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What does a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area do?

A Criminal Defense lawyer helps clients pursue compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to Criminal Defense cases in your area.

How much does a Criminal Defense lawyer cost in your area?

Most Criminal Defense lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win the case. Fees are usually a percentage of the settlement or verdict.

When should I hire a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?

You should contact a Criminal Defense lawyer as soon as possible after the incident to protect evidence, meet legal deadlines, and improve your chances of receiving compensation.

How do I choose the best Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?

Look for attorneys with experience handling Criminal Defense cases, strong client reviews, and a track record of successful settlements or verdicts.


14974 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Rudenberg and Glasser, P.A.

Arrested in Fort Lauderdale? Let Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A. help you fight your charges! Backed by years of experience and thousands of case successes, Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys at the firm can help you beat a DUI, drug crime, theft crime, or another type of criminal offense. Protecting the rights and freedoms of their clients is the main objective of attorneys at Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A., and they make themselves available 24/7 to do exactly this. For a free consultation with a defense lawyer at the firm, call now!

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33315
Firm: Berman & Tsombanakis LLC

Berman & Tsombanakis LLC handles all types of Injury and Car Accident cases as well as criminal cases in the South Florida Area, including all the cities in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach Counties. We offer free consultations and are available to meet you in our office or any other convienant place if you cannot travel due to injury.. Please call or email us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to schedule an appointment.. or. email: or

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Schoenthal Law, P.A.

Peter Schoenthal is a skilled criminal defense attorney who has dedicated his life to his passion; trials. Peter believes that a criminal defense attorney must not only embrace but thrive while in trial in order to fully serve one’s clients.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Presser Law Firm

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Riback Law, P.L.

Thank you for taking the time to view my Avvo profile, and congratulations on taking the first step to overcoming the obstacles in your life. Since 2012, I have practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defense. I devote my professional life to helping people of all backgrounds overcome the legal obstacles they are facing. I work tirelessly to provide my clients with the guidance required to protect their interests and help them move forward with dignity. I handle all types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to complex "white collar" financial crimes, and everything in between.. I am an avid firearm enthusiast and staunch second amendment supporter. In this capacity, I have the pleasure of serving South Florida as a referral attorney for both the National Rifle Association and the Second Amendment Foundation.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33304
Firm: JAM Law Group., LLP

A fierce and aggressive litigator with a sophisticated and compassionate approach to every case. Magda has years of courtroom and trial experience and is waiting for your call today for a free consultation!. Magda L. Janicki is the founding members of JAM Law Group, LLC. Before moving to South Florida, she attended DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. There she earned a B.A. in English, Political Science, Political Thought and Sociology. During her undergraduate studies, she worked for a law firm specializing in asylum and political refugee assistance. She worked with people who fled their countries escaping persecution for their religious beliefs and sexual orientations, among other reasons. After graduating from DePaul University, Magda attended St. Thomas School of Law in Miami, Florida. During law school, she was employed as a law clerk with the law firm of Bogenschutz, Dutko and Kroll, P.A. where she gained invaluable legal writing, research and advocacy skills. She was admitted to practice before all Florida Courts in 2012 and admitted to practice before all Illinois Courts in 2014. Magda is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court in both the Southern and Middle District of Florida.. Since being admitted to the Florida Bar, she has worked for the Law Office of the Public Defender in Broward County, specializing in criminal defense litigation and providing effective representation for those who cannot afford an attorney. After the Public Defender's Office, Magda worked for private law firms specializing in civil and criminal litigation.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: The Legal Justice Center

Welcome to The Legal Justice Center.  Over the past twenty years, I have successfully represented thousands of people in criminal cases throughout the state of Florida.  I have also represented injured clients, and their loved ones, in personal injury cases who were injured, or killed, because of the fault of another.My goal is, and has always been, the same with each and every case that I take on: “Earn the client’s trust and exceed the client’s expectations!”  My passion for pursuing justice on behalf of my clients is stronger than ever.   Over the years, I have learned an important truth about obtaining justice:  The most important factor determining how a case turns out is the lawyer.  The reality is that when it matters most, the right lawyer makes all the difference.  That being said, I am often times the very best lawyer for the task at hand.  There are times, however, that I conclude that there is a need to either refer a client to another trusted lawyer who is better positioned to ensure justice is obtain, or to bring another lawyer in to co-counsel with me on a particular case to ensure that the end result is a positive one for the client.  To that end, I have spent nearly two decades building a network of trusted, experienced, and brilliant attorneys throughout Florida with whom I work with to obtain the justice my clients deserve.   In short, if you give me the opportunity to obtain justice for you, I will “earn your trust and exceed your expectations!”      Please explore The Legal Justice Center website and call me directly on my personal cell phone @ to discuss your legal situation.  I look forward to speaking with you.. Sincerely,Paul Molle

