David M. Edelstein

David M. Edelstein

Over 20 years experience defending clients | AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law ...
  • Florida, Kentucky
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Biography

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.

“Our firm’s criminal defense lawyers have extensive experience defending clients facing criminal charges, as well as those under criminal investigation. We represent clients in State & Federal courts in all types of misdemeanor and felony cases. We have decades of experience defending domestic violence cases, sex crimes, drug crimes, fraud offenses, theft crimes, federal crimes, and violent crimes. Over the years we have represented clients charged with petty offenses like resisting an officer without violence and disorderly conduct, to major crimes like sexual battery and murder. The majority of our clients are first-time offenders charged with relatively minor offenses. These cases typically involve shoplifting, prostitution, criminal mischief, trespass, assault, indecent exposure, reckless driving, fleeing and eluding, driving with a suspended license, and possession of drug paraphernalia. At any given time, we also represent a handful of clients in federal criminal cases who are in need of our services as experienced federal criminal defense attorneys.

We also represent clients in domestic violence, stalking, repeat violence, and dating injunction proceedings. We offer free consultations to prospective clients.”

*Principal office is in Miami, Florida. Other offices by appointment only.

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    Juvenile Law
    White Collar Crime
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    Gov & Administrative Law
    Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
    DUI & DWI
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Kentucky
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6th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Owner
Law Offices of David M. Edelstein, P.A.
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Assistant Public Defender
Miami-Dade County Public Defender
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Associate
David J. Joffe, P.A.
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Associate
Law Offices of Thomas J. Morgan, P.A.
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Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D (1995) | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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Emory University
B.A | History
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Honors: Dean's List
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Awards
AV® Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2007-Present
Florida Legal Elite - Criminal Defense
Florida Trend Magazine
Florida Legal Elite - Criminal Defense
Florida Trend Magazine
"Top Lawyer" in Criminal Defense
South Florida Legal Guide
"Top Lawyer" in Criminal Defense
South Florida Legal Guide
Florida Legal Elite
Florida Trend Magazine
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Florida Legal Elite
Florida Trend Magazine
Florida Legal Elite
Florida Trend Magazine
Professional Associations
District Court - Southern District of Florida
Member
Current
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Southern District - Middle District of Florida
Member
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US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
Member
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US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
Member
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Kentucky State Bar
Member
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Florida State Bar  # 63665
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Criminal Defense
BNI Miami Beach
Websites & Blogs
Website
David M. Edelstein, PA Website
Website
Miami Federal Criminal Lawyer
Contact & Map
David M. Edelstein, P.A.
4770 Biscayne Blvd #1250
Miami, FL 33137
Telephone: (305) 538-4545
Fax: (305) 535-7655
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The Edelstein Firm
2385 NW Executive Center Dr #100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Telephone: (561) 247-3651
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The Edelstein Firm
500 E Broward Blvd #1710
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Telephone: (954) 667-7878
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