Saint Johns Criminal Lawyers

Our firm originated in 1949 Cuba and 1976 Miami, FL USA. We are a third generation law firm that hopes to serve our community for many more years. Our firm has been AV-Rated Preeminent for over 20 consecutive years. Attorney Luis Fernandez is the son of the late Luis Fernandez-Caubi, attorney in Cuba and in the United States until 1997, and founder of the law firm. Our law firm has added Anna Fernandez (St. Thomas, 2011). Fernandez-Caubi taught law at Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Cuba, and Luis Fernandez taught at FIU in the Criminal Justice Program for...

Frank A .Rubino specializes in representing people and companies who have been charged or are under investigation for violating Federal Criminal Laws. Mr. Rubino has over forty years of experience in complex Federal Criminal cases. If you have been contacted by a Federal Investigator, called before a Federal Grand Jury, or arrested for a Federal Crime, You need Frank A. Rubino.

Justice Beyond Law is a forward-thinking firm dedicated to both criminal defense and personal injury, committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals and fighting for justice for those injured. Serving South Florida, my practice is built on a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, with a focus on securing the best possible outcomes for clients, whether they’re facing a first-time misdemeanor, a serious felony charge, or seeking fair compensation for an injury. At Justice Beyond Law, a proactive, client-centered approach to legal advocacy is paramount. Challenges aren’t just addressed as they come—they’re anticipated, with strategic, tailored solutions crafted...

Miguel A. Amador passionately defended individuals and major corporations in numerous civil and criminal cases from the inception of the case through trial. He began his legal career at the Miami Dade Office of the Public Defender and gained tremendous trial experience in the courtroom representing his clients effectively and professionally. Mr. Amador practiced law in the civil arena working for a well-known Statewide Civil Defense Firm representing major corporations and insured parties in various capacities. Most recently, he worked on behalf of injured parties on the Plaintiff side before establishing his law firm. Mr. Amador attended Florida State...

Compassionate. Zealous. Aggressive Attorney focussed on criminal defense, Immigration and Family Law. Proven Results. Voted Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland by the National Trial Lawyers. Licensed in both Maryland and Florida.

Frank Schwartz is a Miami attorney who concentrates his legal practice in the area of criminal defense. Mr. Schwartz is proud to have established a highly successful and effective criminal defense trial practice in South Florida. Mr. Schwartz has extensive trial and courtroom experience which includes over 100 trials in both Federal and State Court. He is experienced in handling all felonies and misdemeanors including white collar crimes, money laundering, Medicare Fraud, drug possession and trafficking cases, computer and internet crimes, sex offenses, homicides, theft and burglary charges, assault and battery, DUI, Grand Jury investigations and proceedings, post-conviction relief...

Yehuda Bruck, has exclusively practiced criminal and family law his entire career. Mr. Bruck attended Brooklyn Law School in 2000, and then moved to Miami upon graduation to take a position at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office where he handled thousands of criminal prosecution cases ranging from misdemeanors and DUIs to homicide cases. During his years as a prosecutor, Mr. Bruck conducted more than 50 jury trials to verdict. After gaining that valuable experience, Mr. Bruck left the State Attorneys Office and began his career as a successful criminal defense attorney handling criminal cases all over the State of...

Mr. Nwahiri is a South Florida practicing attorney, who has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2014. He received his Juris Doctorate from Shepard Broad Law School at Nova Southeastern University in 2014, and his Bachelor’s in Science in Health Informatics and Information from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2009.

Upon admission into the Florida Bar, Mr. Nwahiri served the community in which he was born by becoming an Assistant Public Defender at the Howard Finkelstein Law Offices of The Public Defender which is lead by “Help Me Howard” of WSVN. While serving as an Assistant Public Defender,...

B.A. in English from Indiana University at Bloomington; J.D. from the University of Baltimore in 1999. Lector and Eucharistic Minister at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.

Guy Fronstin is one of Florida's leading Criminal Trial Lawyers. Drawing on his expertise from serving tenure as a Criminal Prosecutor in Palm Beach County, and serving as a Staff Attorney for FINRA, Fronstin has delivered positive results consistently for his clients. Mr. Fronstin has worked with Alan Dershowitz, Roy Black and has been featured on 20/20, Primetime, Dateline and as a legal expert on local television networks.

