Islamorada Criminal Lawyers

Former Chief Prosecutor of the Miami-Dade County Courts and then Senior Trial Attorney of Narcotics. 40 years of criminal defense experience. Conducted over 350 jury trials in both state and federal courts.

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,...

The Law Office of Gabriela C. Novo is dedicated to protecting persons charged with criminal offenses throughout Florida. Whether it is a criminal case in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach, Attorney Gabriela C. Novo, a former Assistant State Attorney for Broward County is available to defend you.

Attorney Gabriela C. Novo, P.A.

Practicing law since 2004
2005-2009: Assistant State Attorney for Broward State Attorney’s Office
Dartmouth College: Bachelor’s Degree
University of Miami School of Law: Juris Doctor
2004: Admitted to the Florida Bar
Member of Broward County Bar Association

Attorney Novo is meticulous, experienced, and professional. Attorney Novo is fluent in Spanish and provides excellent legal representation. She...

Fort Lauderdale criminal attorney Michael Dye completed his undergraduate studies at Gardner-Webb University in August of 1998. Mr. Dye began his legal studies at Nova Southeastern University in 2000. While in law school, Michael was a member of the Law Journal and held various criminal defense related jobs throughout law school. Upon graduation from law school, Michael was employed by the nation’s largest plaintiff’s securities litigation firm. Michael gained extensive trial experience in multiple jurisdictions during his tenure as a securities litigation attorney. In 2004, he opened his own firm with a focus on DUI and criminal defense. ...

Robert Stickney's career is one devoted to serving justice and country. He has held key positions on both sides of the court room as a State Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney and as criminal defense attorney handling serious crimes in both state and federal court. In addition to his impressive record as an effective litigator, both in and out of court, Mr. Stickney also has a distinguished career in the United States Navy as a naval officer where he has risen to his current command level rank of Captain. Mr. Stickney is a South Florida native. He graduated...

Started my career as a state prosecutor for a couple of years and then joined a well known and famous criminal law firm..Varon, Stahl and Kay and made partner after 2 years..While practicing law with my partners I became a municipal judge in 2 cities and had night court several times a week.. I began having very high profile cases and did well with those cases and formed my own law firm with many great lawyers..This is my 46th year and still doing great and loving what I do..helping people get back on their feet when I can..

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...

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...

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...

Jeff Harris has been Board Certified in Criminal Law by The Florida Bar since 1987. He is a former prosecutor now in private practice practicing law in federal and state courts throughout the country with major emphasis in felony trial litigation and criminal appeals. Since 1978 Mr. Harris has consistently received the top AV Preeminent Peer Review rating from Martindale Hubbell. His peers have presented him with the highest honor for professionalism and excellence in the field of criminal law by awarding him the prestigious Harry Gulkin Award. Mr. Harris is past president of the...