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I began my legal career with the 13th Judicial Circuit Office of the Public Defender in 2008 as a Certified Legal Intern.  I joined the office as an Associate Attorney in 2009, and was promoted to a Division Chief in 2013.  During my time at the PD's office I was lead counsel in over seventy-five jury trials, including offense ranging from DUI, Sex Offenses, Drug Possesion and Trafficking, Homicide, and juveniles charged as adults. In private practice at Tison Law Group, I was lead counsel for both personal injury and criminal cases for helping members of our community. As of October 1, 2021 I will be in private practice with my own law firm, Paul L. Figueroa Law, P. A. I handle personal injury, criminal defense, Marchman Act, and Baker Act cases throughout Florida.. I was raised in Hillsborough County Florida.  I graduated from Brandon High School, where I was a Varsity Letterman for BHS's nationally recognized wrestling program.  After high school, I attended Florida State University and the University of South Florida.  While in undergraduate school I was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and majored in Political Science. I received my J.D. from Florida Coastal School of law in 2008.

Before joining Douglas Law Firm, Jacob was a partner at the North Florida Lawyers firm. While a partner, he handled a variety of case types. He continued to heavily practice in the area of criminal law where he handled cases from first-degree murder to Driving Under the Influence (DUI). He also practiced civil law. He has handled small-claim cases, homeowner association disputes, guardianship matters, and much more.. He started as an Assistant State Attorney where he worked for nearly twelve years. He served all across Florida in a variety of circuits and in front of a variety of judges. Having tried over 50 jury trials and conducting countless motion hearings, he has handled almost any issue that could present itself in criminal litigation. Jacob also has an extensive background in white-collar crime, organized crime, and complex narcotics investigations. He participated in investigating and prosecuting such cases while serving in the Duval County State Attorney’s Office Special Prosecution Unit for over three years.. Currently, Jacob also serves as an Assistant Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the Air Force reserves. He quickly obtained the rank of Captain and completes his annual training and duty at his base at Robins Warner Air Force Base. As a reservist, Jacob had to complete the challenging Officer Training School (OTS) and Judge Advocate General Staff Officer Courses (JASOC). As an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Jacob has gained extensive knowledge of Trust and Estates. Jacob has helped many service members in this field of law. In 2021, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal.. Before beginning his career as an Assistant State Attorney, Jacob attended law school at the Stetson University College of Law. While at Stetson, Jacob completed a two-year clerkship with a local private attorney where he worked on all facets of different civil and criminal law cases. Jacob was also able to benefit from Stetson’s nationally renowned trial advocacy program and had one of the highest-rated mock trials among his peers in his Trial Advocacy course. Jacob also partook in the school’s certified legal internship program, where he became a de facto prosecutor with the Pinellas County State Attorney’s Office. He helped try a DUI case even before becoming an attorney and also argued motions to suppress. Upon graduation, he received the Pro Bono award for his community service.. As an undergraduate, Jacob attended the University of Florida in his hometown of Gainesville. Jacob obtained a B.S. in Journalism. While in college, Jacob was the editor of the Independent Florida Alligator’s entertainment section, a staff writer for the Gator Times, and interned for the Gainesville Sun. After the internship at the Gainesville Sun, Jacob’s editor allowed him to stay on as a freelance writer where he wrote several featured articles.. Jacob currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his six-year-old daughter. His interests include working out, community growth, and trying to keep up with his daughter’s constantly changing fascinations.

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.

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.

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.

Adam D. Harmelin, Esquire began his career as a defense attorney for the Broward County Public Defender's Office in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he was lead counsel on many jury trials in both County and Circuit Court. After leaving the Public Defender's office, he started his own law firm. He has defended thousands of people charged with DUI as well as many other misdemeanor and felony offenses. During his career, he has argued countless evidentiary motions (Motion to Suppress, Dismiss, etc.) and tried many jury and bench trials in County and Circuit Court.. While in private practice, Mr. Harmelin has obtained numerous "Not Guilty" verdicts, including winning the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers "Hat Trick Award" for three consecutive not guilty verdicts. He is a member of the Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar. Mr. Harmelin represents DUI and Criminal Defendants in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties.. Mr. Harmelin received his Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors from the University of Florida in 1994 with a major in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. He received his Law Degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1997. As a criminal defense attorney, he has devoted his career to defending those people charged with DUI and other crimes throughout the tri-County area in South Florida.. Personal ServiceWhen you call attorney Adam Harmelin, you will speak with him. Throughout his career in private practice, Adam has always listed his cellular telephone on his business card and website. The reason is simple. Accessibility to your attorney is important! My clients never complain that they cannot reach me. I am avaiable to speak with my clients during business hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Call now to speak directly to attorney Adam Harmelin.

