Miami-Dade County
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatMiami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The Catholic University of America
Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton, LLC, a full service law firm. We are dedicated to providing our clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Wrongful Death, Employment, Unpaid Overtime, DUI, Criminal, Brain Injury, Divorce and all Family law issues and other related legal matters throughout the state of Florida.
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Robert Andretz
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Rob Andretz is passionate about helping his clients. Rob has had the honor and privilege of being licensed to practice law since 2003, and he is happy to put his education and experience in the fields of law, biology, and psychology to work for health professionals in need of his help. Rob enjoys being able to be a light in the darkness for those who are facing some of the toughest challenges of their lives.
Rob primarily devotes his time to helping health professionals accused of violating state and federal laws in criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout the...
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Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Traffic Tickets
St. Thomas University School of Law
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...
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E.J. Hubbs
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Immigration
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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...
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatMiami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Jonathan Blecher has defended over 3,500 DUI and Criminal cases since 1982.
Blecher earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1978 from the University of Florida, and his Juris Doctor degree in 1981 from the University of Florida College of Law.
A former Assistant State Attorney in Miami, Florida, Blecher 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 the...
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Case Western Reserve University
For all you immigration law needs, call Richard today at 1-800-808-4013. Richard and his team are happy to help! The Herman Legal Group is the "Law Firm for Immigrants." Founded by nationally-known immigration lawyer Richard Herman in 1995, the Herman Legal Group provides skilled and cost-effective immigration counsel to businesses, families and individuals. Along with attorneys Charmaine Rozario, Vania Stefanova, Frank Krajenke, Luis Villarroel, Erin James, Kamal Dari, and Of-Counsel lawyers Dinh Tran, Gil Manzano, Karmen Waters and Ronen Kurzfled. We speak over 12 languages. We are experienced in all aspects of immigration law, including...
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Robert S Reiff
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years experience
Criminal and DUI
Boston University School of Law
Robert S. Reiff has over 30 years of experience representing clients accused of DUI and other criminal offenses. He is the only South Florida Lawyer named by “Best Lawyers in Florida” for 2016 and 2018. He was also among just six attorneys selected as Super Lawyers in the Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI section in the state of Florida for 2016. Mr. Reiff is the author of the nationally published book, "Drunk Driving & Related Vehicular Offenses," (LEXIS Law Publishing Company), now in its Fifth Edition and a contributing author for the book Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases (Aspatore Publishing House). Mr....
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Ronald Chapman
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years experience
Criminal, Health Care, Medical Malpractice and White Collar Crime
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Wayne State University Law School
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...
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University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatMiami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...
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Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Municipal and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law and American University
As a Former Prosecutor and Felony Division Chief with the Miami-Dade State Attorney and the top peer-rated Miami/Miami Beach lawyer, Mr. Grieco and his associates have had the opportunity to participate in and/or try hundreds of cases, including, but not limited to, homicides, narcotics offenses, firearms charges, property crimes, white collar offenses, and DUI’s. He now uses that experience as a criminal (and dui) attorney here in South Florida to assist the accused as well as crime victims. Our firm not only represents a litany of criminal defendants, but we also work as and with corporate counsels for...
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Joshua Bickman
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
I earned a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Geology from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN., and received his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. While in law school, I received the Best Student in Evidence Award and was Vice President in Evidence Award and was Vice President of the Environmental Law Society.
Prior to becoming a founding partner of our firm, I was an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County, Florida where he had extensive Jury trial experience.
I also practiced in the private sector with several law firms, specializing in Family Law, Criminal...
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Ergio Fernandez
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
Criminal, Business, Divorce and White Collar Crime
Nova Southeastern University
Founder of boutique law firm practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, shareholders and partnership disputes, trade secrets, non-competes, temporary restraining orders and injunctions, deceptive practices, real estate disputes, criminal defense, family law (including, divorces, domestic violence injunctions, child support, alimony, and paternity), professional malpractice, international litigation and arbitration, administrative and regulatory proceedings, and appeals.
Counselor to corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of transactional, administrative and regulatory matters, including governmental audits, purchase and sale of businesses, real estate closings, corporate governance, personnel and labor issues, employment matters, international trade and business transactions, statutory and regulatory compliance, contract drafting...
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Stephen Stallings
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience
Criminal, Civil Rights, Health Care and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
Stephen S. Stallings is an experienced trial lawyer with over two decades of public and private experience providing counsel in False Claims Act/qui tam matters, white collar defense, commercial and securities litigation, FCPA, corporate compliance and internal investigations. He frequently serves as lead trial counsel in complex federal cases.
Mr. Stallings served for over seven years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he prosecuted fraud and public corruption matters through investigation, indictment, trial and appeal in the U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Southern District of Florida in Miami and the Western District of...
