Hialeah, Florida Criminal Lawyers

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Grant Dwyer
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David M. Edelstein
(877) 321-4545
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Court E. Keeley
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Gina M. Girardot Esq.
(727) 823-0000
St Petersburg, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
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Eric M. Matheny
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Miami Lakes, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(305) 542-9491 6625 Miami Lakes Drive
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Nayib Hassan
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(305) 403-7323 6175 NW 153 St
Suite 221
 Miami, FL 33014
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Florida
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Marisol Rodriguez Basulto
Hialeah, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(305) 512-8383 480 W 83rd St
 Hialeah, FL 33014
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
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Yvette Barbara Gonzalez
Hialeah, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(305) 557-1517 480 W 83rd St
 Hialeah, FL 33014
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
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Dianne Jauregui
Hialeah, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(305) 558-5335 1140 W 50th St
 Hialeah, FL 33012
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Indiana University School of Law·Bloomington
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Bertha Silvia Gil
Hialeah, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(305) 557-0578 4160 W 16th Ave
 Hialeah, FL 33012
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
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Robert Sanchez
Hialeah, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(305) 687-8008 501 E 49th St
 Hialeah, FL 33013
Criminal, Bankruptcy and DUI
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Adam Keith Goodman
Hialeah, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(305) 482-3265 4160 West 16th Ave, Suite 404
 Hialeah, FL 33012
Criminal
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Neil Taylor
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Coral Gables, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(305) 858-2233 SunTrust Plaza, Suite 1050
201 Alhambra Circle
 Coral Gables, FL 33134
Free ConsultationCriminal
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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Mr. Taylor has been certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in criminal trial defense since 1983 and is a veteran of well over 300 felony jury trials. He has represented public entities and figures, as well as private individuals, on matters ranging from driving under the influence to capital murder in state courts and from narcotics to health care fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, and securities fraud in federal courts. For over 30 years, Mr. Taylor has been acknowledged by his peers and held the distinction of being rated AV Preeminent (highest for ethical standards and legal...
Ronald Chapman
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(305) 712-7177 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive
8th Floor
 Miami, FL 33126
Criminal, Health Care, Medical Malpractice and White Collar Crime
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Wayne State University Law School
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Ronald W. Chapman is the owner of Chapman Law Group and has been practicing law for over 25 years in Michigan and Florida. He is AV® Rated. Ron is a recognized leader in the legal community and a frequent speaker in the area of medical malpractice and risk management. In 1997 Ron was ranked as one of the top ten speakers for Skillpath, Inc. Ron graduated from California State University, Sacramento (BA, Cum Laude 1979), University of Southern California School of Administration (MPA 1980) and Wayne State Law School (JD 1984). After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air...
(248) 644-6326 1441 West Long Lake Rd.
Suite 310
 Troy, MI 48098
(941) 893-3449 1834 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34236
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Mark Eiglarsh
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
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John Patrick Musca
(305) 395-2077Free Consultation
Aggressive Criminal Defense; 100 Combined Yrs Experience
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Jesus Novo
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(305) 262-8416 8490 SW 8th Street
 Miami, FL 33144
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
St. Thomas University School of Law
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I am an attorney licensed in the State of Florida. I have been an attorney for two decades and graduated with honors from St. Thomas University School of Law where I was a member of the International Moot Court Team and a Judge in the Honor Council. I was an Associate Editor of the St. Thomas Law Review and an active member of the Hispanic American Law Society (HALS). I received the Book Award for best student in a subject in Constitutional Law, International Law, Comparative Law and Torts.
William Gaston McLean III
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(305) 434-0731 932 SW 82nd St.
 Miami, FL 33144
Criminal, Family and Immigration
Florida Coastal School of Law
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I am a Chicago and Miami lawyer practicing family- and employment-based immigration law, and removal and deportation defense and appeals. I also work with criminal and family law issues as they arise in the context of immigration cases.
(312) 714-5603 401 S LaSalle St.
Ste. #801R
 Chicago, IL 60605
Paul J Donnelly
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(305) 757-3331 8101 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 311
 Miami, FL 33138
Free ConsultationCriminal and White Collar Crime
University of Miami
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Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Paul J. Donnelly is experienced with defending those accused of breaking Florida state and federal laws. Attorney Donnelly has recently been admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. With over two decades of experience as a Miami criminal defense lawyer, Paul J. Donnelly, P.A., offers his clients well-honed knowledge, a record of success in defending clients against serious federal and state accusations, and a dedicated passion to ensuring his clients receive every benefit of the law. After graduating from Hobart College with Bachelor of Arts (1989), he earned his Juris...
