West Palm Beach DUI & DWI Lawyers

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...

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.

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 &...

Jerome H. Wolfson was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He went to Valley Forge Christian College and graduated from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Mr. Wolfson came to South Florida in 1960 and attended University of Miami Law School, graduating with a law degree in 1963. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. After law school, he served in the United States Coast Guard and received an Honorable Discharge in 1969. Mr. Wolfson has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in various areas of the law, including, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Worker’s Compensation, and Labor Employment....

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.

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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.

Michelle Merson, Esq. graduated from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 1992.
After working side by side with a prominent criminal defense attorney for 12 years on every type of criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, Michelle decided Misdemeanor crimes needed to be the focus of her practice. Misdemeanors and only misdemeanors. Why? “My experience has shown me that misdemeanor cases are routinely not given the priority they deserve,” Michelle explains. “I feel a need to provide these often forgotten clients with a high level of personal service and attention.”

Because she realizes that a person charged with a misdemeanor is...

Zachary Bodenheimer proudly serves individuals and families who have been injured or had loved ones killed as a result of negligence in Miami, Florida. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Zachary initially worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the State Attorney’s Office in Miami-Dade County, where he gained invaluable courtroom and trial experience and developed a passion for obtaining justice for the innocent. He went on to open his own law firm dedicated exclusively to handling personal injury and wrongful death claims before joining forces at Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm.

Brian Mallonee is a take-charge advocate and a well-disciplined, board certified criminal defense trial lawyer. He has defended thousands of cases and has extensive experience in all phases of the criminal justice system. This includes pre- and post-arrest investigations, negotiating charging decisions with the prosecutor's office, creative motion practice, plea bargaining, bench trials, jury trials, appeals, and post-conviction matters. Mr. Mallonee is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and the Southern District of Florida's Federal courts.

Magdalena Cuprys received her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 2002. She was admitted to the practice of law in California in 2003 and in Florida in 2006. Before law school, she completed two bachelor’s degrees, one in Political Science and one in Latin American Studies, at the University of Chicago in 1999 (AB Degrees Political Science & Latin American Studies from the University of Chicago in 1999). Ms. Cuprys is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and was the Panhellenic President at the University of Chicago. – She is a Member of...

I am Dave L. Simmons, and I practice law at the Law Offices of Dave L. Simmons, P.A. in Broward County, where I have been working in the criminal justice field for nearly 28 years. My academic journey began at Florida State University, where I graduated cum laude with a degree in Communications. Following this, I pursued legal studies at Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law School and earned my Juris Doctor degree. After completing law school, I served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office and later as an Assistant Public Defender for the Broward County...

Quinn Law, P.A. provides experienced, aggressive and effective criminal defense to adults and juveniles who are facing criminal charges in Broward County and Palm Beach.

Evan Hoffman of The Hoffman Firm has dedicated his professional career to advocating for the rights of individuals across Florida--first as a state prosecutor and now as a skilled criminal defense attorney. Evan Hoffman has over 17 years of complex criminal trial experience. In 1998, Hoffman started his legal career as an Assistant State Prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney's Office. In this role, Hoffman prosecuted defendants charged with both misdemeanor and felony offenses, including battery, possession of a controlled substance, and driving under the influence (DUI). During his tenure at the State Attorney's Office, Hoffman handled...

As a Martin County native, Attorney Kathryn Roegiers attended Martin County High School before enrolling in the University of Florida. She then went on to pursue her legal education by enrolling in Stetson University College of Law. After graduating, Ms. Roegiers worked with the 19th Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s office, obtaining valuable experience working on juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases. Ms. Roegiers briefly worked at a private law firm on the Treasure Coast before opening her own practice. Now, she is able to provide the criminally accused a haven for defense at Roegiers Law. Ms. Roegiers has been given a...

Edward Kone has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lafayette College, 1984, and a J.D. Degree from University of Miami Law School, 1987. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in November of 1987. He has conducted numerous Jury Trials and is in Court in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties on almost a daily basis. In over twenty-five years of practice, he has handled over a thousand criminal cases, over 500 personal injury cases, and close to 10,000 traffic tickets.

