About
About The Firm
EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE IN FLORIDA
Stephen G. Cobb, BCS is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney who handles a wide variety of criminal cases throughout the state of Florida. Mr. Cobb was born and raised in Northwest Florida, living in cities such as Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Cantonment, Okaloosa Island, Shalimar and Crestview. He is dedicated to helping the people in and around the First Judicial Circuit of Florida receive the best possible results in their criminal cases.
Stephen G. Cobb received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Missouri in 1986, with an additional coursework in history and law at the Victoria University of Manchester (England). He then returned to Florida to receive his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law in 1989. Since 1990, he has focused solely on the practice of criminal defense within the state of Florida.
EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE PROFESSIONAL
By dedicating his law practice exclusively to criminal defense, Stephen G. Cobb has guided numerous clients to successful outcomes in their cases. He has litigated more than 10,000 criminal cases in Florida, ranging from DUI to first degree murder, and he won his first capital case in 1998. No charge is too minor or too severe to be handled by the law firm of Stephen G. Cobb.
Stephen G. Cobb is a life member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In 2002, the Florida Bar Association recognized him as a Certified Criminal Trial Law Specialist, which is the highest level of recognition by that association, and he was recertified in 2023.
EDUCATION:
- Florida State University College of Law – Juris Doctorate in law, 1989.
- Victoria University of Manchester (England) – completed his third undergraduate degree with courses in history and law, 1985 – 1986.
- University of Missouri – B. A. History, 1986.
- Pensacola Junior College – A. S. degrees in Computer Technology and Electronics Technology, 1982.
PROFESSIONAL NOTES:
Attorney Stephen G. Cobb has practiced criminal defense law exclusively since 1990, and won his first Capital Case in 1998. He has litigated over 10,000 Florida criminal cases from DUI and Domestic Violence to First Degree Murder.
Mr. Cobb has also taught Evidence Law at the University of West Florida and LSAT (Legal Scholastic Aptitude Test) preparation.
In addition to obtaining favorable results for countless criminal clients in Florida, He also has been involved in the following projects in Florida:
- Brain imaging chapter for American Bar Association lawyer training manual Defending People with Disabilities (2023)
- Florida Bar Board Certification of Criminal Law Specialization: recertification (2023); recertification (2017); recertification (2012); recertification (2007); original certification (2002)
- Founding Director of Brain Health Alliance (2007)
- Founder of Florida Criminal Law Blog (2007 – present)
- Founder of One Stop Therapy Program (2005 – present)
- Founder, Florida Criminal Law Newsletter (2002 – present)
- Secretary of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Okaloosa-Walton Chapter (2006)
- Founder and first President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Okaloosa-Walton Chapter (2002 – 2006)
- Founder, False Domestic Violence Charge Awareness Month (June of each year) (2002)
- Founder, Producer and Host of Florida Criminal Law television show (2001 – present)
- Who’s Who of Business and Executives USA (2000)
- Founder, Free Ride Home (1997-2004)
- Founder, Cobb Law Firm (1997)
Born and raised in the Fort Walton Beach area, attorney Glenn M. Swiatek, Esquire, has practiced criminal law exclusively for over 25 years.
Most criminal justice attorneys limit their practice to criminal trial, criminal appeals or criminal post-conviction relief. Mr. Swiatek is unique: he handles all three.
He has experience before every court of the Florida’s First Judicial Circuit in the state court system. Mr. Swiatek is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
EXPERIENCE & MEMBERSHIPS
- National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Florida Criminal Trial Lawyers
- AVVO Superb Rated Attorney
- Published opinions in Florida’s First District Court of Appeals which have set binding precedent affecting future cases.
- President Okaloosa-Walton Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2007-2008, 2010-2013) (He was a key founder of this organization)
- Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association Law Week Chair (2002 – 2008)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Mentor and volunteer Judge for the Okaloosa County Teen Court
EDUCATION:
- Juris Doctorate, Oklahoma City University, School of Law (1997)
- Graduate Certificate in Litigation, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law (1993)
- Bachelor of Music Education, University of Southern Mississippi (1980)
- Graduate, Fort Walton Beach High School (1975)
INTERESTS
A classical musician since childhood, Mr. Swiatek has played orchestral bass in numerous orchestras including guest appearances in diverse venues such as the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Austria.
A widely respected photographer, Mr. Swiatek’s nature photographs have been published in National Geographic.
