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Janese Caruthers

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

Spanish English

About

Janese Caruthers was born in Birmingham but raised and schooled in Macon, GA. She is a graduate of Furman University and Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Ms. Caruthers won several leadership awards during both undergraduate studies and law school. Ms. Caruthers joined the Office of the Public Defender in 2007 in the Lee County Office. During 2010, she had more felony jury trials of all assistant public defenders in the 20th Judicial Circuit, including a two-week long jury trial. In 2011, Ms. Caruthers transferred to the Charlotte County Office of the Public Defender. In Charlotte County, Ms. Caruthers continued taking several cases to trial and drafted and argued the Motion to Dismiss for Facial Unconstitutionality of Florida Statute 893 on behalf of over 100 Public Defender clients in Charlotte County. Janese Caruthers joined Brown, Suarez, Rios, & Weinberg in January of 2012. Shortly after joining the firm, Ms. Caruthers’s cases were often featured on local news outlets such as Fox 4 and Wink News. Ms. Caruthers's defense of her client in a high profile murder case was featured on national and local news including Good Morning America, ESPN, Miami Herald, and the Washington Post. In addition, in April of 2013, Ms. Caruthers appeared on the nationally syndicated Dr. Phil Show to discuss her victory in a Stand Your Ground Motion where all charges were dismissed against her client. She actively writes about legal topics in her blog found at http://janesecaruthers.wordpress.com/. She also lectures on various legal topics at community events in southwest Florida. Ms. Caruthers is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, past President of the Isaac Anderson Chapter of the National Bar Association, and a past member of the Calusa Chapter of the American Inns of Court.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

Spanish English

Contact

Janese Caruthers Law Firm, P.A.1342 Colonial Blvd.Building K 228Fort Myers, FL, 33907

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
January 27, 2017

Truly a great lawyer and person she will fight hard for you and will do her best to win

Becky
September 25, 2016

we needed a daughter real quick and Janese is a very great lawyer gave me the time we needed and was wonderful i would tell anyone in our position to talk to Janese

Jennelle
April 13, 2015

Janese has not only stayed with us though out our entire legal ordeal she has kept us informed and encouraged. She has always made us feel that she was doing everything in her power to represent us properly. Janese saw the light at the end our tunnel before we did. We feel as though she is now a part of our family and if we ever need any legal help she will absolutely be the first and only person we will call!

Tremayne
April 13, 2015

Janese has been representing me for a little over 2 years now, and she has always kept me well informed on my legal situation. She's given me the best advice and has fought hard for me.

Regina
March 7, 2015

There's more than words that can express the way I feel about ms. Caruthers. She's an very intellgent,sophisticated, smart,outgoing,very hard worker when it comes to her job, cases and clients.ms. caruthers is very dedicated to her cases, always was in time with any of my cases. Always kept me informed in what was going on with my case whether it was verbally, face to face or mail. If she wasn't able to be available due to other court appearances with other clients, she always had an coulegue their for her. I love this lady like she's my second mother,friend,sister,ect. Thank you ms. Caruthers for everything you have always done not only for me but for the sake of my four children that needed me the most at home. May God continue to bless you n your law firm.

anonymous
January 8, 2015

Ms. Caruthers is a great attorney. Ms. Caruthers was very helpful and understanding she got me through a difficult case and the best plead possible that I was able to stay home with my 3 children.

Brittany Clark
January 5, 2015

Janese was really helpful in my previous cases she stayed on top on contacting me keeping me informed regarding my situation. She worked out deals for me to be able to obtain a hard ship without getting extra points on my license and revoked for good. She made sure I was not going in the process nervous she just wanted me to relax and understand she is taking care of everything.

