David Stewart Molansky

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David Stewart Molansky

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family ... +3 more

1200 Brickell Ave Ste 1950, Miami, FL

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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Appeals 20%

Federal and State criminal appeals; Federal and State civil appeals; Habeas corpus; Post conviction relief; Motions to correct sentencing errors; Motions to reduce sentences

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

All Federal and State Offenses

20%
Family 20%

20%
Litigation 20%

20%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Insurance 10%

Property insurance claims and first party insurance claims.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2021 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

David S. Molansky

1200 Brickell Ave Ste 1950, Miami, FL, 33131

davidmolansky.com/

David Stewart Molansky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Litigation

Posted by Alexandra | February 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Exceptional Representation During a Stressful Time

I can’t thank David Molansky enough for everything he did for us. Going into our landlord/tenant case, I was feeling completely overwhelmed, stressed, and honestly afraid of what was going to happen. From the beginning, David made me feel heard and supported. He was incredibly easy to communicate ...with and always took into consideration everything I had to say. One thing that really stood out to me was how well he handled cross examination; he was confident, thorough, and truly fought hard for our case. He also has a natural way of connecting with people, which made a stressful situation feel much more manageable. Thanks to his hard work, we ended up getting money back, and I’m so grateful for the outcome. I highly recommend David to anyone looking for an attorney who is not only skilled and professional, but genuinely cares about his clients.

Posted by Jacqueline | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

David represented me to victory

Incredible incredible trial attorney. I can’t recommend David highly enough. Not only does he have the procedural knowledge to stand before legal experts (having won me a summary judgment), but I’ve also seen him in trial, before a jury, go up against opposing counsel with twice the size, twice the b...udget, and intimidating credentials—yet still come out on top with his know-how, expertise, and empathy. When you hire David, you hire a flexible attorney who will use every tool in the book, along with his experience working with both people and professionals, to get you the best possible result. He's won for me with the bench, and he's won for me with a jury. He will win for you.

Posted by Isamarie | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Highly Recommend Him As A Lawyer

He went to jury trial and we won!!! He went the extra mile to make sure the case went smoothly.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Litigation Trial

I've had to deal with a few different lawyers in Miami and David is by far the best. We hired David in a civil case where our opposition was being represented by one of the top ten civil attorneys in the area. The opposition attorney had not lost a civil case the entire year. Unfortunately, marketing... and "best of" lists are meaningless in the actual arena. The opposition's attorney had plenty of tricks behind the scenes, and the even the judge's refereeing seemed highly questionable at times. However, neither the questionable judge nor the opposition's attorney were any match for David in the open combat that is a jury trial. David wanted to be a trial attorney from a very young age. For David, the legal profession is not a career but his calling. An attorney that is not motivated by the love of the craft will simply not be able to compete on David's level. The only other thing I'd add is that make sure you view your relationship with David as a team effort. If you ask the right questions and assist him in gathering information that is pertinent to your case, he'll be able to focus on his high-level performance in court.

Posted by Mindy G. | October 17, 2013 | Litigation

South Florida's #1 Attorney

David Molansky is one of Miami's rarest gems: a lawyer that truly cares about his client and their cases. He's a quintessential example of what lawyers used to be and his preparation for trial is exceptional. I've dealt with a few lawyers regarding my case and David Molansky is not only the best at w...hat he does but also the most reasonably priced. If you're having legal issues please do not hesitate to contact him. The attention he'll give you and your case is unlike anything you'll experience with any other attorney in this city!

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David Stewart Molansky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Goodman

Appeals lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is who I go to when I have any appellate questions. He's knowledgable, and is a tremendous resource. Anyone who uses David for an appeal will surely prevail if something is wrong with the case at the trial level."

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Lucia Pineiro

Litigation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a tenacious and caring attorney. He is meticulous with all details of the case. He is diligent and honest. He is a skilled litigator and also is extremely competent with appeal work. I high recommend David."

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Sabino Jauregui

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David and I have handled multiple complicated federal criminal cases together. David is a professional that is always prepared and is an amazing trial attorney. I have referred multiple clients to him when a conflict of interest arises in my cases, and my clients have always been satisfied. I endorse David 100% !"

