With over four decades of courtroom experience, Mark Solomon has dedicated his career to protecting your rights. Don’t face the system alone. For over three decades, Mark Solomon has been one of Palm Beach County’s most respected criminal defense attorneys. A former prosecutor, Mark understands both sides of the courtroom, giving him unique insight into how to build the strongest possible defense for every client. Mark believes that everyone deserves a vigorous defense and treats every client with the respect and dedication their case deserves. He handles each case personally, ensuring you always have direct access to your attorney. Mark Solomon, ESQ. – Criminal Defense Attorney since 1979. Misdemeanors & Felonies, State and Federal Cases, including: o Traffic Citations o DUI/DWI o Driving Without a License o Record Sealing & Expungement o Drug Offenses, Possession & Delivery o Robbery o Burglaries o Misdemeanors o Probation & Community Control Violations o Early Termination of Probation and/or Community Control o Shoplifting o Grand Theft and Petit Theft o Crimes Against The Elderly o Expungement of Records o Sealing of Records o Domestic Violence ​Now also offering mediation and arbitration services through Solomon Mediation and Arbitration.

rs. Poore began her legal career in 2006 at the Public Defender’s Office in Jacksonville, FL in the misdemeanor division. She represented clients charged with all misdemeanors including DUI, petit theft, and domestic battery. She was promoted to the felony division and began handling cases such as drug sales, burglaries, and white collar crime. From the Public Defender’s Office, Mrs. Poore moved into private practice where she focused on criminal defense and injunctions. In 2011, she returned to the Public Defender’s Office, was assigned to Repeat Offender Court, and was quickly promoted to the Major Crimes Division as a Senior Trial Attorney with a caseload involving complex attempted murders and sex crimes. In 2013, Mrs. Poore took a position with the Regional Conflict Counsel and defended all felony cases including murder. Mrs. Poore has defended thousands of clients in nearly every area of criminal law and has taken close to 40 cases to trial, the vast majority of which have been at the felony level. She has been in private practice since 2015 focusing on all types of criminal and traffic charges. In her spare time, she is very active in her children’s schools and is currently in training to become a certified yoga teacher.

An avid traveler and former NCAA football scholarship athlete, Shawn Hairston came to Miami to launch his legal career and experience everything the city had to offer—from its dynamic legal scene to its legendary beach clubs. As a former defense attorney, he brings firsthand knowledge from working at the very firms he now has a passion for defeating. His experience on both sides of the courtroom gives him the strategic edge to take on corporations, insurance companies, and powerful institutions, ensuring his clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. In addition to leading the firm’s Miami practice, Shawn manages the Washington, D.C. office, leveraging his experience on Capitol Hill to navigate complex legal and policy issues. When the big players try to push you around, you need an attorney who knows how to push back—harder.

Jason K.S. Porter, Esquire, has earned an excellent reputation among clients and peers for his legal skills and dedication to his clients. He has been awarded a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating in both personal injury and criminal defense. His high-quality professional service has been recognized by his peers with a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating. These awards are testimony to his personal standard of excellence in the legal field. He has many devoted and grateful clients. Mr. Porter graduated cum laude from the Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both political science and Spanish. Before graduation, he was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa fraternity for academic achievement and the nationally recognized Omicron Delta Kappa fraternity for leadership. He earned his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After law school, Mr. Porter moved to Jacksonville, where he accepted a position as Assistant State Attorney, prosecuting cases in Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties. As a prosecuting trial lawyer, he handled a wide range of cases, from misdemeanor DUI cases to the felony crime of murder. In his current private practice, Mr. Porter’s experience as a prosecutor gives us an edge for the benefit of our clients.

Mr. Berg received his JD degree from Hofstra University after receiving an undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C. He began his career as an Assistant State Attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit in Martin and St. Lucie counties. He then moved on to criminal defense where he has defended thousands of clients in all manner of criminal cases. Since joining The Ticket Clinic, Mr. Berg continues to defend clients in all traffic and criminal defense matters.

