Garcia, Baldemar

Often times I am asked: How can you do what you do? How can you defend those who have been accused of crimes and do so with a clean conscience?

For me, the answer is simple:  The legal system is tough. It is tough to understand, tough to navigate; and tough to deal with when you find yourself accused of a crime. The legal system can be very intimidating; especially true for most of the people who have never been arrested before or involved in the legal system. I understand how to fight for the rights of those individuals and help them navigate the legal system.

I believe in my community. I was born and raised right here in Tampa, Florida. I went to Jesuit High School; and probably crossed paths with many of you during school years. When someone comes into my office asking for help, I don’t see a client; I see a friend asking for help. It is because of this bond, between my client and I, that allows me to take their case(s) personally and fight furiously for them. I provide every client with the best possible representation to get to the best possible outcome for their case. My ultimate goal is to accommodate each and every client; doing whatever I can to make their situation better.

I believe in second chances. Many think that the legal system is perfect and that every “defendant” accused of a crime is guilty.  Many people feel that every guilty verdict is deserved. There is stigma that most think once someone has been convicted of a crime, that they will always be a criminal and can never change to be a productive member of society. That is not my thought.  That is not the truth. Many hardworking and honest people have found themselves on the wrong end of accusations; allegations; and a verdict. It is a tragedy when innocent people are accused of crimes; sentenced to prison/jail or placed on probation unjustly.  Misunderstandings and false accusations can and do happen.  It is my job to assure these misunderstandings are corrected.

I believe a mistake should not mean a person is punished their entire life.  I believe people can change for the better.  I take pride in watching a client walk away satisfied; with their freedom, deserved compensation or simply peace of mind. I take pride in being a criminal defense attorney when I watch a client walk away with their second chance.  I have seen the second chance propel some of my clients to the success and happiness they are capable of achieving as they reach their goals of being a professional business owner; a productive member of society; a good husband/wife; and/or a good father/mother.

I simply love what I do. To me it is a tremendous honor to be able to touch so many lives. I feel fortunate that families allow me to protect and fight for their rights.  When I say that once you walk in my office, you’re a friend; I mean it.

Jaime Julian Garcia III graduated from the Barry University School of Law as the Co-Editor in Chief of the Barry Law Review.  He finished in the top ten percent of his class and was also a member of the moot court and trial advocacy team. He is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers’ college.  Mr. Garcia holds a degree in accounting and specializes in financial and tax crimes including: mortgage fraud, identity theft, tax fraud, utility fraud and others. Mr. Garcia also has extensive experience handling cases involving speeding, license suspensions, reckless driving, restraining orders, domestic violence, assault and battery, probation violations, drug trafficking, and drug possession.