Sunrise, Florida Criminal Lawyers

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...

J. Armando Edmiston is an aggressive, knowledgeable and experienced personal injury and criminal defense lawyer handling serious felonies, sexual assault, DUI's, driving offenses, drug charges and weapon crimes. ...

Did you lose at trial and wish to take the case to an appeals court that might overturn the verdict? Or did you win at trial and now the losing party is appealing the decision? In either situation, you need an experienced appeals lawyer like Tom Regnier on your side. Your appeal is in good hands with Tom Regnier, an attorney you can trust. Tom Regnier will analyze your case diligently, research the law thoroughly, argue your case persuasively, and make every effort to obtain a favorable result for you in your appeal. See our Testimonials page to find...

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...

Skilled Trial Lawyer. Hard Negotiator. Over 19 years of Jury trials. Trial Attorney of the Year 1997 and 1998 in the Public Defenders Office. Successfully defended numerous deportation cases involving drug charges and other felonies

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.

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

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.

Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Kenneth Padowitz 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-two 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. Kenneth Padowitz was...

- 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...

Attorney Ralph Behr has been a prominent criminal trial attorney in Florida for over 30 years. His practice is 100% criminal trials, both Federal and State. Attorney Behr is the Chairman of the Criminal Law Committee of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. Call if you have a criminal issue, have an immigration matter with criminal aspects, or want a consultation with Attorney Behr. Practicing in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and New York, most of my work is cases of complexity and challenge. Your freedom is mine to protect! I have over thirty...

William DiRenzo is a Member of Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorney’s and the National College for DUI Defense. The National College for DUI Defense’ members share knowledge and innovative ideas on the continuing battle against DUI’s. He has had the privilege of defending DUI cases in nearly every county in the State of Florida. Furthermore, he has handled and won countless drivers license hearings throughout the State in which people who were arrested for DUI have had their driver’s license returned to them.

Some of his past clients include police officers, firefighters, doctors, lawyers, public figures, and members...

The William Moore Criminal Defense Law Firm is comprised of former prosecutors. The three founding partners each focus on a given area of criminal defense. As a team that have collectively tried hundreds of criminal jury trials. DUI Lawyer William Direnzo has been consisteintly practicing driving under the influence law in Florida for almost 20 years. William Moore is a veteran defense attorney with almost 2 decades of experience in litigating criminal cases in both the Florida State & Federal courts. Attorney William Moore's ratings & reviews average 5/5 consistently online. Mr. Moore has been seen on South Florida news...

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.

"There are many lawyers to choose from, however, there is only one Ansara Law Firm. I have dedicated my life to defending those charged with criminal offenses as well as prosecuting claims involving serious injury or death stemming from the negligence of another. As a local trial attorney in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach County I understand how to handle myself in any courtroom with the skill and knowledge that is necessary in order to achieve success for my clients. I believe that my clients should have unrestricted access to their attorney and should always be kept informed on the...

Helene B. Raisman has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1985. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Miami in 1982 and she graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985. While in law school, Helene served as law clerk to the Honorable Circuit Court Judge Michael Salmon, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. She also completed a legal internship at the Dade County State Attorney’s Office where she was assigned to the DUI division. Following her internship, Helene began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney working at Essen &...

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...

I have been practicing since 1991 as a criminal defense attorney in the South Florida area including Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County) and Miami (Miami-Dade County). My number one priority is to provide the best defense for my client in a professional manner and at a reasonable rate. I personally handle and oversee each phase of your case to ensure your case is handled in the most efficient manner in order to obtain the best resolution.

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...

Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and Misdemeanors; Immigration, Nationally assisting individuals with immigration issues.

Regardless of the type of charges you are facing, Mr. Foley's clients receive personal care and attention, along with vigorous and experienced advocacy. When Mr. Foley takes on a case, the client is always first. They can rely on him to be approachable, responsive, efficient and effective. He understands the confusion and embarrassment an arrest can bring and attempts to make his clients as comfortable as possible throughout the case. He considers himself an attorney and counselor. He tries to make the lives of his clients as normal as possible during this stressful time.

Englander Peebles is a South Florida personal injury firm dedicated to providing you with aggressive representation. Your case will be handled directly by a trial attorney, not a paralegal. When you hire Englander Peebles, we will handle everything. All you have to do is get better. You will be given your attorney’s personal cell phone number. We welcome our clients to call us at any time (even nights and weekends) to discuss any questions that they might have. We will guide you step by step through the personal injury claim process. You will be provided with regular updates as to...

In addition to Being the Former Lead Prosecutor of the Broward County Sex Crimes Unit, Florida Sex Crime Attorney James Weick was the Youngest State Attorney to be Promoted to Special Crimes Unit, Read about his work and career focus on Sex Crime Defense, Prosecution, Forensic DNA Evidence and Expert State Testimony Disputes.