Mr. Marcus began his legal career with the State Attorney's Office here in Fort Myers. As an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Marcus quickly developed a reputation as an ethical, aggressive, and talented trial lawyer. Shortly after being promoted to the felony division, Mr. Marcus was assigned to a firearms docket, where he prosecuted violent felonies involving the use or possession of a firearm, including first-degree murder. Additionally, Mr. Marcus was also designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, which allowed him to prosecute federal crimes involving the use or possession of a firearm. During his time as a prosecutor,...

With over a decade of experience and recognition within the legal industry, Attorney Lazaro Blanco has established himself as a dependable Kissimmee criminal defense lawyer. He serves clients throughout Osceola County who were charged with crimes such as DUI, theft, and violent offenses. As Lead Attorney at Blanco Law Center, PA, he stands ready to fight for the rights and futures of all his clients. If you face serious criminal charges, now is the time to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how you can protect yourself from the devastating consequences of a conviction. Do not fight the...

Jenny M. Thomas has devoted the majority of her career to criminal defense and opposing domestic violence injunctions. She has conducted many jury trials in criminal cases through verdict and has more than seven years of experience fighting for individuals charged with a criminal offense. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Findlay in Ohio, Jenny graduated from law school at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL, in 2004. Prior to law school, Jenny worked as an adoption assessor and social worker in Ohio with special needs and high risk foster children....

Maria is a native of Tarpon Springs, Florida and a graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. She also attended secondary school at the St. Nicholas Greek School where she was honored as a Lady's Philoptohos Fellowship recipient. She is bilingual in Greek. Maria received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida with a 3.86 GPA. She received her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. Maria received honors for Academic Achievement in Juvenile Law, Service to the Community and the Connecticut Title Insurance Company. Initially, Maria was a law clerk for...

Car accidents can happen to anyone at any time. When you have been injured due to another person’s negligence, you need someone who cares about your recovery, both physically and financial. If you have been in a car accident and need a car accident lawyer, our personal injury firm is here to help you. We want you to know your rights and we will provide the advice and help you are searching for. You can always contact the Law Office of Jocic & Koulianos for a free case evaluation 24/7. Accidents happen. Trust our team to help.

I have been helping clients receive compensation for personal injuries and representing clients in family law matters for over thirty years.

Rachel Stevens is the owner of Stevens Law P.A., located in Dade City, Florida. With over 10 years of experience in criminal law, Rachel has dedicated her practice to advocating for her clients with a deep understanding of their personal stories. She believes that effective representation goes beyond legal knowledge; it's about connecting with clients on a personal level to understand how they found themselves in their current situation. By incorporating this understanding into her defense strategies, Rachel becomes a strong and, when necessary, a very vocal advocate for her clients. Her philosophy is that most people charged with crimes...

If you are looking for the best Orlando family law attorney or Orlando criminal defense attorney call The 850 CALL JOE Law Firm! Orlando attorney Joe Knape is highly experienced when it comes to the matters of criminal defense and family law in Orlando and Central Florida. Joe understands the complexity of today’s legal system serving the Central Florida area for over 6 years. To make sure the highest quality legal services are provided, Joe dedicates himself to every single client and works whenever It’s necessary providing Orlando with some of the best family law and criminal defense services without...

L Pincus Law, PLLC was founded in 2017. Built on over a decade of experience and established results. Prior to founding his own law firm, Loren worked for seven years at one of the oldest and most well respected civil and criminal litigation firms in the Tampa Bay Area. Before that he served as an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County for nearly five years. While employed as a Prosecutor, Loren handled and tried a broad range of both felony and misdemeanor cases, many of which received media attention. Loren has established an...

The defense of men, women, and juveniles who have been charged with crimes has been the driving focus of Maria D. Hale for over 10 years. Her experience within criminal defense gives her the confidence to pursue dropped or minimized charges for her clients. Maria's passion for criminal defense began as a result of a comprehensive legal education at the Stetson University College of Law and later experience as a Prosecutor. After receiving a Juris Doctor (JD), Maria went on to become a Prosecutor in Central Florida. As a Prosecutor, Hale conducted nearly 50 trials in front of a jury....

