John W. Thornton, Junior.

Background

Thornton, Junior, John W. was born on January 9, 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

Education

University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts, 1974). University of Miami (Juris Doctor, 1977).

Career

Worked at Thornton & Rothman, P.A. (Miami, Florida) specializing in Criminal Trial Practice and Related Administrative Proceedings and Appellate Practice, in all State and Federal Courts. Admitted to the bar, 1977, Florida. 1978, United States. District Court, Southern District of Florida including Trial Bar and United States.

Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

1979, District of Columbia. 1981, United States. Supreme Court and United States.

Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Student Board, Lawyer of the American International Law Journal.

Recipient, Wig and Robe Iron Arrow Merit Award.

Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law, 1995—. Author: "Circuit Court Criminal Division," Chapter of DCBA Handbook for Dade County Lawyers, 1991. Lecturer: "Criminal Law," Florida Bar Bridge the Gap Seminars, 1985-1989.

Assistant State Attorney, Dade County, Florida, 1977-1980.

Member: Dade County (Member, Board of Directors, 1987-1990) and American (Member, Criminal Justice Section) Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (Member: Executive Committee, 1994-1995, 1997-1998.

Board of Governors, 1988-1998. Special Commission on Merit Selection and Retention of Trial Judges, 1990-1991.

Criminal Law Section.

Judicial Administration Selection and Tenure Committee, 1984-1987. Liaison to Criminal Procedure Rules Committee and/or Criminal Law Section, 1990-1998). National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami Chapter.

Member, Board of Directors, 1988—). (Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education).

The partners, both board certified criminal trial lawyers, began their careers in the criminal justice system working as government attorneys for the prosecution. The firm represents the client from the inception of the investigation through the conclusion of the prosecution, in all state and federal courts, at the trial and appellate level

Each of the partners is involved in Bar and community activities, being particularly active in organizations involved in the improvement of the criminal justice system.

Achievements

• John W. Thornton, Junior. has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Dade County (Member, Board of Directors, 1987-1990) and American (Member, Criminal Justice Section) Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (Member: Executive Committee, 1994-1995, 1997-1998. Board of Governors, 1988-1998.

Special Commission on Merit Selection and Retention of Trial Judges, 1990-1991.

Criminal Law Section. Judicial Administration Selection and Tenure Committee, 1984-1987.

Liaison to Criminal Procedure Rules Committee and/or Criminal Law Section, 1990-1998). National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami Chapter.

Member, Board of Directors, 1988—). (Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education).