Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale | 120 available

120 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 59% provide free consultation.


120 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: The Salazar Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I have been in private practice since 1991. Since that time, I  have zealously represented Tens of Thousands of clients in various legal matters including Criminal Defense, Traffic Law, and Personal Injury.  No case is too big and no case is too small.  I have helped hundreds of clients secure millions of dollars from a soft tissue injury case to a amputee or traumatic injury case.  Since 2001, I have also been  appointed Special Public Defender in many criminal defense cases in Broward County, Florida.  I am in court on a daily basis before many judges in County and/or Circuit Court. If you have pulled over, charged with any offense, arrested or been injured in a accident, please call me or email me at anytime.  I strive for the best possible outcome for my client.  If you want a lawyer that truly cares and will fight for you everytime, then Please call me at any time at or toll free.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: The Law Office of Felipe Jaramillo, P.A.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I fight.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Deric Zacca, P.A.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I am a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer and former prosecutor who graduated in the top 5% of my class at the University of Miami School of Law. During my career at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office, I tried hundreds of criminal cases involving crimes ranging from DUI to Capital Murder.  I also served as a Supervising Prosecutor in the DUI Division and was responsible for training new DUI Prosecutors. I also have extensive experience in Federal Criminal Court.  I have defended over 100 federal criminal cases.  I have experience defending all types of criminal cases including drug trafficking, theft, fraud, insurance fraud, welfare fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud, alien smuggling, sex trafficking, kidnapping, child abuse, sexual battery, conspiracy, armed robbery, armed burglary, immigration offenses, firearm offenses, visa fraud and 1st degree murder. I am licensed to practice in Florida State Court and in the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida.  I am also licensed to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and First Circuit as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I am a native Floridian, and   have  spent the last 30 years building relationships with prosecutors, judges, law enforcement officers and court   started my  criminal defense career at the Dade County State Attorney’s office and  later, the Broward County Public Defender’s office in the late 1980’s.  Then  I opened my criminal defense law  office in downtown  Fort Lauderdale at 320 SE 9th St, Fort Lauderdale and have been there ever since. Let me stand between you and your troubles and show you a way out.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Huda Ajlani is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. There are only 370 board certified criminal law attorneys out of approximately 85,000 attorneys in Florida. Board certified lawyers have met The Florida Bar’s highest standards for special knowledge, skills and proficiency in Criminal Law and professionalism and ethics in the practice of law. She is recognized as an expert in her field.. She is currently the President of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is on the Florida Bar Criminal Law Executive Council. She is very engaged in the legal community and does whatever she can to promote the importance of the criminal justice system.. Ajlani began her career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Broward County Public Defender's Office. While at the Public Defender' Office, she personally handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases ranging from DUI to First Degree Murder. Ms. Ajlani has had numerous jury trials and non jury trials at both the felony and misdemeanor levels.  She is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.. Ms. Ajlani is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. She is a member of the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and in the United States Supreme Court. She can handle cases throughout the State of Florida and in Federal Court.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33309
Firm: Rossen Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Hi, I’m Susan Lawson, Partner at the Rossen Law Firm. I was born and raised in South Florida and have been practicing criminal defense for over 13 years. The majority of my practice has been in South Florida but I have also practiced in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have handled thousands of cases and have tried more than 100 jury trials ranging from driving and drug offenses to sexual battery and homicide cases. I have always loved to litigate and help others. I knew I could use my voice, knowledge, skills, and passion to zealously advocate and make a difference in the lives of others.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Law Offices of Daniel A. Callahan, P.A.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Handling all criminal cases and appeals.  We provide a fair, competitive fee for all cases. Call now for a free consulation.  Ask about our Avvo rate.  Se habla Español.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33309
Firm: The Law Offices of Glenn R. Roderman, P.A.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Glenn is a former Florida state prosecutor and judge  who became a defense attorney and has successfully defended thousands of clients in his 40+ years of experience. He has been a prominent figure in the South Florida legal community since becoming a private attorney, and his cases have been featured on local and national news media through the years.. Glenn is a strong supporter of personal liberties and of the U.S. Constitution. His greatest belief is that each and every person is entitled to full, fair and effective representation, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their case. Glenn is able to meet you where you need him to be and can get started on your case quickly to get the leg up on your defense.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33304
Firm: Law Offices of Richard Corey, PLLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Founded in September of 2012, R.C. Enterprise Law is a full-service law firm dedicated to serving its clients with the passionate and zealous representation that they deserve. We believe in the American Judicial System as well as the idea of the American Dream where all things are possible when you’re willing to put in the work. The “Enterprise” brand is based upon the dictionary definition of systematic purposeful activity. We work side by side with our clients in maximizing the likelihood of a desirable outcome in any given situation. Our practice areas include business and corporate law, commercial and civil litigation, entertainment and sports, criminal defense, real estate and intellectual property. Richard P. Corey is a committed and highly skilled trial lawyer and deal negotiator with significant experience representing high net worth individuals, both national and small businesses, professional athletes, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists. We take a truly novel approach to business enterprise and our unwavering focus always places the client’s best interest as the top priority. At all times, our strategic goal-oriented model seeks the most efficient and optimal resolution to all matters as well as the successful achievement of all client objectives. We believe in turning challenges into opportunities through a unique combination of dedication, creativity, and innovation. At the Law Offices of Richard Corey, it is our vision to help you pursue your own.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33304
Firm: Weinstein Legal Team
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Former Prosecutor and Former Public Defender.. Practicing criminal law for more than 19 years.. Admitted in several states on both the State and Federal levels.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Jeffrey M. Harris P.A.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, former prosecutor (Chief of the Career Criminal Unit), former adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern Broad Sheppard College of Law, Instructor at the Prosecutors/Public Defenders Trial Advocacy Program at University of Florida College of Law, Instructor at the NITA Program at Nova Southeastern Broad Sheppard College of Law, AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, listed in Who's Who in American Law and International Who' Who of Professionals

