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Refik W Eler

233 E. Bay Street, Suite 1133 Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 236-4300
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rwe@elerlaw.com
Firm: ELERLAW, LLC
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Firm

ELERLAW, LLC


Years In Practice

34


Phone Number (904) 236-4300
ELERLAW is a general trial practice law firm handling all family, criminal and general litigation matters in both State and Federal courts.   My 30 year legal career began as Assistant State Attorney in Duval County where I prosecuted criminal offenses under the late State Attorney Ed Austin.     For approximately 20 years thereafter I was a private practitioner in Jacksonville.  I started as an associate attorney at the law Offices of Tassone & Ferebee and represented clients in criminal and civil litigation. I then went on to partner of Tassone & Eler, with a focus on complex and major litigation practices in criminal and civil law matters including homicide (Death Penalty), robbery, kidnapping, arson and drug trafficking cases.   In 2006, I launched The Law Offices of Refik W. Eler, P.A., a general practice law firm specializing in similar aspects of criminal and civil litigation in State and Federal Courts. Thereafter, I was appointed as Chief Assistant Public Defender. I was the Chief Assistant Public Defender serving the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, a post I held from January 2009 until January 2017.       For several years, I was an Adjunct Professor at The Florida Coastal School of Law where I taught trial advocacy including mock trial of criminal and civil cases to second and third year law students. I have been a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Jacksonville Bar Association where I sat on the Governmental Relations Committee.    Other legal memberships included; the Florida Public Defender Association’s Death Penalty Steering Committee and Mental Health Steering Committee and the Fourth Judicial Circuit’s Pro Bono Committee.    From 2009 through 2016 I served as a Board Member for the Sulzbacher Center for the homeless and for five years I also sat on the Board at the Jacksonville Humane Society. I stay active in the community by serving various non-profit organizations throughout Northeast Florida as time allows because I believe that we all should contribute our talents to make our community a better place to live in.
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Family Law
Criminal Defense: General Practice
What is the scope of this lawyer's practice?
 
Family Law - 65%
 
Criminal Defense: General Practice - 35%
How is this lawyer compensated?
Fixed Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a flat fee.
Hourly
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.
Retainer Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a retainer fee.
Bar Admissions
United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Admitted in 2017
Florida
Admitted in 1987
Awards

2017 10 BEST Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service in Family Law presented by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017 10 BEST Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service in Criminal Law presented by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2013 El-Bethel-El “Stop the Violence” Recognition recipient

2011 Sulzbacher Center “Give a Good Nite” Chair Award

2011 Pro Bono Attorney Award presented by Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

2007 Jacksonville's Finest TOP 12 Attorneyfor Divorce & Criminal Litigation

1998 Florida Coastal School of Law Adjunct Certificate of Recognition

Organizations & Affiliations
Florida Family Law American Inns of Court
Associate Member
Education
Florida State University, Juris Doctorate
Graduated 1986
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (904) 236-4300
rwe@elerlaw.com
233 E. Bay Street, Suite 1133
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
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