Jacob Rush in Law
Criminal Law - To Uphold and Defend the Constitution (photo w/ Chief Justice John Roberts)
From the streets of Alachua County as a Deputy Sheriff to the Federal Courthouse as a lawyer - well-rounded to handle any issue that may come up in criminal court.
- Felony and misdemeanor trial experience
- VOP, bond, first appearance
- Stand Your Ground self-defense immunity
Civil Law - Complex Disputes (photo w/ Chief Justice Labarga)
Complex civil matters with experience in the civil courtroom. From private practice to being the General Counsel for the Sheriff, every day was different.
- Tried civil cases to verdict in State and Federal court
- Injunctions, complex business cases, injury law, insurance, labor law, HR, contracts, summary judgment, Baker Act
Educator - Sharing Knowledge with Others
- Trial Practice instructor to other lawyers for Florida Bar CLE (continuing legal education) credit
- Host of Professionalism CLE
- Apellate Advocacy Judge at UF Law
- Justice Teacher, teaching the Constitution to schoolchildren
- Speaker for UF Law and Pre-Law
- Law enforcement instructor
Jacob Rush in Law Enforcement
Deputy Sheriff - before and after law school
Started in the courtroom as a bailiff, then became a patrol deputy.
After becoming a lawyer, Jacob came back as a volunteer deputy, serving for zero pay.
10-8 Go-Getter
Honor Guard
S.W.A.T.
High Risk Warrant Service school
Aviation (chopper)
Protecting the Community
Catching the criminal, putting the case together, securing the conviction.
Honorable Service
Making a difference, one good deed at a time.