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.
Practice areas
Mr. Garvin is nationally recognized as a top criminal attorney in tax fraud cases. He has successfully tried many cases including trials of celebrities and politicians. Known for his courtroom prowless, Mr. Garvin was the winner of the Daily Business Review's award to the "Most Effective Attorney in 2010" in the category of complex litigation. Mr. Garvin is Florida Bar certified as a tax expert and holds an LLM in taxation. He is also a CPA. Mr. Garvin's track record is available upon request
39 years, 100 cases
Mr. Garvin is nationally recognized as one of the top defense attorneys in federal cases and has successfully defended numerous cases. His practice for the past 29 years has concetrated on the defense of federal crimes including tax, bank, securities, mail, and wire fraud. Mr. Garvin's impressive track record is available upon request. He has successfully tried cases for celebrities, politicians and business men. He was the winner of the Daily Business Review's Most Effective Lawyer Award.
39 years, 100 cases
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1982 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Preeminent Bar Register Member | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Board Certified - Tax Law | Florida Bar | 2014 |
12 to watch in 2012 | Attorney at Law Magazine | 2012 |
Most Effective Lawyer | Daily Business Review | 2010 |
The Top Attorneys in Florida | SuperLawyers | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lawyer | David M. Garvin, PA | 1994 - Present |
Partner | Weinstein and Garvin, PA | 1982 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | Member | 2009 - Present |
United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2007 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit | Member | 2006 - Present |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | 2004 - Present |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Member | 2004 - Present |
South Florida Tax Litigation Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | 1987 - Present |
United States Disctrict Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | 1986 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1983 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1982 - Present |
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Member | 1982 - Present |
United States Tax Court | Member | 1982 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Florida CPA Today | Court Rules in Favor of Tax Preparer Against IRS | 2011 |
The Daily Business Review | Gathering, sorting, segregating keys to tackling mounds of data | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1987 |
University of Miami School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1982 |
University of Miami | BBA | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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FATCA Conference | FATCA requirements | 2012 |
Florida Bar, Tax Section Annual Meeting | Defending Income Tax Fraud and Related Crimes | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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United States v. Miller | Not Guilty on all Counts |
U.S. v. Borell | Judgment for Defendant |
U.S. v. Cruz and Nations Business Systems | Injunction Denied |
U.S. v. Helio Castro Neves | Not Guilty All Counts |
U.S. v. Chaoui | Available upon request to comply with Florida Bar rules. |
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Stephen Walroth-Sadurni, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
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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.
Cheryl Kaufman, Tax fraud and tax evasion Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
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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.
Stephen Walroth-Sadurni, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Cheryl Kaufman, Tax fraud and tax evasion Attorney on Jun 27, 2016
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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.
Dana Kaufman, Tax fraud and tax evasion Attorney on Jun 24, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Charles Zimmerer, Tax fraud and tax evasion Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Rolando Casais, Tax fraud and tax evasion Attorney on Sep 18, 2014
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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.
Carlo D'Angelo, Federal crime Attorney on Feb 21, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Julie Ferguson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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