There are thousands of people that don’t know what to do when it comes to the pain of a criminal offense. Whether you aren’t sure you deserved the charge or simply didn’t commit the crime, it’s with the careful consideration of a Miami criminal defense attorney that you will be able to work towards the case completion that’s needed. The team from Hager & Schwartz, PA has more than three decades of experience defending those in need from unnecessary exploitation at the hands of the legal system. It’s time that you take advantage of the team that has been AV®...

Attorney Jay M. Arnesen is a fierce fighter for those who find themselves in desperate situations. If you have been arrested for DUI or a crime in Fort Lauderdale, you need an experienced lawyer who is educated, prepared, experienced and willing to go the extra mile for you. After being arrested, the stakes couldn’t be higher as your freedom, reputation, job and permanent criminal record are on the line. If you have been arrested for a DUI, you need a criminal defense lawyer who will stand up to the Assistant State’s Attorney and level the playing field. You need a...

Russell A. Cohen is a well respected attorney representing clients in personal injury and accident cases. Cohen’s expansive legal background has earned him a place among the “Who’s Who” of South Florida lawyers.

Prior joining the Wolfson Law Firm, Cohen managed his own law practice and worked at a statewide civil litigation firm, primarily handling cases relating to personal injury, professional liability and commercial litigation. He also served as a Miami-Dade County Assistant State Attorney for three years, wherein he prosecuted thousands of criminal cases, with offenses ranging from minor misdemeanors to felonies punishable by life in prison.

A Miami...

Robert S. Reiff has over 30 years of experience representing clients accused of DUI and other criminal offenses. He is the only South Florida Lawyer named by “Best Lawyers in Florida” for 2016 and 2018. He was also among just six attorneys selected as Super Lawyers in the Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI section in the state of Florida for 2016. Mr. Reiff is the author of the nationally published book, "Drunk Driving & Related Vehicular Offenses," (LEXIS Law Publishing Company), now in its Fifth Edition and a contributing author for the book Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases (Aspatore Publishing House). Mr....

Susan Winston has been practicing law since October 2004 when she was admitted to the Florida Bar. She came to Florida from Virginia after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the College of William and Mary in 2001. Susan then went to the University of Miami School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 2004. Susan began her legal career at the Office of the Public Defender for the 15th Judicial Circuit in 2004. In over six years at the Office of the Public Defender, Susan represented the indigent accused in...

Greg Lauer is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney practicing law in South Florida. Mr. Lauer has a reputation for competent, aggressive, and personalized representation of clients. Mr. Lauer is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

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...

Dave L. Simmons, at the Law Offices of Dave L. Simmons. P.A. has been practicing law in the criminal justice field in Broward County for almost 21 years. He attended Florida State University during his undergraduate studies and graduated cum laude with a degree in Communications. After graduation, he attended Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law School, earning his degree as Juris Doctor. After law school, Attorney Dave Simmons became an Assistant State Attorney for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office and later an Assistant Public Defender for the Broward County Public Defender’s Office. As a former prosecuting...

Josh A. Howard, Esq. is a trial and appellate attorney, practicing in South Florida’s tri-county area (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties). Mr. Howard’s practice focuses primarily on criminal defense work, representing adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanors, felonies, domestic-violence crimes, and both criminal-traffic and traffic-citation matters.
Mr. Howard attended the State of Florida’s first law school, and the Nation’s preeminent law school for trial lawyers – Stetson University College of Law, which is consistently ranks number one among law schools in the United States for trial advocacy, and number two for legal writing, by U.S. News & World Report....

Brett Schwartz, Esq. has been representing clients in Miami-County and Broward County for more than a decade. He is a member of numerous professional associations, including the Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Association of Trail Lawyers of America.
If you have been accused of any type of criminal offense, contact Brett Schwartz, Esq. at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today. We will do everything possible to Protect Your Rights and Defend Your Freedom.

I'm a South Florida criminal defense Attorney, Russell Bernstein. I've been advising and counseling clients charged with criminal offenses for nearly 23 years. I handle statewide traffic ticket defense, DWI/DUI defense, and criminal defense, including battery, juvenile law, and drug cases.

Call my office now for a free consultation!

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,...

Donnie Goodwin is a member of the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice in the state of Florida. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Currently he is General Counsel and Comptroller at TurnpikeInfo.com.

Nisha Bacchus is a co-founding partner of Bacchus Law Firm and the Florida Women's Law Center. She received her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, and received the prestigious Order of the Barrister's Award for her trial advocacy skills. Before attending law school, Ms. Bacchus graduated with Honors from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Forensic Science. She is admitted to practice in trial courts throughout Florida as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Ms. Bacchus handles a...