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33309
Firm: The Sofia Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Fairuze Sofia has lived in South Florida since she was in middle school and graduated from Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach, Florida. Following high school, she studied International Relations at Florida International University where she was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated with high honors. While a student at FIU, Fairuze studied abroad in Paris at L'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris taking courses entirely in French.. Fairuze attended law school at the University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida. While in law school, Fairuze participated in the UF Honor Court first as a member of the Attorney General's Staff and then as the Chief Defense Counsel. She was also awarded the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship for advanced Portuguese language study. Following her second year of law school, Fairuze worked as a law clerk at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Office of the Chief Counsel in Cape Canaveral, Florida where she worked on everything from labor disputes to government contracts (and stood on the launchpad next to the shuttle!).. During her last year of law school, Fairuze earned the book award in her "Trial Practice" course. She was also a Certified Legal Intern at the Public Defender's Office in Gainesville, Florida. Following law school, Fairuze worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County where she aggressively represented her clients at both the misdemeanor and felony levels. Following her time at the Public Defender's Office, Fairuze briefly worked for the immigration law firm of Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger, Tetzeli & Pratt.. Fairuze speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and French and has lived abroad in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Paris, France. In her spare time, she likes to travel and attend concerts.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Law Office of Eric Clayman, P.A.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Eric Clayman received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University.  While attending Eastern Michigan University he graduated from the Washtenaw County Police Academy where he graduated with top honors in marksmanship, physical fitness and defensive driving tactics.  Mr. Clayman worked as a certified police officer in Hamtramck, Michigan, which is inside the City of Detroit Proper.  While employed as an officer, he worked as a DUI Investigator, Narcotics Investigator, served high risk felony arrest and search warrants and handled Auto Theft Investigations.  Mr. Clayman has extensive experience and training in handling DUI’s properly, indications of impairment and how to property conduct these investigations.  He has extensive continuing education and field experience in narcotics and vice interdiction.  Mr. Clayman obtained his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida.  Mr. Clayman is admitted to both the Florida Bar and to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.. Mr. Clayman started his career while in law school as a Certified Legal Intern (CLI) for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office.  Upon graduating from law school he worked for the Broward County Public Defender’s Officer.  Subsequent to the PD, he worked for the Office of the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the Fourth District handling two Broward County Felony Courtrooms, Drug Court, Misdemeanor Domestic Violence and Mental Health Court.  Shortly thereafter, Mr. Clayman started his own legal practice where he focuses on high level communication with clients and zealous advocacy on their behalf.. Education and Experience. B.A. from Eastern Michigan University, 2002. J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law 2006. Admitted to Florida Bar 2006. Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. Admitted to the Bankruptcy Court. Memberships and Associations. Florida Bar. Florida Bar Criminal Law Section. Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Broward County Bar Association. American Bar Association. Hispanic Bar Association

