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Definition
Criminal law is the practice of law dealing with the defense and prosecution of misdemeanor and felony crimes in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Consumer Certification Pamphlet - This pamphlet provides a complete description of the Certification area.
Board Certification Applications for Lawyers
To download an application, click on the appropriate application. You will be asked if you would like to "Open" or "Save" the file (MSWord). It is advisable to save the file to your computer for future reference. Type in your responses on the application and print a copy. Attach any required documents, enclose the $250 application fee, and mail your application to: The Florida Bar, Legal Specialization and Education Dept., 651 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300.
To obtain a current listing of your board certification CLE credit hours, please contact the staff listed below. You may access your CLER credit hours on the Bar's Website, but certification credit hours are not yet available on-line.
Currently Certified
If you were originally certified in 1989, 1994, 1999 or 2004, the Application for Recertification (MSWord) imust be postmarked by August 17, 2009. All requirements for recertification are to be completed by July 31, 2009 unless you file a recertification extension request.
Recertification File Extension
To request a one-time 3-month extension, please submit the Recertification Extension Application.
Seeking Certification
If you wish to apply for certification, the Initial Application for Certification (MSWord) filing period opens September 1, 2009 and applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2009. This filing period is to become eligible to sit for the May 2010 Criminal Trial Exam.
You may submit an Abbreviated Application for Certification only if you meet one of the following conditions. In order to become eligible to sit for the 2010 Criminal Trial Exam the abbreviated application must be postmarked by October 31, 2009.
You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by October 31, 2008 which was approved, but you were unable to sit for the 2009 Criminal Trial Exam.
You submitted an Initial Application for Certification by October 31, 2008 which was approved, you took the 2009 Criminal Trial Exam, but you were unsuccessful in obtaining a passing score. (Please note if you were unsuccessful on the 2008 and 2009 exam, you are not eligible to apply for the 2010 Criminal Trial exam, but you may reapply in 2011 by submitting the Initial Application for Certification.) |
Exam Specifications (2 pg. pdf)
Standards for Certification Of A Board Certified Criminal Lawyer – Rules Regulating The Florida Bar 6-8
Criminal Law Standing Committee Policies (6 pg. pdf)
Criminal Law Committee members
Criminal Law Certification Staff Liaison Contact Information:
Linda Cook
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
850/561-5735
lcook@flabar.org
Criminal Law Certification Field Established 1987
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