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David Braun is an experienced trial lawyer that puts his skills to work for you. David began his legal career serving as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, there he prosecuted very serious crimes as the lead Felony Trial Unit Prosecutor. In private practice The Firm represents clients in litigation matters including civil and criminal defense. Many of his cases have been featured in local as well as national news. Some of those cases include, United States of America v. Butler, alleged conspiracy charges were taken to trial, after a three week trial Attorney Braun won a jury trial verdict, NOT GUILTY, complete acquittal of all charges. State of Florida v. Stone, Defendant charged with 1st degree murder and vehicular homicide facing life in prison. A Motion to Dismiss was filed on clients behalf resulting in a dismissal of many of the charges including first degree murder. The Firm represent clients in health care fraud, medicare fraud, conspiracy, civil rights violation, federal and state drug offenses, obstruction of justice, wire fraud. The Police Benevoence Association (PBA), Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and other associations regularly retain Braun Cruz Law Group to represent there union members in a variety of legal matters.. The Braun Cruz Law Group obtained dismissals in Federal Court for two local Lebanese businessmen in what was designated by the federal agents as Operation Cedar Sweep. Allegations included manufacturing of cocaine and heroin. Mr. Braun filed motions to dismiss citing legal arguments prompting the government and two separate Federal District Court Judges to dismiss both a six and two count grand jury indictment respectfully.. Mr. Braun successfully defended Bahamian nationals in federal court. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm and Explosives (ATF) operation entitled "Operation Smoking Gun", featured in local "Eye Witness News". Mr. Braun got all charges dropped, despite a grand jury finding that client had transported large amounts of crack cocaine to "Gator Smoke", a head shop operated by undercover government agents. Clients were also arrested for printing thousands of dollars of US currency. Motions were filed resulting in the successful negotiation and supervised release of the client.. Recently featured on the television series "American Greed" Braun Cruz Law Group represented security company for Fort Lauderdale ponzi scheme lawyer Scott Rothstein Five Star. Owners of Five Star were allegedly audio recorded agreeing to destroy documents evidencing the Scott Rothstein Ponzi Scheme. Five Star's alleged involvement included Morrocan wire transfers, money laundering through art dealers in New York, and performing said offenses with known mobster working with the coso nostra and the Gambino crime families. After the discovery was reviewed by the attorneys at the Braun Cruz Law Group, Mr. Braun successfully negotiated and reduced the charges resulting in a short term of probation for his client.. Mr. Braun has also successfully defended clients with charges of sale and transfer of automatic weapons. (DUI and BUI) Driving and boating under the influence are regularly handled. Injuries and wrongful death resulting from the negligence of another, real estate litigation, landlord- tenant, commercial evictions are also successfully handled everyday by the Firm.. For legal advice and counsel call.