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Alfonso Maraver

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend David. He is a straightforward, forthright, and hardworking professional. David possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and is an excellent trial attorney. I have had the pleasure of working on cases with David and I am always impressed with his legal insight and unflagging dedication to his clients."

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Monica Medina

Appeals lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I consulted with David on an appellate matter and I found him to be collegial, professional and highly knowledgeable in the area of appellate practice. His advice was practical and spot on. I ended up winning the appeal and can honestly say David was instrumental in my success. I wish I had followed all of his advise and proceeded with filing a 57.105 motion; next time!"

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Gregory Iamunno

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Molansky is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in his field of business. He's hardworking,efficient and knowledgeable.David has the unique ability to get outstanding results for his clients. No matter how bad the facts, David seems to overcome the impossible of the circumstances. David is dedicated and proficient beyond most expectations at what he does. It was a pleasure working with him on making sure that our clients get the best outcome on their cases and most important that they are content with the results."

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Nelson Peña

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly recommend Mr. Molansky as a criminal trial and appellate attorney. He is experienced, effective and proficient in both State and Federal Courts. Mr. Molansky is a fine example of professionalism and excellence. He is not only a knowledgeable and effective attorney, but also a zealous advocate that serves his clients to the best of his ability. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney."

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David Seltzer

Appeals lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable, dependable, resourceful and responsible."

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Gary Costales

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a very knowledgeable and tenacious lawyer who leaves no stone unturned and is well versed in the rules of evidence and how to handle an appeal. I have worked with David on matters and referred clients to him and know him to be one of the preeminent attorneys for criminal defense in the State of Florida."

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Bruce Lehr

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is one of Miami's hardest working and thorough lawyers. We are working on a case together and he is relentless in finding information to win his case. He is a credit to the profession."

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Lucia Pineiro

Child custody lawyer

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Adam Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bruce Lehr

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Costales

Appeals lawyer

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David Seltzer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nelson Peña

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Iamunno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Monica Medina

Appeals lawyer

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Alfonso Maraver

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sabino Jauregui

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

1999

Highest Grade in Criminal Procedure, Nova Southestern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

1998

Highest Grade in Civil Rights Litigation, Nova Southeastern University - Shephard Broad Law Center

1994

Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society, Barry University

1994

Magna Cum Laude, Barry University

Work Experience

2000 - Present

President Founding Partner/Owner, Law Office of David S. Molansky

Associations

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

member-limited scope

2014 - Present

United States District Court Middle District Of Georgia

member-limited scope

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2008 - Present

United States Supreme Court

member

2001 - Present

United States District Court Southern DIsrict Of Florida

member

2001 - Present

United States District Court Middle District of Florida

member

2001 - Present

United States District Court Northern District Of Florida

member

2001 - Present

United States Court Of Appeals For The Eleventh Circuit

member

Sample of Legal Cases

German Bosque v. State

Reversed for new trial. The case was later dismissed against my client.

German Bosque v. State

Reversed for new trial. The case was later dismissed against my client.

People of Illinois v. E.B.

Three felony counts dismissed. Client entered a guilty plea to one misdemeanor.

Cardoza v. State, 98 So. 3d. 1217 (Fla 3rd DCA 2012)

Reversed judgment vacated

Thornton v. The State of Florida, 963 So. 2d. 804 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2007)

Reversed for new trial

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Education

2003

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Certificate of Completion

2001

National Institute For Trial Advocacy

Certificate of Completion

2000

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Barry University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Superstars in Trial

Superstars in Trial - CLE Attended

2022

False Confession Cases

False Confession Cases - CLE Attended

2022

Ehrhardt on Evidence

Ehrhardt on Evidence - CLE Attended

2022

Bench & Bar Conference

Bench & Bar Conference - CLE Attended

2021

Police Investigative Tactics in the Community Fall Short

Police Investigative Tactics in the Community Fall Short - CLE Attended

2021

Cellphone Forensics: Applications in Discovery

Cellphone Forensics: Applications in Discovery - CLE Attended

2019

False Confessions

False Confessions - CLE Attended

2017

Workshop On Florida's Stand Your Ground Law, Self Defense, And Open Carrying Of Firearms Laws

Florida's Stand Your Ground Law, Justifiable Use Of Deadly Force, Justifiable Use Of Non-Deadly Force, And Open Carrying Of Firearms

Languages

Spanish

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