CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
We Defend Criminal Cases in Highlands County So You Can Protect Your Freedom Without Getting Lost in the Process
Hablamos Español
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
We Defend Criminal Cases in Highlands County So You Can Protect Your Freedom Without Getting Lost in the Process
Hablamos Español
Over
25
Years Of Experience
Over
203
Trials To Verdict
2
Languages Spoken
English | Spanish
Jose “Joe” I. Concepción, Esq.
The Bill of Rights represents the very core of our nation’s values, and I, Joe Concepción, am dedicated to zealously defending these fundamental rights on your behalf.
With a career spanning over 24 years in the courtroom as a criminal defense lawyer, I bring a wealth of experience to every case I handle. My journey from former prosecutor and law enforcement instructor to public defender and back before settling into private practice has given me a unique perspective on the legal system. Despite my prosecutorial background, my true calling and greatest satisfaction lie in safeguarding the rights of the accused. This has been the focus of the majority of my career, and I am wholeheartedly committed to ensuring that you receive the most effective criminal defense possible.
My mission is clear: to protect your rights, secure your future, and guide you through the often challenging legal process. When you choose me as your advocate, you’re choosing a dedicated defender of your most vital birthright, striving for the best possible outcomes in your case.
Why Choose Us
As your Criminal Defense Lawyer we promise personalized attention, direct client-attorney relationships, cost-effectiveness, and nimbleness for tailored legal solutions.
Law That Is Clear
Client-Centered
Great Communication
Comprehensive Criminal Defense Services
Handling Everything from Traffic Offenses to Post-Conviction Relief
Criminal Traffic Offenses
Our firm defends clients facing criminal traffic offenses like DUI, driving with a suspended license, and unregistered vehicles, ensuring your driving record and rights are protected with the expertise of a skilled Criminal Defense Lawyer.
- DUI: We provide aggressive defense for DUI charges, aiming to reduce penalties, challenge evidence, or dismiss charges entirely.
- No Valid Driver’s License: We defend against charges of driving without a valid license, seeking to mitigate fines and potential jail time.
- Driving with Suspended License: We fight to reduce consequences for driving with a suspended license, often preventing further suspensions.
- No Motor Vehicle Registration: Our team can help resolve unregistered vehicle charges, avoiding serious penalties.
- Attach Tag Not Assigned: We defend against attach tag not assigned charges, ensuring minimal impact on your record.
Property Crimes
Our attorneys defend against all types of property crimes, working to protect your rights and minimize potential penalties.
- Theft: We provide strategic defenses for theft charges, working to reduce or dismiss charges based on the evidence.
- Trespass: Defending clients against trespassing charges, we focus on disproving intent or securing reduced penalties.
- Burglary: We craft strong defenses for burglary cases, challenging the prosecution’s evidence and protecting your freedom.
- Criminal Mischief: We offer expert legal counsel for criminal mischief charges, ensuring the best possible outcome in court.
- Arson: Our team specializes in defending against arson charges, focusing on disproving intent or mitigating penalties.
Drug Possession and Trafficking
We handle both drug possession and drug trafficking cases, using a thorough understanding of state laws to reduce charges or dismiss cases involving illegal substances.
Felony Traffic Offenses
Our experienced team defends clients against serious felony traffic offenses, working to protect your rights and driving privileges.
- Habitual Traffic Offender: We fight to remove habitual traffic offender status, preventing long-term license suspensions or revocation.
- Vehicular Manslaughter: Our attorneys provide aggressive defense for vehicular manslaughter charges, working to minimize or eliminate criminal penalties.
- DUI Manslaughter: We handle DUI manslaughter cases, offering strategic defense aimed at protecting your freedom and future.
Post-Conviction Relief
We assist clients seeking post-conviction relief, allowing our experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer to challenge previous convictions or sentences through appeals, motions for new trials, and sentence modifications.
Personal Crimes
We provide expert defense for a variety of personal crimes, from assault to robbery, working to ensure fair treatment in court.
- Assault/Battery: We defend against assault and battery charges, working to reduce or dismiss charges based on evidence.
- Domestic Battery: Our attorneys fight for your rights in domestic battery cases, often negotiating reduced charges or alternative sentences.
- Stalking: We provide legal defense for stalking accusations, challenging evidence and ensuring your rights are upheld.
- Aggravated Stalking: Our team specializes in defending against aggravated stalking, focusing on evidence to reduce penalties.
- Robbery: We provide strategic defenses for robbery charges, ensuring the best possible outcome for your case.
- Kidnapping: We offer experienced defense for serious charges like kidnapping, focusing on challenging the prosecution’s case.
- False Imprisonment: Our attorneys defend against false imprisonment charges, protecting your rights in court.
Sexual Offenses
We offer skilled defense for all types of sexual offense charges, working to protect your reputation and ensure a fair legal process.
Non-Capital Homicides Including Vehicular and DUI Manslaughter
We defend against non-capital homicide charges, including vehicular and DUI manslaughter, aiming to reduce or dismiss charges through a comprehensive defense strategy.
Crimes Committed by Juveniles
We provide compassionate defense for juvenile crimes, ensuring that young clients receive fair treatment in the juvenile or adult justice system.
- Juvenile Delinquency and Adult Charges: Our attorneys focus on defending juveniles facing charges, working to minimize long-term consequences.
Injunctions
We handle cases involving injunctions, representing both petitioners and respondents in legal disputes.
- Representing Petitioners or Respondents: Whether you’re seeking or defending against an injunction, we provide skilled representation to ensure your rights are protected.
- Violation of Injunction Defense: We defend clients accused of violating injunctions, working to reduce penalties and protect your freedom.
State-Level Post-Conviction Relief (3.800 / 3.850)
Our firm specializes in state-level post-conviction relief under Florida’s Rule 3.800 and Rule 3.850, helping clients modify or overturn unjust convictions or sentences.
Your Criminal Defense Lawyer for the Following Counties:
» Highlands
» Hardee
» Polk
» DeSoto
