Top Criminal attorneys in Florida

I am a licensed Florida attorney and an LL.M. graduate of Temple University's top ranked Trial Advocacy Program. This academic training, coupled with my hands-on legal experience, has afforded me a strong foundation in litigation and trial practice. I am a former prosecutor dedicated to zealous...

Marc F. Plotnick, our founding attorney, is driven by an unyielding passion for justice and a profound love for aiding people during their most challenging times. As a second-generation attorney, Marc’s exposure to the legal field began in his youth. His father, a respected lawyer, instilled in...

To those who have never met me or seen me argue a motion or deliver a closing argument please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Matthew Glassman. I have been practicing criminal defense law in South Florida for over 13 years. I began my career as a freedom fighter as an assistant public...

At The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A., Fort Lauderdale child custody attorney has helped many people develop fair parenting plans, visitation, and time-sharing agreements. Gustavo E. Frances helps clients by listening carefully to their circumstances and coming up with solutions tailored...

Mr. Bottari has represented over 1,000 clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies and violations of probation. Mr. Bottari strives to ensure that his client’s Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights are protected. He has argued many motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence, argued C4...

Attorney Joseph M. Corey, Jr., has been practicing Family Law for over 35 years primarily in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Our Law Firm serves clients residing in cities throughout the State of Florida but in particular, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Coconut Grove, Coral...

Our firm is not like others in the Florida Panhandle. We have two highly experienced attorneys, Kathryn Hathaway, an expert in consumer bankruptcy law, and Wayne Sprague, a litigator with over 35 years of experience. Both lawyers have helped people in Florida with many different types of legal...

A conviction and sentence does not mean the case is over. There is still hope! Many times during pretrial and trial proceedings, mistakes are made. We identify those mistakes and turn them into relief for you or your loved one! Let us help to find the light at the end of the tunnel, and maybe...

We Know What Matters To Tallahassee Because We Are Tallahassee Attorneys. When there is too much at stake on your case, you need a team of local legal experts to advocate for you and your loved ones. With over one hundred combined years here in Tallahassee, you know us. Chances are we went to...

Count on Robert L. Corse – Attorney At Law, to represent you in a criminal defense or civil case with confidence, respect, and over 30 years of legal experience. Robert L. Corse is an attorney that has been practicing law in the Jacksonville area for over 30 years as a litigator primarily in the...

Confronting a legal crisis is almost always difficult. Whether you find yourself facing criminal charges or the dissolution of a marriage, your concerns about what the future may hold can be overwhelming. Choose a Stuart, FL Attorney who has handled hundreds of Cases. For years, Jeff T. Gorman...

My legal philosophy can be summed up in one word: dedication. I practice law in a thorough way that is based on scholarly insight into the law coupled with decisive action. Those attributes are the foundation of our firm. My experience in the law is also buoyed by a background studying...

I have had to work hard for everything in life. Nothing was given to me and I certainly was not “born with a silver spoon.” I think that has given me the inner quality to be a good attorney. I grew up in the projects in a major city environment. It was a dog eat dog environment. That type of...

Susan Winston has been practicing law since October 2004 when she was admitted to the Florida Bar. She came to Florida from Virginia after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the College of William and Mary in 2001. Susan then went to the University of Miami School of Law...

Reid received his Juris Doctorate in 2009 from Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude and in the top 10% of his class. Following his admission to the Florida Bar later that year, Reid practiced in the St. Petersburg/Tampa area for several years before moving back to...

Alene Sartori Fowler is the co-founder of Fowler Law Group where she focuses her legal practice in the areas of juvenile criminal defense and civil traffic court. Alene brings a unique and diverse background to the firm’s criminal defense practice. She was born in São Paulo, Brazil and moved...

Stephen J. Ryan, J.D., was awarded his Juris Doctorate, with honors, by Florida State University College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science by the State University of New York, Stonybrook. He is a member of the Florida Bar since 1995 and of the United States District Court,...

Whether you are going through a divorce, facing trial as a criminal defendant, or considering a personal injury claim, experienced Lakeland attorney Darla K. Snead can help you with your legal needs by acting as your legal representative, advisor, and advocate.

For the first 25 years of his 32 year career, Mark NeJame primarily devoted his practice to criminal defense. His state and national reputation was achieved by passionately representing thousands of clients charged with essentially every type of criminal offense. Today, NeJame Law, has the...

