About John Holzbaur
Jacksonville attorney. Retired Naval flight officer. Advocate for the people he serves.
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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.
When active-duty service members at NAS Jacksonville or Naval Station Mayport walk into Holzbaur Law, they're not explaining their world to someone who has only read about it. They're talking to someone who has been there.
The team
Paralegal
Azaharys Amaro was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. She and her husband immigrated to the United States and became citizens in 2016, navigating the full process themselves. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Mrs. Amaro supports John on immigration matters and is often the first voice clients hear.
Azaharys Amaro is a paralegal and is not an attorney. Se habla español.
What to expect
Not a junior associate. John handles your case personally from the first consultation through resolution.
Your situation, options, and process explained in plain terms — because informed clients make better decisions.
John won't tell you what you want to hear. He'll tell you what you need to know — including a realistic picture of what's possible.
Get started
If you're facing a criminal charge, an immigration matter, or a military legal issue, contact Holzbaur Law today.
Serving Jacksonville, FL — including NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, and the Middle District of Florida.