Michael was born and raised in Florida. He spent much of his youth working in orange groves and watermelon fields in Central Florida. Michael knows the roots of this community and works hard to help people in all circumstances. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Utah State University in 2008, Michael pursued a law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. He graduated in 2011 and was admitted to the Florida Bar. Michael is also licensed to practice law in Georgia. While in school, Michael interned with the State Attorney's Office and went on to work as an Assistant State Attorney. He learned the criminal justice system first hand and found his passion for criminal defense. In addition to his background working on criminal cases, Michael also has experience in resolving family law and civil litigation.

Stephen McGuire is a 2012 graduate of Ave Maria School of Law. Prior to law school, he graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia University in 2005, with a degree in political science, and earned an MBA with high honors from Duquesne University in 2007. He is also a ten-year veteran of the United States Army. Stephen's practice is primarily focused on business and real estate law, appellate practice, and general civil litigation. He provides escrow and closing services for a high percentage of the brokered business transactions in Lee County, Florida, and serves as registered agent for hundreds of Florida corporations and limited liability companies. Additionally, he provides general counsel services to numerous local businesses and franchises. Attorney McGuire is admitted to practice in Florida, West Virginia, the Middle District of Florida, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Robert “Rob” Eckard is the founding partner in this litigation firm. He established the firm in 2000 after leaving the State Attorney’s Office, 6th Judicial Circuit, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, where he prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Rob is Board Certified in Business Litigation by the Florida Bar (less than 300 lawyers in the State of Florida are Board Certified in Business Litigation), specializes in white-collar criminal investigations and defense, all areas of commercial/business litigation, professional licensing, and administrative proceedings for physicians, health-care professionals, attorneys, accountants, securities dealer/brokers, insurance agents etc. Rob’s background, training, and experience in both business litigation, government investigations, and criminal defense make him uniquely qualified to handle business crimes.

Susan Lawson is a co-founding partner of Lawson and Simmons, PLLC and a Board-Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. Board certification is the highest level of evaluation recognized by The Florida Bar and is held by only a small percentage of criminal defense attorneys statewide—particularly few women. Susan earned this distinction through demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy, professionalism, ethics, and credibility. Susan has devoted nearly 18 years exclusively to criminal defense, representing clients in serious state and federal criminal matters. She has served as lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials and has handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex felony prosecutions carrying substantial liberty and life consequences. While the majority of her career has been based in South Florida, Susan has also practiced in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Before founding Lawson and Simmons, Susan spent over four years as a partner at a prominent South Florida criminal defense firm. Prior to that, she dedicated more than a decade to the Public Defender’s Office, where she handled complex major-crime cases. She has represented both juvenile and adult clients across nearly every category of criminal charge. Susan co-founded Lawson and Simmons to build a firm grounded in thoughtful advocacy, meticulous preparation, and direct attorney involvement in every case.

With nearly a decade of experience in high-stakes litigation and public service, Mary E. Castillo brings a powerful blend of trial acumen, leadership, and strategic legal insight to Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. As a former Assistant State Attorney for Hillsborough County, she has prosecuted some of the most serious felony offenses—including homicides, gang-related violence, and sex crimes—developing a reputation for integrity, meticulous preparation, and courtroom excellence. During her tenure at the State Attorney’s Office, Mary litigated more than 35 felony jury trials to verdict and led a felony division as Deputy Chief, supervising a team of attorneys and support staff while managing a demanding felony caseload. She has also handled juvenile, misdemeanor and traffic, domestic violence and violation of probation (VOP) dockets, making her an exceptionally well-rounded advocate with deep knowledge of Florida’s criminal justice system from intake to adjudication. A graduate of Notre Dame Law School, Mary served as Executive Articles Editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Legislation and published a scholarly note on Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. She earned the Dean’s Award for Professional Responsibility and was active in leadership roles with the Hispanic Law Students Association and the Future Prosecuting Attorney’s Council. She also studied abroad at Notre Dame’s prestigious London Law Centre. In addition to her legal expertise, Mary is pursuing an MBA from the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, with a concentration in Compliance, Risk, and Anti-Money Laundering—bringing valuable and practical business knowledge to her legal practice. Mary is passionate about justice, client advocacy, and delivering exceptional legal outcomes, making her an invaluable asset to our firm and the clients we serve. We are thrilled to have her join Gilbert Garcia Group as a Litigation Attorney and Commercial Collections Supervisor.”