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48 distinguished criminal defense law attorneys in Florida, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Benedict Kuehne

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.

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Colleen Glenn

Colleen Glenn

Distinguished Lawyer

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.

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D. Scott Monroe, Esq.

D. Scott Monroe, Esq.

Distinguished Lawyer

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

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