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About Kirschner & McEnery Law, Chartered

Saint Lucie County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Call Us 24/7: (772) 489-8501

Over 40 Years Combined Experience

Serving Fort Pierce, Stuart, Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie, Indian River County and Martin County

Meet Our Attorneys

Our Saint Lucie County Criminal Lawyer Team

Port Saint Lucie Criminal Defense Lawyers

At the law firm of Kirschner & McEnery, Chartered, our experienced Port Saint Lucie criminal lawyers are available 24 hours per day and seven days per week to handle your criminal matters. We understand how overwhelming it is for most people to face criminal charges and that you likely feel a great degree of uncertainty and fear about the outcome of your case and its impact on your future. Attorneys Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Esq. and Stephanie McEnery, Esq. are prepared to provide you with highly skilled, comprehensive, and compassionate representation as we work to secure the most favorable outcome possible and protect your freedom and interests.

Together, our Port Saint Lucie criminal lawyers have a combined total of more than 40 years of experience successfully defending people against criminal charges. When you meet with us, we will fully explain the charges you are facing and their potential penalties. We will carefully review the evidence in your case to identify the best defense strategies to take. Our attorneys will explain your options and the pros and cons of each. We dedicate ourselves to striving to secure the best possible resolutions to our clients’ criminal charges and will work closely with investigators and experts to build a strong defense for you.

No matter whether you made a mistake or have been wrongly accused, we believe that everyone deserves the strongest possible defense. We will aggressively and tirelessly fight for your rights and your freedom. Our lawyers know the procedures and practices of the various criminal court judges and prosecutors, helping us to anticipate how a prosecutor might build their case against you and effectively counter the state’s case. Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case, we can file motions to suppress illegally gathered evidence, negotiate on your behalf to secure a favorable plea offer, or fight for you before a jury or judge at trial.

Attorney Jonathan Jay Kirschner has continuously been board certified as a Florida criminal lawyer since 1984, which is a certification that is only granted to attorneys who are recognized as criminal law specialists. He is a member of multiple professional legal organizations and has amassed a highly successful record of securing dismissals and winning not guilty verdicts for his clients over his lengthy career.

Stephanie McEnery is a highly skilled criminal lawyer who has won multiple not guilty verdicts and completed 26 jury trials in four years even though COVID slowed the court system. She has a highly successful record of securing dismissals on behalf of her clients.

Attorneys Kirschner and McEnery served as co-counsel for a client who was charged with engaging in sexual relations with a minor who was 16 years old. After working together and successfully winning a not guilty verdict on his behalf, they realized they could offer the best possible defense representation to people charged with crimes by joining forces and forming Kirschner & McEnery, Chartered in May 2022. We provide highly skilled representation to people charged with all levels of crimes in Florida, including the following:

Call Our Port Saint Lucie Criminal Lawyers Today

If you have been arrested and charged with any type of crime in Port Saint Lucie, you should contact the dedicated and aggressive criminal defense lawyers at Kirschner & McEnery, Charted today. Call us at (772) 489-8501 for immediate assistance. We are available 24 hours per day and seven days per week for your convenience.

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What Are Clients Have to Say

Testimonials from our clients after working with our Saint Lucie County Criminal Lawyers
  • Joshua Laurence
    Google Review

    Jonathan “Jay” Kirschner helped my family deal with a number of legal challenges in the Treasure Coast and Fort Pierce areas. Jay is diligent, tenacious, firm, understanding and transparent. We’ve found him to be more in the nature of a very high-priced, boutique, full-service criminal law firm and much more honest than other attorneys we’ve spoken to over the years. Don’t laugh, there are honest and fair attorneys — not many — but Jay is definitely one! Jay is available 24/7.

  • Matt Santizo
    Google Review

    Stephanie is the best lawyer I can recommend for your needs. She helped defend me in the most professional way I could ever imagine. She was subject to many scathing emails, and resistance at every angle from the opposition, and she acted with the utmost integrity every single time. She and her entire office staff were fully invested in my case and gave several hours to make sure the results came in my favor and justice prevailed. I would use Stephanie McEnery again in a heartbeat and would recommend her to everyone who needs to win a case.

  • Brian Segal
    Google Review

    Jonathan Jay Kirschner is an excellent attorney. Mr. Kirschner is the person you want to defend you when you find yourself in a position you did not mean to be in. Mr. Kirschner was always readily available when I had any questions or needed to contact him. He has a great staff that were all on my side and worked tirelessly to help me with my case. I can’t thank Mr. Kirschner enough, I highly recommend him for criminal defense matters.

  • Pam Blanchard
    Google Review

    Again, I have had a reason to contact Jay Kirshner. Mr. Kirschner is the best. Honest and completely thorough. Not an attorney to just take your money. He goes over and above for just results. Anyone looking for the best criminal attorney cannot find a better one than Jay Kirschner. He does not make promises he cannot keep and is very upfront about your legal case. He gets results and is second to none.  They don’t get any better than Mr. Kirschner.

  • Jonathan Dark
    Google Review

    After I was falsely accused of a crime, I contacted Stephanie McEnery, Esq. Stephanie McEnery was a true professional from the moment we met. She listened carefully to my situation, assessed, gather evidence and took action. No charges were filed against me due to Stephanie McEnery’s proactive approach to defending me. Further, Stephanie McEnery understood what my family had been going through for many years and protected my family when we filed and received an injunction for protection. If you need a defense attorney, I highly recommend a consultation with Stephanie McEnery today!

  • Anaz
    Google Review

    When I look back to how desperate I was for help with my case, I’m more than grateful to have had Stephanie work with me. She showed great consideration for the situation and kept me up to date with everything. Most importantly, she always responded right away to phone calls and emails. I highly recommend hiring Stephanie to defend you; the professionalism, experience, and the compassion she had for my family were all there.

  • Raquel Mendoza
    Google Review

    Will definitely recommend Stephanie she gets the case done fast and also explains your options before signing any contract. Will work with her again in future if any legal problems come again.

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