Chad Piotrowski

Chad Piotrowski

also known as Piotrowski Law

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime

169 E. Flagler St. Suite 1600, Miami, FL

About Chad

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

I represent individuals charged with crimes ranging from simple misdemeanors to complex felonies in County, Circuit, and Federal Court.

19 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Piotrowski Law

169 E. Flagler St. Suite 1600, Miami, FL, 33131

Piotrowski Law

101 NE 3rd Ave #1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

Piotrowski Law

515 N Flagler Dr Suite P-300, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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Chad Piotrowski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

92 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Chyenne | March 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyers in town!

Jaime Lapidus was amazing and very knowledgeable! He kept us up to date and got the best outcome for our family we are very thankful for the whole team! Everyone throughout the office is amazing at their jobs and communicate very well!

Posted by Joey Gargiulo | April 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

World-Class Service!

I did my research and among all of the promising choices, this law firm stood out for more reasons than there is room here to list. Chad and his staff delivered in every promise and exceeded my expectations on every level. Chad and his team are prompt, professional and caring. This is more than a la...w firm... they are an efficient machine that treats their clients like family. Chad has gone out of his way to give the one-on-one attention that is rare in modern fast-paced times. He is extremely knowledgeable on the law and it is obvious that he has an excellent working relationship with prosecutors, judges and other defense attorneys. Piotrowski Law sets the standard on how every law firm and company that serves the public should operate and their fees are very reasonable compared to the world-class service they provide. BRAVO!

Posted by Mark | January 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer and respects the clients and takes care of the clients

I want to leave this review for Dominic Russo one of Chad's Associates. She was excellent in explaining my case she was excellent and explaining what the consequences were and she was excellent and keeping me calm and explaining everything that I had coming to me my case was dismissed with no prosecu...tion she gave me excellent advice he's very nice very respectful and Chad was too my whole experience with that law firm was the best I will never ever go to Court without them. The whole time I never worried one bit they kept me calm and I thank them very much they were such a professional firm. Thank you Dominique and Chad and Catalina you guys are the best

Posted by Derek | October 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Highly Recommend.

Chad and his team of talented and knowledgable attorney’s are honestly second to none. Was forwarded by another lawyer- and glad he did. Charged with felonious battery, my back was against the wall. Chad and Dominique assisted in everything from my bail to my non-conviction and eventual dismissal. Wo...rth the money, as regretting to hire a well seasoned team for representation and losing will be more painful than going to Miami and having to hire a lawyer because you did. All in all, Chad and Dominique were communicative, helpful, insightful and just plain supportive to help administer justice in my particular instance. Do yourself a favor and give them a call.

Posted by Lionel | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

WoW…The Best Lawyer In Florida!!!

Chad represented me in my case. He always informed me the details that was going on in my case. He is amazing, how he handles the DA in court is more exciting then your favorite shows. Wow! He is so smart and professional and knows the law in and out! I was sitting in front of the computer saying to ...myself, “Chad get them’ and he made the state attorney’s look like they just graduated high school! Thanks Chad for everything. You are the best!

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Chad Piotrowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Mote

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chad as both a dedicated prosecutor as well as an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who regularly achieves well beyond his clients' expectations."

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Richard Cooper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Shea

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Schevon Fraga

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Very Professional and hardworking."

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Carmela Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Kolokoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together at the State Attorney's Office. Mr. Piotrowski is knowledgable in criminal law and has excellent trial skills. He uses those skills to effectively represent his clients and achieve excellent results."

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Sofia Guzman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chad is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who deeply cares about his clients. Having worked as a Prosecutor, Chad is uniquely qualified to assist his clients. He works diligently on his cases to obtain the most favorable resolutions. Chad is always available and a pleasure to work with. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Frank Gaviria

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Piotrowski is a highly skilled lawyer. He has an outstanding reputation with the judges. I endorse this lawyer!"

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David Benjamin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Demiles

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robin Pimentel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Chad when we were both supervising attorneys within the Domestic Violence Unit at the State Attorney's Office here in Miami-Dade County. We successfully tried numerous jury trials together, and I always look forward to the opportunity of working with him again on any matter. Chad is a phenomenal attorney whose training, experience, intelligence and trial skills are only matched by his commitment to excellence. He is very trustworthy, hard working, and always uses his experience to get positive results for his clients without fail. As such, Chad’s stellar reputation amongst the legal community is very well deserved."

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Harris Gilbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable in all areas of criminal law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2016

Top Attorney Criminal Defense, Avvo

2016

Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2009

Recognition of 3 Year Commitment, Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office

2005

Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Criminal Procedure, Widener Univerisity School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Chad Piotrowski

2007 - 2008

Supervisor, Miami Dade County State Attorney's Office

2006 - 2010

Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office

2006 - 2006

Certified Legal Intern, Widener University School Of Law Criminal Defense Clinic

2005 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania for the Honorable Linda K. Caracappa

2005 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Eastern District Of Pennsylvania for the Honorable Jacob P. Hart

2004 - 2004

Certified Legal Intern, Lehigh County District Attorney's Office

2002 - 2003

Deputy Clerk for the Honorable Linda K. Caracappa, United States District Court, Eastern District Of Pennsylvania

2000 - 2001

Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Founding Member

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Ensuring Equal Justice/Pro Bono Project

Member

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

NORML Legal Committee

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Dade County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Lawyers to the Rescue

Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Best Attorneys of America

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Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. F.O.

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. W.C.

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. H.P.

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. A. E.

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. H. R.

Trafficking charge dismissed

State of Florida v. B. B.

Case Dismissed

State of Florida v. A.O.

Career Criminal Case Dimissed on a Motion to Suppress

State of Florida v. D.W.

Career Criminal Trafficking in Cocaine Dismissed

State of Florida v. M.P.

Case dismissed

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Education

2006

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Saint Joseph's University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1997

Bethlehem Catholic High School

Speaking Engagements

2007

Training Session

Pre-filing Domestic Violence Cases

2007

Training Session

Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases

Publications

2016

Inevitable Discovery Police Body Cameras

2014

Inevitable Discovery Is it safe to fly with marijuana?

2012

2012

Inevitable Discovery 99 Problems, But The Law Ain't One

2011

Inevitable Discovery Domestic Violence Arrest

2010

2007

Prosecutor Manual Domestic Violence Training Manual

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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