Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

4812 N Habana Ave, Suite A, TAMPA, FL 33614-6871

Amy Ruiz received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing and International Economics from the University of Florida in 2000. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Florida State College of Law in 2004. While at Florida State, Ms. Ruiz was a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy. She also participated in the Institute on World Legal Problems where she studied Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Innsbruck, in Austria, with Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Antonin Scalia. Upon graduating law school, Ms. Ruiz, a Tampa native, returned to Tampa and commenced working as an Assistant Public Defender for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. She worked as an Assistant Public Defender from 2004 to 2006 and handled numerous motions, hearings, non-jury trials, and jury trials. In 2006, Ms. Ruiz accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit and served there until 2011. As a prosecutor, Ms. Ruiz handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree felonies punishable by life. She litigated hundreds of motions, hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. In 2011, Ms. Ruiz accepted a position with a law firm that practiced exclusively in insurance defense. Ms. Ruiz attended mediations and motion hearings for personal injury and bodily injury cases, in addition to working extensively on Chinese Drywall Multi-District Litigation. Ms. Ruiz is licensed to practice law in both State Court and Federal Court in Florida. She is also a native Spanish speaker and is active amongst the Hispanic community in the Tampa Bay area.

Criminal Defense Law

10800 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33161

Andrew Rier is a Miami criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Rier Jordan P.A. His criminal case experience includes serving as lead counsel in death penalty proceedings. Other charges described in his firm biography include first-degree murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking, white-collar crimes and DUI. He represents clients from Miami-Dade and Broward counties as well as elsewhere in Florida, and he and his legal team work in both state and federal courts. Rier’s legal training included courtroom work before he entered private practice. As a certified legal intern with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, he won his first trial, according to his firm biography. At the University of Miami, he also served as Student Bar Association president and studied abroad at University College in England. He received his J.D. in 1994, following a B.A. from Rutgers University in 1989. After law school, he established a private practice in North Miami. The Florida Bar identifies him as Andrew Franklin Rier and lists his admission date as September 23, 1994. He is listed as a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida. Beyond Rier’s criminal defense work, Rier Jordan P.A. handles criminal appeals and family law disputes. The firm’s family law services include divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and adoption.

Criminal Defense Law

3191 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145, USA

Armando Hernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a Miami criminal defense attorney who concentrates his legal practice in the area of criminal defense. He received his B.A. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University where he graduated with Honors. He holds an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) License and all flight instructor ratings. He was on the Dean’s list and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law. He was a member of the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review. A fluent Spanish speaker, Mr. Hernandez represents individuals in and around Miami, as well as throughout the rest of Florida. Mr. Hernandez has established a prominently successful and reputable private practice. Prior to entering private practice, Armando Hernandez was an Assistant State Attorney in which he handled thousands of cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to Murder. In 2006, MADD presented Mr. Hernandez with the Prosecution Award of Honor for his outstanding dedication to DUI prosecution. Attorney Hernandez successfully concluded his career at the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office as the prosecutor assigned to anchor one of the two Repeat Offender Courts (ROC). His case load consisted of Life and first-degree felony cases of defendants who qualified as Violent Career Criminals, Habitual Violent Felony Offenders and Prison Releasee Reoffenders. Mr. Hernandez uses that former prosecutor experience to protect your constitutional rights. He is also a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Hernandez received the honor of being selected for The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018! This award recognizes Attorney Hernandez as one of the top criminal trial lawyers in South Florida, and is a prestigious achievement.

Criminal Defense Law

3210 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607

Lawyer Barry Taracks, founder of Taracks & Associates, is an ex-state prosecutor with years of professional criminal case experience. He understands all sides of the law, and works hard to consider all the legal needs of our clients.

Criminal Defense Law

6827 Caroline St, Suite A, MILTON, FL 32570-2272

In 2006 he graduated from Northwest Florida State College with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. In 2008, he graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. He attended Mississippi College School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2011. His areas of practice include: criminal defense, trial litigation, family law, and personal injury. Beau is a member of the Florida Bar, Florida Justice Association, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Young Lawyers Division.?? Beau Powell has concentrated his legal practice in the area of criminal law. He has earned an outstanding reputation among the legal community for his hard work, dedication, and trustworthiness. He takes his work seriously and strives to provide all of his clients with the best possible legal representation.

Criminal Defense Law

100 SE 2ND ST, STE 3550, MIAMI, FL 33131-2112

Known as the “Iron Lawyer” for his successes and accomplishments in complex, protracted trials and appeals, as well as for his significant achievements as an Ironman athlete (140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run), Benedict P. Kuehne is experienced in both trial and appellate courtrooms throughout the State of Florida and across the nation. While he is known best for his significant representations as a white collar criminal defense lawyer, he is also one of the premier election law specialists in Florida, having represented Vice President Al Gore and the Gore/Lieberman Recount Committee as trial cocounsel in the 2000 election recount trial and the appeals to the Florida Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. In 2012, leading a legal team, Ben obtained the fifth highest verdict in the United States, $155 million, for his successful representation of an internationally accomplished educator who sued as a whistle blower for her wrongful termination. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association, a former member of the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar, a Past President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami, a Life Member of its Miami Chapter, a Founding and Life Member and past board member of the statewide Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a Charter Member of the Rosemary Barkett Appellate Inn of Court.

