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Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
40 NW 3rd St.,, Ste. 200, Miami, FL, 33128
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Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Paul Petruzzi takes above and beyond to a whole new level. The lengthy detailed memorandum that he prepared was so good that even the judge actually took the time to say what great work he did
Posted by Melissa G. | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
We hired Paul and his stellar team for my husband's case - felony assault and violation of probation. The public defender said the best we could get was 5 years. Paul got him 366 days time served and 3 years probation. The day of the trial he got the 3 years converted to 3 years with early terminatio...
Posted by Juan | October 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Law Offices of Paul Petruzzi. Paul and his team successfully managed my case to clear. It was extremely complex, unprecedented and one in which other lawyers had failed. Paul is passionate, professional and knowledgeable. Paul and his team are very human and care about you, not onl...
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired the services of Paul Petruzzi & his associates to resolve a legal matter. I primarily worked with Betty throughout the process. She was very attentive and communicative. I was able to reach her easily and she responded timely. She was able to resolve my legal matter with favorable results. I ...
Posted by William | September 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
One more time paul do a excelent job i have to say thanks again to paul, bety, mauricio y chris is the best team for any type of case in The estate of florida no matter what the get me the best solution in my case and i can recomend it at 200% . You ca give all to paul petruzzy and his team to work i...
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Mr. Petruzzi is truly an exceptional advocate and he has been an inspiration to me as a young lawyer. I worked with Mr. Petruzzi for quite some time and I can sincerely say that he is intelligent, hardworking and committed to his clients. I learned something new each day I worked with him. Mr. Petruzzi goes above and beyond what is normally expected of him. He is not afraid to explore novel and creative methods in seeking favorable resolutions for his clients. No challenge is too great for him. Mr. Petruzzi enjoys the practice of law which is reflected in the results he is able to obtain on behalf of his clients. I have and always will recommend Mr. Petruzzi to anyone seeking a criminal defense attorney."
"I have worked with Paul on a complex Federal criminal matter as I needed to get admitted pro hac vice into the Southern District of Florida. Paul is extremely competent and experienced, and he is a pleasure to work with. I have already referred him other clients of mine to take care of local cases."
"In 19 years of practice I've known a lot of lawyers. Paul is an exceptional lawyer and any potential client should not hesitate to retain him when faced with criminal prosecution. Any client represented by Paul is in outstanding hands."
"Paul Petruzzi is one of the brightest and most tenacious criminal defense attorneys I know. Paul has a knack of being able to zero in on and exploit the weaknesses of the government's case so that he can get his client's the best possible outcome. When an issue in a case involves unfairness, Paul makes sure that issue is well-known and uses that issue to his client's benefit. Paul has a great down-to-earth personality which puts opposing counsel at ease and helps him get the great results that he routinely gets for his clients. Paul is not just an attorney by profession. Defending people who need someone to stand up for them is part of Paul Petruzzi's nature. Paul Petruzzi is a winner! I wholeheartedly endorse him. Anyone who has Paul Petruzzi defending them has made an excellent hiring decision."
"I fully endorse Paul Petruzzi. Paul is absolutely outstanding and obtains remarkable results for his clients through innovative and analytical approaches and unwavering commitment to his clients. He is always up for the challenge and is well respected by judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. He puts his heart into every case he handles and sincerely cares about his clients."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2007
updated on 06/29/2017An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyer's Association
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
Book Award -Legal Research and Writing, University of Miami School of Law
1995 - 1998
Associate, Black, Srebnick & Kornspan, P.A.
2000 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
1999 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsLegal Committee
1995 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
Not guilty as charged
Not Guilty on all counts
acquittal
pending
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
B.A.
N/A
Criminal Defense
1993
English
Spanish
Creole
French
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