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Daniel A. Mowrey, Esq.

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Joshua R. Saxon, Esq.

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Rebecca S. Emert, Esq.

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The personal injury and criminal defense attorneys of the Mowrey Law Firm represents clients facing a variety of criminal charges throughout St. Augustine, St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, Duval, Volusia, and surrounding counties in North East Florida.

Daniel A Mowrey, Esq.

With over 20 years of legal experience, Dan started Mowrey Law to carry out his practice and passion for helping others. His dedication to helping others achieve and obtain justice is the inspiration for the firm’s focus on personal injury, criminal defense and civil litigation.

The firm’s approach is straightforward, consistent and down-to-earth. Whether visiting the location of an incident or being readily available to his clients, Mr. Mowrey is committed to covering all aspects of your matter to ensure every detail of your case is handled. Through hard work and a strong work ethic, Dan and his team are devoted to fight and get the results his clients rightfully deserve. Active in the St. Augustine business and philanthropic arenas, Dan is committed to giving back to the community that he and his family have called home for over twenty years.

Prior to starting Mowrey Law Firm, Mr. Mowrey attended Florida State University on a full scholarship to play football for the Seminoles. After graduation from FSU, Dan worked for two years at a national trucking company before attending and completing law school. His legal career began in 2000 when the Office of the State Attorney in the Seventh Circuit hired Dan as a prosecutor. After four years at the State Attorney’s Office, private practice called concentrating on guiding and advising individuals and small business through complex legal matters. In 2008 Dan became a founding partner in Mowrey, Shoemaker Beardsley, (“MSB”), a firm regarded by many in the area as one of St. Johns County’s most prestigious law firms. While at MSB, Mr. Mowrey primarily focused his practice on personal injury, criminal defense and complex civil matters. Combining his early years with the State Attorney’s Office with his many years of private practice, Dan has gleaned substantial trial experience, having tried over 50 jury and over 150 non-jury trials.

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Florida Bar
American Association of Justice
Florida Justice Association
Masonic Lodge
Shrine Club
St. Johns County Bar
Putnam County Bar Association
St. Johns County School Board Superintendent’s Committee
Past Member - FACDL Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Marsh Creek Country Club

Board Service

Epic Behavioral Healthcare- Executive Board Member, Past President of the Board
Florida Justice Association- “Eagle Member” Past Board Member
Young Life Board of Directors (2004 – 2021)
Rotary Club of St. Augustine (2007-2011)
North East Florida Community Hospice Outreach Board Member (2008-2016)

Joshua R Saxon, Esq.

For over a decade, Josh Saxon has focused on counseling individuals and business owners on matters ranging from small claims and county court disputes to complex litigation matters. Well versed in a variety of practice areas, Josh has developed a no-nonsense, direct approach to handling his client’s cases. Josh works with his clients to discuss the best strategy for pursuing their goals and, when a lawsuit occurs, to resolve disputes in the most economical and effective way possible. Having worked as an associate attorney and eventual partner in his previous firm, Josh brings a valuable blend of transactional and courtroom experience to Mowrey Law.

Josh currently focuses his practice on representing clients in personal injury and civil litigation. He is an active member of both the Florida and Georgia Bar Associations, and has litigated matters in the United States District Courts along with the trial courts in multiple states. Josh is an active member in the community volunteering on several area boards in addition to offering his time through pro bono clinics provided by the St. Johns County Legal Aid Office.

Mr. Saxon graduated from the University of Georgia in 2003 and was awarded a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication along with a minor in speech communications. In 2008, he earned his juris doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. While in law school, he clerked for Parks & Associates, working directly with board-certified civil trial attorney Scott Parks and assisting the Atlantic Beach practice with tort litigation including medical malpractice and auto accidents involving serious bodily injury or death.

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Florida Bar
Florida Justice Association
Executive Board Member, St. Johns County Bar Association
Character Counts Advisory Board
Student Advisory Committee St. Johns County Schools, R.B. Hunt Elementary
State Bar of Georgia
Member, Anastasia Baptist Church
United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia
FACDL Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member, Putnam County Bar Association

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Rebecca Emert, Esq.

Rebecca is a seasoned trial lawyer equipped with the knowledge and skills required to successfully advocate for her clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. Whether it’s criminal defense, personal injury, or civil litigation, her legal background has given her the ability to handle complex cases and to help her clients navigate the judicial system.

Rebecca served as an Assistant State Attorney for over 10 years. As a prosecutor, she was assigned to the Career Criminal and Sex Crimes Unit where she handled many violent and sexually motivated offenses. Rebecca tried over 50 jury trials during that time, and was professionally recognized for her successful trial work by being awarded the Trial Top Gun Award by the State Attorney’s Office of the 7th Judicial Circuit.

Prior to starting her legal career, Rebecca obtained her undergraduate degree with honors from University of Florida in 2008. She earned her Juris Doctorate with honors from Florida State College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011. Rebecca is deeply rooted in St. Augustine and takes pride in serving the community that she was raised in and that her family has called home for over 5 generations.

Rebecca draws from her extensive experience to relentlessly pursue justice for all of her clients. Her straightforward and down-to-earth approach makes clients feel confident in choosing Mowrey Law Firm to help them through difficult times. Call our office today for a free consultation and to learn how we can provide the aggressive advocacy your case needs.

Education

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2008 - B.A., Political Science, Minor Written and Oral Communication
Special Accomplishments: Honors
2004-08 - Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Florida State College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida, 2011 – Juris Doctor
Special Accomplishments: Honors
Moot Court Team – Won National Championship Award, 2010 – National Award for Written and Oral Advocacy

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