Daytona Defense

Daytona Beach, FL

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146 reviews
Daytona Defense

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Review Snapshot

50
Total Reviews
High Confidence
0
Last 90 Days
Inactive
90%
Response Rate
Highly Responsive
12-Month Trend
Stable

Review Intelligence

Avg: 98/100
CommunicationOutcomeResponsivenessEmpathyExpertiseFeeTrialSatisfaction
Communication100
Outcome100
Responsiveness100
Empathy100
Expertise100
Fee Transparency91
Trial Experience93
Satisfaction96

Client Reviews

Cheryl Richard
4 months ago

My son facing criminal charges was one of the most stressful times of my life, but Brian Penney made all the difference. He was responsive, honest, and extremely strategic in handling his case. His attention to detail and courtroom confidence were impressive. Most importantly, he genuinely cared about his situation and treated him with respect. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a dedicated and effective criminal lawyer!

Response from owner

Thank you for the great review and kind words. Brian is an excellent lawyer & we take a lot of pride in having him on our team. Good luck in the future!

John Doe
4 months ago

Jeff Higgs was super helpful. I had spoken with him regarding a domestic situation and he was very prompt and direct with the likely outcome of this. The whole experience was very friendly and made me feel a lot better.

Response from owner

Pro tip- John called DaytonaDefense early & you should, too. At DaytonaDefense, the earlier we get involved with a case, the more we can do to help you. Thanks for the great review. Please keep us in mind if anything else comes up for you or anyone you know.

Abbiy Williams2 photos
5 months ago

I cannot say enough good things about [brian penny]. From the beginning, he was responsive, honest, and extremely knowledgeable. He made a stressful situation much easier to handle and always kept me informed. His dedication and professionalism really stood out, and the outcome exceeded my expectations and won my case I’m very thankful for his help and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and caring attorney!

Response from owner

Thank you for the kind words. We are proud to have Brian as a part of our team & are very pleased to hear how happy you were with his work. Please keep us in mind if you ever need help again, or if anyone you know is looking for good legal defense.

Sett The Syer
6 months ago

I absolutely love this team! Jeff and Brian were on top of my case and handled it with passion. I Didn’t feel like just another number dealing with Brian. He was punctual and very knowledgeable! Would recommend to everyone!

Response from owner

Thank you for the great review! We believe in making sure the client understands what is going on & has easy access to their lawyer, so we're happy to hear things went as well as they did. Please keep us in mind if anything else comes up for you or anyone you know.

subreel12000Local Guide13 photos
6 months ago

Highly recommended anyone needing a defense lawyer, You’d be in good hands with Daytona Defense

Response from owner

Appreciate the kind words! We always work to get the best result possible for our clients.

BrianLocal Guide
6 months ago

Definitely recommend! They have your back 💯 Brian Penny A+++++

Response from owner

Thanks for the great review. Keep us in mind if anything else come up!

Brandi
6 months ago

Highly recommended Jeff Higgins and Brian Penny! Went into court yesterday with 2 felony warrants for VOP and they fought for my freedom and couldn't be happier with the outcome of the whole situation. They go above and beyond. And dont just settle with what state recommends Great Team and would hire again if needed. Thank you both for everything.

Response from owner

Thank you for the great review, Brandi! We're proud we were able to get such a favorable result for you & appreciate your gratitude. Good luck in the future & please keep us in mind if anything else comes up.

David HindLocal Guide763 photos
7 months ago

Truly a extremely responsive and professional team who guided me thru the process with excellent results. Strongly recommend their services. David in Ormond Beach

Response from owner

Thank you for the great review, David. We are proud to have helped you with your case and appreciate the kind words. Please keep us in mind if anything else comes up.

Eileen Walker
8 months ago

We were in need of an attorney for our child, Jeff, Brian and Jackie were all great to work with and did an amazing job. They were professional and supportive, the outcome couldn’t have been better! Their communication was excellent! We would highly recommend them to anyone in need of representation. Class act all the way around!!

Response from owner

Thank you for the amazing review, Eileen. We’re happy we could help you guys & hope that future clients have an experience as favorable as yours. Please keep us in mind if anything comes up in the future!

D.J. B.
10 months ago

I can't say enough about how wonderful my experience was with this Team. My Attorney, Brian, fought for me, and won ... even after a very challenging couple of setbacks. He never gave up, under some tough circumstances. I will be forever grateful!!!

Response from owner

Thrilled to hear you were so pleased with your experience with our team & so proud that you felt strong enough about it to share it with everyone on Google! Thank you so much & please keep us in mind if anything else comes up. We would be proud to help you again.

Bill Huffmaster
10 months ago

Daytona Defense was A-1! Attorney Brian Penney was outstanding, working very hard to get my situation resolved. Highly, Highly recommended.

Response from owner

Thank you for the high words of praise. We beleive our whole team is strong & Brian certainly helps us maintain our high standards. Hopefully your great experience will convince others of the value of going with Daytona Defense. Godd luck in the future!

