Matt Shirk, Public Defender 4th Judicial Circuit - Serving Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties

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Equal Justice honors pro bono and legal aid supporters01-16-2012
The Financial News and Daily Record
JALA’s outstanding pro bono service awards presented at Equal Justice event01-16-2012
The Financial News and Daily Record
Public Defender Calling on Veterans to Serve as Volunteer Mentors in New Duval County Veterans Treat12-19-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Joins Panel at UNF to Examine Violent Crime in Jacksonville11-30-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
APD’s Earn ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts in November, Win Appeal to Spare Clay County Man’s Life11-30-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
‘Veterans of the Court’ features legal leaders11-21-2011
The Financial News and Daily Record
Juveniles and GPS11-09-2011
ActionNewsJax.com FOX30/CBS47
Assistant Public Defenders Victorious in October Trials11-08-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
'Veterans of the Court' Draws Upwards of 70 Attorneys11-07-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
PROGRAM BROCHURE: 'Veterans of the Court' Criminal Law Update Event November 3, 201110-28-2011
'Veterans of the Court' Criminal Law Update Set for November 3rd10-26-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Diversity: The ‘D’ word – why it means something good for you10-24-2011
The Financial News and Daily Record
Florida Boy, 12, Charged as an Adult in Brother's Murder10-19-2011
Fox News
Public Defender Adds Staff10-17-2011
The Financial News and Daily Record
Public Defender Office Move Saves Money10-17-2011
News 4 Jax - WJXT TV
Public Defender Office Begins Move Today, Will Save City $70,000 per Month10-17-2011
The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Big Move For Public Defender Office10-17-2011
Action News Jax
Guest Column: Veterans Court Would Save Money, Provide Services10-16-2011
The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Public Defender Office Welcomes New Staff in Fall 201110-12-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
APD's Effectively Advocate for Clients in Duval County Courtrooms10-07-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
‘Team Juvenile’ Works All Hours to Ensure Detained Child Final Visit With Dying Mom09-21-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Remembering 9-1109-09-2011
The Financial News and Daily Record
Assistant Public Defenders Post August Courtroom Victories09-07-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Lawyer Snapshot: APD Markus Sermons09-05-2011
The Financial News and Daily Record
Shirk at Rotary09-03-2011
The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Group Focuses on Building Bridges in the Community to Teach Youth to Avoid a Life of Crime08-27-2011
The Florida Star
Good News Column08-27-2011
The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Building a Bridge With Youth Through Group Efforts08-25-2011
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Employees Provide School Supplies to Children at Sulzbacher Center with Annual ‘Stuf08-23-2011
The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Public Defender Employees Provide School Supplies to Children at Sulzbacher Center with Annual ‘Stuf08-23-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
PD Assists Child Thrown From Horse08-17-2011
Fernandina Beach News-Leader
Public Defender Hires Four Attorneys08-08-2011
The Financial News and Daily Record
PHOTO GALLERY: The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com from 'Amnesty Day'08-02-2011
The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Amnesty Day allows people to stay out of Duval jail07-31-2011
The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Program looks to take at-risk youth from trouble 07-24-2011
Miami Herald
Public Defender Shirk Speaks at Keystone Heights Rotary07-21-2011
Lake Region Monitor
Public Defender Raises Private Dollars to Fund I.T.; Taxpayers Save Through New Partnerships07-20-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
The verdict_ This summer program is guilty pleasure for susceptible youth07-18-2011
The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Public Defender Makes Summer Appointments 07-12-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Helps Release Jimmy Ryce Client07-11-2011
The Financial News and Daily Record
Duval County Students Report to Public Defender: Vision for Excellence07-11-2011
The People's Advocate
Shirk Visit07-07-2011
Clay Today
Duval County Students Report to Public Defender Vision for Excellence Summer Youth Program06-25-2011
The Florida Star
Duval County Students Report to Public Defender: Vision for Excellence06-20-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
PAL Launches Young Professionals Group05-27-2011
The Financial News and Daily Record