Attorney Barner has worked in criminal justice for 25 years.  He is a former prosecutor and former President and Board member of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  Additionally, he is a Trial Advocacy  professor at Nova Southeastern University, and has presented countless Continuing Legal Education seminars to the Broward Public Defender's Office, the Broward Bar Association, Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Monroe County Bar Association.. Barner has successfully represented individuals in Federal Criminal, State Criminal, and Immigration courtrooms throughout Florida and the U.S. He has also counseled foreign nationals from over 30 different countries on both criminal and immigration issues. Moreover, he has advised State congressmen and countless criminal defense attorneys on legal issues.. A recipient of two “Client’s Choice Awards,” Barner handles every case with individual care and treats every client with dignity. He has appeared in Sun-Sentinel, The Defender (a magazine published by the Florida Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers), AILA’sVOICE Magazine, The Ring Magazine, 1320AM’s The Law you Need to Know, and 1580 AM’s Ambiance Radio. Barner has also lectured at numerous local  schools and universities, including NOVA Southeastern University, Florida International University’s Forensic Science Panel, Keiser University, Everest, Broward’s Police Athletic League, Comedy Fix Traffic School, and Boca Bay DUI School.. Always in the know as to breaking changes in immigration law, Barner was a party to a White House briefing with senior officials from the Obama Administration in advance of the President’s 2014 announcement regarding deferred action.. Before going into private practice, Mr. Barner tried jury and bench trials at the Canton City Prosecutor's Office and was later appointed by Mike Satz as Assistant State Attorney in Broward County. He was both a trial attorney and a case filer [the attorney filing official charges in a criminal case], working in both the Misdemeanor Trial Unit (handling criminal and traffic offenses) and the Felony Trial Unit. Attorney Barner has tried cases before Broward jurors ranging from traffic offenses to such felonies as kidnapping, drug dealing, and attempted murder. Additionally, Attorney Barner was recognized as a Convictor of Habitual Offenders when he was a prosecutor.. Prior to working as a Prosecutor in Broward County, Mr. Barner went to law school at the University of Akron [Ranked Top 10 by U.S. News and World Report for Trial Advocacy] where he received top marks in Trial Advocacy, a Board of Trustees Scholarship, acted as a Student Mentor, and was voted President of Phi Delta Phi, an International Legal Fraternity with a focus on charitable work. Further, Attorney Barner became certified in legal research by both Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.. "I work every case tirelessly and treat every client with dignity." - R. William Barner III

Attorney Mirer earned his Juris Doctorate at the University of Miami after earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami. He is associated with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Florida Bar. He also is a member of the United States Supreme Court and the Middle District of Florida. Furthermore, Attorney Mirer has been recognized by MSNBC, The Miami Herald, CNN, and Fox News. Criminal charges are serious, but you do not need to be intimidated by them. Instead, you can have confidence when you contact Attorney Mirer today and secure his help.

I started Flaherty & Merrifield in 2004 with one simple goal:  to provide the very best criminal defense representation in Fort Walton Beach and throughout Okaloosa County. Over the years, my team and I have defended thousands of people accused of criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence, DUIs, and Homicide. As president of the local chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, I stay up to date on current legal issues and continually expand upon his skills as an attorney.. Brandy Merrifield is my partner. We focus 100 percent of our practice on criminal defense. We will do whatever it takes to get the best possible result in a case. Some cases are worked out through a negotiation with the prosecutor. Other cases are litigated in court with pretrial motions to dismiss or suppress. Some cases are fought at trial. Whichever direction your case goes, Brandy and I know what moves to make in order to put you in the best position possible. Rest assured, you will be in good hands.. No matter what you are accused of, you deserve to have someone on your side who will fight for you and defend you. That is exactly what we are prepared to do for you. Call Flaherty & Merrifield and let us help.

My motto is sometimes bad things happen to good people. I am a US Airforce Vetern,Law Enforcement Specialist, Former Prosecutor, Probation Officer.

I am an associate attorney with Patituce & Associates. I assist clients in regard to criminal & DUI arrests as well as divorce proceedings, in Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton.

