Criminal Defense Lawyer in West Melbourne
West Melbourne was formed in 1959 to stop the city from being annexed into Melbourne. There are 18,355 people in this city which is 10.2 square miles in size. The city is a part of Brevard County in Florida and has experienced the highest population growth percentage of any city in the area since it was formed.
Crime and Arrests in West Melbourne
West Melbourne is considered a relatively safe town with a near average or slightly below average crime rate most years. Statistics from 2003 show that there was a jump in crime that year, but with this exception the crime has remained relatively manageable. Reports from 2012 show that there was one murder and one rape report that year, along with 8 instances of robbery and 46 reported assaults. That year there were also 90 instances of burglary and 489 instances of theft. There were 29 auto thefts reported that year and only two cases of arson.
The law enforcement officers in West Melbourne are determined to keep the peace and also have set up a drug watch program in hopes of arresting those using illegal narcotics. There are 32 police officers that patrol this area, but it is also patrolled by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Defending West Melbourne Clients Since 1999
At Steven G. Casanova, P.A., we have been protecting the accused for over 20 years right here in Brevard County. Our office is located in Melbourne but we also extend our services to all of the various areas in Brevard County. We are passionate about criminal defense, and our lead attorney has taken steps to distinguish himself as a professional and trustworthy attorney.
He is able to represent clients at any level of court and in all sorts of complexities. He tackles both felonies and misdemeanors and is willing to represent juveniles in their cases as well. Don't hesitate to call the firm right away if you want to learn more about how this defense can help you.
Were you arrested for a DUI in West Melbourne? Attorney Steven G. Casanova is a certified breath test maintenance technician and is licensed as an Intoxilyzer 5000 operator. This allows him to challenge breath tests with authority and confidence.
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Our Reviews
Our Past Clients Share Their Stories
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"He is the consummate professional and does everything first class."Steve Casanova is an exceptional trial lawyer. He is smart, talented, quick on his feet and knows how to talk to a jury. He is the consummate professional and does everything first class. He knows the law, is innovative in his approach and his legal research is second to none. He is worth every penny. The way I look at it is you can either have a cheap lawyer or a great lawyer--after all if you needed brain surgery would you hire the cheapest brain surgeon you can find or would you hire the best. Hire Steve--hire the best!- Mark
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"He helped me and my father out of a lot of trouble"He was able to get my father out of a pickle with out even loosing his license- Jennifer
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"Positive Outcome"After interviewing 2 top Criminal Defense Attorneys in Melbourne, we selected Mr. Casanova. The case ended up with a very favorable outcome considering my prior record. His team was always available and professional throughout the process. The wheels of justice move slow, and Mr. Casanova was able to use this to my advantage. Highly recommended!- Cathy L
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"I could call his office at anytime and be treated with the upmost respect from all staff, and had any all questions answered."I hired Mr. Casanova in 2017. Mr. Casanova and Staff were extremely professional and helpful from the moment I hired them. Mr. Casanova was very thorough in explaining how the process would work from beginning to end. I could call his office at anytime and be treated with the upmost respect from all staff, and had any all questions answered. I would highly recommend Mr. Casanova and Staff!- Amy
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"Thank you, Steven and staff"A call for help from our son, living 1000+ miles away, led us to Attorney Steven Casanova. What a find! From the very first phone call, we were assured that we had found the perfect individual to navigate us through a most difficult situation. Steve was extremely professional, friendly, and compassionate at all times. And, he made himself available to us by phone, even on weekends. Through his efforts, our son’s charges were dropped. Thank you, Steven and staff, for your guidance, encouragement, and kindness through this trying time.- Michael and Bonnie C.
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"Thank you Steve!"Thank you Steve Casanova, You handled my case very well. I will definitely recommend you to anyone ineed of Justice, thanks again.- Elbert Bahl
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"Mr. Casanova was very kind and explained all the options available to me & specific to my case."I would highly recommend Mr. Casanova to anyone seeking legal counsel. Mr. Casanova was very kind and explained all the options available to me & specific to my case. Not only is he (in my opinion) the best criminal lawyer in all of Brevard county...he is also the most fairly priced. I am thankful for his help & the time he spent with me free of charge. Unfortunately I could not hire him due to conflict of interest...however he was very helpful in recommending the lawyer I did hire. I can't speak highly enough of Mr. Casanova!!- Evelyn
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"In his years of practice as a defense attorney Mr. Casanova has prospered a professional relationship with judges and prosecutors alike."I have had the pleasure of knowing Attorney Steven Casanova professionally and personally for over 15 years. In my opinion, there is no other attorney in Brevard County who's dedication to clients, understanding and application of criminal law can match Mr. Casanova. Mr. Casanova has never failed to return my calls, even on weekends or on holidays. Within minutes he will develop a comprehensive agenda with sound advice and always follows through and follows up on all aspects of your case. Mr. Casanova's reputation in the legal court system is impeccable. In his years of practice as a defense attorney Mr. Casanova has prospered a professional relationship with judges and prosecutors alike. Mr. Casanova will ensure the best outcome possible for your defense, it's as simple as that. Discount lawyers get you discount results, Mr. Casanova is not a discount lawyer but a professional defense attorney who fights for your reputation as if it is his own. If you are in need of a dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable defense attorney, do yourself a favor, call Steven Casanova.- Former Client