Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
8 Client Reviews
Mr. Garvin has obtained exceptional results in jury trials in federal criminal tax cases in Miami, Florida. Mr. Garvin's jury trial results for his past ten criminal tax cases in Miami, Florida are 8 Not Guilty on all Counts, 1 hung jury, and 1 guilty on al counts. (8-1-1).
This is a record that is exceptional in an area of the law where the government reports that over 90% of the indictments result in a conviction.
Mr. Garvin is the lawyer that lawyers turn to for advice and guidance when they have criminal tax questions.
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Practice Areas
43 years | 100 cases
43 years | 100 cases
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3150, Miami, FL, 331312305
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Posted by Noah | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
AWSOME ATTORNEY!! Being a tax accountant for over 20 years, I thought I could have picked up the phone and resolve any issues I had with the IRS; in this scenario that was not the case. I was wrongfully accused of preparing false TAX returns for 11 clients and it became an ugly situation; hiring Mr. ...
Posted by Robert | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
My case was a very complex case and I tried other attorneys in the area, none were too sure of my case until I contacted Mr. Garvin. He not only assured me that he would defend me against the government's allegations. He got all my defense exhibits organized as I never seen it before, him and his sta...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2013
I thought it would never happen to me. But then the strong arm and deep pockets of the Federal Government came after me. But Garvin's ability to easily understand a difficult case, interpret the case and case law, personally go through piece of document, easily communicate the findings to me and p...
Posted by Robert | January 10, 2013
I consider myself a honest person and a good citizen. When I found myself the target of a Federal investigation I was devastated I research the web to find an attorney that would fight for my innocence, I was shock to find that over 90% of Federal cases are resolved by plea agreements finding the cli...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2012
Never seen anyone so competent and dedicated. Having him at my side at the trial made the difference. Just plain and simple OUTSTANDING.
"I fully endorse David M. Garvin, Esq., an an exceptional tax and white-collar criminal defense attorney. He is one of the very few attorneys in this area who will actually prepare a case for trial and try the case. He boasts a very successful record in cases he has tried, and has experience trying cases of this nature throughout the United States. If you are under investigation by an agency of the federal government, you need to consult with attorney Garvin."
"David Garvin is an exceptional criminal tax attorney. He is thorough, extremely intelligent and clients love him. I have known David to get excellent results for his clients. If you have a criminal tax matter, choosing David Garvin would be an excellent decision."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with David on several matters in the past few years. He is extremely knowledgeable in domestic and international criminal tax matters. In addition, David is a great trial lawyer with numerous Federal tax and white collar trials under his belt. I would highly recommend David to represent any of my clients with a civil or criminal income tax issue."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Garvin has exceptionally broad knowledge and experience in the areas of tax law and federal crimes defense. He is dedicated to the meticulous preparation of all his cases and is focused and determined to achieve the best results for his clients."
"I had the privilege of working with David very early on in my career on a highly publicized organized crime case. I learned a lot from David and hold him in the very highest regard for both his compassion and skill as a criminal defense lawyer."
"David Garvin is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Florida. He is based in downtown Miami, but handles complex criminal matters throughout the State. He is a specialist in tax fraud matters and a recognized expert in that area. He is a tough litigator who is not afraid to take a case to trial. He is thorough, efficient and his team provides personalized attention to all of his clients. He is a “go-to” lawyer in the criminal defense arena, even by other criminal defense attorneys."
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2013
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1994 - Present
Lawyer, David M. Garvin, PA
1982 - 1994
Partner, Weinstein and Garvin, PA
2009 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitMember
2007 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2006 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eight CircuitMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of FloridaMember
1990 - Present
South Florida Tax Litigation AssociationMember
1987 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1986 - Present
United States Disctrict Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
1983 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1982 - Present
Florida BarMember
1982 - Present
Florida Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember
1982 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
Not Guilty on all Counts
Judgment for Defendant
Injunction Denied
Not Guilty All Counts
Available upon request to comply with Florida Bar rules.
Not Guillty All Counts
Not Guilty All Counts
Not Guilty All Counts
1987
LL.M - Master of Laws
1982
Juris Doctor
1978
BBA
2012
FATCA requirements
2010
Defending Income Tax Fraud and Related Crimes
2011
2011
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