Marco Antonio Quesada

Marco Antonio Quesada

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1200 Brickell Ave., Suite 1950, Miami, FL

About Marco

Practice Areas

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Criminal Defense 100%

Represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Cases include, but are not limited to, DUI, drug trafficking, violent crimes, domestic violence, fraud and all juvenile offenses. .

30 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 15 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Marco Antonio Quesada

1200 Brickell Ave., Suite 1950, Miami, FL, 33131

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Marco Antonio Quesada's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

TRUE PROFESSIONAL

Mr. Quesada was very professional, honest and up front in telling you what he can do or in giving his opinion throughout.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

More the excellent…

Mi experiencia es algo de otro planeta exelente sin decir más, extra complacido me siento por toda su ayuda y competente servicio.

Posted by Alejandro | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

el mejor de la florida

lo mejor de lo mejor en toda la florida para no decir el pais , miy profesional, mucha rapidez , mucha sabiduría, muy humano excelente abogado lo recomiendo 100%

Posted by Gladys Reyes | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My son lawyer

I want to thank Mr. Marcos Quezada for his great work in my son's case. I briefly tell you that my son was arrested having an open case, he had at that time another lawyer representing his case. At the time he was arrested again I desperately called his lawyer and I had no immediate response, a frien...d tells me to call Marcos Quezada That he is very good and is reasonable with the budget. I wasted no time calling him and told him what happened and it was once I hired him. Excellent lawyer I recommend it 100% everything that he promised me fulfilled. Answer call immediately, email and text Thanks Lic.Quezada 100% recommend

Posted by Beatriz M | April 29, 2019

Amazing lawyer

Marco was very clear and empathetic from the beginning. He is honest and takes the time to explain in detail and answer any questions. He makes you feel safe and protected in a situation that is already difficult. His rates are also great.

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Marco Antonio Quesada's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Baum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Great attorney."

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Zachary Riback

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the honor of co-counseling a matter with Mr. Quesada, and I can state, unequivocally, that he is a phenomenal criminal defense practitioner. Mr. Quesada is a true asset to the profession, and I highly endorse him."

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Terrence O'Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I actually started off as a public defender intern working under Mr. Quesada. He is a very knowledgable attorney. Over the years we have worked on a few matters together and I can say he really fights for his clients and gets the incredible results."

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Steve Santiago

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Quesada is a highly skilled, professional and knowledgeable attorney. A true asset to the legal community."

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Peter Sautter

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Marco is a dedicated, focused, and thorough attorney who has a reputation for obtaining excellent results for his clients. He has great communications skills, thinks quickly on his feet, and is well respected by judges, prosecutors and the criminal law bar."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Christopher Cook

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Quesada is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a stong and zealous advocate for his clients and one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in Miami. I highly recommend his legal services and I will do so to my clients."

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Antonio Revilla

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent and diligent attorney. Marco is an experienced trial lawyer who has a formidable command of criminal defense law. He is at the top of his field."

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Jonathan Meltz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him as co-counsel on many cases over the last 13 years. He is diligent, intelligent and exhibits the utmost professionalism in all he does. He tirelessly works for his clients. He maintains a stellar reputation throughout the entire local legal community."

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Anthony Rubino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marco is an excellent criminal defense attorney. We worked together at the Dade County Public Defender's office together for four years and tried numerous cases together. Since then we have both been in private practice and have worked on a few cases together. Marco is always prepared and has great knowledge of the law. I would recommend Marco to anyone in need of a criminal attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Quesada Law Firm, P.A.

2004 - 2011

Owner, Law Offices of Marco A. Quesada, P.A.

2003 - 2004

Litigation Associate, Knoblock & Dohner, PA

1998 - 2003

Assistant Public Defender, Miami Dade Public Defender's Office

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. Ramos

Jury acquittal

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Education

1996

St. Thomas University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1993

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

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