"I'm not for THE PEOPLE, I'm FOR YOU." -Attorney John Hornbeck
"Don't hire a big lawyer, hire a strong one."
Learn about John
John Hornbeck was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. John graduated from Keswick Christian High School, University of South Florida, and Stetson Law. While at USF on a full scholarship, John was able to graduated with his bachelors in only three years, while also working for the academic advising office.
John graduated from Stetson Law School early as well, taking only two and a half years to receive his Juris Doctorate. While at Stetson, John was co-chair of the Alumni Relations Committee, Christian Legal Society, and the Go Green Committee. John was also the captain for softball, soccer, and kickball. John received a Certificate for Excellence in Leadership from Stetson.
John received his love of law from his father (Harvard '75, Stetson '79). John's brother Jay is also an attorney (USF '07, Stetson '11). John's desire to help protect the licenses of health care workers stems from his wife Dr. Beth Hornbeck, being a medical doctor. He treats all his client's licenses as if it was hers he was defending.
John has experience in traffic court cases, DUI and other misdemeanors, and well as felony experiences. John began his criminal defense career in 2010 as a law clerk for a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney. He has experience on the other side of the aisle as well, as he was an intern for The Office of the State Attorney for six months. John's first experience with personal injury came in 2012 when he worked for a law firm specializing in Breast Implant Malfunction Settlements. John has experiencing suing very big companies such as Publix and is not afraid to take on the "Goliath".
John's commitment to helping people does not stop at his profession. His community service includes City of St. Petersburg Volunteer of the Year Award for his work with youth in our community. He was also Coordinator of Youth Ministry at his Church for over two years, mentoring and teaching kids the Bible. In addition, he volunteered at public school teaching Civic and Constitution aw to 7th graders. He also volunteered his time teaching senior citizens Church History, John is a Board Member of his Neighborhood Association, and a Board Member of the Nuisance Abatement Committee.