About John Holzbaur

Jacksonville Attorney.
Retired Naval Flight Officer.
Advocate for the People He Serves.

A Different Kind of Attorney

Before John Holzbaur ever set foot in a courtroom, he spent 23 years serving his country as a Naval flight officer — including Special Operations deployments and command roles that most people will never experience. That background shapes everything about the way he practices law.

After retiring from the Navy, John joined the Public Defender's Office and helped establish the Fourth Judicial Circuit Veterans Treatment Court — working to keep justice-affected veterans out of the traditional criminal system and connected to the support they earned. He earned his law degree Cum Laude from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2017, attending night classes while working in the court system during the day.

He was later recognized by the City of Jacksonville for his work on behalf of veterans. It's the kind of recognition that reflects what John has always been about — showing up for people when it matters most. That's still what he does, every day, at Holzbaur Law.

John understands what it means to operate when the stakes are high and the margin for error is small.
He brings that same mindset to every case he handles at Holzbaur Law.

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Service Before the Law

Twenty-three years. That's how long John Holzbaur wore the uniform before he ever picked up a law degree.

He served as a Naval Flight Officer, flew Special Operations missions, instructed jet pilots, and served as Tactical Action Officer aboard the USS John F. Kennedy. He was deployed to Afghanistan. He knows the military not as an outside observer, but as someone who lived it at every level — from the flight deck to the command post.

When active-duty service members at NAS Jacksonville or Naval Station Mayport walk into Holzbaur Law facing a court-martial, a discharge they don't deserve, or a VA claim that was wrongly denied, they're not explaining their world to someone who has only read about it. They're talking to someone who has been there.

That's a difference worth having in your corner.

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Outside the Office

John and his wife Anastasia have been married for 33 years. They have three daughters — Maeghan, Eve, and Ana — and have been parishioners at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Riverside since 1993. Jacksonville isn't just where John practices law. It's home — and has been for a long time.

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What You Can Expect From Holzbaur Law

When you hire Holzbaur Law, you work with John — not a paralegal, not a junior associate. John handles your case personally from the first consultation through resolution. You'll always know where things stand.

— Direct Access to Your Attorney

Legal situations are stressful enough without confusing language. John explains your situation, your options, and the process in plain terms — because informed clients make better decisions, and better decisions lead to better outcomes.

— Straight Talk, No Jargon

John won't tell you what you want to hear. He'll tell you what you need to know — including a realistic picture of where your case stands and what's possible. His clients trust him because he's straight with them from day one.

— Honest Assessment

Ready to Work With John?

 

If you're facing a criminal charge, an immigration matter, or a military legal issue, John Holzbaur is ready to help. Contact Holzbaur Law today for a free, confidential consultation.

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Serving Jacksonville, FL — including clients at NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, and throughout the Middle District of Florida.