Criminal Defense Law

607-A West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603

Bryant Raymond Camareno is a criminal defense attorney in Tampa who practices as Bryant R. Camareno, P.A. His work includes state and federal criminal defense involving drug trafficking, RICO, white-collar crimes, forfeiture and DUI. The Florida Bar lists him as a member in good standing and eligible to practice in Florida, with board certification in Criminal Trial Law dating to 2001.

Criminal Defense Law

1 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Criminal Defense Law

1017 Manatee Ave W., Bradenton, FL 34205

Colleen M. Glenn has been practicing law in Florida for over 20 years. Focusing her practice on the area of criminal defense, Ms. Glenn has helped thousands of individuals accused of crimes throughout her career. She is a well respected advocate in the area of criminal law. She is known for her skills as an effective trial attorney as well as her attention to detail and compassion for her clients.

Criminal Defense Law

1819 Goodwin St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

D. Scott Esq. Bio - D. Scott Monroe, Esq. is an award-winning criminal defense attorney and the recipient of the prestigious Elite Advocate Award for the last two years given by the American Academy of Legal Advocates. He is the founder of the distinguished Law Firm of Monroe & King, P.A. (formerly Scott Monroe Law, P.A.), which has received the coveted Top 10 Best Criminal Defense Law Firms in Florida Award by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys three years in a row for 2017, 2018, and 2019. In his career as a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Monroe has never lost a trial and has been rated by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Criminal Trial Attorneys in the country. He specializes in both State and Federal criminal defense and has built a reputation for being one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the State of Florida by establishing a firm that puts providing second-to-none service, client satisfaction, and the best results possible for its clients. Office: (904) 569-0088 Mobile: (904) 891-7362

Criminal Defense Law

2333 Ponce de Leon suite 314, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

Mr. Garvin attended the University of Miami from 1974 through 1978 and earned a bachelor degree in accounting. He sat for and passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Mr. Garvin attended the University of Miami law school from 1979 through 1982 and earned Juris Doctor degree (JD). Mr. Garvin has practiced law in the area of white collar crimes defense for over 34 years. During that period of time he has accomplished some amazing victories for his clients. As a result of his dedication and work ethic he has earned a reputation of respect and admiration from his fellow lawyers. David M. Garvin has represented and defended businessmen and professionals in federal and state courts. He has extensive trial experience and has obtained remarkable results for its clients in many criminal and civil matters. He has represented a wide range of clients including, celebrities, public officials, doctors, businessmen, accountants, lawyers, corporations, brokerage firms, individual brokers and numerous others. Mr. Garvin’s extensive trial experience, as well as his financial and accounting background, (Florida Board Certification in Taxation, Masters in Law in Taxation, and Certified Public Accountant) afford him a distinct advantage in litigating for and defending his clients. He is sufficiently diversified to handle cases ranging from single issue matters, requiring relatively short trials, to complex high profile multiple issue controversies requiring lengthy trials.

Criminal Defense Law

903 SE Central Parkway, Stuart, FL 34994

David Golden, firm principal at The Law Offices of David Golden, P.A., began his career as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida’s 19th Judicial Circuit (Martin County, St. Lucie County, Okeechobee County, and Indian River County). He quickly became the head of the St. Lucie County juvenile crimes division, and was later brought to Stuart to head the entire Martin County office. As a criminal defense attorney he has successfully represented individuals arrested for every crime ranging from petit theft, DUI, and violations of probation, to more serious felony charges of sexual assault, drug trafficking, child pornography, and first degree murder. As a personal injury attorney, David Golden, became a highly respected accident lawyer representing citizens injured in various kinds of accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents. He has handled trucking and bus cases and is remembered for receiving a million dollar verdict in one of the Treasure Coast’s more publicized personal injury school bus accident cases, Edwards v. Laidlaw. His reputation, coupled with the firm’s extensive preparation on each case, leads to superior results, often without the need for trial. It is no wonder he is the recipient of Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating, and the Firm has received AVVO’s “Client Choice Award” for the last 5 consecutive years. Mr. Golden graduated the University of Georgia (that’s right, a Bulldog) in 1983 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Capital Law School, in Columbus, Ohio in 1986, and has been a full time resident here on the Treasure Coast ever since. He enjoys the “salt-life,” off-roading, travel, and is extremely active volunteering in community activities.