Assistant Public Defenders Donate Time So Others Will Donate Resources05-13-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Running for Doreen05-13-2011
Financial News and Daily Record
Assistant Public Defenders Donate Time So Others Will Donate Resources05-13-2011
First Coast News
Four Appointed Assistant Public Defenders in Duval County05-09-2011
Financial News and Daily Record
Broken Soldier or Safety Threat? Ex GI Faces Prison05-06-2011
Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
4 Attorneys Appointed to Public Defender's Office05-03-2011
Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
PD Hosts Seal/Expunction Workshop; Nearly 200 Participate04-25-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Statement From Public Defender Matt Shirk on the Passing of Ed Austin04-25-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Office Joins Community Leaders in Discussion on Crime and Education in Jacksonville04-21-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Veterans: Special Court Makes Practical Sense04-15-2011
Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com (Editorial)
Public Defender Makes Push for Special Veteran's Court04-05-2011
ActionNewsJax.com
City Falls a Few Steps Short of Frugality (Editorial)04-04-2011
Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Public Defender Pitches Special Court in Jacksonville03-31-2011
Forida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Budget Cuts Coming From Tallahassee to Northeast Florida03-31-2011
Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Students Win Awards at Mock Trial Competition03-28-2011
Fernandina Beach News Leader
City Notes - 03/21/1103-21-2011
The Daily Record - City Notes
Hunold Appointed to JALA Board of Directors03-18-2011
Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
PD Capital Defense Team Earns Client Life Recommendation03-08-2011
Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender January Victories in the Courtroom02-15-2011
Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Annual report: Public defender details progress 02-01-2011
Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
Editorial 'Five Cheers:' National Honor01-31-2011
Florida Times-Union
Public Defender Issues Annual Report01-28-2011
Fernandina Beach News Leader
Public Defender Matt Shirk in Town on Promotional Tour01-27-2011
Lake Region Monitor (Keystone Heights)
Braggin' Rights: Kudos to these Nassau County Residents01-25-2011
Florida Times Union/Jacksonville.com
Public Defender Issues Annual Report to the 4th Judicial Circuit01-19-2011
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Announces Annual Fourth Judicial Circuit Awards12-21-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Another murder charge dropped by Jacksonville prosecutors12-15-2010
Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com
City Notes12-13-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
PD Office Hires Two New Attorneys, Promotes One Assistant12-06-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
PD Juvenile Director Mason Selected for National Honor11-29-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Principals for a day. Walking in their shoes...11-16-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Public Defender Misdemeanor Defense Teams Win October Trials11-12-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
PD Juvenile Defense Team Clears Wrongful Charges for Young Client11-12-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
APD Young Nabs Felony Court Victories11-12-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Criminal Defense Experts Discuss Wrongful Convictions11-01-2010
The Florida Star
Capital Team Secures Life Recommendation for PD Client10-01-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
City Notes for September 30th09-30-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Lawyer Snapshot - Tricia Rado09-27-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
PDO Juvenile Mentor Graduates from Faith-Based Transitional Program09-27-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Rare Not Guilty Verdict in Clay County Felony Trial09-23-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
West Nassau's Finest09-21-2010
Nassau County Record
County Court Victory Exemplifies Constitutional Function of Public Defender09-21-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
PD Office Enlisting Participants for ‘Pro Bono Opportunities’ Fall Training09-14-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Times-Union Editorial 09/13/1009-13-2010
Florida Times Union/Jacksonville.com
Defiende la Justicia09-09-2010
Hola Noticias
Public Defender Capital Team Earns Client Life Recommendation09-02-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
APD’s Schaap, Messina Earn Prestigious Legal Honor08-31-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Three Cheers: Support for the Vet (editorial)08-30-2010
Florida Times Union/Jacksonville.com