Lisa Figueroa is the founding attorney of the Florida Defense Team, PA. She has been practicing law since 2003 and almost exclusively in the area of "criminal defense", a misnomer given that really she sees her work as "people defense" or the defense of those accused of committing crime.

Lisa Figueroa has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of others. She is originally from Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, but lived a great deal of her life in Central Texas and moved to Central Florida to finish college. The rich diversity that Florida provided allowed her to pursue...

Stephen J. Calvacca has over thirty-five years of litigation experience in a broad range of practice areas ranging from murder to legal malpractice. He began his career as a criminal trial lawyer in New York City working as a Public Defender in one of the busiest courts in the country. He was later appointed by New York’s Attorney General as Special Assistant Attorney General to investigate and prosecute corruption in the nursing home industry during its most scandalous heydays. He was lead prosecutor in some of the most significant Medicaid fraud cases in New York City and earned the...

"Whitney Boan is an experienced Orlando criminal defense lawyer with 11 years of trial litigation experience who is committed in serving her clients by treating them with dignity and respect, by humanizing them to the court and to opposing counsel, and by expeditiously and aggressively assisting them by protecting their legal, civil, and human rights through what is sometimes a daunting and complex legal system. In 2015, she formed Whitney S. Boan, P.A. where she continues to handle federal and state criminal cases as well as select family matters for her clients. At Whitney S. Boan, P.A., she...

Darryl R. Smith, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Lawyer, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008 summa cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Darryl went on to attend Vanderbilt University Law School, and graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2011. He then moved to Orlando to pursue his dream of practicing law in Central Florida.

Darryl Smith began his legal career with the Office of the Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Florida, exclusively practicing criminal law. In 2012, Darryl Smith was offered the prestigious opportunity to become a Civil Litigation...

I was first employed in the field of criminal justice in 1983. I worked for the Indiana University Police Department and was a law enforcement officer at the Bloomington, Indiana, campus. I graduated from Indiana University in 1985 with B.S. with a major in criminal justice.
I came to Florida in December 1985, when my Dad's employer transferred him from Indianapolis to Orlando. I became a Florida State Trooper in 1987. As a Trooper, I thought that the most interesting part of my job was...

Successful representation hinges on an extraordinarily thorough review of evidence and deep expertise and skill in trial litigation as well as pretrial motions and preparation. What makes my representation unique is that, unlike other firms which handle hundreds of cases, I only take on a certain number of cases at a time in order to dedicate full concentration to doing the best possible job for my clients. I use a highly focused approach in preparation, investigation, motion practice and trial presentation.

Originally hailing from Maryland, Attorney William B. Wynne moved to Florida in 2001, and attended Valencia Community College and The University of Central Florida, earning an associate’s degree in general studies and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, respectively. Mr. Wynne then went on to earn a law degree from The Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, Mr. Wynne holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from The University of Central Florida.

Mr. Wynne currently resides in Tampa, where he runs his own law practice. He has represented clients in nearly a thousand different cases, including...

Arna Cortazzo grew up in South Florida. Her love for the ocean and Florida's beaches began at a young age, so did her quest for justice.
As a lawyer, Arna has protected the rights of Floridians for more than 30 years. While in her last year of law school, Arna began the practice of law in the juvenile division of the Broward County Public Defender’s office as a legal intern certified by the Florida Supreme Court. Upon graduation from law school and passing the...

Carlos has lived virtually all his life in Hillsborough County and has attended local schools and the University of South Florida and South Texas College of Law, where he earned his law degree. He has served Florida as an Assistant State Attorney (84-85), Assistant Public Defender (85-87) and subsequently in private practice since 1987 to present. As Special Court Appointed Counsel in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties, as well as, in U.S. District Courts for the Middle District of Florida Middle, the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court, his serve...

Windy L. Wilkerson obtained her juris doctor with honors from Florida State University College of Law in 2001. Her professional legal services include the areas of personal injury, probate, family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, and workers' compensation. Her office, serving the Greater Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties, is located in Brandon, Florida 33511. There is easy parking and consultations are free!