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Criminal defense is a very complicated and highly specialized area of law, which Attorney John Musca has devoted his professional career to. After completing his undergraduate studies cum laude at Boston College, Attorney Musca received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Case Western University School of Law in 1997. He speaks fluent Spanish and has attended international and legal studies overseas at the world-renowned Instituto International in Madrid, Spain. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and the United States Federal Court, Middle District of Florida.

Serving as a Public Defender in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Attorney Musca spent considerable time in court developing the skills needed for successful litigation through extensive case preparation and jury trials.

Attorney Musca has tried misdemeanors through serious felonies. In addition to trials, Attorney Musca has extensive experience in Florida DUI arrests, violation of probation matters, drug charges, fraud, battery, domestic disputes, bond hearings, sex crimes, tourist arrests, expungements, and other criminal issues.

As a skilled and competent trial attorney, Attorney Musca has obtained successful results for even the most challenging criminal defense cases. He is proactive in the pursuit of justice for his clients and will demand a trial on the merits of their case, thereby forcing the prosecution to prove their case beyond to and to the exclusion of reasonable doubt.

As a criminal defense lawyer he thoroughly investigates the charges and aggressively challenges the evidence against his clients.
John Musca is dedicated to winning by preparing forward-thinking, strategic, aggressive representation, and always negotiating from a position of strength. The foundation of Musca Law is built on his deep passion for the law and commitment to create a new benchmark for the practice of criminal law. Attorney Musca takes pride in the results his firm has delivered to clients, many of which can be viewed on our http://muscalaw.com under case results.

Attorney Musca has established an innovative firm philosophy leading to continuous improvements of client services and competitive advantages in every respect. He believes in utilizing core concepts of Six Sigma principles as part of his commitment to deliver exceptional value to his clients, without sacrificing the quality of legal services expected from a reputable law firm. By implementing a systematic approach of Law Firm Lean Leadership, Attorney Musca has created a legal practice focusing on streamlining processes and enhancing client service. Encompassing his Firm Philosophy the utilization of each staff members skills and abilities to the fullest as a total legal team approach. Musca Law is a criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout the State of Florida that functions in a competent and winning style.
Additionally, Attorney Musca believes strongly in giving back to the community and supports numerous non-profit and charitable organizations throughout the State of Florida.

Mr. Weldon was born and raised in Southwest Florida. He is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and has been an active member with the Collier County Bar Association, Lee County Bar Association, Collier County Bar Association Trial Section, and Thomas S. Biggs American Inns of Court. He is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.

A graduate of Sarasota High School, Florida State University, and University of Florida, Mr. Weldon is proud of his Florida heritage and education. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Florida State University, graduating cum laude, and obtained his law degree from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law.

Richard Weldon is an active member of the community. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Pelican Bay where he is currently President-Elect of the club, a member of the Board of Directors, and past Kiwanis advisor for Key Club at the Community School of Naples. He is also a member of the University of Florida Alumni Association and the Southwest Florida Gator Club.

Mr. Weldon established The Weldon Law Firm, PL with a vision of building a full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional representation to its clients. Although the firm has grown, the firm maintains its original mission of providing personalized legal representation while maintaining the highest ethical standards. At Weldon & Rothman, PL we pride ourselves in providing our clients the highest level of legal representation in an efficient and cost-productive manner.

Attorney Jennifer Sam majored in Criminal Justice and Philosophy at the University of Scranton before completing her Juris Doctorate at the University of Miami School of Law. Prior to joining the criminal defense practice at Musca Law, Jennifer Sam worked as a prosecutor for the State Attorneys Office, with experience in both Adult and Juvenile Court. Attorney Sam is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the Collier County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. She is a tough advocate for her Musca Law clients.

As a former prosecutor, Attorney Sam knows the system inside and out. Her experience as a prosecutor gives her a key advantage in developing a strategic defense to criminal charges, as she can easily recognize when the prosecution has a weak case. She is persistent in achieving results-orientated plea negotiations and is dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome for her clients.

As a highly experienced criminal defense lawyer, Jennifer Sam realizes that individuals can become entangled with Floridaâs criminal justice system through external pressure, financial burdens, or an isolated lapse in judgment. She shows a genuine concern for her clients and clearly explains Florida State law in plain English to them.

Emphasizing our âFirm Philosophyâ, Attorney Sam has worked diligently to indentify benchmarks and strategic planning for the entire legal staff at Musca Law. Her team recommendations and mentoring skills have proven to be a key advantage in our team approach of effective, yet affordable client services.

Maintaining the highest level of professionalism with all of her clients is a priority for Attorney Sam and her staff of legal assistants. As with all of our Musca Law legal professionals, they use due diligence in providing updates to our clients on the progress of their cases, so that they are able to make informed decisions.

Jennifer Samâs high level of integrity is reflected in her commitment to her professional and personal development. As a law student at the University of Miami, Jennifer was honored for her outstanding accomplishments by being selected for membership in The Society of Bar and Gavel. Membership represents the highest honor to be bestowed upon UM Law students by their peers and is based on character, service leadership, and attitude. The Society of Bar and Gavel states their members are: âwell-rounded leaders, are devoted to service, and are wonderful people.â

In addition to her professional work, Ms. Sam is committed to the fight against cancer and is active in the Lance Armstrong Foundation. She heads up the LiveSTRONG Army of Southwest Florida to engage the community in cancer awareness and fundraising projects. She also enjoys working with individuals interested in creating positive changes in their lives and volunteers with Literacy Volunteers of Collier County, teaching English to non-English speaking immigrants. Ms. Sam also enjoys spending time with her family, classic cars, cooking, scrapbooking, reading, learning to speak Russian and learning about ancient Egypt.

Immigration and Business Litigation Attorney with 20 years Litigation experience as a Barrister in the UK, and as an Attorney in California and in Florida.