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Eliot Brais
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Estate Planning
New England Law | Boston
Eliot T. Brais is the sole and managing shareholder in his North Attleboro, Massachusetts office. He began his law career in 1988, joining his father, Ronald A. Brais, who had enjoyed a 40 year practice primarily concentrating on estate planning and small business law.
In his father’s footsteps, Eliot T. Brais’ areas of expertise include estate and business planning. Over the years, Eliot’s practice areas expanded to include real estate, real estate development and criminal law having handled in excess of 1,000 criminal cases and 50 trials.
Eliot T. Brais’ representation of clients’ interests goes well beyond the award of monetary sums...
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Florida State University College of Law
For over 24 years, Attorney Frank Fernandez has been practicing law in the Tampa Bay area.
In 1992 he received his undergraduate degree from St. Louis University, which he attended under a full academic scholarship.
Mr. Fernandez received his law degree from the Florida State University College of Law in 1995 and became a member of he Florida Bar later that year.
Frank has appeared on behalf of his clients at the trial and appellate level in Federal and State courts all throughout Florida.
He has dedicated his legal career to specialize in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense.
As a personal injury lawyer, Frank uses...
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South Texas College of Law
Brett Schwartz, Esq. has been representing clients in Miami-County and Broward County for more than two decades. He has been rated as "AV" by Martindale every year since 2009 and has been named as a Superlawyer every year since 2015 in the area of criminal defense law. He is also a member of numerous professional associations, including the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association and the National Association of Trial Lawyers.
If you have been accused of any type of criminal offense, contact Brett Schwartz, Esq. at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today. We will do...
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Stetson University College of Law
What you can expect:
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4. PROFESSIONAL, AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION
As a former prosecutor, with a near perfect winning trial record, and as a retired senior military officer, I am experienced and can help you sort through the challenges of your legal matters. I am known for aggressive, and fair representation. I charge fair, flat and hourly fees. Potential clients can be assured that I have the necessary experience and dedication to the law that it takes to get these issues resolved. I will give each and every client...
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University of Miami
The only 4th generation lawyer in Miami, Florida, Justin Beckham dedicates his practice to Criminal Defense, with a specialty in handling DUI cases. He and his law partner, Helmuth Solis, have accounted for over 1000 dismissals in Miami Dade DUI cases since 2012. For this achievement, Super Lawyers chose the attorneys as members for 5 consecutive years, the only lawyers to achieve this distinction as "Rising Stars" at the same firm.
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatMiami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
Criminal
There are thousands of people that don’t know what to do when it comes to the pain of a criminal offense. Whether you aren’t sure you deserved the charge or simply didn’t commit the crime, it’s with the careful consideration of a Miami criminal defense attorney that you will be able to work towards the case completion that’s needed. The team from Hager & Schwartz, PA has more than three decades of experience defending those in need from unnecessary exploitation at the hands of the legal system. It’s time that you take advantage of the team that has been AV®...
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Neil Taylor
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(305) 858-2233
SunTrust Plaza, Suite 1050
201 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables,
FL 33134
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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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...
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Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
David Edelstein is an AV® rated criminal defense attorney representing clients facing criminal charges in both state and federal courts throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Edelstein started his career as a criminal lawyer in Miami at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office and has been in private practice for the past 20 years. He has defended clients facing criminal charges in Florida from Jacksonville to Key West and from Portland, Oregon to New York City. Although he has occasionally represented clients on appeal, Mr. Edelstein spends the majority of his time as a criminal trial attorney.
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Offers Video ChatMiami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 57 years experience
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Jerome H. Wolfson was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He went to Valley Forge Christian College and graduated from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Mr. Wolfson came to South Florida in 1960 and attended University of Miami Law School, graduating with a law degree in 1963. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. After law school, he served in the United States Coast Guard and received an Honorable Discharge in 1969. Mr. Wolfson has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in various areas of the law, including, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Worker’s Compensation, and Labor Employment....
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Free ConsultationCriminal, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
University of Miami School of Law
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Criminal, Family and Immigration
Florida Coastal School of Law
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.
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Free ConsultationCriminal, Health Care, Securities and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law and Nova Southeastern University
Our firm, Samuel J. Rabin Jr., P.A, is 100% dedicated to criminal defense in both federal and state courts. We have extensive experience and a successful track record in the defense and litigation of numerous types of crimes, including, but not limited to, asset forfeitures, criminal investigations, SEC litigation, domestic crimes, durable medical equipment fraud, grand jury investigations, healthcare fraud, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, pharmacy related fraud, insurance fraud, internet crimes, money laundering, mortgage fraud, narcotics and drug trafficking, public corruption, real estate fraud, RICO racketeering, sentencing hearings and sentencing reductions, tax and securities fraud, and white collar crimes. ...
