Canan Law
About
Founded in 1983, Canan Law is a well-established law firm located in Saint Augustine, FL. Led by accomplished personal injury and civil litigation lawyer, Patrick T. Canan, the firm prides itself on fighting for the rights of auto accident victims, as well as those affected by medical malpractice and serious personal injuries. With over 60 years of combined experience, the team at Canan Law provides comprehensive legal services, including criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation, serving the residents of Northeast Florida with a focus on personal attention, compassionate client support, and aggressive advocacy.
Specialties
Court date
Within two weeks, Within a month, Within a week, Within three days
Criminal charges
Drug possession, Theft or robbery, Physical or aggravated assault, Probation or parole offense, Possession of a firearm, Murder, Sexual assault, Attempted murder, Domestic violence, Child abuse
Location and hours
Canan Law
1030 N Ponce De Leon Blvd
St. Augustine, FLORIDA 32084
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
Closed
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Work Experience
Senior Partner
Canan Law
2003 - Present
Partner
McLeod Canan, LLC
1994 - 2003
Chief Assistant State Attorney
State Attorney's Office
1992 - 1994
Assistant State Attorney
State Attorney's Office
1990 - 1992
Adjunct Professor
Flagler College
1990 - 1992
Assistant Public Defender
Monroe County Public Defender's Office
1984 - 1989
Assistant Public Defender
Alachua County Public Defender's Office
1982 - 1984
Associate Attorney
Canan Law
2015 - Present
Associate Attorney
Alexander Law Firm, LLC
2010 - Present
Adjunct Professor
Florida State College
2012 - 2016
Felony Prosecutor
4th Circuit State Attorneys Office
2009 - 2010
Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecutor
7th Circuit State Attorneys Office
2007 - 2009
Associate Attorney
Canan Law
2013 - Present
Assistant State Attorney
Office Of The State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit
2011 - 2013
Partner
Canan Law
2007 - Present
Assistant State Attorney
Office of the State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit
2005 - 2007
Law Clerk
Florida 4th Judicial Circuit
2003 - 2004
Education
University of Florida
1978
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
1981
Florida Supreme Court
2002
Florida Coastal School of Law
2006
University of North Florida
2008
Florida Coastal School of Law
2015
North Greenville University
2007
Florida Coastal School of Law
2010
Westminster College
2003
Flagler College
2005
Florida Coastal School of Law
2005
Winthrop University
2002
Eckerd College
2001
Florida Coastal School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2006
Westminster College
Philosophy
2003
Florida Coastal School of Law
Law
2010
North Greenville University
Accounting
2007
Florida Coastal School of Law
Law
Winthrop University
Business Administration
Florida Coastal School of Law
2008
University of Colorado - Boulder
English Literature
2002
Associations & Affiliations
St. Johns County School Board
Board Member - District 5
Florida Bar
Member
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Member
EPIC Community Services
Incoming President
St. Johns County Bar Association
President
Rotary Club
Board Member
Saint Johns County Bar Association
President
Saint Johns County Sportsclub
President
Putnam County Bar Association
Member
Florida Bar
Member
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Member
St. Johns County Bar Association
Putnam County Bar Association
Judicial Nominating Commission, 7th Judicial Circuit
Chairman
Putnam County Bar Association
Former President
National District Attorneys Association
Former Associate
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
St. Johns County Bar Association
President
7th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee
Member
City of St. Augustine - Code Enforcement Board
Member
Florida Coastal School of Law Alumni Board
Member
Saint Augustine Sunrise Rotary
Past President
Republican National Lawyers Association
Assistant Director
Speaking Engagements
Paralegal Studies and Professional CLE
Paralegal Ethics and Unlicensed Practice of Law
2017
Lunch N' Learn CLE
Cross Examination Strategies
2017
Lunch N' Learn CLE
Jury Selection Strategies
2016
Legal Studies Association Meeting
Unlicensed Practice of Law
2015
Bethune-Cookman Mock Trial Team
Topics in Trial
2011
Services offered
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers
Personal Injury Lawyer
Criminal Defense Attorney