Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale | 349 available

349 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Fort Lauderdale, California. These lawyers are rated between 4.6/5 to 5/5 and 61% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $37 to $84 per hour.

Active Lawyers

209 - 349

Hourly Fees

$192 - $454

Free Consultations

37% - 84%

Average Rating

4.6 - 5.0 ★


FAQs - Criminal Defense Lawyers in city Fort Lauderdale How many Criminal Defense lawyers actively serve residents of Fort Lauderdale, Florida? Approximately 81 licensed attorneys focus on Criminal Defense across Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Most matters are filed through the Florida District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Criminal Defense lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida? In Fort Lauderdale, typical rates range from $262-$428 per hour for Criminal Defense. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3821 and $7448, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Criminal Defense matters usually take in courts near Fort Lauderdale? Criminal Defense cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida usually take around 4-10 months depending on complexity and the Florida District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Criminal Defense cases for people living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida? Residents of Fort Lauderdale typically see Criminal Defense filings handled by the Florida District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Criminal Defense? About 45% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Criminal Defense, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.

349 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Rudenberg and Glasser, P.A.

Michael Glasser is the co-founder of Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A., where he has helped thousands of people throughout Fort Lauderdale obtain the best possible results for their criminal or injury cases. Attorney Glasser graduated from Florida State University of Law, shortly afterward becoming an Assistant Public Defender in Maryland and Florida. Attorney Glasser is a relentless litigator who ensures his clients’ rights are always protected. He works tirelessly to get his clients the best possible results, leading them through every step of the legal process. Regardless of whether his clients are facing criminal charges or were injured in an accident, he is always equipped to fight for his clients' interests in court. Attorney Glasser is passionate about helping people in Fort Lauderdale with their legal issues, and he is respected throughout the legal community for his vast experience. If you need a skilled legal professional who is honest, experienced, and ready to fight for your rights, call Attorney Glasser today for a free consultation.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33324
Firm: Kelley Kronenberg, P.A.

Lydia Harley is a Partner in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, managing the International Practice Group at Kelley Kronenberg. Lydia focuses her practice on the defense of General Liability, Immigration, and the prosecution and defense of declaratory judgement actions involving insurance coverage disputes and extra-contractual claims.. Lydia serves on the board of the German American Business Chamber of South Florida and is an active member of the American-German Club of the Palm Beaches.. Prior to joining the firm, Lydia worked as a law clerk for the Broward County School Board, Office of General Counsel where she performed legal research and analysis for the sixth largest public school district in the nation.. From 2000 to 2004, Lydia was a law student at Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, Germany, with a primary focus on Constitutional, Contract, Tort, and Criminal Law.. In 2008, Lydia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Business and Public Policy from the University of Maryland College Park where she graduated magna cum laude. While working towards her undergraduate degree, she earned a spot on the Dean’s List for four consecutive years and was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.. In 2010, she earned a Master of Business Administration degree, with a concentration in Operations Management, from Florida Atlantic University where she was an Academic Diversity Fellowship recipient.. Lydia went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center where she graduated summa cum laude and earned a spot on the Dean’s List for three consecutive years. During this time, she received both the Merit and the Einstein Scholarship Awards for two consecutive years. While obtaining her law degree, she served as Executive Editor of the Nova Law Review where she received both the Red Pen and Kaplan awards, was a member of the Nova Trial Association, and held numerous teaching and research assistant positions in areas of Civil Procedure, Constitutional, Criminal, Banking, Family, as well as Juvenile/Dependency law.. Lydia is fluent in verbal and written German, and is fluent in verbal Aramaic.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33308
Firm: Leifert & Leifert

LEIFERT & LEIFERT

As former Broward County (Ft. Lauderdale) and Palm Beach County (W. Palm Beach) Prosecutors with over 32 years of combined Florida criminal and traffic law experience, we have the knowledge and experience of working with both the agencies and the Courts to help you through this difficult time. Our main offices are located in Plantation and Delray Beach and serve the metropolitan areas of Ft. Lauderdale and W. Palm Beach. We look forward to assisting you. 1-888-5-DEFEND

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: The Law Office of Kristie Cohen, P.A.

