Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
PRO
Free Consultation
Jude M. Faccidomo is a founding partner and managing partner at Ratzan & Faccidomo, a Miami law firm providing misdemeanor and felony defense of Florida and federal criminal charges as well as representation of lawyers and other professionals in administrative license revocation and disciplinary hearings. As a former Assistant Public Defender in the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office, Mr. Faccidomo gained extensive, invaluable experience handling jury trials involving a wide range of criminal matters.
Mr. Faccidomo completed his undergraduate degree at Bard College in New York and earned his Juris Doctor law degree from Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami. He was recognized as a “Top Up and Coming Lawyer” by the South Florida Legal Guide in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014, and he has been named a “Rising Star” in SuperLawyers magazine since 2012 and was a Superlawyer selection in 2015. Mr. Faccidomo was also named to Top 40 Lawyers under 40 in Miami by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Other distinctions include receiving the “Gregg Wenzel Outstanding Young Lawyer Award” for exceptional dedication and skill in the field of criminal defense, the FACDL “President’s Award” for personifying the spirit of the criminal defense lawyer, and the Gideon’s Hammer award for outstanding service to the field of criminal defense.
Mr. Faccidomo is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He is an active member of the Florida Bar; the Dade County Bar Association, where he serves as the Chair of the Criminal Courts Committee; and the Statewide Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), where he serves on the Board of Directors and Chair of the Young Lawyer Committee.
1
Practice Area
22 years
Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was falsely accused of a heinous crime. In fact, many lawyers declined to help me, but not Jude! Jude took my case, was honest, thorough, and defended me as if he were defending a member of his own family. Although I was fully expecting to go to trial, the pleading that Jude presented to counsel re...
Posted by Daniela | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was looking for someone who was confident in what they did and Jude was the man for the job. In a terrible situation he kept me calm, explained everything for me to understand and didn’t give up even when I already had given up. I was truly satisfied with the outcome of my restraining order case an...
Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After I was arrested on a misdemeanor battery, Jude preemptively worked with the state attorneys office to present my case and ultimately I was never charged. He came recommended to me and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of representation.
Posted by Jamie | May 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Jude Faccidomo left a great impression on my family for the constant level of professionalism. My Mother had a high level case and he was hired. From the start, he was very upfront and honest with my mother about the chances of getting a plea deal from the facts about the case. Jude provide...
Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Personalized attention, approachable, available every time I contacted him. Accurate and realistic, extremely efficient.
"Jude is an excellent criminal defense lawyer! His level of commitment to the legal profession and his clients is truly inspiring."
"Jude is an outstanding criminal defense attorney and one of the brightest stars in Miami’s legal community. He has extensive litigation experience, both from his time spent in private practice as well as his years as an assistant Public defender. He is knowledgeable, always up-to-date on the law, and a source of advice for many lawyers, myself included. Miami has no shortage of qualified attorneys, but if I ever needed to hire a lawyer for a close friend or family member, I would hire Jude without giving the matter a second thought."
"Jude is the epitome of what a lawyer should be. He is hard working and ethical, has a brilliant legal mind, and is good to the core. He is involved with the community at large as well as the legal community, and is an all-around wonderful person. Jude deserves the highest endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jude is an excellent lawyer but more importantly a phenomenal person. As a lawyer, he is sharp, detailed, meticulous, prepared, results-oriented, and well-regarded by prosecutor, defense lawyer and judge alike. While not lawyering, he devotes countless hours to the community and different causes. He is my go-to on criminal matters. I highly recommend him for any of your criminal defense needs. You will not be disappointed."
"Jude Faccidomo is one of the finest and knowledgeable attorneys I know. I have had the privilege of working with Jude on several criminal matters and each time he has displayed only the highest level of advocacy for his clients. I highly recommend Jude for criminal defense and related matters."
General practice lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Up and Comer, South Florida Legal Guide
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Gideon's Hammer Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami Chapter
2014
Up and Comer, South Florida Legal Guide
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
40 Outstanding Lawyers Under 40, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2013
President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2013
Up and Comer, South Florida Legal Guide
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Up and Comer, South Florida Legal Guide
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Up and Comer, South Florida Legal Guide
2011
Gregg Wenzel Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, FACDL-Miami
2010
Up and Comer, South Florida Legal Guide
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Ratzan & Faccidomo, LLC
2008 - 2013
Senior Associate, Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A.
2004 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender, Miami Dade Public Defender's Office
2016 - Present
Children's Home SocietyBoard Member
2015 - Present
Dade Legal AidAdvisory Board
2015 - Present
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 40 Under 40Co-chair
2015 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersDirector at Large
2015 - Present
Florida BarCriminal Procedure Rules Committee, Chair Subcomittee IV
2013 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationChair, Criminal Court Committee
2013 - 2014
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami chapter)Past President
2004
Juris Doctor (J.D.),
2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
2017
Federal Setencing
2016
Race Relations in the Criminal Justice System
English