Riviera Beach Criminal Lawyers

Mr. Ivan Mercado was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in the United States. Mr. Mercado is a graduate of Brandeis University in Waltham, MA; Northeastern University School of Law, in Boston, MA; and also has a LL. M. in Human Rights, which he received in 2005, graduating summa cum laude and Valedictorian of his class at Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. Mr. Mercado began his legal career in 1996, as a law clerk to the Justices of the Superior Court of Massachusetts. After completing his one year clerkship with the Superior Court,...

Neal R. Sonnett is the founder and Managing Partner of his Miami based law firm, which concentrates on the defense of corporate, white collar and complex criminal cases in Florida and throughout the United States. He earned his B.A. degree in 1967 from the University of Miami and his J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1972.

Prior to entering private practice, Neal served as an Assistant United States Attorney and Chief of the Criminal Division for the Southern District of Florida. As Chief, he was in charge of all federal criminal prosecutions for a twelve-county area...

Matthew McElligott is a partner at VCM Law Group and focuses his practice on Criminal and Civil Litigation. Matthew began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office where he gained experience defending the spectrum of criminal offenses from minor misdemeanors, criminal traffic violations, and DUI’s to serious offenses including drug trafficking, sexual battery, and homicide. Matthew also has extensive experience in litigating Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure law and forensic litigation issues including fingerprints, DNA, toxicology, accident reconstruction, and pathology (Medical Examiners).

After serving the residents of Miami-Dade County for over six years at the Public Defender’s Office, Matthew...

Bill was raised in the Lakeland Highland in Polk County, Florid. He attended Summerlin Institute, now known as Bartow High school.
He attended Polk Community College, now known as Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida where he graduated with honors and was selected for Who’s in American Junior College. Bill then attended Florida State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1968. He went on to attend the Florida State University of Law, graduating with honors in 1973.
He worked for the Attorney General’s Office during Law School, handling criminal appeals for the State of Florida. During his Law...

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Welcome to Harnage Law, PLLC, your home for reliable and compassionate criminal defense and family law in Melbourne, Fl. We strive to consistently exceed the expectations of our clients in a variety of legal disciplines. Our practice is here to provide world-class counsel and representation in the following areas:

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Responsive, experienced legal representation makes the difference between success where it matters most: IN COURT. WE have handled criminal and civil trial cases in Federal Court and State Court. Our team is dedicated to aggressively pursue your case. We have been successfully handling matters for our clients for over Thirty years. We understand that success in any legal matter requires passion, and a desire to fight. Our firm has been fighting for its clients day in and day out. We firmly believe that keeping our clients informed and responding to client questions and uncertainty...

Christian is a former Assistant Public Defender with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office and has represented clients in nearly 1,000 criminal cases. During his time as an Assistant Public Defender, Christian obtained full acquittals at trial for clients on charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies punishable by life imprisonment. Christian has also successfully fought to have evidence excluded prior to trial for violations of his clients’ Constitutional rights, leading to complete dismissal without trial. Christian’s intense preparation and investigation of cases, coupled with an extensive knowledge of the law, has led to favorable outcomes for countless clients.

Attorney Thomas Mote is Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law. He is licensed to practice in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions, including Florida, New York, California, Texas, and Puerto Rico. He has extensive experience in criminal law, handling cases ranging from murder to fraud. Additionally, he is trained and experienced in medicolegal death investigations. Mr. Mote also handles family law, immigration, personal injury, and probate matters. His dedication to protecting clients' legal rights is evident in his commitment to securing favorable outcomes in a wide variety of legal areas.

Attorney Christopher Pagan currently practices criminal defense throughout the South Florida region. Raised in Fort Lauderdale, he began his legal education by earning a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University. Chris continued his legal education at Syracuse University College of Law and interned at the Criminal Defense Clinic, representing individuals charged with criminal offenses. Knowing his heart was in South Florida, he also interned in a felony division for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. After graduating law school and passing the Florida Bar Exam, Chris worked as a prosecutor for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office....

Lindsay Lawrence Chase: A Passionate Advocate for Justice Lindsay Lawrence Chase's has an unwavering commitment to justice. With a rich background and stellar education, Lindsay is the go-to attorney for anyone seeking top-notch representation in criminal defense matters. Background & Education Born and raised in the vibrant landscape of South Florida, Lindsay's journey towards becoming a formidable legal advocate began at the prestigious University of Florida, where she majored in Political Science. Her passion for law and justice led her to enroll at the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2012. Lindsay's dedication to the cause...