Brian Lee Michael Balaguera

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 70% Criminal Defense
    1 year
  • 10% Appeals
    1 year
  • 10% Immigration
    1 year
  • 5% Civil Rights
    1 year
  • 5% Personal Injury
    1 year

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Balaguera Law Firm, P.A.
    500 Australian Ave South
    Suite 638
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    Mobile: 561-414-8016
    Office: 561-832-3133
    Fax: 561-932-1654
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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I am a native of Brooklyn, NY and moved to Palm Beach County in 2001.I have had the passion to become a criminal defense lawyer sincethe beginning of my... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“30yr old State of R.I. DUI”

Posted by: David F, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Mr Balaguera returned my phone call within minutes and addressed my situation immediately. He had results on my 30 yr old citation within a few days... more
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5 star rating

“HOV lane ticket dismissed!”

Posted by: Pam, 4 months ago.

Client Review: A few months back, I was ticketed by a FHP officer for traveling in HOV lane during hours. The ticket would have been nearly $200 if I paid it, but... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Jason Alan Kaufman

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jason Kaufman , Pembroke Pines (FL), About 1 month ago
Scott G. Berry

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brian for many years and can say without hesitation that he is one of the hardest working attorneys I know. He... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Berry , West Palm Beach (Florida), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

6 years since Brian Lee Michael Balaguera was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 2006 04/29/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Associate Attorney at Entin and Della Ferra, P.A. 2009–2010
Assistant Public Defender at Office Of The Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit 2006–2009

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor 2006
Florida Atlantic University Criminal Justice BA - Bachelor of Arts 2003

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Advocate Award Florida Defender College 2007
Book Award - Criminal Pre-trial Practice CALI 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board Member Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2010-present
Officer Trial Lawyers of America 2007-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 77 Legal Answers
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28 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Wellington man's deportation hinges on Supreme Court Palm Beach Post written by John Kennedy (quoting Brian Balaguera) 2012
Legal Fight Over Deportation Warnings Interviewed by Miami Herald. Article written by DAVID OVALLE 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal Law Guest Speaker - Criminal Justice Seminar 2010
Graduation Speaker Graduation Ceremony 2010