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: The Law Offices of David J. Sobel PA
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

David Sobel was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He moved to South Florida in high school where he graduated valedvictoria of his high school class.  After high school he graduated from the University of Miami cum laude with a degree in history.  Mr. Sobel then graduated from Nova Southeastern University cum laudei earning his juruis doctorate degree.. After law school, Mr. Sobel went to work as an Assistant Public Defender where he represented numerous clients at all stages and levels of representation.  During that short time, Mr. Sobel yearned to open his own practice where he could give personal and inovative attention to each clinet and each case.. Mr. Sobel went into private practice in 2009 and has developed a following of clients who appreciate his aggressive represention throug dedication and attention to detail to each and every case.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Stewart Valencia P.A.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation: I am a trial lawyer.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: William Moore Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Criminal attorney William Moore has recently teamed up with two of the most respected criminal defense lawyers in South Floirda. If you have been arrested, ask what our law firm will do to protect you.. Contact information:William Moore -. MORE ABOUT ATTORNEY WILLIAM:. My name is William Moore and I have spent the entirety of my career practicing criminal law right here in South Florida. Over the last 20 plus years, I have appeared before our local Broward County Criminal Court Judges on a daily basis. I have authored works and lectured about criminal defense related tactical issues and trial strategies on over a thousand occasions. Hundreds of these lectures are available to the general public by accessing our law firm’s interactive website. Throughout the course of my career, I have protected the rights and liberty of thousands of people charged criminally and personally tried to verdict hundreds of these cases in front of a jury. I’m proud of my criminal case history and trial results. All of which is available for your review. Research some of the various cases that I have defended in South Florida and see for yourself why I should be the lawyer to successfully resolve your pending criminal matter.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33308
Firm: The Law Offices Christopher W. Rumbold, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

CHRISTOPHER W. RUMBOLD, ESQ., Principal of the LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER W. RUMBOLD, PLLC was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida in 2002.  He established the LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER W. RUMBOLD, PLLC in 2015 to provide clients throughout South Florida with discrete, quality representation in matrimonial and family law matters.  As a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney, he zealously advocates for his clients recognizing that certain matters require litigation.  As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator (2013), he advises and promotes the benefits of simultaneously seeking amicable dispute resolution.. Christopher is a former Assistant Public Defender (Palm Beach, 2002-2005) with extensive trial experience defending misdemeanor and felony cases.  Since 2005, Christopher has restricted his practice to complex, high income/high net-worth matrimonial and family law matters.  He regularly practices in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade County.  He joined the family division of Heller & Chames, P.A., (Miami) in 2005 as a senior associate.  In 2010 he joined the boutique family firm Gladstone & Weissman, P.A., (Broward/Boca Raton) as a senior associate and became a partner in the firm in 2014.. Christopher, an accomplished equestrian, international traveler, and avid reader resides in South Florida with his husband, Danial, and their French Bulldogs (Frodo and Gizmo).  They are proud uncles of ten amazing nieces and nephews.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Shemtov & Hillstrom PLLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Carter Hillstrom) is a Florida Bar board certified criminal trial specialist, and a former prosecutor and journalist. When good people find themselves in bad legal situations, Carter is committed to helping those people keep their liberties and reputation intact.. We take a “crisis management” approach to criminal law, utilizing Carter’s extensive criminal law and public relations background to help ordinary people accused by the government of wrongdoing. We approach each case on two fronts: ensuring our clients’ constitutional rights and freedoms are protected, and portraying clients in the best possible light to judges, prosecutors and juries. We hold the government to its obligation to prove a client’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but also recognize the possibility that clients may someday find themselves at the mercy of the court. This two-pronged approach is a unique way to keep an ordinary person’s freedom and reputation from being taken away by the government. Failing to take all possible steps to protect an individual’s reputation throughout the criminal justice process can have enormously adverse impacts in the future, particularly in the area of employment.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Call for a FREE CONSULTATION. I  Defend individuals charged with a crime in State and Federal Courts. I have been a Criminal Trial Lawyer since 1988, and my firm has represented over 4000 individuals in Criminal Court.. We handle all cases from First Degree Murder to complex White Coller Federal prosecutions. I have filed more than 500 motions to suppress evidence in Drug possession and Drug Trafficking cases. I have a free consultation and look forward to meeting and  representing you .. Call for a FREE CONSULTATION