Ms. Stover is an attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters including family law (divorce, custody, child support), criminal and traffic (DUI/DWI, theft, Post-Conviction Petitions), personal injury (auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls), and immigration (naturalization, adjustment of status, and asylum).

After graduating law school, Ms. Stover clerked for the Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD. Throughout her clerkship, Ms. Stover not only gained knowledge of the law and the inner workings of the courthouse, but she also gained extensive insight into a wide variety of family law...

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...

Drew McLaughlin is a dedicated attorney who represents those facing criminal charges and others seeking help through personal injury claims in South Florida. McLaughlin serves clients throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties as an attorney with McLaughlin Morris, P.A., the firm he co-founded in 2014. McLaughlin attended Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelors of arts in both history and Spanish, graduating magna cum laude. He then turned his focus to law school at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, where he earned his start in the legal field as a Certified Legal...

Aggressive and Effective Legal Representation for Divorce, Child Custody and Federal and State Criminal Defense! Serving Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties "Since 1991 - When Experience Counts" "FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM" Payment Plans Available FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION At the Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A., our clients come first. Every client is treated with courtesy and is guaranteed effective representation. Our experience and integrity have earned us a reputation as one of Florida's premier legal firms. Attorney Chandler knows the system. He knows how to win jury trials. He prides himself on getting a just result for his clients. He believes you...

David Sobel, Ft Lauderdale criminal attorney, was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He moved to South Florida with his family to attend high school. Mr. Sobel achieved great academic success, graduating with highest honors as the valedictorian of the American Heritage School, Boca/Delray. Following high school, Mr. Sobel attended the University of Miami, where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in History. Mr. Sobel later attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he again graduated cum laude, earning his Juris Doctorate degree. During law school, Mr. Sobel was invited to join the prestigious Moot...

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....

Attorney Nisha E. Bacchus, a founder of Bacchus Law Firm, received her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. While attending Nova Southeastern University, Ms. Bacchus was an active member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and earned a scholarship through The Florida Bar for her pro bono work throughout the community. Ms. Bacchus ultimately graduated and received the prestigious Order of the Barrister's Award for her trial advocacy skills. Prior to 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...

Lyle Long is a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer, and one of the founding partners of LJ Law Group.

Mr. Long graduated from Nova Southeastern University with his Juris Doctor and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2012. In 2015, Mr. Long became a partner of LJ Law Group in Pompano Beach, FL, with a focus on personal injury and criminal justice. Mr. Long focuses on aggressively fighting insurance companies, recovering millions for his injured clients. By placing the interests of his clients’ first, Mr. Long has contributed to the firm’s overall success.

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...

Attorney Julia Baginski Brandt has handled thousands of criminal cases and is very successful in both jury and bench trials. She is devoted to protecting the rights of the accused, and always strives for excellence. Prior to opening her own private practice in 2007, she was an Assistant Public Defender for two of Florida’s Judicial Circuits. Ms. Baginski also enjoys helping her clients who become injured to be compensated and treated fairly. Being originally from Chicago, Illinois, and then traveling extensively due to her mother’s position in the U.S. Navy, Ms. Baginski has a unique background that she brings to...

Benjamin Matthew Kurtz has been practicing in Maryland since 2016. During that time, he has successfully represented individuals and entities in a variety of cases, focusing most of his time on personal injury and criminal defense.

Personal Injury

Benjamin Kurtz successfully represents individuals who have been seriously injured. With compassion and confidence, he deftly navigates his clients through the legal maze to an outcome designed to mitigate their pain and suffering and maximize recoveries for clients in need. The fact that many of Benjamin's clients are referred to him by his former clients and other attorneys is a resounding testament...

