Nichols Criminal Lawyers

Robert Stepniak earned his law degree at South Texas College of Law. He spent over a decade in the U.S. Army and ended with the military career as a Captain. He has been practicing law for over fifteen years, including at large law firms in Florida. But in the last several years, Mr. Stepniak turned his efforts to starting his own practice, where he is able to dedicate more of his personal attention to each client. Mr. Stepniak is committed to making sure that each client receives customized solutions and responsive advocacy to their legal needs.

Before pursuing his legal career, Andrew Stine served in the U.S. Army as a medic for 12 years. He was honorably discharged in 1999, and he decided to help others through law practice. He studied at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, and received his Juris Doctor. After completing law school, he served at the Palm Beach Office of Public Defenders Appellate Division, where he represented those appealing criminal convictions for both misdemeanors and felonies. He currently practices at his own firm, Andrew D. Stine, P.A., and has gained over 10 years of experience as an attorney. He has represented clients at both...

I grew up in northern Kentucky and that is where I learned the value of hard work and compassion. My dad is a retired steel foundry laborer, I watched him come home everyday beat up, sometimes burned, and tired. My mother also worked various jobs in Northern Kentucky to provide for me and my brother. I knew at an early age that I wanted to earn my living helping working people and families like my own. I am very proud to say that I am a first generation attorney. I graduated from Campbell County High School, Northern Kentucky...

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

Edgardo Hernandez obtained a Bachelor of Science in Event Management from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, FL. While serving as case manager to various law firms in South Florida he developed a wealth of knowledge in practicing Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury Protection, and other areas of Civil Litigation. In addition to running this firm, Attorney Hernandez has also been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Licensed Notary Public, and Adjunct Professor at Palm Beach State College teaching a course on the Legal...

Ezekiel Haigler – Strategic & Aggressive Legal Representation Ezekiel Haigler is a dedicated attorney providing aggressive defense and strategic legal solutions for clients facing criminal charges, traffic violations, bankruptcy, and trademark matters. With a results-driven approach, he fights to protect his clients' rights, finances, and futures. Criminal & Traffic Defense Ezekiel Haigler defends clients against DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, and other criminal charges, working to get cases dismissed, reduced, or acquitted. He also handles traffic violations and license suspensions, helping clients avoid fines, points, and increased insurance rates. Bankruptcy & Debt Relief For those struggling with overwhelming debt, Ezekiel provides comprehensive bankruptcy solutions, including...

Justice Beyond Law is a forward-thinking firm dedicated to both criminal defense and personal injury, committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals and fighting for justice for those injured. Serving South Florida, my practice is built on a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, with a focus on securing the best possible outcomes for clients, whether they’re facing a first-time misdemeanor, a serious felony charge, or seeking fair compensation for an injury. At Justice Beyond Law, a proactive, client-centered approach to legal advocacy is paramount. Challenges aren’t just addressed as they come—they’re anticipated, with strategic, tailored solutions crafted...

Alex Jean, Esq. is a partner at Long & Jean, P.A. Mr. Jean is a Fort Lauderdale native, where he attended Cardinal Gibbons High School and received his B.S. in Legal Studies from University of Central Florida.

Mr. Jean received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Mr. Jean served as a Certified Legal Intern for the Broward County Public Defender’s Office, handling felony and misdemeanor cases. In 2015, Mr. Jean began specializing in civil litigation aggressively fighting insurance companies and helping clients in their recovery and obtaining compensation for their pain and suffering. With...

Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Practice in State and Federal Courts in Florida and Georgia

I started my career in the Office of the State Attorney-Fourth Judicial Circuit as a prosecutor in Clay County, Florida. From there, I began working in private practice at Luke Law- focusing on criminal law defense.

I use the training and experience I learned as prosecutor to make sure my clients get the aggressive, creative, and passionate defense they deserve.

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...

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...

Ron has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court, where he has tried hundreds of cases involving felony and misdemeanor crimes, personal injury, medical malpractice, and family law. The extent of his litigation skills is ever apparent when he is representing your case in court.
Ron came to Northeast Florida in 2001 moving his family and practice from Miami to Jacksonville, and he has never looked back.
Ron began his legal career as an insurance defense attorney, giving him a unique perspective on how the "other side" thinks. This insight gives him an advantage when he begins to...

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...

Fallon Zirpoli practices exclusively in the area of criminal law. Fallon has honed her trial skills with a reputation for being a compassionate and fierce trial attorney. After graduating from Florida State University, Fallon returned to South Florida where she attended Nova Southeastern University College of Law in 2012 and obtained her Juris Doctorate as a recipient of the Dean's Merit Scholarship. In law school, Fallon served as an editor on Nova Law Review as well as a certified legal intern for her school's Children and Families Law clinic, providing legal assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals. Fallon then began her legal...

Travis Reinhold gained law enforcement experience with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office prior to attending law school. In 1998, he became an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit and prosecuted misdemeanors and felonies in Duval County and Nassau County. During that time, he conducted numerous jury trials, gaining extensive experience in the area of criminal law. This experience has given Travis the skills and knowledge needed to provide you with the representation your situation demands.

Obtaining a DUI charge is one of the most painful and embarrassing situations that you may come to find yourself experiencing. Not only is it emotionally heartbreaking, but you may find yourself struggling unnecessarily through the reality of a criminal conviction or hefty legal fines. If you believe that you have been charged with a false accusation, then you need to turn to the care of a Fort Lauderdale, FL DUI attorney. It’s with the helpful understanding of Lloyd H. Goldburgh, PA that you will be able to bring your case the attentive understanding and lucrative defense that it deserves....

Over the past 23 years Tara has been helping clients with criminal cases, traffic ticket defense, drivers license issues, and personal injury/accident cases.
Tara is known for her professionalism, experience, and her personal care towards her clients' needs. Tara and her staff all speak spanish to assist with any language barrier.

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...

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.

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...

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

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.