About
The Canina Law Firm, founded in 1985 and based in Melbourne, FL, is a family-operated criminal defense law firm with over 35 years of experience. Led by Attorney Richard G. Canina, the firm is dedicated to unconditionally helping and defending the accused. The firm's practice is solely focused on criminal defense and criminal trial practice, handling all misdemeanor and felony charges. The Canina Law Firm takes pride in its commitment to its clients, treating each one like family and providing personalized and experienced defense services.
Specialties
Breathalyzer administered
Breathalyzer administered at traffic stop, Breathalyzer not administered at traffic stop
Previous DUI charges
Customers with previous DUI charges, Customers without previous DUI charges
Felony or misdemeanor
Misdemeanor, Felony
Field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests performed, Field sobriety tests not performed
Location and hours
The Canina Law Firm
1901 S. Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
12:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM
12:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM
12:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM
12:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM
12:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM
12:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM
12:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM
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Work Experience
Owner/Founder
Richard G. Canina P.A.
2008 - Present
Partner
Mitchell and Canina P.A.
1990 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender
Public Defender's Office, 18th Jud. Circuit
1985 - 1990
Certified Legal Intern
Public Defender Clinic
1984 - 1985
Criminal Law Clerk
Lee Fugate P.A.
1983 - 1984
Certified Corrections Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
1981 - 1982
Attorney at Law
Richard G. Canina, PA
2012 - Present
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit
2010 - 2012
Legal Intern
The Florida Defense Group
2009 - 2010
Legal Intern
Office Of The Public Defender, 6th Judicial Circuit
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern
Richard G. Canina P.A.
2008 - 2008
Education
Stetson University College of Law
1985
University of Florida
1980
Public Defender College
2011
Florida Corrections Officers Training Institute
1982
Stetson University College of Law
2010
St. John the Baptist DHS
1977
Florida State University
2007
Stetson University College of Law
2007
Stetson University College of Law
Law
2010
Public Defender College
2011
Florida State University
Psychology, Criminal Justice
2007
Stetson University College of Law
Criminal Law
2007
Stetson University College of Law
Law
1985
Florida Corrections Officers Training Institute
1982
University of Florida
Criminal Justice
1980
St. John the Baptist DHS
1977
Associations & Affiliations
Orange County Bar Association
Member
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Member
Florida Bar
Member
Brevard County Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Sigma Nu Legal Fraternity
Vice President
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Member
Brevard County Bar Association
Attorney Member
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Attorney Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Florida Bar
Attorney Member
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Member
Lee County Bar Association
Member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Member
Publications
Website
melbournedefenselaw.com
Speaking Engagements
Brevard County Bar Association
Administrative Hearings in DUI Cases
1992
Guest Lecturer
Florida's Habitual Felony Offender and Habitual Violent Felony Offender Statutes
1991
Women In Law Seminar
Discrimination Against Women in Corrections
1985
Career Day
On Becoming a Lawyer
2014
Career Day
On Becoming a Lawyer
2013
Services offered
Criminal Defense Attorney
Family Law Attorney
Dui Lawyer