Southwest Ranches Criminal Lawyers

Michael Waddington is a criminal defense lawyer and bestselling author specializing in serious felonies, military crimes, sexual assault, military sex crimes, court martial cases, and war crimes. Contact him at 1-866-969-9860 or www.ucmjdefense.com. Mr. Waddington has been reported on and quoted by hundreds of major media sources worldwide and has provided consultation services to CNN Investigative Reports, 60 Minutes, Katie Couric, ABC Nightline, the BBC, German Public Television, CNN, CBS, the 2010-212 Golden Globe winning TV series “The Good Wife” and other various international media outlets. He appeared in a major CNN Documentary, the 2009 “Killings at the...

Attorney and Lawyer Gary Kollin is an expert and specialist in criminal defense law, criminal appeals law and police misconduct law. Gary handles cases in ALL state and federal trial and appeals courts. Gary Kollin handles all levels of cases from petty theft to first degree murder and well as all federal charges including drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprises. Gary Kollin is one of a few lawyers who specialize in police misconduct cases. He represents people who have been mistreated by being falsely arrested, illegally searched, and being victims of police beatings. These cases are also known...

Award-Winning Broward Criminal and DUI Defense Lawyer Adam Rossen has represented thousands of clients ranging from DUI and Domestic Violence to serious felony crimes such as Drug Trafficking, Burglary, Robbery, Sexual Battery and Vehicular Homicide. Adam is a fearless trial attorney with over 50 jury trials, and has obtained numerous aquittals and dismissals on both felony and misdemeanor charges. Adam takes great pride in his ability to get his clients the greatest results possible while making sure they are informed and cared for throughout the process. Prior to focusing on DUI and...

Former Prosecutor and Defense Attorney for Fortune 500 Company. Mr. Olowu was named trial convictor by the Broward County State Attorney’s Office newsletter for his trial count and impressive conviction rate. Mr. Michael Olowu was born and raised in River State, Nigeria, and immigrated to the United States of America at the age of 18 years with only $500 to his name; without any family support or friends, he worked multiple jobs to put himself through college and law school. After graduating with honors from Tennessee State University, he earned his Juris Doctorate at Florida Coastal School of Law. Mr. Olowu...

We are experienced, aggressive, professional and skilled Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Florida DUI Lawyers and Florida Traffic Ticket Lawyers. We serve the South Florida area including Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County) and Miami (Miami-Dade County). Our main offices are located in Plantation and Delray Beach.

David fights tirelessly for the criminally accused in both State and Federal Court in Florida, having tried over 40 jury trials and successfully defended more than 1,000 clients. He graduated as a Merit Scholar from the Fordham University School of Law in Manhattan, New York and has been recognized as one of the top 40 criminal defense attorneys under the age of 40 in Florida by the National Trial Lawyers. With a long-time passion for competition, creative conflict resolution, and the art of persuasion, the arena of criminal justice is where David can best fulfill his dream of spend every day...

Mr. Parafinczuk is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, barely 1% of lawyers in the State of Florida hold that title. He has extensive jury trial experience and several verdicts in excess of $1 million. As a trial lawyer, he has tried almost every type of civil case. Most of his trial practice is currently devoted to Engle Tobacco cases and other serious injury and wrongful death cases. He spends a significant amount of time litigating mass tort cases throughout the country. As the first lawyer in the country to file an Essure Birth Control case, he has a significant role...

- Enjoys an "AV rating" from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating obtainable.

- Voted by his peers one of the "Best of the Bar"

- Named as one of Florida Trend's "Legal Elite", an honor given to less than one percent of the lawyers in the state.

- Selected as a "Super Lawyer," lawyers who have attained certain honors, results or credentials, which indicate a high degree of peer recognition or professional competence.

- Serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law
Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

- Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, where...

Meritxell has been practicing criminal defense in South Florida for more than 13 years. As a former Assistant Public Defender, she handled thousands of cases ranging from Death Penalty cases to misdemeanor DUIs and drug offenses. She has tried more than 50 jury trials, including Murder and Capital Sexual Battery trials. Meritxell received her juris doctorate degree from St. Thomas University, where she was the recipient of the ABOTA Trial Scholarship. She has always had a passion for helping those who could not help themselves and has devoted her entire career to the zealous advocacy of those accused of crimes,...

I worked as a prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office of Broward County from 2011 until joining Solaris Law Group, P.A. in the summer of 2014. My experience as a prosecutor provides me valuable insights into how the state builds criminal cases and what defense strategies are most effective. As a trial-tested attorney I am always prepared to protect your rights and advocate aggressively in court if necessary. I represent individuals in misdemeanor and felony cases, including: traffic offenses, DUI, drug offenses, crimes involving prescription medication, theft, assault, and battery We represent clients throughout Broward...