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(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
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.
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Joseph Gurian
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Joseph Gurian is principal of the Gurian Group, a law firm that specializes in immigration, criminal law, estate planning and probate. He is a proud alumnus of Florida International University; where he received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then went on to receive his Doctorate of Law at St. Thomas University. Joseph was inspired to become an immigration attorney after visiting the Holocaust Museum in Miami Beach where he saw his great grandfather’s name, for whom he was named after, on the memorial wall. His family came to the US, fleeing persecution in Poland and a...
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David M. Trontz
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Domestic Violence, Military and White Collar Crime
St. Thomas University
Attorney David M. Trontz is a criminal defense lawyer at the Miami legal office, Donet, McMillan & Trontz, P.A. With 24 years of experience and a background in prosecution, no case is too complex for Attorney Trontz to take on. In addition, Mr. Trontz has been selected for inclusion in Florida Trend’s Legal Elite—an honor reserved for only 2% of lawyers in the state. If you would like to learn more about the services Attorney Trontz may be able to provide you with, be sure to contact the office today.
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Pace Law School
Tom is an experienced litigator who handles personal injury and wrongful death matters arising out of a wide array of accidents including but not limited to the use and operation of an automobile, premises liability negligence, cruise ship negligence, and the negligence of vendors of alcoholic beverages. Mr. Jerla is also working on expanding the firms Traumatic Brain Injury practice. In addition, Tom has also agreed to handle select criminal defense matters involving white collar crime
After a recent stint with another South Florida personal injury firm, Tom has rejoined Whittel and Melton, to continue his passionate and...
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Kenneth Swartz
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
Criminal, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
Tulane University School of Law
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Julia Kefalinos
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and White Collar Crime
American University Washington College of Law
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...
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Jeffrey Morris
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
Jeffrey Morris is an experienced defense attorney and co-founder of McLaughlin Morris, P.A. who serves those facing criminal charges and personal injury matters in Delray Beach, Florida and the surrounding areas. He has a passion for providing each customer with personal care to meets his or her individual needs. With more than a decade of experience as a prosecutor and an attorney, he is able to apply his knowledge of Florida's courtrooms to the challenging situations that his clients face. This dedication to every matter can be seen in his work ethic and educational background. After studying...
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St. Thomas University School of Law
Attorney Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich is a seasoned Miami criminal defense attorney, serving clients throughout the state of Florida who are indicted or charged in federal and state criminal offenses or under investigation by law enforcement or other government agencies. Born and raised in Miami, Attorney Petkovich attended the University of Miami where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from the St. Thomas University School of Law, also in Miami. She is now a married mother of two with a private law practice in Miami-Dade. Having spent her life in South Florida, she...
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Tulane University School of Law
Criminal Defense, Family Law, Business Litigation DUI/DWI Defense/ Divorce / Domestic Violence Injunctions / Contract Litigation
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University of Miami
Paul Petruzzi is a 23 year veteran criminal defense attorney with a boutique criminal defense lawfirm based in downtown Miami.
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Evan A. Hoffman
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Evan Hoffman of The Hoffman Firm has dedicated his professional career to advocating for the rights of individuals across Florida--first as a state prosecutor and now as a skilled criminal defense attorney. Evan Hoffman has over 17 years of complex criminal trial experience. In 1998, Hoffman started his legal career as an Assistant State Prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney's Office. In this role, Hoffman prosecuted defendants charged with both misdemeanor and felony offenses, including battery, possession of a controlled substance, and driving under the influence (DUI). During his tenure at the State Attorney's Office, Hoffman handled...
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Andrew McLaughlin
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
Drew McLaughlin is a dedicated attorney who represents those facing criminal charges and others seeking help through personal injury claims in South Florida. McLaughlin serves clients throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties as an attorney with McLaughlin Morris, P.A., the firm he co-founded in 2014. McLaughlin attended Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelors of arts in both history and Spanish, graduating magna cum laude. He then turned his focus to law school at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, where he earned his start in the legal field as a Certified Legal...
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Edward Tapanes
Miami-Dade County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years experience
Criminal, Construction, International and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law and St. Thomas University School of Law
Edward Tapanes, Founder & Managing Partner of Tapanes Law, P.A., specializes in state and federal cases in Florida and throughout the United States. He has tried numerous jury and bench trials and has successfully handled several criminal appeals. Many of his cases involve high profile international narcotic traffickers, public corruption, organized fraud, money laundering, felonies and misdemeanors. His civil litigation experience is in commercial litigation, international business transactions, fraud, contract disputes, personal injury, insurance claims, debt collection and real estate. He also performs residential and commercial real estate closings. Tapanes graduated from Florida International University in 1999 and received his...
Arrested or facing criminal charges?
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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