Criminal Defense Law

207 E Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801

Eben Cowles Self is an Orlando trial lawyer whose practice includes criminal defense and civil disputes. He practices at the Law Offices of Eben C. Self, which the Florida Bar lists at 207 East Livingston Street. The same directory identifies him as managing partner and confirms that he is eligible to practice in Florida and a member in good standing. His civil work has included representing injured plaintiffs at Morgan, Colling & Gilbert, the predecessor to Morgan & Morgan. One documented case is Sinfort v. Food Lion. In its July 1, 2005 opinion, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal named Self and Randy E. Schimmelpfennig as counsel for the appellant. The dispute concerned a shopper’s alleged injuries after a fall in a grocery store’s produce section. The appellate court reversed the summary judgment entered in Food Lion’s favor. Self’s career also includes representation of businesses and individuals in criminal and civil matters, with trial and appellate work in state and federal courts. He has practiced in Florida since 1993. His professional biography lists admission to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit; the Bar directory identifies the latter as the U.S. Court of Appeals. His biography also lists him on the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s court-appointed attorney registry for Orange and Osceola counties.

Criminal Defense Law

1014 Bay Colony Dr S, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, USA

Elaine E. Lukic is a criminal defense attorney in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and founder of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic. Her work has included both prosecution and defense: she formerly prosecuted sexual assault and domestic violence cases, and her firm biography describes defense work involving those same charges. It also identifies experience with DEA forfeiture proceedings and felony drug cases. Lukic’s professional history includes positions outside law practice. She was a vice president at Merrill Lynch in New York and an associate vice president at Shearson, American Express in Pittsburgh. Securities regulation also appears in her writing. Her biography lists a 1997 Georgetown University Law Center dissertation titled “Money Laundering in the Securities Industry,” followed by “Interdiction and U.S. Drug Policy in International Marijuana Cases,” from 1998. Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida appear in her admission history, with the firm giving the years as 1998, 2007, 2013 and 2015, respectively. The Florida Bar identifies her as Elaine Esther Lukic and lists her as a member in good standing, eligible to practice in the state. The firm represents people facing criminal charges in Florida and Colorado, including felonies, misdemeanors and DUI charges. Its Palm Beach Gardens office is on Village Square Crossing. The firm also lists offices in Lakewood and Summit County, Colorado.

Criminal Defense Law

200 East Robinson Street, Suite 1150, Orlando, FL 32801

It’s a family tradition. His grandfather was a judge, his father a professor at DePaul University and at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. After studying at the University of Texas as an undergraduate, Scheller attended the Stetson University College of Law — Florida’s oldest law school — where he was number one in his class and won the jurisprudence award for civil procedure. Before graduating, Scheller transferred to the University of California at Berkley where he did community service and was in the top 1% of his law school graduating class. Scheller became an assistant Federal defender in Orlando in 2000 and became a supervisor in 2002. This experience gave him a deep understanding of how the Federal courts work and strengthened is commitment to fight for the rights of those accused of crimes. In 2004, Scheller moved into private practice, working with noted criminal defense attorney Barry Cohen in Tampa and, after two years with the famously aggressive defender, opened his own practice in Orlando. In addition to his work in Florida, Scheller has handled Federal cases in the Southern District of New York (Manhattan), the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn), the Western District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), the Western District of New York (Rochester) and the Eastern District of Virginia — a notoriously rigorous jurisdiction that oversees cases originating in Washington, DC. His deep experience with Federal trial procedure led Scheller to become the CJ Counselor for the Federal Middle District of Florida, representing people who can’t afford to defend themselves against the Federal government in court. This work, often involving difficult cases, keeps Scheller tuned in to changes in Federal court practices. He trains other attorneys and his written pleadings are well-known and used by lawyers in Federal courts across the country. Scheller’s legal opinions have been published in premier law journals including Legal Arguments, Mercer Law Journal and Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law.

Criminal Defense Law

625 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Attorney J. Ruffin Hunt is a Tampa criminal defense attorney and founder of Hunt Law | Tampa Criminal Defense, a firm focused exclusively on criminal and DUI defense throughout the Tampa Bay area. Born and raised in Tampa, Mr. Hunt earned his degree from the University of Florida before attending Stetson University College of Law. He began his legal career at the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office, where he gained extensive courtroom and trial experience handling misdemeanor, felony, and DUI cases. Over the course of his career, he rose to leadership positions within the office, serving as a Division Chief in multiple divisions.?Mr. Hunt has dedicated his entire legal career to criminal defense and understands the serious consequences that criminal charges can carry.

