A. Collin Cherry

A. Collin Cherry is a Tallahassee attorney who represents clients in personal injury and criminal defense matters in Florida state and federal courts. His practice includes car and truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, civil rights claims, DUI defense, drug charges, sexual assault allegations, and homicide cases. He personally handles the firm’s litigation and negotiations while providing direct attention throughout each matter.

Cherry earned his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree in business finance and completed a minor in economics at Florida State University. His legal and financial education supports his ability to evaluate insurance coverage, damages, medical expenses, financial losses, criminal evidence, and procedural issues that may affect a client’s case.

Cherry previously served as a state prosecutor in felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and juvenile divisions, handling more than 6,000 criminal cases. He also worked as senior counsel for the Florida Department of Insurance, where he regulated insurance companies for fraudulent practices. Since opening his private practice in 2002, he has handled serious injury claims, insurance bad faith matters, criminal trials, and complex drug cases. His reported results include substantial verdicts and settlements beyond available policy limits.

A. Collin Cherry brings experience from prosecution, insurance regulation, civil litigation, and criminal defense to each case. His courtroom record includes a not-guilty verdict in a sexual assault trial and an acquittal on two vehicular homicide counts. He belongs to state and national trial lawyer, criminal defense, and bar organizations. His background helps clients understand legal risks, insurance issues, courtroom procedures, and available strategies during high-stakes disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney & Counselor at Law, Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.
• Member, Florida Justice Association
• Member, Captial City Justice Association
• Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Florida Bar Association
• Member, Tallahassee Bar Association
• Member, Jefferson County Bar Association
• Member, Florida State University Alumni Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida State University
  BS in Business Finance

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