D. Finley Williams

D. Finley Williams is a noteworthy criminal trial attorney who serves clients in Jacksonville, Florida, from Monroe Law Firm with nearly a decade of experience, he understands that a criminal accusation, whether a serious felony or misdemeanor, can ruin a person’s reputation and cause far-reaching negative consequences. He deals with every issue surrounding a case and ensures fairness during all proceedings.

Mr. Williams was licensed to practice in Florida in 2012 and has handled a variety of criminal cases involving DUI and DWI, assault and battery, murder, drug crimes, federal crimes, white collar crimes, sex offenses, domestic violence, probation violations, expungements and violation of injunctions.

After graduating from the University of Florida, with a Bachelor of Science in criminology and business administration, in 2008, Mr. Williams attended the Florida Coastal School of Law to pursue his legal education. He gained his Juris Doctor in the year 2012. He served as an Assistant State Attorney at the State Attorney's Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit for six-plus years. He was later promoted to the post of senior felony trial attorney.

Having achieved remarkable success over the years, Mr. Williams became board-certified in criminal law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization for his skills, special knowledge and proficiency. He was also listed in the country’s Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Trial Attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers. 

A native of Jacksonville, Mr. Williams has a genuine concern for the welfare of his community. He is among the board of trustees of the Edna Sproull Williams Foundation, a charitable trust that donates capital to local community groups and charities.