Criminal Defense Law

333 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 252, Osprey, FL 34229

Jamie Nicole Pasquali is a government attorney in Bradenton, Florida, with the Office of Criminal Conflict Counsel. Criminal law, public interest, litigation and trial advocacy, and trial appear in her Florida Bar practice-area listing. The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers identifies her position more specifically as assistant regional counsel. Her listed office is Suite 515 at 1201 Sixth Avenue West, the Bradenton address used by the agency’s Manatee office in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. Pasquali’s Florida admission dates to September 10, 2015; the Bar currently lists her as eligible to practice and in good standing. Her education entry names the University of Florida’s Fredric G. Levin College of Law and gives 2014 as the year. English and Italian are listed under languages. At the agency level, representation depends on court appointment, not private hiring. Regional counsel attorneys are appointed for clients declared indigent. The office’s criminal-conflict responsibilities include cases in which a court grants a public defender’s request to withdraw and appoints regional counsel instead. Its remit also encompasses dependency and civil cases, along with certain civil commitment proceedings authorized by statute. Appeals and post-conviction motions fall within the office’s work too. Those responsibilities describe the agency as a whole, rather than a list of Pasquali’s individual case assignments.

Criminal Defense Law

3219 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Janet Johnson graduated from Connecticut College in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and worked at Rolling Stone Magazine before attending law school. Janet obtained her law degree in 1994 from the University of Oregon School of Law. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1994 and the Colorado Bar in 1996 and is licensed to practice in federal court. Attorney Janet Johnson is licensed to practice before all Florida State Courts, as well as in the State of Colorado. She is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Florida Bar Association. Janet Johnson is recognized in the legal community as an experienced DUI defense attorney, which is why she was tapped to served as Faculty Member for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers seminar on DUI entitled “Blood, Breath and Tears” in 2012.

Criminal Defense Law

9130 S Dadeland Blvd, Miami, FL 33156, USA

Jeffrey S. Weiner practices criminal defense in Miami, where he founded Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A. and serves as managing partner. His criminal law practice dates to 1974; the Florida Bar lists him as eligible to practice and a member in good standing. Before entering practice, Weiner attended the University of Miami as an undergraduate and then Chicago-Kent, graduating in January 1974. At law school, he edited The Kent Commentator and served as president of the Student Bar Association. His writing later included legal articles and work as a co-author of O’Connor’s Federal Rules & Codes Plus, published by Thomson Reuters. Trials and appeals have taken Weiner to more than 25 states. Among the cases he argued was Florida v. Jimeno, which came before the United States Supreme Court in 1991. His courtroom experience also includes arguments before the Florida Supreme Court and other Florida and federal appellate courts. He holds criminal trial law certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Outside his casework, Weiner has served as president of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. He also chaired the Miami-Dade County Bar Criminal Courts Committee. His association with the American Board of Criminal Lawyers dates to May 1984, when he became a Fellow, and he formerly served as a regent of the National Criminal Defense College.

Criminal Defense Law

1105 E Concord St, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

John Godbout grew up in Hartford, Connecticut, and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a degree in American Government. John was offered a Dean’s Merit Scholarship to study law at the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, FL. John's early legal career was focused on civil litigation, first as an associate for a Miami litigation firm specializing in aviation and transportation tort defense and later as Assistant General Counsel for the Florida Dept of Transportation (D6). John then spent a decade at a Fortune 100 insurance company where he led a team of professionals specializing in directors and officers liability claims. John went on to lead the reorganization of a midsize, multistate law firm based in Miami with six domestic offices and a satellite location in Medellin, Columbia, and later to reimagine and rebuild a boutique law firm in Boston, MA. John ultimately pivoted to criminal defense, and is the managing partner of Smith & Eulo.

Criminal Defense Law

2250 SW 3rd Ave, 400, Miami, FL 33129

Mr. Nascimento has spent his entire career as a criminal defense attorney, defending individuals and corporations in high-stakes federal and state criminal matters, including investigations by the FBI, DEA, Health and Human Services (HHS)/Office of Inspector General, IRS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Postal Inspector. Most recently, Mr. Nascimento’s practice has focused on medical providers, laboratory executives, marketing companies, durable medical equipment suppliers and business owners subjected to federal healthcare/Medicare fraud investigations in jurisdictions around the country. Mr. Nascimento has handled cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Money Laundering, Bribery, Drug Trafficking, RICO, Healthcare Fraud, Wire Fraud, Asset Forfeitures and the representation of victim corporations/individuals in attempts to collect restitution. He has tried cases at all levels, from minor offenses, to those with potential life punishments and the death penalty, and has been educated by some of the leading experts in the world on DNA comparison and issues surrounding transfer and contamination, facial recognition and issues surrounding eyewitness memory and facial comparison. Mr. Nascimento has also successfully handled state and federal appeals that have saved his clients many years in prison. Joe grew up in South Florida and got his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida. After UF, Mr. Nascimento went on to attend the University of Miami School of Law as a Dean’s Merit scholar, where he graduated, cum laude, with a Juris Doctor. Mr. Nascimento is an adjunct professor teaching the University of Miami School of Law’s Criminal Litigation Skills I and Advanced Criminal Litigation Skills II courses, part of the school’s nationally acclaimed litigation skills program.. Immediately out of law school, Joe joined Robbins Tunkey Ross Amsel Raben & Waxman, P.A., one of the largest and highly reputed criminal defense firms in the country. After many years with RTR, Mr. Nascimento became one of the founding members of the reorganized firm of Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC.