Manuel ‘Manny’ Serra-Jovenich has tried more than 25 jury trials in his career and handled over 1,000 cases. He fought against big banks during Florida's foreclosure crisis, protected people's constitutional rights as a Broward County Public Defender and can also represent homeowners when their insurance claims are underpaid or denied. Manny has been named to the National Trial Lawyers' Top 40 Under 40 list and was named 10 Best in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Manny loves to represent a “David” against a “Goliath” and became a lawyer to use his talents to help others...

Susan has been practicing criminal defense for over 13 years, having tried more than 100 jury trials and handled thousands of cases, ranging from driving and drug offenses to sexual battery and homicide cases. Also, she was a member of the International Moot Court and Intercultural Human Rights Law Review. Susan has always loved to litigate and help others, using her voice, knowledge, skills, and passion to zealously advocate and make a difference in the lives of others.

Member of the Florida and Maryland Bars; BBA in Finance from F.A.U.; J.D. from Indiana University at Bloomington; conducted over 125 jury trials and thousands of non jury trials.

Harvard Graduate with over 25-years experience handling US Immigration filings for clients residing anywhere inside and outside the US, and Deportation defense in all Immigration Courts and before ICE. I handle all filings: (Petitions for Relatives, Extreme Hardship Waivers, Adjustment of Status, Green Cards, Asylum, Reentry, TPS, DACA, Provisional Waivers, Immigration Interviews, Religious Worker Visas, Student Visas, Tourist Visas, E1/E2 Visas, Humanitarian Reinstatement, Humanitarian and Other Asylum, Exchange Student/Visitor Visas, Nurses Visas, Self Petitions, National Interest Waivers, Consular/Embassy Interviews, Advance Parole, Humanitarian Parole, Entertainers Visas, Visas for Professional Athletes, EB-5, Change of Status, National Visa Center Processing); and Deportation/Removal...

Former Prosecutor Rated AV Preeminent: Martindale-Hubbell Top 1% Nationwide: Nat'l Assn. of Distinguished Counsel. "I work every case tirelessly and treat every client with dignity." - R. William Barner III

ason Kaufman, formerly a partner in Schmidt and Kaufman, PA., specializes in the area of criminal law. He received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Florida in 2000 and freelanced as a photojournalist and an elementary school teacher before going to law school. While obtaining his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Jason was a member of the American Association of Trial Lawyers and was in the Pro Bono Honor Program. Since graduating, Jason has practiced solely in the area of criminal law and has amassed over 50 Jury Trials handling cases ranging from...

Chicago criminal defense attorney Darryl A. Goldberg is an aggressive advocate who is no stranger to high profile cases or the high stakes world of federal court. In his federal criminal defense practice, Mr. Goldberg assists individuals throughout the United States who are or may be the focus of federal criminal investigations (pre-indictment), and individuals who have already been formally indicted or charged and are facing prosecution in any of our nation's federal district courts. Although Mr. Goldberg offers effective criminal defense representation against any type of federal charge, his primary focus is on defending individuals charged with white collar crimes such...

John S. Hager, Esq., a seasoned criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Hager & Schwartz, P.A., offers unparalleled legal representation across Miami, Broward, and Volusia Counties. With a legal career that began in prosecution, Hager brings a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system to his defense strategies. His experience encompasses thousands of cases, including high-stakes felonies, securing his reputation for excellence in the courtroom. A University of Florida alumnus with a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Hager is deeply committed to defending the rights of those accused of crimes. His memberships in prestigious legal associations, alongside multiple...

Mr. Benjamin emphasizes delivery of outstanding legal services in a variety of legal areas such as civil and commercial litigation, family litigation, criminal litigation, bankruptcy, probate administration, employment/labor, and personal injury just to name a few. After nineteen years of litigation practice, Mr. Benjamin has chosen to expand his practice in the areas of Business and Corporate transactions, his practice will focus on providing exceptional representation to startups (with an emphasis toward tech companies) and non-profits corporations.  He clients already include lenders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, publishers, corporations (including non-profits and religious groups), individuals, and small business owners. Mr. Benjamin...

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...

Brett M. Schwartz, Esq., a leading Miami criminal defense lawyer, is well-known for his expertise and dedication in court. Influenced by his father's work as a defense attorney, Brett has a strong understanding of the legal system. He has worked both as a prosecutor and a defense lawyer, giving him a broad view of criminal cases. His education includes a degree from the University of Miami and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. Brett is highly recognized in his field, with awards like The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in 2022, Top Attorneys in Florida in 2019,...

