Justin P. Caldarone
The Caldarone Law Group, P.A.
2390 Tamiami Trail North
Suite 102
Naples, FL 34103
Map
Phone: (239) 537-0439 | Fax: (239) 349-2323
http://www.caldaronelawgroup.com
http://www.southwestfloridaattorneysblog.com
Aggressive client-centered representation.
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
Criminal Defense clients.
Sub-Topics
Abuse
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
Appeals
Automotive
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Driving without a License
- DUI / DWI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Open Container
Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
Computer Crimes
- Hacking
- Unauthorized Access
Criminal Records
- Expungement or Expunction
Drug Crime
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
Environmental Violations
False Identification
Felonies
Firearms & Weapons
- Illegal Possession or Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Insurance Claims
- Money Laundering
- Racketeering & RICO
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Wire Transfer
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
Grand Jury Proceedings
Juvenile Crime
Misdemeanors
Perjury
Plea Negotiation
Probation
Property Crimes
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
Search & Seizure
Sex Crimes
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Trafficking in Women
Truancy
Violent Crimes
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Robbery
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Personal Injury clients.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
- Whiplash
Character Injury
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
- Slander
Dangerous Property
Financial Injuries
- False Charities
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Identity Theft
- Pyramid Schemes
- Telemarketing
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Child Abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Medical Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury - Defense
Product Liability
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
Professional Malpractice
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
FL, Sep 2002
Bar Number: 574120
Other Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, and the State Courts of Florida.
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, Collier County Bar Association, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Guardian Ad Litem Program for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Teen Court of Collier County, and Thomas S. Biggs American Inns of Court.
Continuing Education
Attorney Caldarone attends continuing legal education seminars on the topics of Criminal Law and Personal Injury.
Papers and Publications
Mr. Caldarone's article entitled "Professional Team Doctors: Money, Prestige and Ethical Dilemmas" was published in the Tulane University School of Law Sports Lawyers Journal in 2002.
Example Cases
Defendant Jet Grant was on probation for attempted second degree murder and several other charges.
After his arrest for attempted sexual battery, Mr. Grant hired attorney Justin Caldarone to defend his case. Attorney Caldarone immediately investigated the background of the alleged victim and presented that information to the Assistant State Attorney assigned to the case. Attorney Caldarone persuaded the Assistant State Attorney not to file the new case.
As a result, the affidavit of violation of probation was dismissed and Mr. Grant was reinstated to probation.
Case dismissed!
In a second example, Defendant Mack Young was charged by Information with one count of Possession of Cocaine.
The State alleged that Mr. Young possessed a baggie of cocaine found in the glove compartment of a car Mr. Young was driving.
After reviewing the discovery provided by the State and researching the law of constructive possession in Florida, Mr. Caldarone persuaded the Assistant State Attorney that she could not prove that Mr. Young possessed the cocaine beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt.
Case dismissed!
Education
Northeastern University School of Law
J.D.
Boston
MA
2002
Mr. Caldarone's article entitled "Professional Team Doctors: Money, Prestige and Ethical Dilemmas" was published in the Tulane University School of Law Sports Lawyers Journal in 2002.
Pepperdine University
M.A.
Malibu
CA
1999
Psi Chi Membership (National Honor Society for Psychology).
Pepperdine University
B.A.
Malibu
CA
1993
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Florida
Firm Focus and History
The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. was established in 2009 and is a full-service Southwest Florida law firm servicing criminal and personal injury clients in the State and Federal Courts of Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry counties.
Former prosecutor and insurance defense attorney Justin P. Caldarone, the firm's founding shareholder, is, first and foremost, a seasoned trial attorney who prides himself in providing high quality, ethical, and client-focused legal representation in the fields of Criminal Defense and Personal Injury.
Attorney Caldarone is a former prosecutor with the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, the largest and busiest judicial circuit in the state of Florida. During his tenure as a prosecutor, attorney Caldarone successfully tried and handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. As a former prosecutor, attorney Caldarone knows how police officers and prosecutors investigate and build criminal cases against people like you. Let attorney Caldarone put that knowledge and experience to work for you to get you the best possible outcome for your case.
Attorney Caldarone is also a former attorney for one of the world's largest insurance companies. As an insurance defense attorney, Mr. Caldarone defended hundreds of people involved in serious and complex personal injury cases, and, through that intensive experience, learned valuable lessons about how insurance companies value cases and how insurance defense attorney prepare cases for trial.
No matter what type of injury you have suffered as the result of the negligence of another, attorney Caldarone stands ready to listen and then aggressively act on your behalf.
Previous Employment Summary
Attorney Justin P. Caldarone is a former prosecutor with the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office where he tried and handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases.
After leaving the State Attorney's Office, attorney Caldarone joined the legal department of one of the world's largest insurance companies where he defended hundreds of people in serious and complex personal injury cases.
Always looking for new challenges, Attorney Caldarone joined a boutique complex commercial litigation firm where he represented a large state agency and numerous business owners with a variety of business litigation matters.
Activities and Awards
Mr. Caldarone believes wholeheartedly in a lawyer's duty to give back to the community. As such, he volunteers his time to judge and assist high school students in the Teen Court of Collier County program.
In addition, Mr. Caldarone accepts pro bono cases with the Guardian Ad Litem Program for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Attorney Caldarone believes that clients should educate themselves on legal issues but should always consult with a licensed attorney.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Attorney Caldarone is willing to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
While coaching clients may be ethical in other states, the Florida Bar frowns on attorneys coaching clients who want to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Attorney Caldarone decided to become a lawyer because he has a passion for helping people who are experiencing difficult or trying times in their lives. It gives him great joy to solve a problem for a client which allows the client to move on with their life.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Attorney Caldarone's experience as a prosecutor and an insurance defense attorney gives him the advantage of seeing the criminal and personal injury cases from the other side. This allows him to better judge the strengths and weaknesses of each case in order to produce a better outcome for the client.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Attorney Caldarone chose criminal defense and personal injury work because of the impact he can have on his clients' lives.
What do you like best about your career?
Helping a client who is experiencing a traumatic moment in his or her life and solving their problem.
Tell us about your law firm:
Attorney Caldarone is a solo practitioner, so all of his clients deal directly with him.
What are your strengths and style?
Attorney Caldarone's strengths are the knowledge gained by his time as a prosecutor and insurance defense attorney and his ability to get things done for his clients.
Personal Interests:
Attorney Caldarone enjoys any type of competitive sport.
Fax
(239) 349-2323
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
The fees for each criminal case are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Attorney Caldarone works on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases.
Hourly Rates
It varies depending on the case and the individual.
Free Initial Consultation?
Attorney Caldarone offers a free hour long initial consultation for criminal and personal injury cases.
Typical Retainer
It varies from case to case.
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