David
March 22, 2013

Ms. Janese is the "truth." She has a reputation as the best in Charlotte County. I have never seen an attorney who was more responsive nor have I seen one more prepared than her. She wouldn't let me take a plea deal...?? Most lawyers dive on that opportunity to clear the case and to move on, but she advised me against it. Ms. Janese searched the law books and found case law that applied to my case and ended up getting my charges thrown out by the judge. The State Attorney didn't even challenge her research or her motions. She always has a smile and her heart is made of pure gold. Ms. Janese Caruthers comes out way above the rest. I recommend her to anyone whether it's a DUI, drug case, sex charge, or burglary. From one end to the next she's got your best interest no matter what the rap says. My case was dismissed on January 12, 2012 and I'm still up to date on the decisions regarding the "drug law challenge." Ms. Janese takes the extra steps, and that's why she is....That Girl!! True Story.

David
August 24, 2012

Ms. Janese is the "truth." She has a reputation as the best in Charlotte County. I have never seen an attorney who was more responsive, nor have I sen an attorney more prepared than her. She wouldn't let me take a plea deal...Most lawyers dive on that opportunity to clear the case and to move on, but she advised me against it. Ms. Janese searched the law books and found case law that applied to my case and ended up getting my charges thrown out by the judge. The State Attorney didn't even challenge her research or her motions. She always has a smile and her heart is made of pure gold. Ms. Janese Caruthers comes out way above the rest. I recommend her to anyone whether it's a DUI, drug case, sex charge, or burglary. From one end to the next she's got you best interest no matter what the rap says. My case was dismissed on January 12, 2012 and I am still up to date on the decisions regarding the drug law. Ms. Janese takes the extra step and that's why she is That Girl!

anonymous
February 2, 2016

Recently hired Janese for a super simple motion to file (a motion I could have easily filed myself but figured coming from a lawyer, the judge might pay more attention to it). At first, working with Janese was great. She offered a discount to us and I was so grateful. But I have not been happy with her work. She filed a motion and purposely wrote it very vague and stated to me that she "didn't put a lot of details in the motion because I find that the judge doesn't read much and he likes hearing it in court". Well after nearly 2 weeks since the motion was filed, we still didn't have a hearing scheduled. Janese informed me that the judge wouldn't allow his assistant to schedule the hearing until he read the motion. Days later he denied the motion and we never got to present our case in a hearing! Dumbfounded when I found this out on my own by looking up public info on the court website, I emailed Janese asking for any information as to why we wouldn't get a hearing. I've emailed multiple times and text her... no response. She got her money to spend 5 minutes typing up a motion and that was the end of it. Its been going on 6 days since the motion was denied and I haven't heard a word from her. Waste of our money... even without a law degree I could have done what she did.

anonymous
January 27, 2017

Truly a great lawyer and person she will fight hard for you and will do her best to win

Becky
September 25, 2016

we needed a daughter real quick and Janese is a very great lawyer gave me the time we needed and was wonderful i would tell anyone in our position to talk to Janese

Jennelle
April 13, 2015

Janese has not only stayed with us though out our entire legal ordeal she has kept us informed and encouraged. She has always made us feel that she was doing everything in her power to represent us properly. Janese saw the light at the end our tunnel before we did. We feel as though she is now a part of our family and if we ever need any legal help she will absolutely be the first and only person we will call!

Tremayne
April 13, 2015

Janese has been representing me for a little over 2 years now, and she has always kept me well informed on my legal situation. She's given me the best advice and has fought hard for me.

Regina
March 7, 2015

There's more than words that can express the way I feel about ms. Caruthers. She's an very intellgent,sophisticated, smart,outgoing,very hard worker when it comes to her job, cases and clients.ms. caruthers is very dedicated to her cases, always was in time with any of my cases. Always kept me informed in what was going on with my case whether it was verbally, face to face or mail. If she wasn't able to be available due to other court appearances with other clients, she always had an coulegue their for her. I love this lady like she's my second mother,friend,sister,ect. Thank you ms. Caruthers for everything you have always done not only for me but for the sake of my four children that needed me the most at home. May God continue to bless you n your law firm.

anonymous
January 8, 2015

Ms. Caruthers is a great attorney. Ms. Caruthers was very helpful and understanding she got me through a difficult case and the best plead possible that I was able to stay home with my 3 children.