Mr. Pallegar is a graduate from the University of South Florida and Stetson University College of Law. He is a Former Pinellas County Assistant State Attorney and has over tried over 100 criminal trials to verdict. As a prosecutor in Pinellas County, Mr. Pallegar completed many seminars related...

Criminal Justice Attorney Marc A. Joseph, P.A. only represents individuals who have been accused of a crime or charged with one. Marc’s philosophy is simple, it is best to practice in one area of law. We do not just specialize in criminal law…criminal defense is all we do. Nearly every day Marc...

Jeffrey L. Morris, Founding Partner at McLaughlin Morris, P.A., leads the Criminal Defense Practice at McLaughlin Morris. As an experienced criminal law attorney and a former prosecutor, he defends individuals charged with a variety of criminal offenses with an emphasis on economic and white...

Andrew “Drew” McLaughlin is a dedicated trial lawyer who represents people seeking justice in the civil or criminal courts throughout South Florida. He represents clients for injuries they suffered at the hands of others. He also represents clients facing accusations of committing a crime. A...

The Buerger Law Firm offers representation by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly attorney at a competitive rate. Our practice includes criminal trials and appeals (felonies and misdemeanors), Violations of probation -- and some types of civil cases. We know that you have a choice of...

Ari Goldberg is a partner with Meltzer & Bell, P.A. Prior to joining the firm, Ari was an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County. While at the State Attorney’s Office, he was first assigned to the County Court Trial Division as a Lead Attorney. His responsibilities included...

Prior to opening his criminal defense law firm in 2001, John Musca served as a Public Defender in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Since devoting his legal career to criminal defense, his practice has grown and now has nine operating office throughout Florida. Musca Law projects future...

Robert M. Harris Born Jacksonville, Florida, August 9, 1951; admitted to bar, 1975, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; Division Chief, State Attorney’s Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1977–1979; Certified Florida Supreme Court, Circuit Civil Mediator 2003....

Mr. Bonamo received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of law in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1995. While in law school, Mr. Bonamo was extensively involved in Stetson’s trial practice and clinic programs. Prior to attending Stetson University, he received his Bachelor of Arts...

Brian Gabriel is the driving force behind the law office of Gabriel & Gabriel. He has been in practice for over 25 years and his experience during that time has been devoted almost exclusively to the defense of criminal cases. Brian Gabriel began his career at the Palm Beach County State...

Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, I attended West Virginia Wesleyan College studying both business administration and political science. After three semesters at West Virginia Wesleyan College, I transferred to West Virginia University, where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Michael Fayard brings a wealth of experience and understanding to his clients. He has developed his practice from successfully handling a wide-range of cases in many different state and federal courts, as well as his successful represention of clients internationally. Mr. Fayard’s international...

Robert Malove concentrates on all facets of criminal defense including legal issues relating to DUI and white collar crime defense and healthcare fraud defense for which his Health Care Fraud Blog has received widespread recognition. Mr. Malove is a co-author of the noted treatise, WHITE COLLAR...

At The Law Offices of David Golden, P.A., we pride ourselves on being a “full service, first class” Personal Injury and Criminal Defense law firm. We are dedicated to providing you the very best car accident law and criminal defense representation throughout the Treasure Coast. With our law...

Hard work and dedication runs in my family. My parents came to this country from Germany when they were 20-years-old and built a wonderful life for our family. My father started an interior decorating business in Wisconsin when he arrived in the United States, but his dream was always to build a...

I grew up in rural west Tennessee small towns. My parents divorced when I was very young and I moved to Memphis as a young man to finish high school and start Memphis State University. While I initially was an engineering major, I also ended up working in the legal department for an investment...

Mr. Jerla joined the firm in December of 2012. He currently focuses his practice on personal injury (including but not limited to automobile accidents, premises liability, negligent security, medical malpractice and wrongful death) as well as select criminal defense matters. Prior to joining the...

Nicole is an experienced Florida trial lawyer who attended LSU for her bachelor’s degree graduating in three and one half years. She remained at LSU to earn her law degree. Her law career began at the Office of the Public Defender in Pensacola in October of 1999. She had 13 jury trials in 2...

Chris was raised by his mother and father, the latter of whom retired as Lt. Colonel in the Army in Alexandria, Louisiana. Chris obtained a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Huntington College in 1991. He subsequently attended Mississippi College where he earned a Master's Degree in...

Attorney Donald J. Kilfin was born in Ontario, Canada. Since childhood, his professional ambition was to become a seasoned criminal trial lawyer. Recognizing that superior communication skills, both oral and written, are an integral component of effective legal representation, he began taking...