Criminal Defense Law

100 SE 2nd St #3400, Miami, FL 33131, USA

Joseph S. Rosenbaum was named the “Most Effective Lawyer in Criminal Law” by the Daily Business Review. When you hire the Law Offices of Rosenbaum & Acevedo, L.L.P., expect the undivided attention and skill of a veteran criminal trial lawyer. Joe Rosenbaum has 35 years’ experience taking on the tough cases. Joe faces your charges with you head on; acting in your best interest, combining strategy and skill to build your defense.

Criminal Defense Law

66 W Flagler St suite 1005, Miami, FL 33130, USA

A Coconut Grove native with ties to the community reaching back a hundred years, Mr. Stroleny attended MAST Academy before graduating with his bachelor's degree from Florida International University. While attending law school at Florida International University, he worked in a top law firm in the field of probate and guardianship, learning the importance of commitment to clients and passionate advocacy. In law school, Mr. Stroleny served as class president and later went on to serve as President of the FIU Trial Team. In 2012, Mr. Stroleny competed in Washington, D.C., for the FIU Law Trial Team, winning first place at the 16th Annual National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational, held at Georgetown University. With a desire to learn more about the criminal justice system, Mr. Stroleny interned in the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office Juvenile division. There he worked on hundreds of juvenile misdemeanor and felony cases, taking many to trial and winning favorable verdicts. Mr. Stroleny graduated from law school with honors and was awarded the Trial Advocacy Award, a distinction for the graduate who demonstrated the greatest overall excellence in trial advocacy. After law school Mr. Stroleny went to work full time for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office as an Assistant State Attorney. There he worked thousands of cases ranging from traffic, misdemeanors, DUIs and felonies, all the while gaining trial and appellate experience. Mr. Stroleny gained a detailed understanding of how the criminal justice system works on the inside and puts his experience and insight into every case he handles. Mr. Stroleny understands that equally as important as protecting his clients' rights is the practice of treating all clients with courtesy and respect, no matter the allegations against the client.

Criminal Defense Law

6815 SW 70th Ave, Miami, FL 33143, USA

There is no doubt that Attorney Julio Cesar Torrente is passionate about Justice. Relentlessly representing clients throughout the state of Florida, from North to South, and everywhere in between, Mr. Torrente will literally go the extra mile for his clients. Licensed in both State and Federal Court, he zealously represents clients in all types of criminal matters, including traffic offenses, DUIs, domestic violence, drug charges, theft crimes, and felonies. Mr. Torrente’s reputation is built on his professional and client-focused approach to the law. He takes the time to listen to his client’s concerns, develop tailored strategies, and is a strong communicator and negotiator, always working to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Toward that end, Mr. Torrente makes himself personally available to all his clients 24/7. Today, Julio Cesar brings his passion for justice and respect for human dignity into every case he handles as Founder of Torrente Defense, P.A.

Criminal Defense Law

2420 Coral Way, Miami, FL FL

Since 2002, Attorney Justin K. Beckham has exclusively practiced criminal defense in Miami-Dade County. After earning the highest award in the University of Miami Moot Court program during law school, he joined the Office of the Miami-Dade County Public Defender. He successfully defended thousands of clients at the Juvenile, Misdemeanor, and Felony Levels, taking nearly 50 cases to trial and earning several acquittals. He began his own law practice in 2006, concentrating on criminal cases.

Criminal Defense Law

2255 Glades Road, Suite 330-W, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Khambrel Davis is a Florida attorney with an office listed in Pompano Beach and a background in criminal defense and civil matters. His Florida Bar record uses his full name, Khambrel La-Ron Davis, and lists him as a member in good standing who is eligible to practice in Florida. Davis served at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office after receiving a Juris Doctor from Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. Battery, fraud, DUI, drug trafficking and possession, and violent crimes were among the charges he defended at trial. A biography published by Baker Legal Team credits him with more than 30 jury and bench trials over his career. It also describes work involving personal injury lawsuits and estate planning. Davis’s appellate work includes representing Edward Phillips, Kevin Eason and Glorida Hunter Brown in their case against Westview Community Cemetery of Pompano Beach and KZ Copans. The Fourth District Court of Appeal named him as the appellants’ lawyer with Davis and Davis Law in Boca Raton in its May 25, 2023 opinion. The appeal arose from a Broward County Circuit Court case before Judge Barbara Anne McCarthy. The appellate panel affirmed the decision without a written explanation of its reasoning. His Florida Bar profile now lists a physical office at 400 East Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, the address also published by D&D Law.

