Our Attorneys

Dale C. Carson

Dale Carson has become one of the most prominent and confident criminal attorneys in the Jacksonville area. His knowledge, aggressiveness and commitment to his profession have also earned him the utmost respect from prosecutors, judges, court staff and law enforcement agencies.

Before making his way into the courtroom, Mr. Carson worked as a Miami police officer for 8 years, an FBI agent for 15 years and as a successful private investigator. His dynamic life and work experiences allows him the ability to find the best defense strategies for your case.

Personally knowing how the government investigates cases allows Mr. Carson to stay ahead. In addition, he has published "ARREST-PROOF YOURSELF: An Ex-Cop Reveals How Easy It Is for Anyone to Get Arrested, How Even a Single Arrest Could Ruin Your Life, and What To Do If The Police Get in Your Face." There is no doubt about it -- he will fight hard for you.

Phillip J. Mitchell

Phillip J. Mitchell, Jr. is licensed and actively practices in Florida and Louisiana state courts, as well as the Southern and Middle Districts of the State of Florida in the United States District Courts, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals of the United States of America. Mr. Mitchell is a member of the Cuban American Bar Association, Miami-Dade Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Florida Justice Association. He earned his B.S. in Psychology from Northwestern State University (1995) and his Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law (2000).

To date, Mr. Mitchell has tried over thirty cases to conclusion. His extensive trial experience and proven winning record qualifies him as one of South Florida's outstanding young lawyers. Mr. Mitchell is an aggressive trial lawyer who devotes himself to the fight for justice while maintaining the highest ethical standards of professionalism.

Mr. Mitchell is active and generous with his time within the local community. In addition, Mr. Mitchell sits on several advisory boards such as the Florida advisory board for Generation Engage, a nonpartisan, civic-engagement initiative that provides a venue for young Americans and our political leaders to establish a dialogue about the future of America. Lastly, Mr. Mitchell is a Master Mason and a former member and president of Phi Delta Phi, and the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

Tanya Higgins

Tanya Higgins has over a decade of experience successfully representing clients charged with serioud misdemeanor and felony offenses in state, federal and appellate courts. Her knowledge and courtroom skills are apparent and she has has maintained a phenomenal track record of success.

She has personally tried many jury trials, including white collar federal offenses involving racketeering, mail fraud, securities fraud, continuing criminal enterprises, and pyramid and ponzi schemes. In addition, Ms. Higgins has handled numerous first degree state felonies, as well as countless bench trials and pre-trial motions.

When accused or charged with crimes of child abuse, sexual assault, embezzlement or homicide, no one possesses more experience and motivation than Ms. Higgins. The personal dedication to her clients and attention to detail is what gives Tanya's clients the upper hand.

David Hill

David P. Hill was born in Harpenden, England in 1964, and lived with his family in England, Belgium and Australia, before moving to the United States in 1980. He obtained both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating from law school there in 1990. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and all state courts of Florida. He has practiced exclusively in criminal defense in the state of Florida, primarily in the Central Florida community, since graduating from law school. He represents clients in a far-ranging array of matters, including felony, misdemeanor and traffic allegations, in both State and Federal courts.

Mr. Hill volunteers his time with the Orange County Teen Court program, where he serves as an advisor to teens that are serving as jurors, as well as with the Adult Literacy League, where he is teaching adults to read. This is a natural follow up to Mr. Hill's year in Kenya (l986 - l987) where he taught English and History to Kenyan school children in the central highlands region of the country.

Bar Admissions:

• Florida Bar, 1991
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1992

• The Florida Bar
• Orange County Bar
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Executive Association of Greater Orlando