Maria Montgomery8 photos
11 months ago

This group was just awesome. They were efficient, compassionate, thorough export expedited through things knowing the person I was I would recommend them most definitely to anyone.

Response from owner

Thank you for the great review, Maria. We're glad we got your charges dropped & couldn't be more proud about how pleased you are with the result. Good luck & please keep us in mind if anything else comes up!

briana burris
1 years ago

i got recommended to them and i had the best experience with tammy she was amazing i met her the day before court and she did awesome

Response from owner

Thank you for the great review! We agree- Tammy does fantastic work & we are proud to have her as part of the team!

Richard OhlinLocal Guide12 photos
1 years ago

On October 10, 2024, I retained Daytona Defense Attorney to cover a case that had not yet been filed. I paid the $4000 retainer fee upfront. Itturns out the charges never did get filed and so I let them know that they didn’t need to do anything, and if I can get refund, that would be Fantastic. They then agreed over the phone to give me back $2500 of my $4000 even though they didn’t do one thing. This was December 24, 2024. I’ve yet to see a dime in now. The guy in charge his name is Jeff over there is telling methat he never said $2500 and he’s only gonna give me back $2000 even though they didn’t file one paper or do anything for my case the case didn’t exist it was never filed

Response from owner

Ohhhhhhh, Richard! Bless your little heart! You left so many important details out of your review. Like the fact that when you hired us, you signed a contract agreeing that the fee you agreed to pay was NON-REFUNDABLE. Or the fact that by hiring us before you were actually arrested - A VERY smart move, by the way! - we were able to ensure that your case was resolved without charges being filed or you being arrested. (A SPECTACULAR result by one of our top young attorneys, Brian Penney.) <br><br>Lots of people would have the good sense and the gratitude to appreciate that they had dodged a legal bullet & happily moved on with their lives. But you - even after agreeing that the fee you paid was non-refundable - thought a refund was in order. <br><br>In the interest of good will, we agreed to provide a 50% refund- $2000! - and even sent you a check for that amount. (In fact, even with all your bluster, I'm willing to bet you put your pride in the back seat & casehd that check. That's how guys like you roll.) <br><br>When you texted back & insisted that the agreement was for a refund of $2500, I informed you that all of the records and texts that we had reflected an agreement to refund $2000. HOWEVER, because we are a high-performing law firm that understands the importance of EVIDENCE & how it can be used to prove a point, I agreed to refund $2500 if you could provide ANY evidence that we ever agreed to that number. You could have produced a text, a voicemail, an email, another witness......anything at all. But you were unable to produce any evidence to support your position. And when you realized your lie was being exposed, you insulted my character & integrity, despite the fact that I had agreed to give you a refund of half your fee & the opportunity to prove that we had agreed to refund more. <br><br>Later, when you accused me of not standing behind my word, I provided you a copy of the fee agreement you negotiated and signed. I pointed out to you that in that agreement, you agreed that the fee was non-refundable, and that by asking for a refund AFTER the job was done, YOU were actually the one refusing to stand behind his word. <br><br>Lots of people in your position would have the gratitutde to be pleased that they were the beneficiary of a job well done. Many of our clients would happily trade places with you, if it meant they could have avoided jail. But it doesn't seem like you have that level of mental or emotional maturity or grace to recognize when good things happen to you. My guess is that those shortcomings may explain a lot of the struggles you've been facing in life. I hope you're able to use the $2000 we refunded to you to get those problems professionally addressed. It would probably do you & the people around you a lot of good.<br><br>Finally, I noticed that as of today (April 21, 2025), you have left 18 reviews on Google. Of those 18, five have been 1-star reviews. Of those five 1-star reviews, four of them have been left in the LAST TWO WEEKS. I'm no expert, but if every one that YOU have encountered in the last two weeks deserves a 1-star review, maybe YOU are a bigger part of your problems than you realize. <br><br>Good luck. I hope you get better. And I'm sure everyone who has to deal with you hopes you get better, too. Goodness knows, they probably deserve the break.<br>

Miriam Irizarry
1 years ago

Mr. Higgins & Tammy did an Amazing job solving my case. I highly recommend them & their staff to anyone that needs Exceptional Defense Attorneys. Thank you, JEFF & TAMMY

Response from owner

Thank you for the kind words. We are always proud to get a good review.

Don AubreyLocal Guide14 photos
1 years ago

On 2/15/25~ I was wrongfully & aggressively arrested by 3 officers that violated my civil rights & refused to acknowledge my legal rights with our Admendments as Good Citizens Therefore I was wrongfully arrested with 3 counts of felonies 2 counts misdemeanor I knew then I needed a legal trained Pro Lawyer to help Me out on this Nightmare of Wrong! 3 appts & opinions with Lawyers was enough to make an Informed decision on Why I chose Mr.Higgins over the other 2 lawyers~ 1st Lawyer was a free consultation yet... rude, arrogant,boastful & double the cost on being hired! 2nd Lawyer requested a appointment fee just to Meetup & discuss my case~ 3rd Was Jeff Higgins...WoW! When I spoke on the phone with Jeff several times on my arrest thier was a comfort & assurance he could represent me at a fair cost~ Jeff always reciprocated via text or answered & gave insight on my several concerns on my calls Moving forward before even hiring & paying Jeff he called Me twice to inform me they dropped all my felonies & with 2 misdemeanors only in which we discussed forthcoming ... Immediately Jeff's actions towards me was a Big Time sign of Honesty,Integrity, & a True Honest Professional! Action Speaks Louder than Words! Mr.Higgins is all about Action for the People!