A proud member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 trial attorneys and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top one percent of lawyers, Nicholas Dorsten was born and raised in Ohio. He obtained his B.A. degree from Kent State University, majoring in History and even played a little football for the Kent State “Golden Flashes”. While at Kent, he was lucky enough to be part of an academic fraternity and receive the Kent State athletic/academic award banquet membership.. After college, he chose to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a lawyer. He enrolled in law school at the University Of Toledo School Of Law, where he received a full scholarship. At this school, he participated in a local law review and several moot court presentations.. During law school, Nicholas Dorsten utilized his summers gaining criminal law experience with the hope of becoming a prosecutor upon graduation. After the first year of law school, he was privileged to clerk for a local leading judge. After his second year of law school, he became a certified legal intern in Toledo, trying and resolving criminal cases. The experience gained in these positions allowed him to be chosen, and sworn in, as an Assistant State Attorney in the State of Florida.. Over the next five years, he quickly rose through the ranks at the Pinellas and Pasco State Attorney's Office. This progression allowed Nicholas to prosecute a wide variety of criminal cases. As an Assistant State Attorney, he held positions such as a Lead Trial Attorney, a Felony Domestic Violence attorney and a Child Abuse/Sex Crimes attorney.. During his five years there, Nicholas Dorsten prosecuted and obtained convictions in numerous high-profile cases in the Tampa Bay area including multiple charges of Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Sexual Battery, Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Trafficking in Illegal Drugs, DUI Manslaughter and a variety of other property, alcohol, and narcotics-related offenses.. After five years of public service at the State Attorney's Office, he elected to work with a leading Personal Injury Attorney in the Tampa area. He attended numerous personal injury seminars and workshops where he honed his trial skills. During his time at that office, Nicholas traveled throughout the state of Florida, trying numerous personal injury and car accident cases. During his time at the firm he won or settled millions of dollars’ for his numerous injury clients.. After that, it was time to utilize his vast array of training and experience to help protect the rights of everyday citizens that have been accused of wrongdoing. These rights, that he swore to uphold and abide by as an Assistant State Attorney, are the bedrock of our criminal justice system. They are the foundation upon which our system rests. Without an experienced criminal and personal injury trial attorney to protect your rights, the system will be stacked against you. Blake & Dorsten knows that from the inside out. Nicholas has since defended numerous high-profile cases throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough. He has been featured in The Tampa Bay Times, Bay News 9, and local NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox affiliates.

His firm recently received Readers' Choice Award - Best Lawyer/ Law Firm in Indian River County, Florida.. Mr. Metcalf is Past-President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He is the only lawyer in the 19th Judicial circuit to have earned this honor.  He is the Past President of the Indian River County Bar Association and the Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has been a practicing defense attorney for 23 years.. Andrew Metcalf has appeared before the Florida Supreme Court and is the author of the defense brief in State vs. Hayes regarding trafficking in hydrodone.  He is currently lead defense counsel for one of the defendants in the state of Florida's largest pain clinic investigations and prosecutions.  Mr. Metcalf has defended cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree murder.. Mr. Metcalf carries a Preeminent Peer Reviewed AV Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards from Martindale Hubbell and has been named a "TOP 100 Trial Lawyer" by the National Trial Lawyers. He licensed to practice in Florida state courts and the Southern District of Florida Federal Court.  Mr. Metcalf has appeared as an expert commentator in both national and local media and has authored a number of articles published in legal periodicals throughout the United States.. Mr. Metcalf was born and raised in Indian River County and is a partner at the law firm of Green, Metcalf & Lazan where he has practiced for the 22 years.

As a criminal defense attorney, I have the privilege of defending our Constitution on a daily basis as I fight to protect my clients' rights, records, and freedom.  The Bukowsky Law Firm team is thorough, hard-working, creative, innovative, and dedicated to delivering the highest level of legal service to our clients.   We handle all types of criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, DWIs, and traffic matters.  We practice throughout Mid-Missouri in circuit court, municipal court, the Missouri Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and United States District Court.

I represent individuals accused of crimes. My results are the product of hard work, a great team, and aggressive advocacy. I serve clients in state and federal courts across Missouri.. My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Dateline, Vice News on HBO, ABC News, and CBS News, underscoring my team’s reputation as formidable trial attorneys willing to take on complex and high-stakes cases.. In the fall of 2024, my team and I secured a NOT GUILTY verdict on a first-degree murder case—the first such verdict in Boone County in decades. This outcome is a testament to our tenacity, trial skills, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible results for our clients.. I earned my business and law degrees from the University of Missouri. Before attending law school, I worked for Congressman Ike Skelton in Washington, D.C., where I assisted with legislative duties, drafted Congressional Record documents, and contributed to projects involving American military installations. During law school, I became a Rule 13 certified law student, authorized by the Missouri Supreme Court, and gained hands-on experience at the Boone County Prosecutor's Office.. I am a member of the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I have served on the Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri and the Missouri FarmHouse Association. In addition to my legal work, I am an active volunteer at my daughter’s school, Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School. I also serve as a lector, on the vocations committee, and chair of the Mardi Gras parade at my family’s parish, St. Thomas More Newman Center.

