Call now to schedule a discreet complimentary consultation. Law practice specializing in family law in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County and state and federal COMPLEX criminal trials and appeals and commercial/civil trials and appeals. Anthony Meehan Genova, is a tenacious family, civil and criminal litigation lawyer with significant jury trial experience in both Federal and State Courts
EDUCATION
Attorney Anthony Meehan Genova was born in Oyster Bay, New York. Anthony Meehan Genova graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1983. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW
Anthony was given a scholarship to the prestigious University of Miami School of Law where he was a moot court finalist and received an award of Distinction from the Society of Wig and Robe. Anthony Meehan Genova graduated from UM in 1986. Anthony Meehan Genova was originally admitted to the Florida State Bar and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Florida in 1987. CRIMINAL LAW
In December, 1987, Anthony Meehan Genova had his first trial experience: a first degree murder trial that he participated in as a “second chair”. Genova represented a different client in a first degree murder trial wherein Mr. Genova had his first verdict in a first degree murder case practicing by on his own. In 1990, Anthony Meehan Genova tried his first federal case: he represented the main figure in a massive federal co***ne distribution case in Georgia in which almost a ton of co***ne was seized. Since that time, he has enjoyed handling numerous cases throughout the years in both State and federal court. For over a decade and a half, Anthony Meehan Genova focused primarily on the defense of individuals charged with violent crimes whose penalty was death or life in prison. He is dedicated to protecting clients against constitutional violations and to ensuring that every defendant is afforded an effective defense against the Government. He also combines his trial skills with experienced investigators and an endless supply of experts. When you are faced with criminal charges, your freedoms and security are at risk. We offer reliable and effective defense to protect your rights, your reputation, and your future. Contact Attorney Anthony Meehan Genova today. JESUS CHRIST
After hundreds of trials and numerous acquittals, Anthony had a life changing experience. December 21, 2001 he gave his will and his life to Jesus Christ. Since that moment, he has been active in his Christian faith. He has been a single father since 2003 until Valentine’s Day 2010 when he was remarried to an incredible woman of Faith, Jeannette– the love of his life! FAMILY LAW
Since becoming a Christian and raising a son on his own, Anthony Meehan Genova’s heart led him to shift his practice focus from criminal defense to family law with an eye towards getting families through difficult times of divorce and separation without domestic violence or substance abuse and with a minimal negative impact on the affected children. COMMUNITY SERVICE
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Genova is very active in his community; Anthony Meehan Genova is a former Deacon and since 2006 an Elder at Central Christian Church in Coral Gables, Florida. He preaches each year and delivered the Liturgy every other Sunday. Anthony Meehan Genova has been teaching the adult Sunday School J.O.Y. (Jesus Others Yourself) Class since 2003. He has also been a reading volunteer at Coral Gables Elementary School from 2004 through 2010. Anthony Meehan Genova was a Big Brother for “Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Miami” from 2007-2010. ADDICTION RECOVERY
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Genova is very active in addiction recovery. He has been the Celebrate Recovery leader for a Christ-centered addiction recovery assistance program at Central Christian Church in Coral Gables, Florida since establishing that program in 2005. He is a Guardian and monthly speaker at St. Luke’s Addiction Recovery Center in North Miami, Florida since 2003, as well as a Monitor for Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc. since 2004, helping attorneys and law students with maintaining and documenting their recovery. MEMBERSHIPS
• Florida Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• Family Law Section of the Florida Bar
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Areas of Practice
Family law
Child Support
Custody & Visitation
Divorce
Bar Admissions
Florida, 1987
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1987
Education
University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida - 1986
University of New York, Albany, New York
B.A. - 1983
Honors and Awards
Moot Court Finalist University of Miami School of Law
Professional Associations and Memberships
Rules and Forms Secretary, Family Law Section, Florida Bar 2014 - 2015
Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc., Monitor, 2004
Past Employment Positions
Law Office of Anthony M. Genova, P.A., Trial Attorney, 1987 - 2001
Pro Bono Activities
Lawyers for Children American Volunteer
Volunteer, Coral Gables Elementary School, 2004 - 2010
Former Deacon, Elder at Central Christian Church in Coral Gables, Florida, 2006
Big Brother, Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Miami, 2007
Celebrate Recovery Leader, Christ-Centered Addiction Recovery Assistance Program at Central Christian Church in Coral Gables, Florida, 2005
Guardian and Monthly Speaker, St. Luke’s Addiction Recovery Center in North Miami, Florida, 2003
