Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Miami | 102 available

102 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Miami, Florida, including Paul D. Petruzzi, Phillip Mitchell, Randy Rosenblum, and Raul Ruiz. These lawyers are rated between 4.2/5 to 4.6/5 and 64% provide free consultation.

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Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby Miami (by distance)

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Miami, Florida ZIP 33131 0.0 mi away 36 lawyers

Within 5 miles near you

Miami, Florida ZIP 33130 1.2 mi away 5 lawyers Miami Beach, Florida ZIP 33139 2.6 mi away 3 lawyers Miami, Florida ZIP 33133 4.4 mi away 6 lawyers

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Miami, Florida ZIP 33126 7.3 mi away 3 lawyers Miami, Florida ZIP 33156 9.7 mi away 5 lawyers

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Perrine, Florida ZIP 33157 14.7 mi away 2 lawyers Hollywood, Florida ZIP 33020 17.7 mi away 12 lawyers Fort Lauderdale, Florida ZIP 33316 23.4 mi away 47 lawyers

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Paul D. Petruzzi

Firm: Law Offices of Paul D. Petruzzi, P.A.

169 East Flagler Street 1241 33 , Miami , Florida 33131

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“Paul is a phenomenal lawyer withan incredible skill in technical strategies. He knows the system well and can direct you through the maze of how the g...”

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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paul Petruzzi and his entire team are nothing short of amazing. From the start, they treated my case with urgency, respect, and real care. Paul fought hard for …”

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Phillip Mitchell

Firm: Mitchell & West, LLC

29 Ponce De Leon Boulevard , Miami , Florida 33135

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Philip John Mitchell Jr. is a founding partner of the law firm Mitchell & West, LLC. He practices in a wide range of cases, including family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. He is licensed to practice in all Florida state and federal courts. Prior to forming his own practice, Mr. Mitchell served as a public defender for Miami Dade. He is known for his dedication to his clients and is highly respected for his legal advocacy. A seasoned litigator, he is a veteran of many trials in civil & criminal courts.

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“ANGED MY LIFE. It's an HONOR To RECOGNIZE this law firm for their Strong Experience, Excellence and”

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“PJ works hard for his clients. He is detail oriented and works hard to get the best results for his clients under the circumstances of their class.”

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Troy D. Ferguson

Firm: Law Offices of Troy D. Ferguson, P.A.

2250 Southwest 3rd Avenue 201 , Miami , Florida 33129

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Banking & Finance,Class Actions,Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Lender

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“I hired Mr. Ferguson to guide and resolve real estate matters. He guided me on what I needed to do and the end results were very favorable. I was assu...”

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“He is amazing, very helpful and attentive.”

— Danielle Coffey

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Susan Tarbe

Firm: Colson Hicks Eidson

255 Aragon Avenue , Miami , Florida 33134

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Government Agencies,Health Care & Hospitalization,Personal Injury,Securities ,White Collar Crime

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Scott A. Kornspan

201 South Biscayne Boulevard 1300 , Miami , Florida 33131

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Civil ,Criminal Defense

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Russell A. Spatz

Firm: The Spatz Law Firm

14707 South Dixie Highway 302 3 , Miami , Florida 33176

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“I came to Russ with a very complex legal issue which literately seemed impossible to corral and not many lawyers around town even had the skill set to...Rolando SuarezAfter 25 year…”

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Roy Black

201 South Biscayne Boulevard 1300 , Miami , Florida 33131

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Civil ,Criminal Defense

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“Paid Roy Black $250,000 in cash and received the maximum sentence of 5 yrs & fine for taking funds out of the country for not filing a form. Plus U.S government used kept the 2.5 m…”

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Robert Reiff

Firm: Law Offices of Robert S. Reiff, P.A.