Criminal Defense Law

100 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Kristie Cohen graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Legal Studies. Ms. Cohen was able to complete a double bachelor’s program for both Legal Studies and Psychology, while simultaneously minoring in chemistry and biology. While attending Eastern Michigan University, Ms. Cohen worked for the school’s legal clinic and also participated in an internship at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office. While attending Barry University Law School, in Orlando, she clerked for the Honorable Dennis Powers in the 52nd District Court in Michigan. There she gained extensive experience by coordinating the Judge’s docket, wrote judicial opinions and assisted the Judge writing Bar Review Articles. Ms. Cohen exclusively focuses on clients accused of criminal law violations. Ms. Cohen has extensive experience handling criminal cases that involve mental health issues and major or violent crimes. Ms. Cohen maintains a strictly controlled caseload so she can give each client and their case the time and attention they need and deserve.

Criminal Defense Law

100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA

With more than 20 years of experience, Michael Mirer began his career as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami?Dade County. Mr. Mirer opened his boutique firm focusing on criminal defense in 2001. Mr. Mirer’s practice is devoted to representing clients in criminal matters in Federal and State Courts. He is AV rated by Martindale?Hubbell, and is recognized amongst his peers as a Preeminent Criminal Defense Lawyer. Mr. Mirer has a Superb rating in AVVO where he is listed as a top attorney in the field of Criminal Defense. In addition, he has received the following honors: Nations Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, designation as one of Americas Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, and was voted a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers.

Criminal Defense Law

1819 Goodwin St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA

Olivia Bergert attended the University of North Florida for her undergraduate education and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dual Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science. Upon her graduation, she was accepted into the Stetson University College of Law, where she was an Executive Board Member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and was the Committee Chair for the Stetson Intramural Mock Trial Competition. While at Stetson, Ms. Bergert not only competed on the Number One Trial Team in the country but also earned the opportunity to prosecute a jury trial while still a law student – leading to her expeditious rise at the State Attorney’s Office at the young age of 25. Prior to practicing criminal defense, Ms. Bergert was an Assistant State Attorney in the 7th Judicial Circuit spanning St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, and Volusia counties. While in the Volusia County Office, she prosecuted more jury trials than anyone else in her Misdemeanor Division, which accelerated her promotion to a felony within eight months of her start at the State and made her the youngest felony prosecutor in the circuit. Shortly after, Ms. Bergert transferred to the St. Johns County Office Felony Division – where she handled thousands of cases – predominantly of a violent felony nature including crimes of: Aggravated Battery, Domestic Violence Strangulation, DUI Manslaughter, Drug Trafficking, Aggravated Fleeing, and Arson. She also handled cases with sentencing enhancements such as Habitual Felony Offender and Prison Release Re-Offender. Ms. Bergert’s keen sense of the law, understanding of the intricacies of complex criminal litigation, and her talent for spotting legal issues make her a valuable asset in our pursuit to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.

Criminal Defense Law

997 S Wickham Rd, West Melbourne, Florida 32904

Born and raised in Brevard County Florida, Patrick J. Landy Jr. is a passionate and zealous Trial Attorney. After High School, Mr. Landy attended UCF, majoring in Legal Studies, with minors in Criminal Justice and Political Science, as well as earning certificates in civil liberties and trial advocacy. At UCF, Mr. Landy was a member of the UCF Trial Team, serving as Lead Attorney for the “A” team. He led his team to the Opening Rounds of the National Championship, and won the “Outstanding Attorney Award” (highest competition scores in a season). Staying in Central Florida, Mr. Landy attended the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law at Barry University for law school. He was again a member of the Trial Team, earning the prestigious “Honors Certificate in Trial Advocacy.” He co-founded, and was a board member of the “Veteran’s Legal Society,” advocating for Veterans by hosting numerous fundraisers and clinics in support of those who served our country. He also performed an internship at the 9th Circuit Public Defender’s Office where he assisted attorneys on various felony matters, and had the unique opportunity to assist trial counsel on a 2nd Degree Murder Case that resulted in a Not Guilty Verdict. ? After passing the Bar Exam, Mr. Landy began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit, prosecuting various misdemeanor offenses in County Court. As a prosecutor, Mr. Landy had a distinguished trial record. One year, he had the most trials, most trial wins, and highest trial winning percentage of all of the County Court prosecutors in the 18th Circuit. He would later branch out from Brevard, and served as an Assistant State Attorney for the 1 st Judicial Circuit in Pensacola, FL. At the 1st Circuit, he again prosecuted misdemeanor offenses, and gained valuable experience practicing in different jurisdictions. Mr. Landy was then hired by the renowned and distinguished Trial Attorney Michael Bross, working as an associate for his firm. Learning from his mentor and great friend, Mr. Landy handled hundreds of criminal cases. He drafted various Motions to Suppress, Motions in Limine, and Appeallate Briefs. He also assisted Mr. Bross on numerous felony jury trials, including homicides. He had the privilege to co-counsel two homicide trials, both of which resulted in Not Guilty Verdicts. Following Mr. Bross’ retirement in 2021, Mr. Landy co-founded Cook & Landy with attorney Michael Cook, practicing Criminal Defense. Since founding Cook & Landy, Mr. Landy has handled hundreds of criminal matters ranging from DUIs to Homicide. He is known as a fierce and zealous advocate for his clients, who never gives up on them. His impeccable style and courtroom demeanor has earned him the reputation as a “bulldog in the courtroom” from past and present clients. Mr. Landy is most proud of being known as a Trial Attorney, willing to litigate and take to trial nearly any case if it’s in his client’s best interest. His passionate and zealous advocacy is the perfect compliment to his law partner Michael Cook’s detail-oriented, logistic approach, forming a great Criminal Defense team. While no attorney can guarantee any result, Mr. Landy can guarantee that he will fight as hard as possible to protect his clients, their rights, and work as hard as he can to achieve the best result.

