Sarasota & Tampa Florida Defense Attorneys

Jonathan Kerr received his bachelors degree in from Indiana University in 2002. Thereafter, he attended Florida State University College of Law, where he worked for the Innocence Project, reviewing D.N.A. evidence in criminal cases in hopes of overturning false convictions. Jonathan graduated from FSU College of Law in 2005.

After passing the Florida Bar Jonathan accepted a job in Orlando at the Public Defenders Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit. Jonathan began in misdemeanor court representing hundreds of clients with charges ranging from DUI to Domestic Violence. Jonathan quickly gained the reputation as a zealous advocate and was featured in an article in The Orlando Sentinel on young public attorneys.

Jonathan rapidly moved to felony court defending clients with charges ranging from felony Driving While License Suspended to Trafficking in Cocaine.

Upon leaving the Public Defenders Office Jonathan accepted a job at the State Attorneys Office in Sarasota County. During his time as a prosecutor, Jonathan researched and handled various issues pertaining to DUI in Sarasota County. Jonathan earned the reputation as a fair and reasonable prosecutor seeking justice for all parties involved.

Jonathan brings to Finebloom and Haenel the Unique Experience of handling hundreds of cases from both the prosecution and defense point of view. Using his experience Jonathan will be able to pinpoint the strengths of his clients cases and the weaknesses of the prosecutions argument. Let Jonathan bring his experience and commitment to achieving the best results to your case.