Thomas L. Edwards is a lifelong Floridian. He was born in Miami Beach and grew up in Hollywood, Florida. He moved to Gainesville to attend college and graduated from the University of Florida (Bachelor of Science with Honors, 1983). Upon graduation, he was selected by the University of Florida...

John is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been practicing law for over 15 years. He focuses his practice on immigration and criminal defense. John has extensive experience as both an immigration attorney and a criminal attorney. John served as a...

Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and...

Our law firm has been providing legal counsel in the Sarasota and Manatee County Area for two generations. We are experienced in the following areas of law: CRIMINAL LAW Arrest Warrants Asset Seizure and Forfeiture (BUI) – Boating under the Influence Criminal Appeals Domestic Violence (DUI)...

Richard Hornsby is a third generation Central Floridian and a second generation criminal defense lawyer. He obtained his law degree from the University of Florida and also holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida and a master's degree in Pharmacy and...

Edward J. Kone and Gregg D. Kone are experienced trial lawyers who provide very competent and thorough legal representation for reasonable fees. We are well known for obtaining excellent results and completing litigation efficiently and effectively. With over forty-one (41) years of combined...

Lenny was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996. Lenny worked as an Assistant State Attorney (prosecutor) for over seven years. During this time, he prosecuted thousands of cases, supervised a staff of other attorneys and conducted numerous jury trials. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office,...

Spring Hill injury attorney Jason M. Melton is partner of the full service Florida law firm Whittel & Melton, LLC in the area of Personal Injury and Criminal Law, with a focused emphasis on all legal matters surrounding Driving Under the Influence or DUI. To that end, our office commonly...

Edgar Velazquez, Esq. has fourteen years of experience practicing law and is admitted to practice in the State Courts of Florida and Virginia. Mr. Velazquez also is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the District Courts for the Southern District...

Famed lawyer Robert Shapiro once called John, “the best lawyer in America.” He may not be there yet, but he works to be the best for his clients daily. John is originally from Mobile, Alabama, but made Jacksonville, Florida his home in 2001. He graduated from the University of Alabama, which is...

As an attorney, he has excelled both as a trial and appellate attorney, appearing before the Florida Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, Third and Fourth District Court of Appeals, as well as trials in the 11th and 17th Judicial Circuits in Florida and the United...

Anthony “Tony” Chauncey practices in the areas of Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Criminal Defense, Traffic Citations, Family Law, and Personal Injury. Mr. Chauncey has counseled clients in many areas of the law including representation of numerous individuals and business entities in...

Attorney David Shekhter has displayed competence in every area of law he practices. As a personal injury litigator and criminal defense attorney, clients have found him informative and efficient, guiding them through the process and taking special care for those who have zero experience in the...

Mr. Politis boasts a long, and distinguished career. He has been practicing law for over 20 years and in that time has been invited to speak before the FBI National Academy, State Attorney Office, and Florida Justice Association. For his contributions to the community he has been awarded the...

Collin served as a State Prosecutor in Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, and Juvenile divisions where he handled over 6,000 criminal cases. He was a State Attorney Liaison for the Weed and Seed drug program. Collin then served as a Senior Counsel for the Florida Department of Insurance (now Florida...

Attorney Jonathan Jay Kirschner is a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer continually since 1984. This certification is the the Florida Supreme Court’s highest recognition for Criminal Trial Lawyer specialists. Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Family Law; Divorce; Child Custody; Child...

Rachel Mattie is a criminal defense attorney in the Orlando area. Ms. Mattie is a former Assistant Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County, Florida. As an Assistant Public Defender, Ms. Mattie represented hundreds of indigent clients in the Central Florida community in...

A graduate of the University of Florida and practicing law since 1998, he spent three years in civil litigation in personal injury, construction law, appeals, and administrative law before becoming a prosecutor in 2001. As a prosecutor, Bradford has handled a wide spectrum of cases while an...

Brice Aikens is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer dedicated to representing those facing criminal accusations in the Greater Orlando area and surrounding Central Florida communities. Prior to joining The Umansky Law Firm, Brice was the former Division Chief for the Orange County Public...

J. Stephen “Steve” Alexander has been practicing law for more than 30 years and is the founder and managing partner of the Alexander Law Firm. Mr. Alexander has tried over 150 jury trials to verdict, and has been recognized for his litigation abilities by numerous organizations and publications....