Jose A. Diaz, Esq. New York University School of Law, Juris Doctor; Columbia University, Columbia College, Bachelor of Arts, Admitted: New York, Florida and Federal Courts. Former Assistant District Attorney New York County, Former Counsel to the Office of the Inspector General, NYC Department of Investigations, Former Administrative Law Judge NYSDMV.

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.

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,...

Joshua Padowitz is a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney at Kenneth Padowitz, P.A., a reputable criminal defense law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With a strong passion for justice, a reputation for his acute attention to detail and aggressive representation, and a commitment to protecting his clients’ rights, Joshua brings an impressive background and diverse experience to every case he handles. Joshua adds his skills, knowledge, and tenacious attitude to the firm’s collective 40+ years experience in legal practice. Joshua’s experience extends beyond his work with Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. He served as a Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern and...

Mr. Clayton began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney, which afforded countless opportunities to face off against excellent defense attorneys. In doing so, he learned countless defenses from the best. Now, he combines his extensive knowledge of defense strategies with his experience as a prosecutor to attack the State's case and get his clients results. Mr. Clayton attended the Florida State University College of Law after graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Criminal Justice degree from Florida Atlantic University. With the goal of practicing Criminal Law, Mr. Clayton focused his law school electives on Criminal Law courses, culminating in...

George Reres is the owner and founding partner of George Reres Law. The firm is a boutique Criminal Defense Law firm dedicated to defending the freedoms and rights of the accused. George's firm belief in the presumption of innocence has led him to take on criminal defense cases of all sizes and complexities. There is no case too small or too big for us. From DUI to DUI Manslaughter, from petit theft to money laundering and complicated white-collar crimes, from battery to first-degree murder, George Reres has successfully handled them all. Additionally, if you or someone you know has been...

I am Brian Silber, a passionate trial attorney dedicated to representing victims of sexual assault. With over 20 years of courtroom experience, I focus on securing compensation and punitive damages for victims. My career began in 2003 as a prosecutor at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During my tenure there, I worked in a special unit aimed at combating domestic violence and also served as a supervisor and lead felony prosecutor. In 2006, I transitioned to the private sector, concentrating on criminal defense and civil asset forfeiture before dedicating my practice to advocating for victim...

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

I am an AV-Rated Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert, and a former prosecutor and journalist. I take a “crisis management” approach to criminal law, utilizing my extensive criminal law and public relations background to help ordinary people accused by the government of wrongdoing. I approach each case on two fronts: ensuring my clients’ constitutional rights and freedoms are protected, and portraying clients in the best possible light to judges, prosecutors and juries. I hold the government to its obligation to prove a client’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but also recognize the possibility that clients may someday...

Katherine (Kate) Clark joined the Law Office of Joshua W. Deckard in August of 2017. Ms. Clark was born and raised in Middlefield, Connecticut.

Ms. Clark attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and she also spent one semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. While Ms. Clark pursued her Bachelor’s degree, she also received her paralegal certification, which piqued her interest in the study of law.

Upon her graduation from Marist College, Ms. Clark attended Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, Connecticut. She graduated Cum Laude, and she also...

Patrick Trese graduated from Michigan State University (B.A.) and the University of Detroit Mercy (M.A. and J.D.). Mr. Trese served as a law clerk for District Court of Appeals Judge Pat M. Donofrio in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He began his career in Michigan working in the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. Mr. Trese gained experience as a prosecutor working in both the Wayne County, Michigan, and the Oakland County, Michigan, Prosecutor’s Offices.

In 2001 Mr. Trese started working as a prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. During his tenure at the State Attorney’s Office, he served as the Chief of County...

Stephanie McEnery graduated from William and Mary Law School, the oldest law school in the country. Ms. McEnery is also a graduate of the University of Florida. Ms. McEnery lives and breathes for the courtroom. As an experienced trial attorney, Stephanie is not afraid to confront the prosecutors and press her client’s cases for a successful outcome no matter the odds. Growing up in South Florida, Stephanie is bilingual, having spoken Spanish since her youth. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. McEnery was an Assistant Public Defender and a private attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando. In her...