Ricardo Corona, founder of the firm, is a graduate of the University of Miami (J.D. cum laude), and has extensive business, real estate and over 15 years of commercial banking experience including eight years as a bank director. Corona is admitted to the Florida Bar and the Federal Bar of the United States District Court forthe Southern District of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; the Bankruptcy Bar Association of theSouthern District of Florida; the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys; the American Immigration Lawyers Association; and the Cuban American Bar Association. Mr. Corona practices civil litigation, criminal defense, immigrationlaw, family law, real estate law, civil forfeitures, commercial litigation, foreclosures andappellate law.

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.

Who Are You?. Hi, I’m Manny Serra-Jovenich, Partner at the Rossen Law Firm. In 2018 I was named to the National Trial Lawyers' Top 40 Under 40 list and also named 10 Best in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. I graduated from the University of Florida, where I was a member of the Dean's List and a Florida Bright Future Scholarship recipient. I then graduated from Nova Southeastern Law School as a member of the school's Law Review, Moot Court Society, and Dean's List. During all three years of law school I was a recipient of the Shepard Broad Scholarship.. Why did you become a lawyer?I became a lawyer to use my talents to help others and experience the thrill of litigating. I have tried more than 25 jury trials in my career and handled over 1,000 cases.I fought against big banks during Florida's foreclosure crisis. I protected people's constitutional rights as a Broward County Public Defender. I represent homeowners when their insurance claims are underpaid or denied - even though they pay their premium month after month for years and years. I love to represent a “David” against a “Goliath”.A Samuel Adams quote I live by is: "A true Statesman should be incorruptible and fearless." I carry that quote with me everywhere - especially into the courtroom.. What made you decide to join the Rossen Law Firm?I joined the Rossen Law Firm because Adam and I have worked together on a basketball court, where we won big and often. I knew we could bring the same results to clients in courtrooms when bad things happened to them.You can find out more information about Manny practicing home insurance law on his Manny Protects Your Home website here.. What was it like having Adam as a basketball coach in high school?Adam is a combination of Billy Donovan and (a much more tame) Bob Knight. He was tough on me because he saw potential in me, and as a result we won a ton of games and statistically I had the best season of my high school career.. What do you do when you’re not working at the Rossen Law Firm?I think it's important to keep the body in good health and the mind sharp, so I play a lot of sports and read anything I can get my hands on. I am an avid Florida Gators Athletics fan.

My name is Matt Glassman and I have been representing people charged with crimes for over ten years. Originally from St. Louis, Mo., I went to undergrad in the midwest at Indiana University. I decided to journey to a warmer climate to attend Law School in sunny South Florida. I earned my Law degree at Saint Thomas University, where simultaneously I also earned a Masters Degree in Sports Management. In Law School, and as a big sports nut, I interned with the Florida Marlins. In Law School, I also participated in student government, and received the Book Award for best student in Apellate Advocacy. As a practicing attorney,I have handled some of the most difficult and serious criminal charges including First degree Murders where the State Attorneys Office was seeking the death penalty. I have tried all types of cases including multiple DUI's. I ended my public service career as a member of the Broward County Public Defender's Major Crimes/Homicide was there that I spent three years handling First Degree Murder's and Second Degree Murders. I am a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40. I have taught at the College undergraduate and graduate level at Florida Atlantic University. At FAU I teach a class on Florida's infamous Stand Your Ground Law and all the intricacies involved in putting forth a self defense claim. I also taught Administrative Law and Procedures to Graduate students. There is no criminal matter that I cannot handle. I am not afraid of major crimes and bad factual scenarios, I will give you the knowledge and fight that you need. For more information about me please go to .

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

A MESSAGE FROM ATTORNEY RICHARD ANSARA:. "There are many lawyers to choose from, however, there is only one Ansara Law Firm. I have dedicated my life to defending those charged with criminal offenses as well as prosecuting claims involving serious injury or death stemming from the negligence of another. As a local trial attorney in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach County I understand how to handle myself in any courtroom with the skill and knowledge that is necessary in order to achieve success for my clients. I believe that my clients should have unrestricted access to their attorney and should always be kept informed on the status of their pending case. I believe legal representation should be aggressive, affordable, honest, and reliable. Sticking to our principals has launched this firm into unimaginable success. I would like to thank our clients who have been our greatest promoters and God for always giving me the strength and wisdom necessary to maintain victorious."

Sarah Maya is an Associate at The Kreiss Law Firm, representing clients throughout Florida charged with Federal and State Criminal offenses. She began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Broward County Public Defender's Office representing juveniles and was quickly promoted to representing adults charged with felonies. Ms. Maya then served as an Assistant Public Defender at the Monroe County Public Defender's Office in Key West handling major crimes. She personally represented thousands of clients charged with criminal cases ranging from battery and driving offenses to sexual charges and first degree murder, litigating numerous jury and non-jury trials. Ms. Maya earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Florida, and her Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. While she was in law school, she was certified by the Florida Supreme Court as an intern at the Public Defender’s Office in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.

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.

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.

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