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer

Huda Ajlani is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. There are only 370 board certified criminal law attorneys out of approximately 85,000 attorneys in Florida. Board certified lawyers have met The Florida Bar’s highest standards for special knowledge, skills and proficiency in Criminal Law and professionalism and ethics in the practice of law. She is recognized as an expert in her field.. She is currently the President of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is on the Florida Bar Criminal Law Executive Council. She is very engaged in the legal community and does whatever she can to promote the importance of the criminal justice system.. Ajlani began her career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Broward County Public Defender's Office. While at the Public Defender' Office, she personally handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases ranging from DUI to First Degree Murder. Ms. Ajlani has had numerous jury trials and non jury trials at both the felony and misdemeanor levels.  She is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.. Ms. Ajlani is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. She is a member of the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and in the United States Supreme Court. She can handle cases throughout the State of Florida and in Federal Court.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: The Law Offices of David J. Sobel PA

David Sobel was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He moved to South Florida in high school where he graduated valedvictoria of his high school class.  After high school he graduated from the University of Miami cum laude with a degree in history.  Mr. Sobel then graduated from Nova Southeastern University cum laudei earning his juruis doctorate degree.. After law school, Mr. Sobel went to work as an Assistant Public Defender where he represented numerous clients at all stages and levels of representation.  During that short time, Mr. Sobel yearned to open his own practice where he could give personal and inovative attention to each clinet and each case.. Mr. Sobel went into private practice in 2009 and has developed a following of clients who appreciate his aggressive represention throug dedication and attention to detail to each and every case.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Stewart Valencia P.A.

Criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation: I am a trial lawyer.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Pembroke Pines, 33026
Firm: BRAUN LAW GROUP pllc

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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Bruno & Schoenthal

Anthony Bruno is passionate in every aspect of criminal defense. He has represented thousands of clients over the course of his career in cases ranging from driving on a suspended license to murder. Having worked in criminal defense since he was 19, Anthony has learned that it’s critical to prepare every single case- no matter how minor- as if it were going to trial. Executing this strategy allows Anthony to approach each case with an open mind and establish a complete defense leaving no stone unturned, no defense unexplored. He also understands that communication is key when formulating an effective defense strategy. Because of this, Anthony makes himself available to his clients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.. Anthony earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law where he was a Dean’s List student. Prior to law school, Anthony earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Pre-Law at the University of Central Florida where he was also a Dean’s list student. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Anthony earned the reputation of being a fierce advocate as a five-time recipient of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ “Hat Trick” award. The “Hat Trick” award is bestowed upon defense attorneys who have three not-guilty verdicts in three consecutive jury trials. Anthony’s expertise is not limited to trial work, however. He is very experienced at pre-trial motion practice and has successfully drafted and argued motions that have resulted in cases being dismissed prior to trial. Along with a successful pretrial motion practice, Anthony has post-trial litigation experience in Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals and Florida’s Supreme Court.. A born and raised South Floridian, Anthony spends most of his time on the water when not practicing law. Anthony enjoys sportfishing and participating in the conservation efforts that go along with it. He understands that South Florida’s draw is the water and the significance of protecting it, whether it be a beach, mangrove, or waterway cleanup. When not on the water, Anthony spends most of his time with his wife and their three dogs.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: Martin L. Roth, P.A.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33316
Firm: Michael D. Gelety, Attorney At Law

Attorney Michael D. Gelety, based in Fort Lauderdale, litigates cases and tries cases and handles appeals and criminal defense trials from around the state of Florida, including the tri-county area, Miami-Dade, Broward , and Palm Beach, and federal cases from around the country. His preeminent Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating, the highest possible for legal competency and ethics, reflects the level of experience and dedication that he brings to each of his cases.. With over 40 years’ worth of both trial and appellate experience, Mr. Gelety understands and possesses the unique skills and knowledge required to litigate trials and appeals. He has experience in trials and appeals of virtually all types of criminal matters, as well as civil cases. In addition to his extensive trial and appellate experience, Mr. Gelety has experience practicing criminal law (as both a prosecutor and defense attorney), civil law (as an insurance defense attorney and plaintiff attorney), and administrative law. He handles both state and federal cases, including death penalty cases, trials, and appeals to the Florida Supreme Court. His reputation and earned respect with judges, lawyers, and clients has been forged in over three decades of courtroom battles, providing the ultimate level of determination to each client’s situation.. Mr. Gelety makes clients a priority, and personally appears before the Trial courts and Appelate Courts to argue his clients’ position on appeal. He understands the complicated litigation required to assist a client who has received an unsatisfactory trial result from a previous attorney, a client who now desperately needs a swift and efficient remedy, with the experience, knowledge and courage to handle complex cases, the choice is obvious: Trust Michael Gelety.. For more information about how his law firm can help you, contact Michael Gelety today.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5
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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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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: The Law Office of Felipe Jaramillo, P.A.

I fight.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301
Firm: MK Law, P.A.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
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Location: Fort Lauderdale 33301

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