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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County.. Let me put my knowledge, training and experience to work for you.. I know how the State of Florida intends to build a case against you, and I know exactly what to do to make it as difficult as possible for them to prove the charges against you beyond a reasonable doubt.. Don't wait until formal charges are filed to contact me.  While you wait over these next 21 days or so, the State of Florida is methodically building a case -- witness by witness -- against you.. During this "pre-file investigation" period, my office will get involved and will present arguments to influence the State of Florida's filing decision...and this will give you the best shot at a dismissal of the charges (a "No Action"), a "Nolle Prosse", or lesser (or reduced) charge -- which may significantly decrease your exposure to incarceration, probation, and/or fines.

Russell J. Williams is a seasoned attorney with a career spanning decades in criminal law and defense. Originally from Staten Island, New York, he graduated from The State University of New York at Stony Brook before moving to South Florida in 1984 to attend the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. Graduating in 1987, Russell interned at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where he discovered his passion for criminal defense. He began his career with a private practitioner, refining his skills in legal research, motion arguments, and trial work. In 1990, he became a partner at Roderman & Williams, practicing for five years before establishing The Law Office of Russell J. Williams P.A. in 1995. In 2014, he joined Williams Hilal & Wigand, LLC, focusing on diverse legal areas, including family law, product liability, and wrongful death. Russell has also shared his expertise by teaching criminal procedure to Florida Probation and Parole Officers, earning accolades for his knowledge. Committed to justice, he has defended hundreds of clients, ensuring their constitutional rights are protected and upholding the principle that all are innocent until proven guilty.

As a solo practicioner I stive to provide my client's with personalized and individual attention.    When you call my office to inquire about your case you will speak directly with me.. Before practicing law I began my career in law enforcement which has provided my with the investigative experience in analyzing and defending criminal cases.

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I decided that I was going to practice law at the age of 8 because I have always had a passion for helping people.  Being able to fight for other people is in my DNA and comes across in everything that I do.  I am passionate about fighting for justice in all circumstances and I believe in our system when it’s working as it should.. And, at the end of the day, that’s my job! I get to help add a layer of accountability to our system to ensure that it works properly for all people.  This means helping people to know their rights, fighting to ensure those rights are upheld, and making sure that the criminal justice system isn’t overwhelming for my clients.. I believe that people deserve second chances, that a mistake shouldn’t define anyone, and that a label such as “criminal” shouldn’t become anyone’s identity. Because of this, I work tirelessly to combine compassion, zeal and integrity in my practice.  I fight for my clients at the worst moments they will ever face and pride myself on seeking the best possible outcome to allow my clients to move beyond that interaction with the system.. No one should pay for a crime they didn’t commit and no one should be forced to pay indefinitely for a momentary lapse in judgment.. As a long-term Tampa Bay area resident, I attended the University of South Florida where I received a full scholarship and graduated cum laude. I then worked my way through law school and earned my law degree from Stetson University College of Law, which is recognized as one of the top law schools in the country for trial advocacy. There I participated on the client counseling team and competed nationally as a member of the dispute resolution team.. After graduating in 2004, I began to work for a Fortune 100 company and spent close to a decade practicing in corporate America.  I have benefited from numerous leadership, management, and relationship-building courses during my tenure and have been awarded recognition for my performance, collaboration and negotiation skills, and leadership in difficult situations.  My real-world experience gives me the ability to look outside the box and bring a different perspective to my client’s cases. I am able to combine my knowledge of the criminal justice system with this experience to earn results for my clients.. I am a full-time wife, mother of two beautiful children, and criminal defense attorney. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me.  I am still humbled that I get to live my dream of helping my clients each and every day and I look forward to helping you too.

Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert (less than 1/2 of 1 percent of the over 100,000 lawyers in Florida have this recognition). Board Certification ensures that a criminal defense attorney has the highest level of experience in criminal trial law, has passed a rigorous written examination, has extensive trial and courtroom experience, and has received favorable evaluations from judges and other attorneys.. Licensed to practice:. United States Supreme Court. Federal Middle District of Florida. Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Experience:. Florida Supreme Court Capital Case Qualified. Lead Counsel in nearly 100 jury trials and 17 First Degree Murder Cases. Appointed as a Sixth Judicial Circuit Capital Conflict List Attorney. Thousands of criminal cases handled since 1988. Areas of Practice:. Criminal defense representation in Federal and State Court