Kristie Cohen graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Legal Studies. While attending Eastern Michigan, Ms. Cohen was engaged in a double bachelor’s program for Legal Studies and Psychology, with minors in chemistry and biology. Also, while attending Eastern Michigan, Ms. Cohen worked for the school’s legal clinic and also participated in an internship at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office.. While attending law school she clerked for the Honorable Dennis Powers in the 52nd District Court in Michigan, where she coordinated the Judge’s docket, wrote judicial opinions and helped the Judge write a Michigan Bar Review Article.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Cohen pursued her chosen path as a criminal defense attorney working for the Public Defender of the 19th Circuit in Indian River County. Her time at the Public Defender’s Office started by defending juvenile and misdemeanor cases. After a few months, Ms. Cohen was promoted and took over the defense of all County Court cases for the office and both Divisions for Indian River County. In just under a year Ms. Cohen was again promoted to a felony division, handling all felony cases and clients with all criminal designations. Ms. Cohen also began working on and learning major crimes cases such as murder and capital sexual battery. Ms. Cohen sat as 2nd chair on her first murder trial in 2010 and was in charge of the medical testimony and the bulk of the defense. Also, since she had a background and education in psychology, she was given a majority of the cases that had mental heath issues, NGI (not guilty by insanity) defenses or competency issues. Ms. Cohen became very well versed with how criminal law and mental health intersect and the ways to protect clients who have mental health issues. Ms. Cohen worked for the Public Defender of the 19th Circuit until 2011 and tried over 60 jury trials in her time there.. After leaving the 19th Circuit she accepted a position with the Broward County Public Defender’s Office and worked there until July 2017, when she went into private practice. During her time at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office she worked in several felony divisions and on several major crimes cases.. She was the lead Public Defender in several different divisions over her years at the office and focused mainly on first degree and life felony cases. Ms. Cohen mainly handled major crimes cases such as First-Degree Murder, Arson, Trafficking, Robbery Firearm, Carjacking and Sexual Battery. Her clients ranged from first time offenders to multi-convicted offenders, and she has extensive knowledge of every enhancement and designation, such as PRR (Prison Release Reoffender), HO (Habitual Offender), and HVO (Habitual Violent Offender). Ms. Cohen is also 2nd-chair-qualified to work on death penalty cases.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Aronson & Hansen, PLLC

Kristen Hansen is a founding partner of Aronson & Hansen PLLC and a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Ms. Hansen has worked in both private firms and in the public sector. She was twice awarded the prestigious Hat-Trick award for three consecutive not-guilty trial verdicts. Ms. Hansen is highly skilled in the areas of transactional law and procedures, document preparation and review, and negotiations. She is an active member of The Fund, The American Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, The Broward County Bar Association, and the Real Property, Probate, & Trust Section of The Florida Bar.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.

Joshua Padowitz is a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney at Kenneth Padowitz, P.A., a reputable criminal defense law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With a strong passion for justice, a reputation for his acute attention to detail and aggressive representation, and a commitment to protecting his clients’ rights, Joshua brings an impressive background and diverse experience to every case he handles. Joshua adds his skills, knowledge, and tenacious attitude to the firm’s collective 40+ years experience in legal practice.. Joshua’s experience extends beyond his work with Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. He served as a Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern and an Assistant State Attorney in the Broward State Attorney’s Office, 17th Judicial Circuit, until April 2021. During his tenure, he honed his skills as a prosecutor and gained invaluable insight into the inner workings of the criminal justice system. A rising talent in the field of criminal defense, Joshua Padowitz is a passionate advocate, determined to hold the justice system to account and achieve exemplary outcomes for his clients.. His dedication to the field of law is also evident in his academic achievements. Joshua is one of only a few who graduated summa cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center in May 2019. He was a recipient of the prestigious Goodwin Scholarship and was consistently on the Dean’s List. Joshua’s academic excellence was further demonstrated by his multiple Book Awards in various legal subjects, including Contracts, Torts, Property, and Multi-State Bar Lab.. Joshua also holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology, where he graduated with a GPA of 3.89. He was a member of several honor societies, including Alpha Chi, Psi Chi International, Delta Epsilon Iota, and Tau Sigma. His exceptional academic performance placed him on the Dean’s List throughout his undergraduate studies.. Joshua Padowitz is a member of the Florida State Bar and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. Joshua has been an integral part of the firm’s success. Prior to becoming an attorney, Joshua served as a law clerk for the firm in 2012, gaining valuable early experience in the field of criminal defense.. With his exceptional academic background, commitment to justice, and vast experience in the field of criminal defense and trial work, Joshua Padowitz is a highly valuable asset to Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. and the clients the firm serves.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: ZAGERLAW, P.A.