Criminal Defense Law

515 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA

Truth. Justice. Integrity. These are the principles our legal system was founded on and the principles which drive West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Patrick R. McKamey and his highly skilled defense team. If you are ready to fight your charges, hire the firm with the skills and experience to make that fight a winnable one. Contact the Law Office of Patrick R. McKamey, P.A. today to start discussing your defense!

Criminal Defense Law

13501 SW 128th St., Suite 205, Miami, FL 33186

Patrick "Pat" Wilson was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Since becoming an attorney, he has developed a reputation as a fierce trial lawyer who is willing not only to take difficult cases, but is also more than capable of winning them. After graduating law school, Patrick worked as an Assistant Public Defender at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office for six years representing those accused of crimes who could not afford legal help. Because of his experience, prior to entering private practice, Patrick became a training attorney where he taught new lawyers how to try criminal cases. Prior to founding Patrick Wilson Law, PLLC, Patrick tried 75 cases as an Assistant Public Defender or a member of the private bar, throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and West Palm Beach Counties. He has handled cases ranging from possession of marijuana to murder and has consistently obtained not guilty verdicts for clients, even when it seems they faced impossible odds. Patrick has and continues to give continuing legal education courses to other lawyers on topics such as jury selection, cross examination, defending sex offenses, fingerprints, and DNA. In 2022, remaining true to his public defender roots, Patrick was selected as panel member for the CJA of the Southern District of Florida.

Criminal Defense Law

169 E Flagler St suite 700, Miami, FL 33131, USA

Ramon Sarmiento is a criminal defense attorney in Miami, where the Baron & Sarmiento Attorneys At Law website lists him as managing partner. The firm's attorney page uses Ray Sarmiento as its heading and Ramon Sarmiento in the biographical text. His practice encompasses misdemeanor charges and complex felony cases, with a geographic emphasis on South Florida. Miami-Dade, Monroe and Broward are among the counties named in his biography, which also describes a statewide practice. Before representing defendants, Sarmiento worked as a state prosecutor in Miami-Dade County. His legal education was at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, where he earned his Juris Doctor. The Florida Bar's directory records the law school year as 2002. It lists him as a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida; his member number is 645702. The federal courts appearing in his directory entry are the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. His Bar entry gives an address of 169 East Flagler Street, Suite 700, Miami, under the firm name Baron, Breslin & Sarmiento. The supplied firm's website uses the shorter name Baron & Sarmiento Attorneys At Law. Alongside Sarmiento's criminal defense biography, that website describes the firm's work in civil and commercial litigation, family law, Florida Bar matters and professional licensure matters. Those broader areas are presented as firm practices, rather than as a list of Sarmiento's individual specialties.

Criminal Defense Law

600 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, USA

EDUCATION J.D., St. Thomas School of Law, 1996 Law review. Appellate clinic. Dean’s list. Senator for Student Bar Association B.B.A., University of Miami, 1993 Dean’s list 1991. National Dean’s List JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE Florida State Courts, 1996 Federal Court, Southern District of Florida, 2004 PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS Florida Bar Association Member Since: 1996 Federal Bar, Southern District of Florida Member Since: 2004 Broward County Association | Criminal Defense Lawyers Member Since: 2005