Orlando Antelo
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(305) 207-0404 285 NW 27th Avenue
Suite 15
 Miami, FL 33125
Criminal, Divorce and Employment
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Daniel Mark Grissom
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(305) 643-3100 757 NW 27th Ave
 Miami, FL 33125
Criminal, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Nova Southeastern University
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Gilberto Valdes Alba
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(305) 648-2522 4705 SW 8 Street
 Miami, FL 33134
Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Elder
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Carmen Gallardo
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(305) 261-7000 8490 SW 8th St
 Miami, FL 33144
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Carmen Gallardo has dedicated her legal career to meet her client’s needs. She is well known among her clients and peers for providing creative solutions to difficult immigration law problems. Ms. Gallardo devotes her practice and legal knowledge in, Family Law, Immigration and Civil litigation, just to name a few. She is devoted to her clients by finding a well-organized, cost-effective and comprehensive solution in complex legal matters. Through her experience, Ms. Gallardo has developed an extensive knowledge of immigration law. She serves all immigrant communities and understands the needs of immigrants. As an immigration lawyer,...
Michael Antonio Swinton
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney.
(786) 571-8728 1540 NW 15th Street Road
 Miami, FL 33125
Criminal
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William Christopher Robinson
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North Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(305) 919-9104 P.O. BOx 610575
 North Miami, FL 33261
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Howard University School of Law
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David Paul Dean
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
3300 NW 27th Ave
 Miami, FL 33142
Criminal
New York University School of Law
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Jason M. Melton Esq.
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Boca Raton, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
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Russell A. Cohen
(305) 285-1115
Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney
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Marc Chattah
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Coral Gables, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(305) 440-1772 815 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Ste 203
 Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Marc Chattah represents clients in Miami in all realms of criminal defense. With Marc, your voice will be heard.
Nathaniel Flinchbaugh
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Miramar, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(954) 317-0276 3350 SW 148th Ave, Suite 110
 Miramar, FL 33027
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Nova Southeastern University and University of Miami
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Jeffrey Nicholas Ivashuk
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(800) 403-2276 5805 Blue Lagoon Drive
suite 145
 Miami, FL 33126
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
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Gary Kollin
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(954) 723-9999 1856 N. Nob Hill Road
Suite 140
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322
Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
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Attorney and Lawyer Gary Kollin is an expert and specialist in criminal defense law, criminal appeals law and police misconduct law. Gary handles cases in ALL state and federal trial and appeals courts. Gary Kollin handles all levels of cases from petty theft to first degree murder and well as all federal charges including drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprises. Gary Kollin is one of a few lawyers who specialize in police misconduct cases. He represents people who have been mistreated by being falsely arrested, illegally searched, and being victims of police beatings. These cases are also known...
Rafael Enrique Millares
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(305) 728-8899 6401 SW 87th Avenue
Suite 100
 Miami, FL 33173
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Miami School of Law and University of Notre Dame
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Mr. Millares has been practicing law for a very active 14 years. In that time he has established an excellent reputation among his clients, judges and peers as evidenced by the many testimonials and honors that he has received. He has handled thousands of cases and has achieved impressive results for his beloved clients. He feels a genuine calling to be an attorney and to take care of those who need his help, especially those cast away or ignored by society. His clients are his number one priority and he makes sure that he and his staff are always friendly,...
Kenneth Swartz
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(305) 579-9090 14 NE 1st Ave
#1211
 Miami, FL 33132
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
Tulane University School of Law
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Jonathan Blecher
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(305) 321-3237 9150 S Dadeland Blvd
Suite 1010
 Miami, FL 33156
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of Florida, College of Law
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Jonathan Blecher is the leading lawyer at the Miami DUI defense firm, Jonathan Blecher, P.A. Attorney Blecher earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1978 from the University of Florida, College of Arts and Sciences, and his Juris Doctor degree in 1981 from the University of Florida, College of Law. He is a member of the Florida Bar, and is admitted to practice law before all Florida courts. Mr. Blecher is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, the United States District Courts for...
Ralph Behr
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(800) 761-3446 701 Brickell Ave
#1550
 Miami, FL 33131
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Christopher Emmanuel Benjamin
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(844) 236-7755 19 West Flagler Street
Suite 610
 Miami, FL 33130
Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Traffic Tickets
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Mr. Benjamin is a Lawprenuer(tm) and the founder of the Barrister Firm, P.A.; his practice emphasizes delivery of outstanding legal services in a variety of legal areas such as civil & commercial litigation, family litigation, criminal litigation, banking, probate administration, employment/labor and bankruptcy just to name a few. He is an AV Preeminent Attorney (highest recognized peer rating) and his clients include lenders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, publishers, corporations (including non-profits), individuals and small business owners. Mr. Benjamin is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator with the prestigious dispute resolution firm of Salmon...
(305) 407-1180 18851 NE 29th Avenue
Suite 700 PMB 168
 Aventura, FL 33180
Mr. Ayuban Antonio Tomas CPA, Esq.