Public Defense Teams Get August Courtroom Victories08-27-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Juvenile, Felony and County Court Units in PD Office Post July Trial Victories08-23-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Annual School Supply Donation Drive Assists Homeless Jacksonville Children08-18-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
State Attorneys, Public Defenders Win First Bar Dues Paying Round08-18-2010
St. Augustine Record
Felony APD Rado a Successful Advocate for Indigent Accused, Nets August Acquittals08-18-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Supplying Sulzbacher08-18-2010
Florida Times Union
Orange Park Rotary Fundraiser Features Celebrity Chefs08-09-2010
Clay Today
Jacksonville Hosts Regional Conference of Group Examining Juvenile Justice08-05-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
PD Shirk Elected Secretary of State Board08-03-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
City Notes08-02-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Jacksonville Defender is Investigator of the Year07-23-2010
Florida Times Union/Jacksonville.com
County Court APD’s Win Acquittals for Clients in July07-20-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Teaching kids about legal dangers online07-13-2010
Action News CBS 47/FOX 30
Clay, Duval County APD's Win Acquittals in Felony Court06-30-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Reports Significant Savings at Fiscal Year Close06-30-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender eyes $120,000 annual savings06-28-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
‘Noon in June’ welcomes summer help06-21-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Jacksonville Journal: Duval, Clay to install jail video-conferencing06-17-2010
Florida Times Union/Jacksonville.com
New Video Conference System Coming to Clay County Jail06-15-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Saving Our Youth Who Make Criminal Mistakes -- Is It Possible?06-12-2010
The Florida Star
PD Office Highlights Educational Outreach in Second Accountability Forum06-04-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Fixing Duval neighborhoods, lives needs two-way work, panel says06-04-2010
Florida Times Union
PD Office Wins Trial Involving International Romantic Relationship, Online Technologies, Thousands o06-03-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Spring 2010 Brings New Faces to Public Defender’s Office06-02-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Spring 2010 Brings New Faces to Public Defender’s Office06-02-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Juvenile Unit Earns Victories through Persistent, Unflappable Representation05-29-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Pro bono attorney Bill Scheu helps launch SAPD program05-24-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Veteran Cops Join Fourth Circuit Public Defender's Office05-24-2010
Florida Bar News
HMSHS 8th Grade Students Encouraged to Jump-Start Career Plans05-20-2010
Nassau County Record
Nat Glover - Still a Top Source of Help05-19-2010
The Florida Star
She's for the Birds05-18-2010
Yulee's Abuzz
Veteran APD Carter Earns Client a Deserved Second Chance Felony/County Court Units have trial succes05-10-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Sound Defense, Teamwork the Formula for Success05-10-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
County Court Unit Successful in April; APD Gates Leads Two Winning Defense Teams05-07-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Recognizes April 2010 Winning Defense Teams05-06-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Drug Court Means Less Cost, Lower Recidivism05-03-2010
Florida Times-Union
Public Defender’s Staff Hears ‘The Challenge of Leadership’ by Nat Glover04-20-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Shirk joins FCSL alumni board of directors04-19-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Public Defender, Councilman Give Workshop on Employment Preparation04-16-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Felony Court Unit in PD Office has Success in March04-15-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender’s Office County Court Unit Delivers Justice in March03-31-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Nassau County APD Donates Spare Time to Nature Enhancement at Courthouse03-30-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender visits Clay school, talks about decision making03-30-2010
My Clay Sun
Clay County APD Miles Serves as Moderator at Juvenile Judges Panel Luncheon03-25-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
P. D., FreshMinistries, JALA Give Workshop on Record Sealing, Expunging to Eastside Community; Outre03-23-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Kelly Named to Board of PD Association03-22-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
The 'Matt Shirk formula' for balancing Jacksonville budget03-22-2010
Florida Times Union
Public Defender: So far, so good...03-19-2010