Brittany Clark
January 5, 2015

Janese was really helpful in my previous cases she stayed on top on contacting me keeping me informed regarding my situation. She worked out deals for me to be able to obtain a hard ship without getting extra points on my license and revoked for good. She made sure I was not going in the process nervous she just wanted me to relax and understand she is taking care of everything.

David
March 22, 2013

Ms. Janese is the "truth." She has a reputation as the best in Charlotte County. I have never seen an attorney who was more responsive nor have I seen one more prepared than her. She wouldn't let me take a plea deal...?? Most lawyers dive on that opportunity to clear the case and to move on, but she advised me against it. Ms. Janese searched the law books and found case law that applied to my case and ended up getting my charges thrown out by the judge. The State Attorney didn't even challenge her research or her motions. She always has a smile and her heart is made of pure gold. Ms. Janese Caruthers comes out way above the rest. I recommend her to anyone whether it's a DUI, drug case, sex charge, or burglary. From one end to the next she's got your best interest no matter what the rap says. My case was dismissed on January 12, 2012 and I'm still up to date on the decisions regarding the "drug law challenge." Ms. Janese takes the extra steps, and that's why she is....That Girl!! True Story.

David
August 24, 2012

Ms. Janese is the "truth." She has a reputation as the best in Charlotte County. I have never seen an attorney who was more responsive, nor have I sen an attorney more prepared than her. She wouldn't let me take a plea deal...Most lawyers dive on that opportunity to clear the case and to move on, but she advised me against it. Ms. Janese searched the law books and found case law that applied to my case and ended up getting my charges thrown out by the judge. The State Attorney didn't even challenge her research or her motions. She always has a smile and her heart is made of pure gold. Ms. Janese Caruthers comes out way above the rest. I recommend her to anyone whether it's a DUI, drug case, sex charge, or burglary. From one end to the next she's got you best interest no matter what the rap says. My case was dismissed on January 12, 2012 and I am still up to date on the decisions regarding the drug law. Ms. Janese takes the extra step and that's why she is That Girl!

anonymous
February 2, 2016

Recently hired Janese for a super simple motion to file (a motion I could have easily filed myself but figured coming from a lawyer, the judge might pay more attention to it). At first, working with Janese was great. She offered a discount to us and I was so grateful. But I have not been happy with her work. She filed a motion and purposely wrote it very vague and stated to me that she "didn't put a lot of details in the motion because I find that the judge doesn't read much and he likes hearing it in court". Well after nearly 2 weeks since the motion was filed, we still didn't have a hearing scheduled. Janese informed me that the judge wouldn't allow his assistant to schedule the hearing until he read the motion. Days later he denied the motion and we never got to present our case in a hearing! Dumbfounded when I found this out on my own by looking up public info on the court website, I emailed Janese asking for any information as to why we wouldn't get a hearing. I've emailed multiple times and text her... no response. She got her money to spend 5 minutes typing up a motion and that was the end of it. Its been going on 6 days since the motion was denied and I haven't heard a word from her. Waste of our money... even without a law degree I could have done what she did.

anonymous
January 27, 2017

Truly a great lawyer and person she will fight hard for you and will do her best to win

Becky
September 25, 2016

we needed a daughter real quick and Janese is a very great lawyer gave me the time we needed and was wonderful i would tell anyone in our position to talk to Janese

Jennelle
April 13, 2015

Janese has not only stayed with us though out our entire legal ordeal she has kept us informed and encouraged. She has always made us feel that she was doing everything in her power to represent us properly. Janese saw the light at the end our tunnel before we did. We feel as though she is now a part of our family and if we ever need any legal help she will absolutely be the first and only person we will call!

Tremayne
April 13, 2015

Janese has been representing me for a little over 2 years now, and she has always kept me well informed on my legal situation. She's given me the best advice and has fought hard for me.