Joseph Zager obtained his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Zager is admitted to both the Florida Bar and to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.. Mr. Zager started his career while in law school as an Intern for local defense attorneys in Broward County. Upon graduating from law school he worked for the Broward County State Attorneys Office. Mr. Zager has over thirteen (13) years experience as a Prosecutor working in many different divisions including the Sexual Battery Unit, where he helped create the Computer CyberCrime Unit which focused on Child Pornography and Computer Child Exploitation.  Mr. Zager also was a supervisor to new attorneys in the Misdemeanor Division and has prosecuted all levels of crime including Capital Sexual Battery, Murder, Kidnapping, Aggravated Batteryand Robbery with a Firearm.. Since leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Zager has handled all types of Criminal Defense and Family Law Matters as well as assisted injured workers in obtaining their financial and medical benefits from employers.  Mr. Zager in his own legal practice focuses on high level communication with clients and zealously advocates on their behalf.. Mr. Zager has developed a reputation for operating ethically while aggressively defending the interests of his clients. Once engaged in representing an individual, he will prepare and investigate every possible angle to seek out any issue that will help strengthen his clients case. This is done for the sole purpose of achieving the BEST POSSIBLE RESULT for his clients, which is his only goal.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Law Office of Jonathan S. Friedman, P.A.

Jonathan S. Friedman is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Defense Expert who has been a practicing Criminal Defense Attorney for over 20 years in South Florida.He handles all criminal cases, including appeals, in both State and Federal court throughout South Florida. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal DefenseAttorneys, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Broward County Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mr. Friedman received his BoardCertification in Criminal Trial Law in 2007 from the Florida Bar Association and has recently been re-approved for board certification for the next 5 years.. Criminal Defense Lawyer Jonathan S. Friedman graduated from Florida State University (1989), where he received a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminology with a minor inEconomics. He received his Juris Doctorate Law Degree from Nova Law School (1992). Mr. Friedman serves on both the Justice Administrative Commission Indigency Panel and theFederal Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Southern District of Florida. He has also testified as an Expert in matters regarding criminal law and procedure.. Jonathan S. Friedman has an outstanding reputation in the South Florida legal community as an extremely competent and aggressive criminal defense attorney. He has handledthousands of criminal cases during his career and has aggressively defended over 100+ jury and non-jury trials. His legal abilities and experience have lead to successfuloutcomes in many criminal cases. Mr. Friedman takes a personal, hands-on approach to criminal defense cases. He understands the value of communication and the importancekeeping his clients informed of the legal process. You will always feel confident that you are in good hands and receiving solid legal representation with Jonathan S.Friedman.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33315
Firm: Pierre Simon, LLC

Jennito  feels, because of his passion of trial advocacy, his experience in jury trial, motion drafting and litigation, along, with his diverse background, as an immigrant from Haiti, he has the perfect combination of skills, experience, and compassion to be your attorney.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Haber Blank, LLP

