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circu (1999). Educated at Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 1997). Serves clients in Melbourne, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Casanova
- Mr. Casanova vigorously defends the accused in all cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies
- He practices in both State and Federal Courts
- His experience with Federal drug trafficking cases, drug possession and sale cases, aggravated domestic battery cases and all misdemeanors and felonies gives him a perspective on criminal law that can provide you with a significant advantage in today's legal system
- Mr. Casanova is a member of the Florida Bar Association, The National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, lifetime member of The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National College for DUI Defense, and the Vassar B. Carlton Inn of Court
- Steve was selected for membership in the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD)
- He was recently named as a Director on the Board of Directors for The Brevard County Bar Association
- In addition, he was a former Adjunct Professor at the University of Central Florida teaching Criminal Law
- He is also admitted to the United States Federal Court Middle District of Florida, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals located in Atlanta, Georgia
- He is also a certified breath test maintenance technician and Intoxilyzer 5000 operator
- Mr. Casanova is a first generation American, bilingual in Spanish, and a resident of Brevard County for over 40 years
- His family has resided in Florida since the 1930's
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Steven Casanova's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Casanova handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Melbourne.
DUI / DWI Defense in Melbourne
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Drug Crimes in Melbourne
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Criminal Defense in Melbourne
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Domestic Violence Defense in Melbourne
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Juvenile Law in Melbourne
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Melbourne
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 Melbourne 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.
Melbourne Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Melbourne-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Melbourne Choose Steven Casanova
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 Steven Casanova's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and juvenile.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Casanova brings 27+ 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 dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Steven Casanova can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Melbourne
A Melbourne-based practice means Steven Casanova 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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