Defending
with Compassion

Tireless. Thorough. Trusted.

About Us

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No stone
unturned

We defend clients in all courts throughout Northeast Florida. For over 30 years, we have studied and practiced criminal law. We use the knowledge and experience we have gained from working on both sides of the courtroom in every case. If you’re being investigated or charged with a crime, whether in federal or state court, we’re a phone call away.

Representing Northeast Florida

Dedicated to Defending the Accused

Meet the Team

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Darcy Galnor
Criminal Defense

Gary Shumard
Criminal Defense
Professional Licensure Defense

Courtney Brewer
Legal Assistant

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Criminal Defense

Darcy Galnor

Darcy Galnor is board certified in criminal trial law by the Florida Bar, meaning that she is an expert in the field of criminal law. She is one of a handful of female lawyers in Northeast Florida with the certification, having tried dozens of criminal cases. A former Prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office, Darcy has prosecuted a range of cases from misdemeanors to homicides. After five years with the State Attorney’s Office, she served as a Division Chief in the Public Defender’s Office, 4th Judicial Circuit. Upon leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Darcy worked for Kopelousos, Bradley & Garrison, P.A., a boutique law firm in Orange Park, Florida. It was there that she built a strong criminal defense practice. And now she’s ready to defend you. Why? Because you’re first.

Education

Ohio State University, Bachelor’s Journalism

Florida Coastal School of Law
Florida Bar board certified in criminal trial law
AV-Rated (preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell

Proud Member Of

Chester Bedell Inn of Court, Bencher
Jacksonville Bar Association
The Clay County Bar Association
The Jacksonville Federal Bar Association
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense
Professional Licensure Defense

Gary S. Shumard

Gary Shumard has dedicated his career to trial advocacy. His practice focuses on state and federal criminal defense, professional licensure defense, and administrative law. He’s tried over forty (40) criminal cases to verdict in the State of Florida, ranging from misdemeanors to capital crimes. He’s also represented numerous professionals — nurses, doctors, athletes, and others — facing disciplinary action before their state and national governing boards.

Education

Wake Forest University, J.D.
North Carolina Advocate for Justice Award
Book Award – Trial Practice
University of Florida, B.A. cum laude
Honors College, Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholar

Proud Member Of

Jacksonville Bar Association
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Jacksonville Federal Bar Association
Chester Bedell Inn of Court (Alumnus)
Jacksonville Chamber Downtown Council

Legal Assistant

Courtney Brewer

A Jacksonville native, Courtney started her career early when she began working at the Duval County Clerk’s office at the age of sixteen. After five years at the Clerk’s office and another five years working for a private criminal defense practice, she joined Galnor Shumard, P.A. when the firm was launched in 2018. Courtney comes from a family of criminal justice system professionals, so she knows the legal system inside and out. Helping defend you is part of her DNA.