Florida Times Union
Florida P.D. Association Names Director Kelly Investigative Representative to State Board03-17-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Former Prosecutor Joins Office of the Public Defender03-15-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Local APD Tapped by U.S. Attorney General to Represent Florida at National Symposium03-12-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Facing State Budget Uncertainty, PD Office Expands Pro Bono Program03-11-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Former Prosecutor Joins Office of the Public Defender New attorneys in Felony, Juvenile and County 03-08-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
VIEWPOINT -- Public Defender Vows Leadership03-08-2010
Fernandina Beach News Leader
Participation Triples in PD Pro Bono Program03-08-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
In them, mentor sees himself...but he's desperate not to03-01-2010
Florida Times Union
P.D. Felony Court Unit Earns February Not Guilty02-26-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Jax Lawyers Step Up to Assist the Public Defender02-23-2010
Florida Bar News
‘Speakers Bureau’ in PD Shirk’s Office Provides Outreach, Education02-22-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
APD Kalil Wins Two ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts in One Week02-22-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Prosecutor has to Pucker Up02-22-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
PD Shirk Alerts Vendors that Reductions are Necessary; Client Representation Won't be Comprimised02-18-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender and State Attorney Offices Compete for Blood Donations02-16-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Honors Employees02-16-2010
Fernandina Beach News Leader
First Year's Report to the People02-10-2010
Florida Times Union
Public Defender Honors Employees02-08-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Shirk Discusses Juvenile Crime Issues at Accountability Forum02-05-2010
The Florida Star
Local public defenders office staff receive awards Matt Shirk presents kudos to top attorneys and st02-01-2010
Florida Times Union
Annual Meeting of Public Defender’s Office Features Inspirational Presentation, Staff Awards02-01-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Wrongly convicted man tells story02-01-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Man works to help those wrongly convicted, like himself He is working to aid those falsely convicted01-30-2010
Florida Times Union
First Quarterly Dinner for Homeless of 2010 a Rewarding Experience for PDO Staff01-29-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Man Freed by Innocence Project Speaks on the First Coast01-29-2010
First Coast News
Innocent Man Describes Years In Prison Freed Florida Inmate Talks To Lawyers In Hopes To Help Others01-29-2010
News 4 Jax
27- year fight for freedom 01-29-2010
Action News Jax
From private practice to public service01-25-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Newest APD in Fourth Circuit on Winning Defense Team During First Week01-22-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Shirk Discusses Juvenile Crime Issues at Accountability Forum01-22-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defense Team Wins Jacksonville Man Acquittal on Burglary Charge01-20-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Newcomer to Juvenile Defense Wins Trial Verdict01-13-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Shirk Promotes Three to New Unit01-11-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Bedell Takes Over Clay Public Defender's Office01-08-2010
Clay Today
Who knows if public defenders’ clients are indigent or not?01-08-2010
The Florida Bar News
Three Promoted to Newly Created Major Crimes Unit in P.D. Office01-08-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Public Defender Enlisting Participants for Pro Bono Program Starting 1/15 Private Attorneys to Gain 01-06-2010
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Bedell named director of Clay County P.D. Office01-04-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
Bedell Named Director of Clay County P.D. Office12-29-2009
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
Secret Santas Bring Joy12-25-2009
Fernandina Beach News Leader
Taxpayers to Save Thousands Annually Thanks to New System in P.D. Office12-21-2009
Office of Public Defender Matt Shirk
The Best Offense if s Good Defense - Go Jags!12-17-2009
The Law Offices of Public Defender Matt Shirk

Contact Matt Shirk:

Duval County
407 N. Laura St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 255-HOPE (4673)
Email:


Clay County
Clay County Courthouse
825 N. Orange Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone: (904) 284-6318
Email:


Nassau County
Nassau County Judicial Annex
76347 Veterans Way, Ste 2065
Yulee, FL 32097
Phone: (904) 548-4750
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