Jason B. Blank  focusses on state and federal criminal defense and Florida election law work. Haber Blank, LLP is a South Florida law firm dedicated to assisting its clients navigate challenges and issues that arise in all areas of law.. Jason was born and grew up on the New Jersey shore just outside of Asbury Park.  Jason joined Jason H. Haber to form Haber Blank, LLP (formerly Haber, Stief & Blank, LLP) to provide effective and strategic representation to clients.  Prior to establishing Haber Blank, LLP, Jason served as a Broward County Assistant Public Defender, handling all levels of criminal cases ranging from first degree murder to driving under the influence and possession of illegal substances.  Jason has represented clients in dozens of jury trials.  Jason is licensed to practice before all courts in the State of Florida, the State of New Jersey, the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the United States District Court for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida.. Jason is actively engaged in the legal profession and holds elected positions in many of the leading criminal law organizations in the State. He is President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a Past Chair of the Florida Bar’s Criminal Law Section and Criminal Procedure Rules Committee, a member of the Florida Bar’s Committee on the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, has served on Grievance Committee “17G,” and is also Past-President of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you regarding your criminal defense matters.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: The Law Offices of Michael A. Dye, PA

I completed my undergraduate studies at Gardner-Webb University in August of 1998. I started law school at Nova Southeastern University in 2000. While in law school, I was a member of the Law Journal and held various criminal defense related jobs throughout law school.. Upon graduation from law school,I was employed as a securities litigation attorney.  I gained extensive trial experience in multiple jurisdictions as a securities litigation attorney.. In December, 2004, I opened my own firm with a focus on DUI and criminal defense.. I have handled criminal matters ranging from DUI, drug possession, drug trafficking and first degree murder.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Law Office of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A.

I began my career as an attorney in 2005 with the Law Office of the Broward County Public Defender. For the next several years I defended those accused of committing crimes. While employed as an Assistant Public Defender, I tried over 50 jury trials to completion.. Prior to becoming an Assistant Public Defender, I graduated from Florida State University. While at F.S.U., I was a member of the Florida State cheerleading squad.. Following my graduation from F.S.U., I pursued a law degree from Nova Southeastern University. After years of litigation at the Public Defender's Office, I was awarded a full scholarship to Gerry Spence's intensive Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. Studying under Gerry Spence and his team was a pleasure and as a result I became well versed in defending clients against corporate and government oppression.. In 2011, I joined Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., as an associate lawyer. While working in conjunction with Mr. Gottlieb, we have enjoyed numerous successes in formulating motions and winning strategies to help win suppressions and dismissals in State and Federal Court.. We are AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (the international listing of attorneys). The rating indicates that the attorney “has reached the height of professional excellence” and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. As a consequence, the firm is rated AV with Martindale-Hubbell.. In 2016 and 2017 I was awared the "Rising Star" honors from Martindale-Hubbell.. In 2018 I was awarded "Top Lawyers 2018" in Attorney At Law Magazine.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33309
Firm: Rossen Law Firm

I’m David Tarras, Partner at the Rossen Law Firm. I have spent my entire legal career as a criminal defense attorney, fighting tirelessly for the criminally accused in both State and Federal Court in Florida. I've successfully defended over 1000 clients charged with every manner of crime, with a particular focus on complex White Collar Crime, Federal Government Investigations, Healthcare Fraud, Sex Crimes, Weapons Offenses, Narcotics Crimes, Domestic Violence, and DUI. I have zealously represented my clients in over 40 jury trials and myriad bench trials, earning me a recognition by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the top 40 criminal defense attorneys under the age of 40 in Florida. I've also appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and other national and local news outlets for work I have done in federal criminal defense, as well as a widely popular Apple/iTunes True-Crime Podcast.. I received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Florida Honors College. I then graduated as a Merit Scholar from the Fordham University School of Law in Manhattan, New York. For all three years of law school, I worked for a nationally-renowned criminal law professor and author on a ground-breaking research project about the role of the human brain and modern neuroscience evidence in criminal defense litigation.. Both my parents are doctors - my father a Neurologist and my mother a Pediatric Oncologist. Growing up, I watched my parents save countless children and adults who were facing the most challenging and terrifying obstacles. My dream was to one day be in a position where I, too, could spend every day fighting for my clients’ livelihoods and safeguarding their futures. With a long-time passion for competition, creative conflict resolution, and the art of persuasion, I knew I could best fulfill my dream in the arena of criminal justice, protecting the lives and freedoms of South Floridians.. I joined the Rossen Law Firm because the Core Values of the firm are directly aligned with my own. Adam, Manny, and all the incredible staff are on a never-ending mission to provide the most caring, wholesome, and zealous representation to every single client, no matter the case. The Rossen Law Firm is the benchmark for elite criminal defense representation. Every client is treated like family, and I am beyond grateful to be part of this firm and family.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A.

