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We are a law firm dedicated to helping those charged with crimes such as Assault and Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Mischief, Driving while license suspended, DUI, and other crimes. We also represent clients on child support and custody issues and personal injury cases.

Upon graduating law school from Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island, I obtained my LL.M. degree in Trial Advocacy, specializing in Federal Criminal Defense, from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. While studying at California Western, I volunteered at the California Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to obtaining the release of incarcerated individuals who have been wrongfully convicted. As part of the LL.M. program, I interned with the Miami Federal Defender’s Office where I assisted in the defense of Guillermo Zarabozo, which is more widely known as the “Joe Cool” case.. Upon leaving my internship at the Miami Federal Defenders Office, I was Of Counsel with the Law Office of Richard C. Klugh where I handled a variety of cases from driving on a suspended license, to driving under the influence, drug trafficking, fraud and murder. I also represented clients in all types of state and federal trial, post-conviction, and appellate proceedings.. In law school, I interned at the Rhode Island Public Defenders Office where I was actively involved in trials, probation violation hearings, and plea negotiations. In addition, I was a member of the trial team and one of the first students to participate in the Pro Bono Collaborative Legal Rights Workshop, a project partnering law students with law firms and community service agencies to present legal rights workshops to the low-income constituents of community service agencies.. I am admitted to practice law in the states of Florida, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. I am also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida and the District of Massachusetts as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Stephan Lopez is a Cuban born immigrant who came to this country at the age of seven years old and was raised in Miami, Florida. Stephan’s parents immigrated to the United States to give him a better life and he has made the most of that opportunity. Stephan’s parents were teachers in Cuba and have been hardworking members of the South Florida community since their arrival to this country. Stephan credits his parents for his family values and work ethic as he engages in the practice of law with true fidelity of purpose and clarity of justice.. Stephan is also a former police detective and former patrol officer; he has investigated many criminal cases including homicides, robberies and sexual batteries. Stephan brings over 12 years of experience within the law enforcement field which included his serving as a member of his department’s ERT (Emergency Response Team) that was deployed to the Katrina catastrophe in 2005.. Stephan is a former prosecutor for Miami-Dade County, the largest prosecutor’s office in the State of Florida and the 4th largest in the nation. He has worked many cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies and career criminal cases as a prosecutor. Stephan also serves as a Special Assistant Public Defender, handling a variety of serious juvenile and adult cases, including career criminal and murder cases in both Miami Dade and Broward Counties. Bringing that expertise to private practice, Stephan offers defense representation in a variety of criminal cases including: white collar defense, organized fraud, mortgage fraud, drug trafficking, drug sale, drug possession, robbery, burglary, aggravated battery, resisting with violence, battery on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, and other serious felonies and misdemeanors including DUI, assault & battery and resisting an officer without violence.. Education:. Florida A&M University, College of Law, J.D., 2009 Florida International University, M.S., 2003. Bar Admissions:. Florida. Court Admissions:. State Courts: FloridaFederal Courts: U.S. District Court, Middle District of FloridaU.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

No nonsense criminal defense attorney that actually cares about his clients.

Lindsay Lawrence Chase is a Criminal Trial Lawyer who has spent the majority of her career in criminal defense. While in law school she worked for the Broward State Attorney’s Office. After law school she started working at the Broward Public Defender’s Office where she worked on DUIs, burglaries, robberies, grand thefts, and first degree murder charges. Lindsay left the public defender's office for private practice in 2019.. Lindsay has received many accolades throughout her life. She was on the Dean’s List: Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Winter 2013, Winter 2015. She also earned multiple Book Awards in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law II, and Advanced Criminal Procedure. While in law school Lindsay was a Jessup Moot Court Competitor and Brief Writer. She was also a senior staff member for (ILSA) Journal of International and Comparative Law. Lindsay was the president of NSU Law Student Chapter of Toastmasters: President. Also she was a member of Nova Trial Association: Member. Currently Lindsay is the Pi Beta Phi, Broward Alumni Chapter President. She is also the Committee Chair for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Junior League Human Trafficking Committee Chair. Lastly Lindsay is on the executive board of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. If you or someone you know is currently being prosecuted in the state of Florida and you are seeking competent and aggressive legal services, contact Lindsay Lawrence Chase for a no-cost consultation.

I will work hard and fight hard for you, so you won't have to.

