Other in Nassau County — Public Defender vs Private Attorney

In Nassau County, we compared 142 Other cases with public defenders against 40 cases with private attorneys (2023-2025). Private attorneys achieved a 5.0 percentage point higher dismissal rate.

0.0%
PD Dismissal Rate
142 cases
5.0%
Private Attorney Dismissal Rate
40 cases
+5.0 pts
Dismissal Rate Difference
The data shows private attorneys achieve a 5.0 percentage point higher dismissal rate for Other in Nassau County. Get matched with a local defense attorney — free, no obligation.

Full Comparison: Public Defender vs Private Attorney

Metric Public Defender Private Attorney Self-Represented
Total Cases 142 40 333
Dismissal Rate 0.0% 5.0% 6.3%
Conviction Rate 97.2% 95.0% 93.1%
Guilty Rate 76.8% 60.0% 75.1%
Adjudication Withheld 20.4% 35.0% 18.0%
Diversion Rate 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Avg Sentence 1 year, 12 months 2.7 years 1.2 months
Avg Fine $3,940 $483.25 $183.65
Avg Probation 1 year, 10 months 1 year, 9 months 0 days

Important context: Correlation is not causation. Private attorney clients may differ from public defender clients in income, prior criminal history, charge severity, and willingness to go to trial. These factors independently affect outcomes. This data is informational and does not constitute legal advice.

Statewide Comparison

Statewide, the dismissal rate for Other is 10.7% with public defenders and 19.5% with private attorneys (8.8 point difference). Nassau County's 5.0 point difference is below the statewide average.

Location PD Dismissal Private Dismissal Difference
Nassau County 0.0% 5.0% +5.0 pts
Florida (Statewide) 10.7% 19.5% +8.8 pts

Other Charges in Nassau County

Charge PD Cases PD Dismissal Private Cases Private Dismissal
Traffic Offense 423 1.2% 508 0.0%
Drug Possession 588 0.0% 72 0.0%
DUI 222 0.0% 123 0.0%
Larceny / Theft 223 0.0% 26 0.0%
Battery 194 0.5% 38 0.0%
Resisting Officer 87 0.0% 29 0.0%
Disorderly Conduct 91 0.0% 21 0.0%
Hit and Run 35 0.0% 18 0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

In Nassau County, private attorney clients have a 5.0% dismissal rate for Other compared to 0.0% for public defender clients. This is a 5.0 percentage point difference based on 182 cases. However, correlation is not causation — private attorney clients may have different case characteristics.
The conviction rate for Other in Nassau County is 97.2% with a public defender and 95.0% with a private attorney. Conviction includes both guilty findings and adjudication withheld.
Statewide, the dismissal rate is 10.7% for public defenders and 19.5% for private attorneys. Nassau County's difference of 5.0 points compares to a statewide difference of 8.8 points.

Conviction includes guilty pleas and adjudication withheld. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Differences in outcomes between public defenders and private attorneys may reflect differences in case complexity, defendant resources, charge severity, and other factors — not solely attorney quality. These statistics do not predict individual case outcomes.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 182 cases analyzed · Nassau County · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026