Response from owner

Thank you for the great review, Don. We’re sorry for you Mr experience with the police, but glad you felt like you could rely on us! Thanks again & good luck!

DolanTheCookie042 photos
1 years ago

They sent me mail for another person in an entirely different city with a completely different DOB saying I was arrested for battery on the 10th and gave a spiel about how “this could ruin my life” which seems innately predatory considering the wording and phrasing they used in said mail. Scammers often use urgency to make a person feel pressured into becoming a scam victim without them being any wiser by circumventing any possibility for rational thinking by saying you have a finite amount of time before major, life altering consequences occur. I ended up looking up the person who the mail was for and he was indeed arrested for battery but I’m not him nor do I appreciate spam mail from a company who isn’t competent enough to find the correct address of the person they’re soliciting, especially considering it’s public record and their entire profession and basis for their business. If these guys are lawyers I’d steer clear because if they lack the basic, fundamental understanding of reading through arrest records so much so that they send mail to the wrong person when two people share vaguely similar yet extremely common names I’d imagine they’d be great at accidentally leaking your personal information to the wrong people with 0 due diligence regarding retrieving proper credentials and would also show up to court with a portfolio for an entirely different person. The fact I’ve never used their “services” yet am getting spam in my mail box for another person entirely shows me why I and anyone who’s considering them should refrain from using their services AT ALL. In response to the owners reply: If this company representing people thinks their company is a meme then that’s fine and I guess you’re entitled to feel however you want. I personally wouldn’t want someone who thinks the legal system is a joke or someone who’s claiming they have the technological knowhow to have an automated system send mail on their behalf but aren’t able to tell said system to distinguish addresses to represent me in court but again I’m not here to control what people do nor do I believe in doing that, I’m just here spreading awareness on an issue I’ve had prior to even contacting this business. If you’d like help making decent systems I have an abundance of experience working with different systems both with hardware and software, so feel free to reach out and I’ll send over my resume.

Response from owner

To paraphrase a poplular meme: This review could have been a phone call.<br><br>We apologize for you receiving a letter incorrectly addressed to you. If you had simply called in, we could have put your address on our "do not mail" list. Although you may not realize, these letters are sent out by computer software & mistakes happen from time to time. As you mentioned in your review, you share the same name as the individual to whom the letter was addressed. So I'm sure you can understand how such a mistake could take place. <br><br>Luckily, from the sounds of things, you were not negatively impacted by the mistake in this case & that is a good thing. Please keep us in mind if you ever have a need for our services.

Christopher SLocal Guide215 photos
1 years ago

I spoke with about half a dozen lawyers, some in person, including one I didn’t feel particularly confident about. Attorney Higgins called me within an hour of submitting my details on their website Daytona Defense. He laid out a strategic approach, emphasizing experience and excellence at the table. My friend had been dealing with a situation that seemed like common sense for nearly six months. However, both the public defender and the prosecutor appeared inexperienced. Attorney Higgins did an incredible job assembling a team that secured my friend's release and achieved the best possible outcome within a week. I cannot stress enough that common sense doesn’t always carry weight in legal matters.

michael mLocal Guide
1 years ago

I've hired Jeff five times due to his effectiveness. It's as if all the people who run the courts like this guy and when you hire him to represent you a possible mandatory prison sentence turns into probation. His rates are reasonable and he gets exceptional results. I don't just give out trust. Actions and the little things talk and all I've ever seen from Jeff is good character. I trust his advice because I truly believe it's not all about the money with him. This attorney did not rush to plea out, nor did I get charged with any extra expenses. Through all negotiations I never had to appear in court. I was offered a decent deal from the start and a second offer that was even better. I told Mr Higgins what was important to me and he secured me a verdict that fit my needs . Don't bother looking any place else or spending a ton of money. Jeff gets results and the problems go away.

Real Reviews
1 years ago

Daytona Defense, Jeffery Higgins, and Tammy Jaques have been true heroes. They were able to get my foster son’s outrageous charge of a second degree felony reduced to misdemeanors. The public defender he originally had was just going to let him get slammed in court. They were fast acting, intelligent, and got the job done as it should be. I highly recommend this firm to anyone who needs a competent fast acting defense team.

Response from owner

Thank you for an amazing review. We are so prooud to have been able to get a favorable result for your foster son. Thank you again for the opportunity!

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444 Seabreeze Blvd Ste 715, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

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