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161 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 and 57% provide free consultation.

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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Russell Cormican

12 SE 7th St Ste 709 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Stewart Valencia

Firm: Stewart Valencia P.A.
612 S.E. 5 avenue, Suite 3 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation: I am a trial lawyer.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

William Direnzo

Firm: DiRenzo Defense
888 Southeast 3rd Avenue , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Walter Miller

Firm: Walter Dale Miller, Esq.
916 S. Andrews Ave. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Todd Onore

Firm: The Onore Law Firm
1209 SE 3rd Ave , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Originally from Toms River, New Jersey, Mr. Onore moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1992 after graduating from high school.  In 1996 he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eckerd College.  Mr. Onore moved to South Florida in 1996 to attend a dual-degree program at Nova Southeastern University where he obtained his Masters of Public Administration in 1998 and Law Degree in 1999.  During his last year in law school, Mr. Onore interned at the Broward County State Attorney's Office and became a certified legal intern allowing him to handle actual criminal cases.  After graduation from law school Mr. Onore immediately began working as a prosecutor and tried numerous cases on behalf of the State of Florida.  As both an Assistant State Attorney and Defense Attorney he has tried a wide range of cases including, DUI Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide, Murder, DUI, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Battery, Aggravated Battery, Burglary and many more.  In 2003 Mr. Onore resigned from the Broward County State Attorney's Office and opened his current practice which is solely focused on Criminal Defense, both State and Federal.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Thomas A. Sadaka

350 East Las Olas Boulevard   1000 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Criminal Defense ,Technology and Science,White Collar Crime
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Teresa Williams

Firm: Law Offices of Teresa Williams
1330 SE 4th Ave , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Teresa Williams was born in New York City and moved to Florida when she was 14. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami.. Teresa began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami. She was the Division Chief of the Career Criminal Robbery Unit, and was responsible for all career criminal cases filed in Miami. She specialized in homicide and sexual battery prosecutions, while working in these elite units of the State Attorney's Office. Teresa mentored many of the current supervisors in the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and many attorneys who are now sitting judges in Miami. Her professional affiliations are an important part of getting the best result for her clients now that she is in private practice.. Teresa left Miami-Dade County in 2003 and worked for the Statewide Prosecutor's Office. There she specialized in white collar crimes, racketeering, medicare and medicaid fraud cases. She coordinated the efforts of a successful multi-agency task force, working hands on with police and the Department of Health. Here, Teresa learned how the police think and how they work, an invaluable asset in the field.. Teresa entered into the civil arena while working for the law firm of Haliczer Pettis and Schwamm. She coordinated the defense of a 21 plaintiff case involving mold exposure against the Broward County School Board. She now lectures around the State on the subject of mold litigation. Teresa focused in general negligence as well as medical malpractice cases while working for this group of well established and respected attorneys in Ft Lauderdale.. Teresa started her own private practice, focusing on both criminal and civil litigation, in March of 2006. Our firm serves Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. Teresa has developed a well deserved reputation as a seasoned and aggressive litigator who fights for her clients, regardless of popular opinion.. She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the League of Prosecutors, and is very active in the local chapter of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She volunteers at her Church through her work with the Woman's Guild, and the FOCCUS ministry, as well as being actively involved with coaching youth athletics with her husband through PAL.. Teresa Williams has been married for 19 years to her highschool sweetheart and has two beautiful children. She is a wife, a daughter, a mother and a friend. She understands how hard it is when you need someone to protect your rights. Schedule your consultation to talk to Teresa Williams today.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Tara Scott

Firm: Tara Leigh Scott, PA
200 SE 6th Street. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Susan Lawson

Firm: Rossen Law Firm
6400 N Andrews Ave, #510 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33309
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Hi, I’m Susan Lawson, Partner at the Rossen Law Firm. I was born and raised in South Florida and have been practicing criminal defense for over 13 years. The majority of my practice has been in South Florida but I have also practiced in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have handled thousands of cases and have tried more than 100 jury trials ranging from driving and drug offenses to sexual battery and homicide cases. I have always loved to litigate and help others. I knew I could use my voice, knowledge, skills, and passion to zealously advocate and make a difference in the lives of others.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Steven Raisman

Firm: Raisman & Raisman, Pa
214 SE 13 Th St , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Steven Raisman is a Board Certified Expert in Criminal Trial Law. Board Certification is a program developed by the Florida Bar to assist the public in identifying and evaluating the credentials of lawyers. Mr. Raisman is one of only a few criminal defense lawyer in Fort Lauderdale who has achieved this high level of competence and expertise which permits him to distinguish himself as a specialist in the field of criminal trial law.. Steven has successfully represented thousands of clients faced with serious crimes and is known for his creative strategies and unique approach to cases. Not only does he have a winning trial record, he has had hundreds of cases dismissed before trial by challenging the admissibility of evidence obtained by improper searches, police misconduct, and other violations of his clients’ constitutional rights.. EDUCATION & BACKGROUND. After graduating from the University of Miami, Steven attended Nova Southeastern School of Law. Upon graduation, Steven practiced as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County.. While assigned to the County Court Division, Steven tried hundreds of cases, including:. He was quickly promoted to the Felony Division where he became lead trial attorney for several Broward County Circuit Court Judges, including Judge Stanton Kaplan, Judge Ana Gardiner, and Judge Susan Lebow.. While in these divisions, Steven successfully defended clients charged with serious felonies, including:. FIGHTING FOR OUR CLIENTS AT THE LAW FIRM OF RAISMAN & RAISMAN, P.A.. After eight years with the Broward Public Defender’s Office, Steven joined his sister Helene to start Raisman & Raisman, P.A., a firm focusing on criminal trials and appeals. A founding partner of the firm, Steven continues to aggressively represent clients charged with serious crimes. He zealously advocates for his clients’ rights and continues to be highly successful at trial and in litigating pre-trial motions attacking the government’s case.. In addition to being a member of the Florida Bar, he is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Steven is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Broward County Bar Association, Criminal Division.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Russell Williams

