Marc David Seitles

Marc David Seitles

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

White collar crime Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense

40 N.W. 3rd Street, Penthouse One, Miami, FL

About Marc

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

White Collar Crime 50%

Federal and state criminal trial/appeals

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Seitles & Litwin

40 N.W. 3rd Street, Penthouse One, Miami, FL, 33128

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Marc David Seitles's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Milka A. | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Warrior in the Courtroom

Marc Settles is undoubtedly a warrior in a court room. I like how he will fight for you relentlessly without a doubt. Never forgets to touch base with you and does not leave you out of the loop. We hired him to defend this case and we've seen how passionate he is. He is lawyer who loves his job and... knows his case study very well. I recommend him to everyone in need of a lawyer, you will not regret it.

Posted by Rosa C. | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

All or Nothing Attitude

Marc Seitles, is objectively one of the best criminal attorneys alive today. I hired Mr. Seitles because my mother was charged with healthcare fraud which was a shock for our entire family. We visited several attorneys, including some big names, like Roy Black. But in the end my mother hired Marc. ... Even with his broken Spanish, my mother who only speaks spanish sensed from the beginning that he had more heart and fight in him. Poor Marc, soon learned that he wasn't just taking on, one new client but two very protective daughters. Understanding that, Marc was kind and responsive to all of our questions. He listened to all of our, remarks, emails, phone calls, input, even when we made him the focus of our anger, he would give objective and well thought out responses. He understood that as a family we were also heavily affected by the charge. Our main goal, was to have our mom be placed under house arrest, probation at home. Marc fought until the end to make it happen. Before sentencing, he was going back and forth with the prosecutor, and that's what you want in an attorney, someone who doesn't stop until it's over. The day of sentencing, it was very clear he came prepared. He didn't back down from any of the judges' remarks or queries against such a lenient sentence. He rebutted every dispute, and offered a lot of cases to back him up. He truly blew us away with his "all or nothing" attitude. At the very end, we were sure the judge would give my moth 3 years in prison, she was tough, and fought him on every fact, repeatedly stating that she didn't think there was enough punishment if she let my mom stay home. Long story short, my mother got to stay home, and we could not be more appreciative of Marc for it. It was absolutely Marcs' winning attitude and persistence that got her to change her mind on the punishment issue. All our family including my mom loved his services and professionalism. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone who finds themselves in any criminal trouble, because it's so seldom that you find an attorney, who will fight for you to the end. So seldom you meet an attorney like Marc Seitles!

Posted by Isis T. | February 29, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Must-Have attorney

I would like to dearly thank my attorney Mr. Seitles for being my attorney. After the first hearings, I was losing hope and facing a long sentence. However, his outstanding reputation followed him. I kept hearing his name as the "must-have" attorney from several acquaintances who had been his clie...tns and were extremely satisfied by his performance. Soon after I contacted him and we had our frist meetings, I realized it was a blessing to have found him. His work ethic, discipline, knowledge, experience and sympathy were outstanding. As we worked together to prepare for the legal battle and after seeing his attention to detail, I was felt confident that I had made the right decision and knew in my heart that he was would represent me in the best way possible. My family and I will always be grateful for all his help and his excellent work.

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Marc David Seitles's Lawyer Endorsements

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Martin Feigenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely qualified and an excellent trial attorney."

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Paul Donnelly

Unknown lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse Mr. Marc Seitles. I have known and been a colleague of Marc's for well over a decade. Marc is a legal scholar and great trial lawyer. He is truly one of the finest federal lawyers not only in Miami but also the United States. Beyond that, Marc is one of the nicest people you will ever meet."

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Benjamin Scarfe

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. The quintessential advocate."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristin Figueroa-Contreras

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse attorney Marc Seitles. He has a reputation for being one of the best federal crime attorneys in South Florida. We have several mutual clients and they are very happy with his work."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Marc. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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John Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He provides excellent responses on Avvo and has superior academic credentials."

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Juan Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Hashish

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marc Seitles is an excellent attorney who takes pride in his work."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Klugh

White collar crime lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Marc Seitles' work. Marc Seitles is absolutely outstanding and obtains remarkable results for his clients through innovative and analytical approaches and unwavering commitment to his clients. No matter how difficult the task, Marc takes on the challenge and does the work needed to meet the goal."

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Sabrina Vora-Puglisi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He has an excellent reputation in the community with judges, prosecutors and other attorneys. Anyone hiring Marc can be assured that they will get first class service."

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Daniel Ecarius

White collar crime lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Marc Seitles for over 7 years and have watched his development into one of the stars of Miami's criminal defense bar. With his aggressive and highly effective advocacy, he has earned more dismissals on federal charges than probably any other lawyer in Miami. Additionally, he has proven to be an effective and formidable trial lawyer. Recently, he along with his partner won an almost impossible acquital in a 141 count case where his doctor client, Ali Shaygan, was charged with selling prescription medication. At the same time, Marc sincerely cares about his clients and is committed to getting the best possible outcome. You could not ask for a more talented, more committed attorney than Marc Seitles."

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Paul Donnelly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sabrina Vora-Puglisi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christian Lassen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Top Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide

2010

Most Effective Lawyer:Criminal Law Finalist, Daily Business Review

2010

Top Lawyer in State of Florida, Super Lawyers

2010

Top Lawyer, Florida Legal Elite

2010

Against All Odds, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009

Top Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide

2008

Top Lawers, South Florida Legal Guide

2008

Most Effective Lawyer:Criminal Law Finalist, Daily Business Review

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Marc David Seitles, P.A.

2000 - 2002

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Federal Public Defender

1998 - 1999

Law Clerk, Honorable Chief Judge Emeritus Lawrence K. Karlton, Eastern District of California

Associations

2008 - 2010

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Evelio Conde

Not Guilty Verdict

United States v. Ram Nandwani

Extradition Denied

United States v. Dr. Ali Shaygan

Not Guilty Verdict of 141 Counts

United States v. Gilberto & Miguel Rodriguez-Orejeula

Removal from OFAC list/Immunity from Prosecution

United States v. Terrance Frederick

Apellate Reversal

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Education

1992

Washington University in St. Louis

Speaking Engagements

2008

Criminal Justice Act Conference

Criminal Procedure

Publications

1997

Nova Law Review Criminal Procedure: The 1997 Survey of Florida Law

Languages

Spanish

English

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