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Brown Legal PLLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Brown Legal PLLC helps people deal with tough situations in their time of need. Brown Legal PLLC specializes in State and Federal Criminal Defense, from investigation through appeal, while handling related family matters and civil litigation. Come to my website to learn more about me, the type of work I handle and how I can best assist you.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Michael A Gottlieb, P.A
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Broward County criminal defense lawyer Michael A. Gottlieb has defended the rights of those accused of crimes since 1993. He has personally been involved in thousands of cases and tried more than 150 trials to the verdict stage. His work has led to acquittals and dismissals on both felony and misdemeanor charges. At his practice Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., Attorney Gottlieb has earned countless accolades and awards for his service to clients. Contact his firm today for a free consultation on your matter.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33315
Firm: Berman & Tsombanakis LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Berman & Tsombanakis LLC handles all types of Injury and Car Accident cases as well as criminal cases in the South Florida Area, including all the cities in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach Counties. We offer free consultations and are available to meet you in our office or any other convienant place if you cannot travel due to injury.. Please call or email us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to schedule an appointment.. or. email: or

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33315
Firm: Bradley M. Collins, P.A.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

AV Rated, Boutique Criminal Defense Firm, specializing in the vigorous defense of the wide range of criminal cases in all state and federal courts for over 25 years.. Former prosecutor and past President of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Experienced. Respected. Innovative. Quality Criminal Defense.. ABOUT BRADLEY M. COLLINS. Bradley Collins is a native of South Florida with strong ties to the legal community.. With over 25 years of expert trial experience, The Law Offices of Bradley M. Collins has aggressively and successfully defended the wide range of criminal cases from misdemeanors and DUIs to complex white collar crimes and capital murders in all state and federal courts.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: DiRenzo Defense
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Authour of hundereds of articles on criminal defense litigation and respected Florida criminal defense lawyer. William Direnzo has tried over 150 criminal cases to verdict. Partner at the criminal law firm Direnzo Defense, offices in Fort Lauderdale.. by William Direnzo

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Michael D. Gelety, Attorney At Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Attorney Michael D. Gelety, based in Fort Lauderdale, litigates cases and tries cases and handles appeals and criminal defense trials from around the state of Florida, including the tri-county area, Miami-Dade, Broward , and Palm Beach, and federal cases from around the country. His preeminent Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating, the highest possible for legal competency and ethics, reflects the level of experience and dedication that he brings to each of his cases.. With over 40 years’ worth of both trial and appellate experience, Mr. Gelety understands and possesses the unique skills and knowledge required to litigate trials and appeals. He has experience in trials and appeals of virtually all types of criminal matters, as well as civil cases. In addition to his extensive trial and appellate experience, Mr. Gelety has experience practicing criminal law (as both a prosecutor and defense attorney), civil law (as an insurance defense attorney and plaintiff attorney), and administrative law. He handles both state and federal cases, including death penalty cases, trials, and appeals to the Florida Supreme Court. His reputation and earned respect with judges, lawyers, and clients has been forged in over three decades of courtroom battles, providing the ultimate level of determination to each client’s situation.. Mr. Gelety makes clients a priority, and personally appears before the Trial courts and Appelate Courts to argue his clients’ position on appeal. He understands the complicated litigation required to assist a client who has received an unsatisfactory trial result from a previous attorney, a client who now desperately needs a swift and efficient remedy, with the experience, knowledge and courage to handle complex cases, the choice is obvious: Trust Michael Gelety.. For more information about how his law firm can help you, contact Michael Gelety today.

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