I know what you're going through because I've been there.... You probably already know that when you're going through a criminal action, it's like watching the foundation of your life crumble.  This is a tough situation for you. You feel overwhelmed with emotions -- one minute you feel terrified, anxious, stressed... and the next minute you feel emotionally paralyzed, in a state of quiet desperation and fear. You're struggling to keep things under control and it can be the most challenging time of your life --. You want someone to give you hope... you want someone confident, experienced and assertive to fight hard for you and to tell you that everything is going to be alright.. I know and I understand how you feel because I've been there... when I was in college a close family member was charged with Federal Mail and Wire Fraud. He was convicted and sent to Allenwood Federal Prison for 3 years. It was a difficult time for our family. It was during that time that I found my passion for Criminal Defense. We were not happy with his lawyers or the way they handled his case; they lacked confidence, they didn't fight hard for him, they were not aggressive in court, they seemed afraid to challenge the prosecutor, they did not try to negotiate any favorable deals and... they had no empathy for their clients. They couldn't understand how difficult it is to be in a position where you are right now; accused of comitting a crime, afraid, facing an uncertain future, worried you may go to jail... even if you are innocent!. I made the decision to become a Criminal Defense Attorney so that I could fight for people like you who are accused of committing criminal offenses, providing you with the best possible representation and aggressively fighting to get you the results you want -- helping you get through the difficult times so you can focus on the rest of your life and the positive aspects of your life.. In addition to Criminal Defense my passion is Martial Arts... I'm a fighter!. What sets me apart from many other criminal defense attorneys is the fact that I am a Black Belt in two schools of Martial Arts; Kung Fu and Muay Thai Kickboxing. I'm a fighter!. In 2001, I was awarded a dual Black Belt in Northern Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu and in Muay Thai Kickboxing. Earning my Black Belt required a combination of grit and toughness, focus and determination, hard work, sweat equity and perseverance. I endured hundreds of hours of training and countless bumps and bruises; over the course of my training I faced many challenges, I fought hard and I never gave up.. My Martial Arts training has made me patient, laser-focused, tough and disciplined. My training gives me a distinct advantage over my opponents in the courtroom. I have an abundance of confidence, I am always prepared, I never quit and I won't settle for a bad deal. Every time I step into a courtroom I become energized. I love what I do and I am very good at what I do. I am an experienced and aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, New York and New Jersey for over 31 years.. My practice focuses on Drunk Driving and DUI Defense; BUI Defense (Boating Under the Influence); Criminal Defense and Criminal Appeals.. I represent clients who are charged with DUI and related criminal DUI offenses such as: DUI w/Damage to Property; DUI w/Serious Bodily Injury; 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th DUI and Habitual Offender; extremely high BAC (0.16, 0.20, 0.24, even 0.30!); DUI with Child in car; Driving While License Suspended (DWLS); Leaving Scene of Accident; DUID (Drugs); Underage (under 21) DUI; Refusal to Submit to Breath or Sobriety Tests; Felony DUI; Federal DUI; DUI for CDL holders; Violation of Probation hearings; DHSMV Administrative hearings; DUI Manslaughter; Hit and Run. An ice cold beer on a hot afternoon on the water can be a beautiful thing! But if you’re the owner or operator of that boat and you’ve been drinking, you may be wishing that you thought twice before starting up your engines…. I also represent boaters in BUI cases (Boating Under the Influence); U.S. Coast Guard hearings; The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hearings; Refusing to submit to breath, blood or urine test; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th offense; Leaving the Scene of an Accident; BUI under 21; BUI Manslaughter 2nd Degree and 1st Degree; Accident causing Serious Bodily Injury; Failure to Give Information and Render Aid; Battery on Law Enforcement Officers; Causing an Accident; Leaving the Scene of an Accident;. In addition to successfully handling DUI and BUI cases, my Criminal Defense practice includes. It is my belief that a person should not be judged by their worst act and that even the best of us can make poor choices or have a lapse in judgment. My practice is based on the belief that you were arrested when you shouldn’t have been.. I know that calling a lawyer when you are facing criminal charges is one of the hardest things you've ever had to do. But I also know that hiring a confident, skilled and aggressive criminal defense attorney gives you the best chance of fighting and beating the charges against you!. Don't let procrastination, hesitation or fear stop you from fighting back! Call today to schedule a complimentary strategy session (954) 981-0336 and reclaim your life! Let's see if I can give you some hope, we'll review your case and lets see what I can do to make things better!. Richard G. Salzman, Esq.. PS... Don't you owe it to yourself to get things under control again? Take back your life! Call today and sleep easy tonight knowing that I am there for you and that everything will be taken care of.. PPS... Is your recent DUI arrest about to ruin your life? Call )

Cortney Walters, Esq. is a founding partner of Jones Walters Law Group, PLLC. Born in Columbia, Maryland (and raised in Baltimore County), Ms. Walters is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Howard University where she earned her undergraduate degree in 2013. Ms. Walters went on to obtain her law degree from The St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida in 2016, where she again graduated with honors. While in law school, Ms. Walters was a member of The St. Thomas Law Review and The St. Thomas University School of Law Trial Team.. Ms. Walters was admitted to the Florida Bar in September of 2016, and began her career as an Assistant Public Defender. She served in both Orange County and Broward County, Florida. Ms. Walters has handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors, DUI and felonies from inception to trial. She is a zealous advocate who has successfully defended her clients in a wide range of criminal matters.. Prior to co-founding Jones Walters Law Group, PLLC, Ms. Walters worked at both a major civil litigation firm and insurance company handling insurance defense litigation, automobile negligence, premises liability, personal injury protection claims and all matters pertaining to casualty defense and general negligence.. In May 2021, Ms. Walters co-founded Jones Walters Law Group, PLLC, a criminal defense and personal injury law firm dedicated to passionately representing clients in criminal defense matters and personal injury claims.

Attorney David Magilligan opened his own criminal defense law firm to provide people from all walks of life with high-quality, affordable legal counsel. After graduating from law school, he worked as an assistant state attorney in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office. In that role, he witnessed more people receiving poor criminal defense representation from disengaged lawyers than he’d like to admit. At the core, he seeks to provide client-focused criminal defense with an emphasis on clear communication and finding the most effective and practical solution in every case. He works directly with clients from the initial consultation through the resolution of the case. He is accessible and returns all messages within 24 hours. He invests a great deal of time early in the case helping each client understand the options and objectives of each client and present a realistic assessment of how the case may play out.

Ama-Mariya Hoffenden originally from Kiev, Ukraine is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian. Ama-Mariya is the fourth generation of attorneys in her family. Ama-Mariya obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Florida International University College of Law and is duly licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and may practice Immigration Law in any state.