Lauderdale Lakes Criminal Lawyers

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...

Christian is a former Assistant Public Defender with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office and has represented clients in nearly 1,000 criminal cases. During his time as an Assistant Public Defender, Christian obtained full acquittals at trial for clients on charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies punishable by life imprisonment. Christian has also successfully fought to have evidence excluded prior to trial for violations of his clients’ Constitutional rights, leading to complete dismissal without trial. Christian’s intense preparation and investigation of cases, coupled with an extensive knowledge of the law, has led to favorable outcomes for countless clients.

Aaron M. Cohen is a highly respected criminal defense attorney in Palm Beach County, Florida, and principal of AMC Defense Law. With over 25 years of dedicated experience in state and federal courts, Mr. Cohen has built a strong reputation for defending individuals and businesses facing serious criminal charges. Based in Palm Beach County, his practice focuses on federal cases, including white-collar crimes like cryptocurrency fraud, money laundering, healthcare fraud, mortgage fraud, and wire fraud. Known for meticulous attention to detail and strategic advocacy, Mr. Cohen has achieved favorable outcomes for clients across Florida and beyond. Throughout his career, Mr. Cohen...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Attorney Nellie L. King is a recognized criminal defense attorney in the West Palm Beach community. Recipient of the Women in Leadership Award from the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches for her work on the Obama administration’s Clemency Project and former president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Attorney King has made long-lasting contributions in the criminal defense field to her community. She brings years of experience as a defense attorney and as a former public defender, and she is a firm believer in the Constitution’s duty to protect the people. Attorney King takes each case personally...

Ann Fitz has 20 years of experience representing criminal defendants in federal court. She is a former prosecutor, and in addition to her private practice she has served as a federal Panel Attorney under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) in Atlanta, Los Angeles and, currently, West Palm Beach. She has handled numerous high-profile white collar crime, Internet-based crime and other criminal cases, including a $25 million loan modification scheme, a $12 million tax fraud scheme, a $7 million Ponzi scheme, constitutional challenges to Florida's and Georgia's sex offender registration laws, and has argued precedential cases in the 11th Circuit...

With more than 30 years of proven legal representation, few Miami criminal defense lawyers have the reputation for relentless advocacy when it counts as Attorney Joel DeFabio. His track record of outstanding case results and long list of satisfied clients stands as testament to his ability to fight for their interests. Whether you face charges of sex trafficking, tax evasion, or even federal weapons crimes, you can count on the Law Office of Joel DeFabio to stand strong in defense of your interests and help you obtain the best possible outcome for your difficult situation. Don’t face these challenges on...

Florida criminal defense attorney Alfredo Izaguirre is the founder and principal attorney at the boutique law firm of Alfredo A. Izaguirre, P.A. Mr. Izaguirre is located in Coral Gables, Florida and serves clients in Miami, Broward, West Palm Beach, Ft. Pierce and Ft. Myers, as well as throughout the state of Florida and worldwide. As a frequent practitioner of federal criminal law, Mr. Izaguirre’s practice often leads him to accept federal cases from out of state, and he is also experienced in international criminal cases, including extraditions.

Miami Criminal Lawyer David Raben has specialized in the area of Criminal Defense in both State and Federal Courts for nearly thirty years. Mr. Raben has always dedicated his entire practice to handling the representation of the citizen accused in any form. His practice has taken him to not only throughout the State of Florida but in Federal Courts throughout this country.

Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney. My practice is devoted to all criminal matters from investigation, trial to appeal in both Florida State and Federal Court.

Jonathan is a Senior Attorney for Chapman Law Group’s Miami Office and represents clients nationally in the areas of health care fraud and abuse, Federal investigations, DEA registration matters, criminal defense, and physician licensing defense. He is part of the Firm’s White-Collar Defense & Government Investigations Group.

Experienced in complex and high-profile matters, Jonathan has obtained dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and other favorable results for many doctors, nurses, and health care professionals facing prison and license suspensions. In his 24 years of experience in criminal defense, he has represented thousands of clients, participated in over 70 jury trials, and obtained...

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Paul J. Donnelly is experienced with defending those accused of breaking Florida state and federal laws. Attorney Donnelly has recently been admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. With over two decades of experience as a Miami criminal defense lawyer, Paul J. Donnelly, P.A., offers his clients well-honed knowledge, a record of success in defending clients against serious federal and state accusations, and a dedicated passion to ensuring his clients receive every benefit of the law. After graduating from Hobart College with Bachelor of Arts (1989), he earned his Juris...

Experienced trial lawyer in criminal defense, dui and civil matters. Also providing representation in foreclosure defense for distressed homeowners.

Matthew A. Goldberger dedicates his practice to helping individuals and their families in accident, personal injury and criminal cases. Mr. Goldberger graduated from the University of Florida and went on to attend Georgetown University Law School. After graduating with honors from Georgetown Law, Mr. Goldberger practiced at two of the world’s largest and most prestigious law firms, located in New York and Miami. After several years representing large corporations in sophisticated commercial litigation and corporate bankruptcy matters, Mr. Goldberger founded the Goldberger Firm to provide responsive legal service to individual clients. Mr. Goldberger draws on his unique experience...

If you are dealing with charges of criminal conduct, it is imperative that you know who you can trust to provide you with the representation your case requires. Criminal charges are always serious and should be addressed by a competent West Palm Beach criminal attorney who has your best interests in minds. Attorney Ridolfo fits that description! He has a thorough understanding of the criminal process, having had experience both as a prosecutor and a defender. He knows how to come to your assistance and fight for the resolution that is in your best interests. Are you facing accusations of...

Ms. Melissa Clark handles litigation and bankruptcy for distressed consumers and small businesses. She also handles criminal defense cases in Florida and Arizona. She graduated from the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law in the top ten percent of her class (Order of the Coif). She was also a member of the Utah Law Review and served on the Student Bar Association. Clark was a member of the Moot Court Team that represented her school at the national competition in New York. After law school, Clark clerked for the Honorable Daniel A. Barker of the Arizona Court...

David L. Ross attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate program, receiving a B.S. in Journalism and Communications in 1997. Mr. Ross then attended law school with Mr. Falk at St. Thomas University, in Miami, Florida, based on scholarship considerations. He received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000, and began active practice in Falk and Ross, P.A. as its CFO in 2007. Mr. Ross has extensive experience in the criminal field, having successfully defended multiple Misdemeanor as well as Felony DUI cases, in addition to other misdemeanors and serious felonies. Mr. Ross has also successfully handled and...

Carmen Gallardo has dedicated her legal career to meet her client’s needs. She is well known among her clients and peers for providing creative solutions to difficult immigration law problems. Ms. Gallardo devotes her practice and legal knowledge in, Family Law, Immigration and Civil litigation, just to name a few. She is devoted to her clients by finding a well-organized, cost-effective and comprehensive solution in complex legal matters. Through her experience, Ms. Gallardo has developed an extensive knowledge of immigration law. She serves all immigrant communities and understands the needs of immigrants. As an immigration lawyer,...

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,...