If you have been injured because of another’s negligence, you want Steven J. Hammer by your side. He is a dedicated to helping injury victims in Fort Lauderdale receive the representation they deserve. As an attorney at Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A., he handles cases involving defective devices, auto accidents, personal injury, tobacco litigation, and more. One of his landmark success includes securing a $30 million verdict in a medical malpractice case in Broward County. He takes the time to get to know his clients, so that he can better represent their side of events. Attorney Hammer is a graduate of the University of Florida and of Nova Southeastern University.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Michael D. Weinstein, P.A.

I was raised and educated in the State of Florida.  After graduating from the University of Florida, I attended the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.  During my final year of Law School, I participated in an internship at the Broward County State Attorney's office.  Upon graduating from law school I was hired as an Assistant State Attorney.  Prosecuting all ranges of crimes from Juvenile through First Degree Felonies I quickly progressed to be a lead Prosecutor running a Division.  After four years, I was recruited by Adorno & Yoss an international law firm providing a full range of interdisciplinary services to its clients throughout the Western Hemisphere. Adorno & Yoss is the largest certified minority-owned firm in the United States and the only law firm member of the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council's Corporate Plus Program. It is the most diverse law firm in the country.  After three years of working at Adorno, I opened Michael D. Weinstein P.A. I utilize my experience and interpersonal skills to provide the very best representation to my clients.

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

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 3.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Bruce M. Lyons Attorney At Law

I have practiced criminal law as a defense attorney for over 40 years and represented people in both federal and state matters in different states. I have both lectured and mentored or lawyers in over 20 different states and 3 foreign countries. The 6th Amendment right to counsel is critical to our system of justice

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33306
Firm: Gary S. Ostrow

I have practiced almost exclusively criminal la for over 30 years and tried hundreds of cases from South Florida to New York and Los Angeles. There is no case that I will not face head on and have expanded my practice to include Federal litigation, going after Law Enforcement for illegal arrests as well as excessive force. I have great experience challenging search warrants, consent searches as well as warrantless home entries that have resulted in illegally obtained evidence. My website is and I can be seen on Face Book at Gary Ostrow P.A. with many published blog articles relating to my trial experiences as well as my relentless advocacy for those who cannot speak for themselves and the opporessed.. I offer free consultations 24/7 and adopt an open door policy where I am always available to my clients as well as responding to client calls, both new and existing. If you need legal representation, and you desire an aggressive advocate with vast experience, please contact me at. My practice is focused on South Florida however I have traveled the country in representing clients everywhere in the domestic U.S.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: The Law Office of A. Randall Haas

