About David
David Makofka built his legal foundation at St. Thomas University School of Law, enrolling in 1995 and earning his J.D. in 1998. He moved quickly from classroom to courtroom. The timeline shows a swift transition into practice after law school and an early alignment with public defense work.
He joined Makofka & Makofka soon after graduation and is listed as a partner there in 1998. That same year he took on a role as a Criminal Justice Act Panel lawyer, an appointment that involved representing individuals who could not afford counsel in federal proceedings. Those early responsibilities shaped the first years of his career and anchored his practice in Florida's court system.
Over the years Makofka has maintained ties to the legal community in Jacksonville. He remains active in the Jacksonville Bar Association, participating in the local professional network that connects litigators, judges, and attorneys across practice areas. His continued involvement in the bar reflects an ongoing engagement with the region's legal institutions.
His work as a Criminal Justice Act Panel lawyer indicates experience handling federal criminal matters for indigent clients. That role requires familiarity with federal procedure, evidence rules, and the pressures of trial work. In private practice at Makofka & Makofka he has continued to represent clients in Florida courts, handling matters that arise from both state and federal systems.
Colleagues describe Makofka as steady in the courtroom and attentive in consultation. He approaches casework with an emphasis on clear communication and practical strategy. He has navigated arraignments, pretrial litigation, plea negotiations, and trials. The record of steady practice since the late 1990s points to an attorney accustomed to the demands of litigation and client representation.
Makofka's office remains in Florida, where he balances court schedules with client meetings and case preparation. His practice reflects years of handling criminal matters tied to the Criminal Justice Act appointment alongside broader defense work at his firm. He continues to accept cases through the panel and to represent private clients across Florida courts.
Today he practices at Makofka & Makofka Lawyers at Law in Florida, where he continues to represent clients in criminal matters and related litigation in state and federal courts.
