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Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers

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

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Justin Beckham

Justin Beckham

Distinguished Lawyer

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.

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Kristie Cohen

Kristie Cohen

Featured Lawyer

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.

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Michael Mirer

Michael Mirer

Distinguished Lawyer

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.

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