I grew up on Long Island, New York, and earned my undergraduate degree in communications from Michigan State University in 1981. From there, I returned to Long Island where I became involved in the business of commercial real estate.  Despite attaining success in this work, I felt unfulfilled as a person. Although I was always a sympathizer for the underdog and the downtrodden, I found myself having an increased desire to become more actively involved with reaching out and assisting good people being bulldozed by the system.. I decided to do something about the void I was experiencing. I had a deep desire to prevent injustices and I felt a calling to prevent the government’s abuse of authority. I decided to pursue this calling by becoming an attorney.. I attended Nova Southeastern Law School (originally named Nova Law School) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the intention of becoming a criminal defense lawyer upon receiving my degree. I graduated law school in 1986 and was immediately hired as a public defender in Broward County, Florida.  It was there that I was able to hone my skills as a trial attorney and gain invaluable experience representing individuals charged with virtually crime imaginable. In my thirteen year tenure as a public defender, I was the lead attorney in over seventy-five jury trials, both misdemeanors and felonies, from DUI's to first degree murders.Upon leaving the Public Defender's Office in 1999, I opened my own law office. I have continued to represent clients at virtually every level in the criminal justice system, both in state and federal court, over the past sixteen years in private practice.. I have now been a criminal defense lawyer, and a champion of justice, for almost three decades. My passion for defending the accused has never diminished and has continued to flourish.  To this day I fight to defend those in need of protection from a system that often times seems to have run amuck.  I work tirelessly to make every effort imaginable to obtain for my clients a second chance. I personally assure each and every client that I represent that they will receive high energy, aggressive and passionate representation, and that they will always be able to contact their attorney.. I take pride in my close and regular communication with my clients, thorough investigations of every case, and an aggressive and zealous protection of my client's rights.   Once you become my client, work will commence immediately in order to ensure that you have the best chance possible for a successful resolution of all your criminal charges.  My level of success over the years speaks for itself as does my reputation in the legal community as a tough and fearless warrior who  goes to the front line and into the trenches whenever necessary to attain a successful result for my client.

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.

I fight.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Robert A. Pascal

I am born and raised in fort Lauderdale, Fl. USA. where I have made my home for almost my entire life. I have always been dedicated to being there when my client's needed me the most for the past twenty-seven years as an attorney. As a client, your file is never a number, and your calls will always be returned. I promise you individualized attention, and empathy.. My client's are from many parts of the world, and many walks of life.  So feel free to contact me so we can meet to discuss your legal matter in person.

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.

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 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Weekes Law, P.L.

I am a trial lawyer, with roughly over thirteen years experience in the courtroom. I know that if you are looking for a criminal defense lawyer for yourself or a loved one, you are seeking results. Furthermore, if you do not have confidence in your lawyer, you will never have confidence in the results he obtains for you. I have numerous positive outcomes at trial, and I have negotiated hundreds of plea agreements, many of which have been remarkable in their own right. I also have a notable record of dismissals, as a result of search or confession challenges under the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. Most importantly I can be reached 24/7 – I believe that if you spend your money on an attorney you should have access to him at all hours of the day. Therefore, I give all my clients my cell phone number so I can be reached any day at any time. Since 2001, I have devoted my law practice to defending people against criminal charges in Federal and State Court of Florida, concentrating on Broward, Palm Beach and Dade County

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33309
Firm: Duran Defense LLC

I am a proud Latin American who was born and raised in Miami, Florida. I am of Cuban heritage on one side of my family and Venezuelan and Italian on the other side.  I am a huge Miami sports fan. Go Fins! Go Heat!. I attended the University of South Florida and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and a minor in History. I then attended Florida International University College of Law where I graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor degree. While at FIU Law, I joined the Trial Team. As a student advocate, I won a State mock trial championship. Since graduating, I have coached the FIU Law Trial Team for at least one competition every year, resulting in multiple State and Regional championships.. Immediately after passing the Bar exam, I started as an Assistant Public Defender with the Miami Dade Public Defender's Office. I worked thousands of criminal cases, ranging from DUIs to violent crimes to sexual crimes. After 3 years as an Assistant Public Defender, I worked 2 years as an Associate at a large Florida criminal defense firm, where I continued to work very serious cases, including alleged Murders and DUI Manslaughters.. I now run my own practice, Duran Defense LLC. I am 11-3 in trial. Most attorneys will not admit to you how many trials they have lost because they are afraid. I am not afraid. As Wayne Gretzky famously and wisely said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."  I have won 78.5% of my trials, many of which seemed like lost causes to my clients when they first retained me. And that number does not account for the dozens of cases I have had dismissed right before trial because the prosecutor or opposing counsel knew of my reputation.

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

Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316

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.

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