Firm: Russell J. Williams, P.A.
12 S.E. 7th Street Suite 700 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Steven Hammer

Firm: Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A.
1212 Southeast Third Avenue , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Appellate , Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Personal Injury
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 3.1 out of 5

Steven Eisenband

Firm: Law Office of Jonathan S. Friedman
1 E Broward Blvd Ste 925 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Shlomi Presser

Firm: Presser Law Firm
633 SE 3rd Avenue , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Sheila Zolnoor

Firm: The Law Office of Sheila Zolnoor, P.A.
1 West Las Olas Blvd. Suite 600 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Sebastian Cotrone

Firm: Cotrone & Cotrone
509 SE 9th St , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Sean Clayton

Firm: The Law Office of Sean Clayton, P.A.
1 E Broward Blvd , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Mr. Clayton began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney, which afforded countless opportunities to face off against excellent defense attorneys. In doing so, he learned countless defenses from the best. Now, he combines his extensive knowledge of defense strategies with his experience as a prosecutor to attack the State's case and get his clients results.. Mr. Clayton attended the Florida State University College of Law after graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Criminal Justice degree from Florida Atlantic University. With the goal of practicing Criminal Law, Mr. Clayton focused his law school electives on Criminal Law courses, culminating in an externship with the Gadsden County State Attorney’s Office. Mr. Clayton has been a Criminal Law Litigator since and offers his clients over 14 years of Criminal Law litigation experience.. With over a decade in private practice, Mr. Clayton has used his litigation experience to continue to serve the people of Florida, protecting their rights in both the Criminal Law and Personal Injury Law arenas. Mr. Clayton is proud to serve the legal needs of residents of Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties. Contact our office to arrange a free consultation, today.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Sasha Shulman

Firm: Shulman Law
3000 North Federal Highway , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33306
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Sasha Shulman is an attorney, licensed to practice in Florida. She is a Florida native, who grew up in Palm Beach County.  Sasha graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She then returned to South Florida to attend the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a member of the International Honors Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi, and served as Vice President of the chapter.. Prior to founding Shulman Law, Sasha served as an Assistant State Attorney for over a decade. She prosecuted cases in the Homicide, Career Criminal, Traffic Homicide, Domestic Violence, Felony, and Juvenile Units, and supervised twelve Assistant State Attorneys in the Felony Unit. As an Assistant State Attorney, Sasha handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to major crimes, including robbery, drug trafficking, and attempted murder. She was then promoted to prosecute cases in the Homicide Unit, where she handled and tried all levels of homicide, including First Degree Murder.  Sasha litigated well over 75 trials and hundreds of motions during her tenure as an Assistant State Attorney, and maintained stellar trial record throughout her career.. Sasha now offers representation for criminal defense, restraining order and civil forfeitures. After serving the community for the Office of the State Attorney, she possesses the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate the criminal justice system. Relying on her experience, Sasha will discuss all of the available options and strategies, including the trial process.  She is has handled cases with nearly every judge. Sasha provides realistic and honest case evaluations. She offers services throughout the South Florida area - Broward, Palm Beach and Miami.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Sarah Maya

Firm: The Kreiss Law Firm
1824 Southeast 4 Avenue , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

William Moore

Firm: William Moore Law Firm
1 Financial Plaza Suite 2500 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Criminal attorney William Moore has recently teamed up with two of the most respected criminal defense lawyers in South Floirda. If you have been arrested, ask what our law firm will do to protect you.. Contact information:William Moore -. MORE ABOUT ATTORNEY WILLIAM:. My name is William Moore and I have spent the entirety of my career practicing criminal law right here in South Florida. Over the last 20 plus years, I have appeared before our local Broward County Criminal Court Judges on a daily basis. I have authored works and lectured about criminal defense related tactical issues and trial strategies on over a thousand occasions. Hundreds of these lectures are available to the general public by accessing our law firm’s interactive website. Throughout the course of my career, I have protected the rights and liberty of thousands of people charged criminally and personally tried to verdict hundreds of these cases in front of a jury. I’m proud of my criminal case history and trial results. All of which is available for your review. Research some of the various cases that I have defended in South Florida and see for yourself why I should be the lawyer to successfully resolve your pending criminal matter.

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