Trespassing in Leon County — Public Defender vs Private Attorney
604 cases compared (2025) · Leon County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In Leon County, we compared 566 Trespassing cases with public defenders against 38 cases with private attorneys (2025). Private attorneys achieved a 1.0 percentage point higher dismissal rate.
Dismissal Rate by Counsel Type (2025)
Exhibit · Dismissal rate by counsel type, Leon County (2025)
GapPrivate attorney clients' dismissal rate runs 1.0 points above public defender clients in Leon County.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 604 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Full Comparison: Public Defender vs Private Attorney (2025)
| Metric | Public Defender | Private Attorney | Self-Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cases | 566 | 38 | 114 |
| Dismissal Rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| Conviction Rate | 50.5% | 52.6% | 57.0% |
| Guilty Rate | 38.5% | 23.7% | 41.2% |
| Adjudication Withheld | 12.0% | 28.9% | 15.8% |
| Diversion Rate | 3.4% | 28.9% | 14.9% |
| Avg Sentence | 1.7 months | 2.3 months | 21 days |
| Avg Fine | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Probation | 1 year | 11.8 months | 3.5 months |
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 (2025)
Statewide, the dismissal rate for Trespassing is 4.0% with public defenders and 5.0% with private attorneys (1.0 point difference). Leon County's 1.0 point difference is equal to the statewide average.
| Location | PD Dismissal | Private Dismissal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon County | 1.6% | 2.6% | +1.0 pts |
| Florida (Statewide) | 4.0% | 5.0% | +1.0 pts |
Other Charges in Leon County (2023-2025)
| Charge | PD Cases | PD Dismissal | Private Cases | Private Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 2,013 | 1.3% | 939 | 0.5% |
| Traffic Offense | 1,881 | 0.9% | 909 | 0.3% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,834 | 2.1% | 466 | 0.0% |
| Battery | 1,340 | 5.2% | 498 | 2.2% |
| Resisting Officer | 1,076 | 3.6% | 293 | 3.1% |
| Other | 686 | 3.1% | 418 | 2.6% |
| Fraud | 524 | 4.2% | 229 | 2.2% |
| Weapons Offense | 437 | 0.7% | 232 | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should you hire a private attorney for Trespassing in Leon County?
In Leon County, private attorney clients have a 2.6% dismissal rate for Trespassing compared to 1.6% for public defender clients. This is a 1.0 percentage point difference based on 604 cases. However, correlation is not causation — private attorney clients may have different case characteristics.
What are the conviction rates for Trespassing in Leon County by counsel type?
The conviction rate for Trespassing in Leon County is 50.5% with a public defender and 52.6% with a private attorney. Conviction includes both guilty findings and adjudication withheld.
How does Leon County compare to statewide averages for Trespassing counsel outcomes?
Statewide, the dismissal rate is 4.0% for public defenders and 5.0% for private attorneys. Leon County's difference of 1.0 points compares to a statewide difference of 1.0 points.
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Trespassing in Leon County, Florida — Public Defender vs Private Attorney Outcomes (2025). Based on 604 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/counsel-outcomes/trespassing/leon
Conviction includes guilty pleas and adjudication withheld. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: September 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 · 604 cases analyzed · Leon County · 2025 · Data last updated September 2026