The Miami Tower, 100 S.E. 2nd Street , Miami , Florida 33131

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI

Author of "Florida DUI Law", a part of the LexisNexis Practice Guide series and "Drunk Driving & Related Vehicular Offenses" (Fifth Edition), a national DUI defense book, also published by the LEXIS Law Publishing Company, Mr. Reiff was the only lawyer named as one of South Florida's Best Lawyers for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2016 in the DUI/DWI Defense category! He is also a contributing author of "DUI Manslaughter Cases: Representing Good People Who Make Bad Mistakes", a chapter in "Inside the Minds: Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases" (2012 ed.) by Aspatore Books. Named Florida’s 2019 DUI Defense Attorney of the Year by Lux Life Magazine – Business Legal Elite.. Named by the Miami Herald as the #1 lawyer who had the most success in defending people who were arrested for DUI in South Florida! Also named one of the Best Lawyers in America and one of South Florida’s Best Lawyers for Criminal Defense since 1995.. Besides successfully fighting for his clients, Mr. Reiff is a prolific author and lecturer on many subjects involved in the defense of indivduals charged with driving under the influence, DUI Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide. He is a faculty member of the National College for DUI Defense.. Very simply, you can hire an attorney who may have read his books, or you can hire the attorney who wrote the books!

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“Very grateful for Mr. Reiff. He was always available to answer questions, kept me updated, and him a”

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“A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer.”

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Robert John Becerra

Firm: Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, P.A.

The Waterford 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive , Miami , Florida 33126

Practice Areas: Administrative ,Appellate ,Civil ,Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,White Collar Crime

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“My company is a client of Bob's and he has always done an excellent job. Very complete, timely and understandable service. Did great job in litigati...”

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Richard Stern

Firm: Law Office of Richard A. Stern, P.A.

9900 SW 107th Ave , Miami , Florida 33176

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Richard Essen

Firm: Essen, Essen, Susaneck and Cohen, P.A.

300 20801 Biscayne Boulevard (Aventura) Fl , Miami , Florida 33180

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,DUI/DWI

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Richard Cooper

Firm: The Law Offices of Richard L. Cooper

14 Northeast 1st Avenue , Miami , Florida 33132

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Richard L. Cooper is a criminal defense attorney handling all types of State and Federal crimes and serving all of Florida.. A member of the Florida and Federal Bars, Mr. Cooper is a zealous advocate for those accused of any crime. From traffic to trafficking, Mr. Cooper has had the pleasure of representing people in their most trying times.. We know that being faced with the spectre of serious criminal charges is frightening. You may be worried about spending substantial time in prison, losing personal relationships or business assets you’ve spent many years creating, and permanent damage to your reputation. With the Law Offices of Richard L. Cooper on your side, you can expect a trusted confidant who will work diligently to fully understand your case and determine a road map to help you regain control of your life.

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“He was swift and reliable. Communication was good. He was able to get the case dismissed. I highly r”

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“I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cooper is an excellent attorney whose work and results speak for themselves.”

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Richard A. Sharpstein

777 Brickell Avenue 500 , Miami , Florida 33131

Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense

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Ricardo Corona

Firm: Corona Law Firm, P.A.

3899 NW 7th Street , Miami , Florida 33126

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

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“A great bankruptcy attorney. Very knowledgeable, professional and caring. I highly recommend to all my friends, family and colleagues.”

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Raul Ruiz

11200 SW 8th St , Miami , Florida 33199

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

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Randy Rosenblum

One Biscayne Tower 2 South Biscayne Boulevard Su , Miami , Florida 33131

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Civil ,Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury

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William A. Dean

Firm: Ford, Dean and Mallard, P.A.

Penthouse 1C Two Datran Center , Miami , Florida 33156

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Legal Malpractice,Medical Malpractice,Nursing Home Negligence,Professional Malpractice,Wrongful Death

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“We had an awesome experience with this firm. Attorney Dean is an excellent attorney. Not only an attorney but a very efficient and down to earth person. Also Nadia Castro also was …”

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Ronald I. Strauss

Firm: Ronald I. Strauss, Esq., P.A.

2601 South Bayshore Drive 1400 , Miami , Florida 33133

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Child Custody & Visitation,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Family ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Wrongful Death

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“Hired this attorney to represent my company in what he said was a simple case. Told him I wanted the lease expensive and fastest resolution. It involv...”

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Richard B. Marx

Firm: Law Offices of Richard B. Marx and Associates

66 West Flagler Street Second Floor 3 , Miami , Florida 33130

Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Legal Malpractice

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“They worked for my sister in law, Richard B Marx law firm is an excellent criminal defense lawyer in Miami, 100% Recommended.”