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Coral Gables, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(305) 648-1040 255 Aragon Avenue
Second Floor
 Coral Gables, FL 33134
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
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Julia Kefalinos
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(305) 856-2713 2121 SW 3rd Ave
Suite 600
 Miami, FL 33129
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and White Collar Crime
American University Washington College of Law
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Julia Kefalinos criminal defense and bankruptcy firm was established in 2006 after 16 years of service to the community as a Miami-Dade County Assistant Public Defender. From 1991-2006 Julia defended thousands of indigent people accused of crimes and unable to hire private lawyers or defend themselves. She vigorously prepared all aspects of their cases from investigation to depositions to trials. She has handled huge caseloads including felonies, traffic cases, juvenile delinquencies and domestic violence matters. Julia particularly enjoyed training new attorneys and she eventually became a lead attorney in a specialized division for 5 years. Of her...
Paul S. Ginsburg
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(800) 747-3733 300 SE 17th St
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Medical Malpractice
South Texas College of Law
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E.J. Hubbs
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North Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(305) 615-5945 1801 NE 123rd St #314
 North Miami, FL 33181
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Immigration
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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E.J. Hubbs of Hubbs Law, P.A. is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida State Bar. He specializes in felony as well as misdemeanor criminal defense, including DUI defense and immigration law. As a former Assistant State Attorney and Assistant Public Defender, he is uniquely qualified to defend clients with difficult criminal cases in Miami-Dade County and the surrounding areas of South Florida. Actual trial experience in the courtroom is the most important qualification for any criminal defense lawyer, and E.J. Hubbs has tried over 100 non-jury trials and more than 50 jury trials. He is...
(305) 615-5945 5975 Sunset Dr #502
 South Miami, FL 33143
Brett Michael Schwartz
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(305) 330-1360 555 NE 15th St
Penthouse A
 Miami, FL 33132
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
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Brett Schwartz, Esq. has been representing clients in Miami-County and Broward County for more than a decade. If you have been accused of any type of criminal offense, contact Brett Schwartz, Esq. at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today. We will do everything possible to Protect Your Rights and Defend Your Freedom.
(954) 840-8713 12 S.E. 7th St.
Suite 611
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(386) 693-1637 340 South Beach St.
Suite 128
 Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(561) 513-5515 137 West Royal Palm Road
 Boca Raton, FL 33432
William R. Moore
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(954) 656-6229 721 SE 13th Street
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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The William Moore Criminal Defense Law Firm is comprised of former prosecutors. The three founding partners each focus on a given area of criminal defense. As a team that have collectively tried hundreds of criminal jury trials. DUI Lawyer William Direnzo has been consisteintly practicing driving under the influence law in Florida for almost 20 years. William Moore is a veteran defense attorney with almost 2 decades of experience in litigating criminal cases in both the Florida State & Federal courts. Attorney William Moore's ratings & reviews average 5/5 consistently online. Mr. Moore has been seen on South Florida news...
(954) 523-5333 1 Financial Plaza
Suite 2500
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
(954) 656-6231 612 SE 5th Ave #3
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 514-7078 707 NE 3rd Ave #201
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(561) 422-4308 500 S Australian Ave
#650
 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
David A. Donet Jr.
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(305) 396-3982 3250 Mary Street
Suite 406
 Miami, FL 33133
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of New Hampshire School of Law
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Elie Anidjar
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Criminal Law Attorney.
(800) 747-3733 300 SE 17th St
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
Nova Southeastern University and University of Florida
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Glen Levine
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(800) 747-3733 300 SE 17th St
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University and Tulane University
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Ryan Dwight O'Quinn
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(305) 371-9686 SunTrust International Center
One SE Third Avenue, Suite 1820
 Miami, FL 33131
Criminal, Appeals, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Washington and Lee University School of Law
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We are a law firm of aggressive and experienced advocates focusing on complex civil litigation, government regulatory enforcement matters, internal investigations, receiverships, whistleblower representation and white collar criminal defense. Whether it is assisting a whistleblower to report fraud and collect a reward, advising a corporation managing an allegation of wrongdoing, defending an executive accused of fraud, or recovering assets on behalf of fraud victims, our attorneys can help.
Jonathan E. May
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Miami, FL Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(305) 699-5466 1395 Brickell Avenue
Suite 900
 Miami, FL 33131
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
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Jonathan May went to the University of Illinois to earn a bachelors degree, the University of Miami to earn a graduate degree in communication studies and Nova Southeastern University to earn a juris doctorate. He is an expert and professor in communications, public speaking and debate. He often represents clients in contract disputes and divorce. He excels in client services and aggressive advocacy.
(844) 954-6652 2393 South Congress Avenue
 West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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