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Top rated criminal defense lawyer with more than 23 years of experience and 500+ cases with outstanding results
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Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
40 NW 3rd St.,, Ste. 200, Miami, FL, 33128
19 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Favorable Results
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 anonymous | September 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
THE BEST DEFENSE LAWYER
Never would I have imagined that I would be on the search for a lawyer, but it happened. Paul Petruzzi is extremely knowledgeable and he demonstrated a high degree of compassion and understanding in helping me with my case. From the start he seemed extremely confident in his ability to get me the bes...
Posted by scott | July 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Great technical lawyer with monumental knowledge of the law
Paul is a phenomenal lawyer withan incredible skill in technical strategies. He knows the system well and can direct you through the maze of how the government works to manipulate their way to a successful conviction. i foiund that he was a mastermind with how he can maneuver through their mine field...
Posted by Kristen | October 09, 2011 | Debt Settlement
Excellent Legal Services
Paul Petruzzi has been representing me for the past 6 months in resolving my suspended drivers license. My case had remained unresolved for the past 5 years due to an OVERWHELMING amount of toll violations accumulated by an ex-husband. I attempted to disentangle the case on my own, however, after num...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2011 | Criminal Defense
couldn't be more grateful
I hired Mr. Petruzzi for a pending criminal matter. From the beginning, he answered all of my questions and was very clear. His office staff was always attentive. During my sentencing, Mr. Petruzzi fought really hard to get me a sentence reduction before a very difficult judge and he was successful...
"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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