Criminal Defense Law

10131 SW 80th Ave, Miami, FL 33156, USA

Criminal Defense Law

Commerce Way, Longwood, FL 32750, USA

Robert B. Fisher practices criminal defense in Longwood, Florida, through Robert B. Fisher, P.A. His clients include people under suspicion of a crime as well as those already arrested on misdemeanor or felony charges. Eight years of Fisher’s career were spent as a government prosecutor. He led a felony trial division and the felony intake division, and handled the Seminole County Grand Jury. On the defense side, his work has included asking courts to dismiss charges or change the conditions under which a person is released from custody. Initial appearances, arraignments and pretrial hearings are among the proceedings he has handled, along with Stand Your Ground hearings and jury trials. Probation is another part of his practice: Fisher represents people accused of violations and those seeking either an early end to probation or changes to its conditions. He also handles requests to seal or expunge arrests. Beyond those criminal proceedings, he assists with driver license matters, domestic violence injunctions and involuntary hospitalization proceedings under Florida’s Baker Act. Bail bond assistance is also listed in his attorney biography. The Florida Bar records his name as Robert Byron Fisher, with “Bob” as his nickname, and gives January 25, 1980, as his admission date. It lists him in private law practice with the Longwood firm and identifies him as a member in good standing who is eligible to practice law in Florida.

Criminal Defense Law

620 E. Twiggs Street, Suite 205, Tampa, FL 33602

With over 25 years of criminal legal experience, Rocky Brancato has been a prominent figure in the Hillsborough County legal community. As a seasoned criminal trial lawyer, he rose to the position of second-in-command at the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office before founding the Brancato Law Firm, P.A., in January 2025. Rocky has extensive experience handling serious cases, including homicides and sex crimes, from his time in a specialized major crimes unit. Throughout his career, Rocky has maintained a caseload of significant cases, demonstrating his commitment to his clients. His expertise allows him to adeptly manage any criminal, criminal traffic, or DUI case at any level. Rocky is known for his strategic use of expert witnesses to educate judges and juries on critical legal and factual issues, leveling the playing field against the government’s resources. Rocky also has a deep understanding of the mental health and specialty court systems, which he uses to help divert clients from the criminal justice system. For over two decades, he has trained and mentored hundreds of attorneys in the Tampa Bay area and has lectured statewide for Florida Bar credit. His peers have recognized him with an AV Preeminent rating in criminal law and criminal defense by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest standard for professional excellence. Admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the United States and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Rocky is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA), the Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (HCACDL), the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Rocky has made a significant impact on thousands of clients’ lives and their families’ lives. Let him make a difference in yours by putting him in your corner today.

Criminal Defense Law

150 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Rolando Sanchez is the newest member of the Colbert Law team. Born to Roberto and Cary Sanchez, he was born and raised in the Orlando area he now serves. After finishing high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served honorably as an Avionics Technician on the F-15E Fighter Aircraft. When he returned home to Orlando from his military service, he attended the University of Central Florida. There, he earned his BSBA in Finance and graduated cum laude in 2012. He then moved on to Barry University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2016. Rolando is proud to have also earned the 2016 John Modica Mentorship Award. During his time at Barry University, he served as the founding member of the Veterans Legal Society and also was a Dean’s Writing Fellow. Rolando Sanchez is also fluent in Spanish, and helps us better serve our Spanish-speaking clients. He hopes to be able to continue the legacy of this most honored profession and gain the respect and admiration of his colleagues in the legal field as well as that of the community he serves.

Criminal Defense Law

400 E Monroe St #200, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

Russell B. McCormick is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and the founding attorney at the Law Office of Russell B. McCormick, P.A. in Jacksonville, Florida. With over a decade of legal experience, including years as a prosecutor, Mr. McCormick brings deep courtroom insight and a relentless commitment to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges. Before founding his firm in 2013, Mr. McCormick served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida. During his tenure, he was assigned to the Special Assault Division, handling complex and high-stakes cases involving serious felony charges. This prosecutorial background gives him a strategic edge when advocating for clients, knowing how the other side thinks and operates. Mr. McCormick now focuses exclusively on criminal defense, representing clients in cases ranging from DUI and drug offenses to domestic violence, sex crimes, theft, and white-collar crimes. Known for his thorough trial preparation and fearless courtroom presence, he doesn’t shy away from taking a case to trial if that’s what it takes to secure justice for his clients. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and Kentucky and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Jacksonville Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense. He has also earned the AVVO Client’s Choice Award, a testament to his dedication and client satisfaction. Clients appreciate Mr. McCormick’s direct communication style, strategic thinking, and unwavering availability. He offers 24/7 contact options, free initial consultations, and flexible appointment times to ensure every client feels supported and informed throughout their case. Whether you’re facing your first arrest or defending against serious felony charges, Russell B. McCormick stands ready to protect your rights and fight for your future.

Criminal Defense Law

2069 First Street, Suite 202, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mr. Sebouh Gourjian is a lawyer practicing criminal law, landlord/tenant, church and state and 6 other areas of law. Sebouh received a B.S. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1994, and has been licensed for 24 years. Sebouh practices at Law Offices of Sebouh Gourjian in Fort Myers, FL.