Mr. Epifanio began his legal career in 1997 at the Pinellas-Pasco County Florida, Public Defender's Office, where he gained invaluable experience trying a full range of cases for clients who needed an aggressive lawyer to defend their rights. He then moved to a personal injury firm where he...

Brett Steinberg is Founder and President of Steinberg Law, PA. For the past 10 years, he has litigated personal injury cases primarily involving car, motorcycle, and truck accidents, slip and falls, product liability, maritime, and negligent security in venues throughout Florida. He is “AV”...

I graduated the University of Florida with a B.A., College of Journalism. In 2004 I graduated Stetson College of Law, with Honors, where I worked on appeals at the Florida Supreme Court for the Honorable Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead and at the Middle District of Florida for the Honorable...

Mr. Lasnetski has been practicing law in Jacksonville for over 10 years. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and immigration. Mr. Lasnetski received his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Florida in 1997. Mr. Lasnetski went on to obtain a law degree and an M.B.A....

Orlando Attorney Gwen J. Cryer has been representing clients throughout the Central Florida area for more than a decade. Attorney Cryer is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar...

Since 1990, Ms. Palmieri has devoted 100% of her career to Criminal Trial Law. Before founding her very successful criminal defense practice, she served as a prosecutor. With the Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney’s office, Ms. Palmieri was a Lead Trial Attorney handling DUI, domestic battery, and...

At the Spatz Law Firm, PL, in Miami, Florida, you can expect more than just strong representation. Attorney Russell Spatz truly cares about his clients, and strives to help them not only resolve their legal problem, but also to help them find a better place in life. He understands the challenges...

Paul M. McDermott, Esq., a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area and trial lawyer since 2001, has represented over 1,600 clients in a variety of cases including family law, criminal law and personal injury. Mr. McDermott earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2001 from Regent University School of...

At McNelis Law, P.A., we focus our practice on family law and criminal law in Central Florida, from our office in Bartow. McNelis Law, P.A. was founded by attorney Stacey H. McNelis. To learn more about Ms. McNelis, click on the link below:

Thomas B. Luka, Esq. is a native Central Floridian who has provided clients with exceptional courtroom representation and guidance for over 15 years. As a partner at the law firm of Adams & Luka, P.A., Mr. Luka has an extensive background in litigation, and has been lead counsel on more than...

Richard M. Adams, Esq., has been providing clients in Orlando and throughout Central Florida with outstanding legal guidance and representation for over 19 years. As managing partner of the Law Office of Adams & Luka, P.A., Mr. Adams focuses his law career on providing skilled legal...

Jennifer Benton joined Adams & Luka, P.A. as an associate attorney in 2014. She has developed a reputation as someone who is willing to work hard to obtain quality results for her clients. She is handling numerous family law cases including divorce, spousal support, child custody, child...

Thomas Feiter has lived in Central Florida since 1989. He was named The Florida Bar’s Board Certified Lawyer of the Year in 2015 and is one of very few attorneys in the area who is both Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar and an AV Rated Preeminent Lawyer. He is...

Alan is one of the most respected family law attorneys in South Florida. He handled a case for a close personal friend and did such a great job that I wanted to let the world know what a great man he is. If you need a family law attorney and you live in South Florida call Alan.

Firm founder, Alan Jay Braverman, is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and concentrates his practice on divorce-related issues, including custody and visitation, child support and alimony, and domestic violence. Licensed to practice in Florida and New Jersey, Mr. Braverman has been an...

Victoria Lyn Anderson primarily practices in the areas of domestic and family law, criminal law, and bankruptcy. Ms. Anderson's experience in these areas of law has given her a unique ability to not only achieve results but to assist clients though difficult, complicated and sometimes incredibly...

Michael Ferrin practices in the areas of domestic and family law, criminal law, and bankruptcy. Mr. Ferrin's experience has given him a unique ability to understand the difficulties one can face when confronted with the issues involved in these areas. Mr. Ferrin prides himself on treating each...

Blake & Dorsten, P.A. serves the entire Tampa Bay area and handles select cases throughout the State of Florida. Over the last few months our lawyers have handled criminal and personal injury cases in Pinellas County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County and the surrounding...

I went in and spoke with Kyle, upset, unsure, and unaware because I had no criminal background and really had no idea which way things could go for my situation as it was a different one, as I was not guilty but there was a lot that pointed most to believe otherwise! However, after my first...

