“Ms. Travis believed me…stood up for me…got me through the process…a lawyer who will do everything in her power to represent you…” -Robin
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Working with Attorney Jessica J. Travis
Jessica J. Travis brings over 20 years of experience to serve her clients in Brevard County, Florida. A natural advocate, Jessica vigorously represents those facing criminal allegations and seeking compensation following an accident, victimization or harassment.
Jessica is experienced in representing criminal defendants in state and federal courts. She has successfully navigated early dismissal of charges, depositions, motions, jury trial, sentencing, probation violations, appeals and ineffective assistance of counsel.
Jessica J. Travis has represented clients facing Murder, Vehicular Homicide, Drug charges (state and federal), Firearm violations, Rape, Lewd & Lascivious Conduct, Child Abuse, Pornography, Arson, Aggravated Battery, Domestic Battery, Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, Burglary, Theft, Securities Fraud, DUI and all levels of misdemeanors
Jessica has also sought reimbursement for clients suffering from car accidents, slip and fall accidents, negligent security, negligent employees, sexual harassment, civil rights violations and those who have been the victim of crime.
Let Jessica J. Travis put her experience to work for you!
1999 – 2000
Southeast Kansas Public Defender, SE Kansas
2000 – 2001
10th Judicial District Public Defender, Kansas City
2001 – 2006
Cornwell, Erickson, Travis & Breer, Kansas City
2006 – 2008
Keck & Travis, LLC, Kansas City
2008 – 2009
The Travis Law Firm, LLC, Kansas City
2010 – 2015
18th Judicial Circuit Public Defender, Viera, FL
2016 – 2018
Douglas R. Beam, P.A., Melbourne, FL
2018 – Present
DefendBrevard.com, Viera, FL
EDUCATION
2020 & 21 FACDL Death is Different Seminar (death penalty defense)
2017 & 20 FJA Workhorse Seminar (civil law)
2018 & 19 FL Bar Criminal Law Review
2018 Forensic DNA Seminar
2016 Forensic Pathology Seminar
2013 Defending the Unthinkable: Sexual Assault
2003 National Criminal Defense College
1999 Law Degree – Washburn University School of Law
ASSOCIATIONS & AWARDS
2020 & 21 Top Rated Super Lawyers
2017 & 2021 Top 100 Trial Lawyers by National Trial Lawyers
2019 & 2021 Board Member Brevard County Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Florida Justice Association (civil law)
Vassar B. Carlton Inn of Court, Barrister
Named 2008 & 2009 Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Kansas City*
CASES
Aggravated Battery – Not Guilty
Aggravated Assault – Not Guilty
Cocaine with Intent – Not Guilty
Indecent Liberties – Not Guilty
Rape – Not Guilty
Aggravated Battery – Guilty of misdemeanor
Domestic Violence Injunction – Dismissed
Battery On A Law Enforcement Officer – Guilty of lesser
Federal Methamphetamine – Guilty
of misdemeanor
1st Degree murder – Guilty of
lesser crime