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TicketFit

Firm: TicketFit

MIAMI-DADE County , Miami , Florida 33144

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI,

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“Definitely, best ticket attorney ever! I'm from California got a ticket in Miami beach, I was about to pay for the red light ticket but when read Frank's...”

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“I had three traffic tickets and honestly wasn’t sure what to do at first. I’m really glad I chose to work with this attorney. They made the whole process simple and completely stre…”

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Police Kicked Down Door For Welfare Check and Was Arrested For Drug Possession | Aug 22, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Florida I was asleep on my couch and awoke to 3 police officers that smashed my door down due to me not hearing them knock on a welfare check called in by my parents. Unfortunately, I had a decent size amount of cocaine, meth, and Xanax on my living room table. They explained my parents hadn’t heard from me in 3 days and were worried as they are aware of possible addiction tendencies in the past. When I didn’t answer (Truly didn’t hear them as I was asleep), my parents asked them to kick the door down. Parents don’t pay the rent at all, I’m a full adult. 1 cop stayed with me and I could hear the other 2 in my kitchen discussing if the breaking in was legal and if they should make an arrest. Welp, they did. Facing 2 different felony charges. I am lawyering up. I have a great job, if convicted I can certainly say my life is completely over. Any insight?
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Federal misdemeanor citation at Mount Rainier requires me to fly from Florida to Washington for court. Is there any way to appear remotely? | Aug 17, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Washington State (I reside in Florida) I’m a 19-year-old college student who lives in Florida. While visiting Mount Rainier National Park in June, my girlfriend and I became stranded on the Skyline Loop due to snow conditions and ultimately had to be rescued by the National Park Service. Afterward, I received a federal misdemeanor citation requiring a mandatory initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington. I have no criminal record and have never previously been charged with or convicted of a crime. I’ve always stayed out of trouble and take situations like this seriously, so I have no intention of ignoring the court date or failing to comply with the court. My main concern right now is the logistics of the mandatory in-person appearance. I live across the country in Florida and am a full-time college student beginning my fall semester. Appearing in Tacoma would require round-trip airfare, transportation, potentially lodging, and missing classes. The Western District of Washington’s website appears to say that initial CVB appearances generally must be in person. I’m trying to figure out whether there are any exceptions or procedures available for someone in my circumstances. What options, if any, are available for someone in my situation? Can I formally request permission to appear remotely because I live in Florida and am a full-time student? Could a Washington attorney appear for me, or request that my personal appearance be waived? If neither is possible, is requesting a continuance to a date that interferes…
Brother arrested this morning, questions about bail bond | Aug 14, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Texas Hi. I’m sorry if this isn’t the place to post this but I have no idea where to go or what to do and my family lives in Florida while my brother is in Texas. This morning my brother was arrested and charges he’s facing are identity theft and I believe possession of stolen documents if I’m not mistaken. His Amazon work account was closed so he was working under the account of a friend who let him use it, and I guess when he got pulled over for speeding the officer saw an ID that didn’t match him and arrested him. My brother is currently undergoing asylum process. My family is trying to see if we can do anything about bail bond but when we call they’re telling us they’re unable to bond him out because he is not a U.S Citizen or Resident however I keep getting answers online that are telling me otherwise. I believe he can pay 5k bond but we can’t afford it. Can anyone please give me some advice? Thank you.
Police report has factual errors that are hurting my insurance claim. Should I file a new report or what should I do? | Aug 1, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Florida A couple of months ago, my car was broken into while it was parked at my apartment. The police knocked on my door to let me know it had happened. At the time, I had just moved, and my car was full of unlabeled boxes. I honestly had no idea if anything had been stolen because I hadn’t unpacked yet. I told the responding officers multiple times that my car had been locked and that someone had forced entry to get inside. I also told them I would need to go through my boxes before I could tell if anything was missing. About a week later, after unpacking, I realized a couple thousand dollars worth of camera equipment and other items had been stolen. I called the police while the case was still open and reported everything. The person I spoke with told me they updated the case with the list of stolen items. Fast forward about a month. The case was closed, and I requested the police report because my insurance company needs it. When I got the report, I found two major issues: It says my vehicle was unlocked, even though I know for a fact it was locked and I told the officers that multiple times. It says no property was stolen, even though I called a week later and was told the stolen items had been added to the case. I contacted the detective and asked if the report could be corrected or updated,…

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