Hieu Vu demonstrates advanced knowledge of procedure and case law. His commitment to his clients is unparalleled. His tenacity and victories in trial are already earning him the respect of his peers outstanding and dedicated trial lawyer who really cares about his clients.  Hieu Vu is a respected member of the DUI defense community and is associated with the following groups: National College for DUI Defense ("NCDD"), California DUI Lawyers Association ("CDLA"), North Orange County Bar Association, and The Private Defenders, "To the client, every case important. . They have a number of questions, they also have worries, and some will need a person to listen to them. At the end of the day, it's more than just delivering legal results, every person I work with needs to know what is going on and kept in the loop as the case goes on. I find that the practice of law is more than just getting the results in court." -Hieu Vu

Attorney Frances-Marie Prizzia was first interested in pursuing criminal law while working for immigrant labor organizations and a healthcare center, where she witnessed the injustices suffered by the disenfranchised and impoverished. Ms. Prizzia’s desire to make a difference and help those in need drove her to apply for law school. She received her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law (where she had also earned her Bachelor’s degree) in 2005. As a law student, she argued and won a motion to suppress evidence due to the violations of the Fourth Amendment made by investigating police officers. Before establishing her firm, Attorney Prizzia worked for the Orange County Public Defender and the Los Angeles County Alternate Defender’s office. While working as a trial attorney, Mrs. Prizzia obtained many dismissals by the court, and took and won more cases in jury trial than any other attorney within her unit at the time. Attorney Prizzia is admitted to practice law in California, and is admitted to the California State Bar.. At the Law Office of Frances Prizzia, Attorney Prizzia is dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of those who have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense. When their career, reputation, and future are on the line, Ms. Prizzia believes it is important to provide clients with aggressive representation and do everything in her power to have their charges reduced or dropped. Attorney Prizzia understands how stressful it can be to face criminal charges, which is why she offers clients her trusted legal counsel and personal attention. Whether you are facing a drug crime, sex crime, white collar crime, DUI (driving under the influence) offense, or probation violation, Ms. Prizzia has the knowledge and ability to represent you. To learn more about retaining the representation of a Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer, contact the Law Office of Frances Prizzia.

Brandon sees it as his duty, and is indeed committed to balancing the scales of justice. Offended by what he interprets as rampant socio-economic and cultural inequities, he can not resist taking up the cause and defending the position taken by those he perceives as unable, or unlikely, to succeed if they have no option but to fight alone. Describing the practice of Criminal Defense as rewarding, Brandon feels, “… to be a successful Criminal Defense attorney, one must truly believe in the purpose of an adversarial justice system. It takes a certain kind of person to excel in this discipline, strength of character, benevolence of heart, concepts that must be inherent and cannot be learned. One must be aggressive yet compassionate, humble yet confident.” In pursuing a career in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, it is important to Brandon to work shoulder to shoulder with a team he believes in.

Ryan Schwartz is an accomplished attorney whose journey began at Winthrop University, where he was a standout pitcher for the Eagles, ranked among the top 25 teams. His career took him overseas to the Netherlands and Germany, where he focused on lean manufacturing processes for a plastics company. Ryan later attended Charleston School of Law, where he distinguished himself as President of the Federalist Society and contributed over a thousand hours of pro bono legal work at the Charleston County Public Defender’s office.. Upon graduating and passing the South Carolina Bar, Ryan co-founded Thrower & Schwartz Law Firm with his mentor, Bill Thrower. After Bill's unexpected passing, Ryan established Schwartz Law Firm, LLC. He has a wealth of trial experience, having successfully tried numerous cases, including serious criminal offenses and family law disputes. In his personal life, Ryan enjoys racing his Corvette, home renovations, flying planes, and spending quality time with his dog, Chipper. He is dedicated to providing clients with personalized legal guidance, understanding the challenges they face, and ensuring favorable outcomes through aggressive litigation and negotiation.