James A. Fowler Jr. is the co-founder and managing partner of Fowler Law Group. James draws upon his diverse criminal law experiences to defend adults and juveniles involved in all types of criminal law matters, including federal and state crimes, DUI offenses, driver’s license suspensions and...

If you are from out of town or out of state, we know you do not want to come back to the Panama City area for legal proceedings. Depending on the details of your case, you might never have to set foot in a courthouse. We will manage every legal detail and communicate with you through email,...

ATTORNEY BEHR currently appears before Circuit Court and US District Court Judges in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and State Court Circuit Courts and County Courts of Florida in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade County, Henredon County,...

Attorney Brian Monk has lived in the Central Florida area nearly his entire life. In 2000, he graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Business Management and a B.A. in Political Science. Thereafter, Brian earned a Law degree, a Master’s of Education degree and Specialist degree...

Prior to becoming a criminal defense and family law attorney, Heather served her community by teaching World History at Auburndale High School. Helping others has always been a priority to Heather. She is active in the Lakeland community and loves attending events at the Polk Museum of Art.

MICHAEL C. GRIECO, ESQ. was born and raised on Long Island in New York. In 1997, Michael earned a Bachelors Degree from American University, where he worked in both the U.S. Congress and C-SPAN. Immediately thereafter, Michael earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law...

With 20 years of experience representing clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, defense attorney Dean Galigani has helped hundreds of clients achieve a brighter future. He has extensive experience litigating criminal cases, including 1st degree murder, domestic violence, DUI, theft,...

Ken Swartz is an accomplished Miami criminal defense trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience in criminal defense law. Named to the list of Florida Super Lawyers for the past two years for his criminal defense expertise, Swartz was also named as a Finalist for Most Effective Lawyers of 2008...

Steven Kenneth Bell, Esquire, is a former Broward County Public Defender who continues to represent people in Broward County who have been accused of committing crimes. In Broward County courts, Mr. Bell learned the ropes and worked his way up to become a lead Felony Public Defender. His skill...

As a former Broward County Special Unit Felony Prosecutor in the Sexual Battery Unit in the State Attorney's Office, Lawrence Michael Meltzer, Esquire, is a skilled defense lawyer who got his start on the other side of criminal law in the Fort Lauderdale area, prosecuting those accused of...

Matthew Menendez has focused his legal career on criminal defense. After obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice from Florida State University, Matthew graduated from law school at Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans in 2010.

Should you find yourself in need of assistance in the areas of criminal defense and family law, Tim has more than 20 years experience representing clients in all State and Federal courts throughout Northwest Florida. Tim handles the following cases:

A Florida native licensed to practice law since 1998, Jeff is a skilled lawyer with significant trial experience and an excellent bedside manner. He proudly gets his best reviews from people who appreciate his caring approach and dedication to their case. A father of four and local sports...

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Ms. Mussallem attended Bishop Kenny High School and Jacksonville University. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business and her honors include the International Business Student Scholarship Award and Departmental Honors in...

Jamie Halscott, the Managing Partner at Halscott Megaro PA, focuses exclusively on criminal and civil appeals. Shortly after he began practicing law, Jaime couldn't help but notice that criminal defendants were at the mercy of a criminal justice system that often failed to protect their rights.

Born Jacksonville, Florida, March 15, 1955; admitted to The Florida Bar, 1981, Florida; 1982, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Assistant State Attorney, Office of State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1981–1986. Division...

I am a native Orlandoan whose family first put down roots here 40 years ago. Back then, Orlando was still a small town mostly surrounded by orange groves, a place where neighbors knew each other by name and kids played with their friends in the neighborhood or on the school playground shooting...

Kerstin Wade has dedicated her entire career to fighting for the rights of criminal defendants. She is among the top 10 criminal defense attorneys in the Tampa Bay area. For her, the most important aspect of criminal defense is to fight for your freedom, protect your rights and help you be able...

Mark Eiglarsh's professional mission is to do everything in his power to obtain the best possible outcome for his valued clients under challenging circumstances. He passionately believes that serving his clients is an extraordinary opportunity and gift. By accepting select cases on behalf of his...

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 years, I have appeared before our local Broward County Criminal Court Judges on an almost daily basis. Research some of the various cases that I have defended...

The background of Attorney Carlos J. Vidal-Collazo begins in Ohio, U.S.A. where he was born to Puerto Rican parents. His family decided to return to Puerto Rico, where Attorney Vidal completed elementary, middle, and high school. Upon graduation, Attorney Vidal was offered an academic...