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Michael David Weinstein

Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer

excellent attorney

- John, a Domestic Violence client

The PERSONAL Litigator

- Patti, a Criminal Defense client

Overview

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10.0

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16 Reviews

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16 Peer Endorsements

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Practice Areas

100% Criminal Defense
15 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($150-$350/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Michael D. Weinstein, P.A.

Courthouse Place

12 Southeast 7th Street, Suite 610

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Office: 954-761-1420

Fax: 954-761-1421
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I was raised and educated in the State of Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida, I attended the Nova SoutheasternUniversity Shepard Broad... more

References

Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 16 reviews “excellent attorney” Posted by: John, over 3 years ago. Client Review: Michael Weinstein has represented me eight times in the past four years from traffic criminal to serious felony cases. I would not be where i am... more Flag “The PERSONAL Litigator” Posted by: Patti, about 5 years ago. Client Review: I selected Michael D Weinsten, Esq., as my attorney slightly more than a year ago. My case concluded in April of 2008. I found Mr Weinstein to... more Flag View all 16 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 16 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I know Michael for many years personally and professionally. We even tried a Federal Criminal Case together were both of our clients got their... more Endorsement from lawyer: Elan Baret , Fort Lauderdale (FL), 2 months ago One of the most well respected lawyers among his peers and the judiciary. An asset to the legal community. Endorsement from lawyer: Alexander Hunt , Miami (FL), 3 months ago View all 16 endorsements

Client Reviews

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16 reviews

“excellent attorney”

Posted by: John, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Michael Weinstein has represented me eight times in the past four years from traffic criminal to serious felony cases. I would not be where i am... more

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“The PERSONAL Litigator”

Posted by: Patti, about 5 years ago.

Client Review: I selected Michael D Weinsten, Esq., as my attorney slightly more than a year ago. My case concluded in April of 2008. I found Mr Weinstein to... more

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Peer Endorsements

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16 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

I know Michael for many years personally and professionally. We even tried a Federal Criminal Case together were both of our clients got their... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Elan Baret , Fort Lauderdale (FL), 2 months ago

One of the most well respected lawyers among his peers and the judiciary. An asset to the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Alexander Hunt , Miami (FL), 3 months ago

Résumé

License

15 years since Michael David Weinstein was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1998	04/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney at Michael D. Weinstein P.A.	2005–present
Associate at Adorno & Yoss	2002–2005

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center		Juris Doctorate	1998
University of Florida	Political Science	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1994

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Criminal Procedure Rules Committee	The Florida Bar	2012
AV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2010

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2010–present
Criminal Procedure Rules Committee	Florida Bar	2009–present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8

Answers:	35	Legal Answers
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	9	Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	3	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

M.N v. P.B

Outcome: Restraining Order dismissed!

State v. S.W.

Outcome: Not Guilty!

State v. R.C.

Outcome: Appeal Won! Case dismissed!

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Michael D. Weinstein, P.A. Receives Martindale-Hubbell(R) AV(R) Preeminent(TM) Peer Review Rating (SM)	PRWEB	2012
Carmel on the Case: Dr. Deaths?	WSVN 7 News	2012

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Criminal Procedure	Nova Southeastern University	2001