Steve Rossi has been a member of the Florida Bar for over 20 years. He has been recognized as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Mr. Rossi is also a former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.). Additionally, he was a former prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney Office. During this time, Mr. Rossi received several accolades including being recognized for most jury trials twice by the State Attorneys Office.

Mr. Rossi has represented the Broward Teacher's Union (BTU) as its local, legal counsel; the Broward Teachers Union's members are in the 2nd largest...

Chad Piotrowski – the former dogged Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade – opened his private practice: Piotrowski Law, currently located in downtown Miami, Florida in 2010. With an extensive and storied background in prosecuting some of the toughest cases in the criminal circuit court, Piotrowski’s venture revolutionized the methods employed for tactical client representation. Chad began his legal career in Wilmington, Delaware by obtaining his J.D. from Widener University School of Law. Criminal defense came naturally, as evidenced by the Certificate of Achievement he was awarded for academic excellence in an advanced Criminal Procedure course. Piotrowski’s nonpareil desire for excellence has...

Criminal Defense Lawyer defending clients in Federal and State courts throughout Florida and the United States. Attorney David J. Joffe is rated in the top 5% of all US attorneys and is an AV rated lawyer by Martindale. Over 28 years criminal trial, appellate, and post conviction work in Federal and State criminal courts.

Michael B Cohen is an experienced Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney.

He specializes in the defense trial appeal and post conviction relief of Federal Criminal cases as well as State Criminal cases.

He is a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and a former Assistant State Attorney in Broward County Florida.

Mr.Cohen is also a board certified criminal defense lawyer, AV rated by Martindale Hubbel and is regularly listed in the annual editions of Florida Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America

As a former prosecutor with 43 years of overall experience...

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As a former prosecutor, with a near perfect winning trial record, and as a retired senior military officer, I am experienced and can help you sort through the challenges of your legal matters. I am known for aggressive, and fair representation. I charge fair, flat and hourly fees. Potential clients can be assured that I have the necessary experience and dedication to the law that it takes to get these issues resolved. I will give each and every client...

Roger P. Foley is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense attorney in Palm Beach County. He has represented clients throughout the state of Florida and his clients testimonials confirm his success in the courtroom. His clients are his biggest advocates. Roger understands his clients struggles and he passionately goes above and beyond in helping them. Roger's work ethic was developed through sports and education. From a young age, Roger was involved in numerous activities. He played football, was a cub scout, and a junior firman. In junior high he was a member of the Lacrosse and...

ROBERT DAVID MALOVE is Board Certified as a specialist in criminal trial law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Education and Specialization. Mr. Malove is distinguished trial lawyer with more than three decades of experience in federal and state courts. He concentrates on legal issues relating to DUI, white-collar crime defense and healthcare fraud defense for which his Health Care Fraud Blog has received widespread recognition. Mr. Malove is a co-author of the noted treatise, WHITE COLLAR CRIME: HEALTH CARE FRAUD (West) (2014-2015 ed.) In 2007, Mr. Malove completed post-graduate studies in Healthcare Corporate Compliance at George...

As a previous Broward County Special Unit Felony Prosecutor in the Sexual Battery Unit in the State Attorney's Office, Lawrence Michael Meltzer, Esquire, is a talented protection legal counselor who got his beginning on the opposite side of criminal law in the Fort Lauderdale territory, arraigning those blamed for violations. He now utilizes that information to battle for the privileges of those same Broward County people. In 1994, Mr. Meltzer moved on from American University in Washington, D.C., with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. In the wake of working in the private division for a long time,...

Kenneth Padowitz is a 36 year Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer and is one of the Top Florida Trial Lawyers. He has a Resume on paper and experience unmatched by any other Criminal Defense Attorney in the Southeastern United States. Ken has been a lawyer for over thirty-five years and has tried over 300 jury trials and 35 first-degree murder trials with a 34/1 win loss record in murder trials. Trial is always the last resort. It is only by doing the in-court and out-of-court work from a real experienced trial lawyer, that the best alternative options to trial materialize. ...

Ron has achieved received a significant number of notable high-profile acquittals and dismissals for physicians and health care entities facing allegations of improper prescribing and health care fraud.

Ron is the managing shareholder of Chapman Law Group’s Michigan Office and represents clients nationally in the areas of health care fraud and abuse, federal investigations, DEA registration matters, and physician licensing defense. As a former prosecutor, Ron also has a significant amount of experience dealing with state and federal agencies during high-level criminal investigations, criminal trials, and administrative proceedings.

In his most recent trial, United States v. Dr. A, two physicians were...