Joshua Mark Silverman
Silverman, Vorhis & MackFounding partner Joshua Silverman is a 2001 graduate of the University of Florida College of Law in Gainesville and an experienced former prosecutor with the Florida State Attorney’s Office in Gainesville. Mr. Silverman brings a wide variety of legal experience to the firm, having worked extensively during his five years as a state prosecutor in the areas of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual offenses. In addition, he handled various criminal matters ranging from routine crimes to more serious misdemeanors and felonies, such as cases involving DUIs and homicides. As an experienced litigator, Mr. Silverman’s expertise has been widely recognized both by his peers and clients. He has served as an Executive Board Member from July 1, 2008 to the present for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Eighth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Silverman is a Barrister with the James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inns of Court in Gainesville, which attained platinum level in 2012-2103 for its successes in that year’s Achieving Excellence program. The American Inns of Court is a voluntary professional organization whose goal is to foster excellence in the legal community. Mr. Silverman’s expertise is further recognized by organizations that rate the legal community. He currently has the highest possible 10.0 Superb rating with Avvo, an online site that provides information and ratings about attorneys. The rating is calculated based on background data from public records, published sources on the Internet, and information from lawyers themselves and reflects the attorney's experience, professional achievements, as well as any disciplinary sanctions. Furthermore, Mr. Silverman has a client rating of 5 out of 5, which is considered Preeminent, by Martindale Hubbell, the leading nationwide legal directory. Mr. Silverman is committed to improving the justice system and the legal profession. He is a Faculty Lecturer for the Gerald Bennet Prosecutor/Public Defen
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Florida
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- Partner
- Silverman, Vorhis & Mack
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- Assistant State Attorney
- Office of the State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit
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- Crimes Against Women and Families Division, 2004-06 Emphasis on prosecution of major felonies and domestic violence.
- University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
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- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.A. (1997) | Economics
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- Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee
- Vice-Chair
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- University of Florida College of Law
- Guest Lecturer, Trial Advocacy
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- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter
- Member
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- Activities: Executive Board, 2010-12
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- University of Florida College of Law Trial Team
- Coach
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- Activities: National Champions, 2006 National Runner-up, 2007
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- Florida State Bar # 524891
- Member
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