Regina
March 7, 2015

There's more than words that can express the way I feel about ms. Caruthers. She's an very intellgent,sophisticated, smart,outgoing,very hard worker when it comes to her job, cases and clients.ms. caruthers is very dedicated to her cases, always was in time with any of my cases. Always kept me informed in what was going on with my case whether it was verbally, face to face or mail. If she wasn't able to be available due to other court appearances with other clients, she always had an coulegue their for her. I love this lady like she's my second mother,friend,sister,ect. Thank you ms. Caruthers for everything you have always done not only for me but for the sake of my four children that needed me the most at home. May God continue to bless you n your law firm.

anonymous
January 8, 2015

Ms. Caruthers is a great attorney. Ms. Caruthers was very helpful and understanding she got me through a difficult case and the best plead possible that I was able to stay home with my 3 children.

Brittany Clark
January 5, 2015

Janese was really helpful in my previous cases she stayed on top on contacting me keeping me informed regarding my situation. She worked out deals for me to be able to obtain a hard ship without getting extra points on my license and revoked for good. She made sure I was not going in the process nervous she just wanted me to relax and understand she is taking care of everything.

David
March 22, 2013

Ms. Janese is the "truth." She has a reputation as the best in Charlotte County. I have never seen an attorney who was more responsive nor have I seen one more prepared than her. She wouldn't let me take a plea deal...?? Most lawyers dive on that opportunity to clear the case and to move on, but she advised me against it. Ms. Janese searched the law books and found case law that applied to my case and ended up getting my charges thrown out by the judge. The State Attorney didn't even challenge her research or her motions. She always has a smile and her heart is made of pure gold. Ms. Janese Caruthers comes out way above the rest. I recommend her to anyone whether it's a DUI, drug case, sex charge, or burglary. From one end to the next she's got your best interest no matter what the rap says. My case was dismissed on January 12, 2012 and I'm still up to date on the decisions regarding the "drug law challenge." Ms. Janese takes the extra steps, and that's why she is....That Girl!! True Story.

David
August 24, 2012

Ms. Janese is the "truth." She has a reputation as the best in Charlotte County. I have never seen an attorney who was more responsive, nor have I sen an attorney more prepared than her. She wouldn't let me take a plea deal...Most lawyers dive on that opportunity to clear the case and to move on, but she advised me against it. Ms. Janese searched the law books and found case law that applied to my case and ended up getting my charges thrown out by the judge. The State Attorney didn't even challenge her research or her motions. She always has a smile and her heart is made of pure gold. Ms. Janese Caruthers comes out way above the rest. I recommend her to anyone whether it's a DUI, drug case, sex charge, or burglary. From one end to the next she's got you best interest no matter what the rap says. My case was dismissed on January 12, 2012 and I am still up to date on the decisions regarding the drug law. Ms. Janese takes the extra step and that's why she is That Girl!

anonymous
February 2, 2016

Recently hired Janese for a super simple motion to file (a motion I could have easily filed myself but figured coming from a lawyer, the judge might pay more attention to it). At first, working with Janese was great. She offered a discount to us and I was so grateful. But I have not been happy with her work. She filed a motion and purposely wrote it very vague and stated to me that she "didn't put a lot of details in the motion because I find that the judge doesn't read much and he likes hearing it in court". Well after nearly 2 weeks since the motion was filed, we still didn't have a hearing scheduled. Janese informed me that the judge wouldn't allow his assistant to schedule the hearing until he read the motion. Days later he denied the motion and we never got to present our case in a hearing! Dumbfounded when I found this out on my own by looking up public info on the court website, I emailed Janese asking for any information as to why we wouldn't get a hearing. I've emailed multiple times and text her... no response. She got her money to spend 5 minutes typing up a motion and that was the end of it. Its been going on 6 days since the motion was denied and I haven't heard a word from her. Waste of our money... even without a law degree I could have done what she did.

anonymous
January 27, 2017

Truly a great lawyer and person she will fight hard for you and will do her best to win

Becky
September 25, 2016

we needed a daughter real quick and Janese is a very great lawyer gave me the time we needed and was wonderful i would tell anyone in our position to talk to Janese

Jennelle
April 13, 2015

Janese has not only stayed with us though out our entire legal ordeal she has kept us informed and encouraged. She has always made us feel that she was doing everything in her power to represent us properly. Janese saw the light at the end our tunnel before we did. We feel as though she is now a part of our family and if we ever need any legal help she will absolutely be the first and only person we will call!

