Miami Lakes Criminal Lawyers

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...

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...

Attorney Lorri K. Fishman created her firm on the belief that she could work to make a difference in the lives of her clients and the outcome of their cases. With over 20 years of experience, Attorney Fishman handles a wide range of family law matters including LGBT issues, modifications, child support, and divorce. She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association and worked as a former assistant state attorney in Broward County. To speak to the firm’s skilled and dedicated Ft. Lauderdale family law attorney, call Lorri Fishman at (954) 371-0229 today.

Jeffrey Dean is one of the most reputable defense attorneys in Minnesota. In his 17 years of practice he has earned the respect and admiration of his peers and of judges because of his determination to seek justice and his high case win rate. Other attorneys seek Jeff Dean's help in evaluating their client's cases. Jeff has saved many people from being convicted in cases ranging from DWI/DUI and drug charges to assault and even murder. Jeff Dean has handled hundreds of cases but he has always made it a point to treat each one as his number one priority....

Attorney Thomas Mote is Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law. He is licensed to practice in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions, including Florida, New York, California, Texas, and Puerto Rico. He has extensive experience in criminal law, handling cases ranging from murder to fraud. Additionally, he is trained and experienced in medicolegal death investigations. Mr. Mote also handles family law, immigration, personal injury, and probate matters. His dedication to protecting clients' legal rights is evident in his commitment to securing favorable outcomes in a wide variety of legal areas.

Attorney Christopher Pagan currently practices criminal defense throughout the South Florida region. Raised in Fort Lauderdale, he began his legal education by earning a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University. Chris continued his legal education at Syracuse University College of Law and interned at the Criminal Defense Clinic, representing individuals charged with criminal offenses. Knowing his heart was in South Florida, he also interned in a felony division for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. After graduating law school and passing the Florida Bar Exam, Chris worked as a prosecutor for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office....

Scott A. Ferris has been licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1987. He specializes in divorce and family law, criminal law, litigation and civil law.