Tremayne
April 13, 2015

Janese has been representing me for a little over 2 years now, and she has always kept me well informed on my legal situation. She's given me the best advice and has fought hard for me.

Regina
March 7, 2015

There's more than words that can express the way I feel about ms. Caruthers. She's an very intellgent,sophisticated, smart,outgoing,very hard worker when it comes to her job, cases and clients.ms. caruthers is very dedicated to her cases, always was in time with any of my cases. Always kept me informed in what was going on with my case whether it was verbally, face to face or mail. If she wasn't able to be available due to other court appearances with other clients, she always had an coulegue their for her. I love this lady like she's my second mother,friend,sister,ect. Thank you ms. Caruthers for everything you have always done not only for me but for the sake of my four children that needed me the most at home. May God continue to bless you n your law firm.

anonymous
January 8, 2015

Ms. Caruthers is a great attorney. Ms. Caruthers was very helpful and understanding she got me through a difficult case and the best plead possible that I was able to stay home with my 3 children.

Brittany Clark
January 5, 2015

Janese was really helpful in my previous cases she stayed on top on contacting me keeping me informed regarding my situation. She worked out deals for me to be able to obtain a hard ship without getting extra points on my license and revoked for good. She made sure I was not going in the process nervous she just wanted me to relax and understand she is taking care of everything.

David
March 22, 2013

Ms. Janese is the "truth." She has a reputation as the best in Charlotte County. I have never seen an attorney who was more responsive nor have I seen one more prepared than her. She wouldn't let me take a plea deal...?? Most lawyers dive on that opportunity to clear the case and to move on, but she advised me against it. Ms. Janese searched the law books and found case law that applied to my case and ended up getting my charges thrown out by the judge. The State Attorney didn't even challenge her research or her motions. She always has a smile and her heart is made of pure gold. Ms. Janese Caruthers comes out way above the rest. I recommend her to anyone whether it's a DUI, drug case, sex charge, or burglary. From one end to the next she's got your best interest no matter what the rap says. My case was dismissed on January 12, 2012 and I'm still up to date on the decisions regarding the "drug law challenge." Ms. Janese takes the extra steps, and that's why she is....That Girl!! True Story.

David
August 24, 2012

Ms. Janese is the "truth." She has a reputation as the best in Charlotte County. I have never seen an attorney who was more responsive, nor have I sen an attorney more prepared than her. She wouldn't let me take a plea deal...Most lawyers dive on that opportunity to clear the case and to move on, but she advised me against it. Ms. Janese searched the law books and found case law that applied to my case and ended up getting my charges thrown out by the judge. The State Attorney didn't even challenge her research or her motions. She always has a smile and her heart is made of pure gold. Ms. Janese Caruthers comes out way above the rest. I recommend her to anyone whether it's a DUI, drug case, sex charge, or burglary. From one end to the next she's got you best interest no matter what the rap says. My case was dismissed on January 12, 2012 and I am still up to date on the decisions regarding the drug law. Ms. Janese takes the extra step and that's why she is That Girl!

anonymous
February 2, 2016

Recently hired Janese for a super simple motion to file (a motion I could have easily filed myself but figured coming from a lawyer, the judge might pay more attention to it). At first, working with Janese was great. She offered a discount to us and I was so grateful. But I have not been happy with her work. She filed a motion and purposely wrote it very vague and stated to me that she "didn't put a lot of details in the motion because I find that the judge doesn't read much and he likes hearing it in court". Well after nearly 2 weeks since the motion was filed, we still didn't have a hearing scheduled. Janese informed me that the judge wouldn't allow his assistant to schedule the hearing until he read the motion. Days later he denied the motion and we never got to present our case in a hearing! Dumbfounded when I found this out on my own by looking up public info on the court website, I emailed Janese asking for any information as to why we wouldn't get a hearing. I've emailed multiple times and text her... no response. She got her money to spend 5 minutes typing up a motion and that was the end of it. Its been going on 6 days since the motion was denied and I haven't heard a word from her. Waste of our money... even without a law degree I could have done what she did.