Frank J. Gaviria

Frank J. Gaviria

4.6
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 32 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense

14 NE 1 AVE, Suite 301, Miami, FL

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Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

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Frank J. Gaviria, P.A.

14 NE 1 AVE, Suite 301, Miami, FL, 33132

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Frank J. Gaviria's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Eduardo | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent

In 2016 I was arrested coming into Jfk airport on an arrest warrant out of Miami for Money Laundering. My family contacted Frank Gaviria and hired him to be my lawyer. The same night I arrived in the Miami jail Mr. Gaviria came to see me. He told me he was going to help and get me out. Even though I ...wasn’t from the US he got me a bond and I was able to remain out of custody while we fought the case. The first time I went to court I was scarred, I was told I was facing about 11 yrs in jail at a minimum. I thought my life was over. Mr. Gaviria battled for over a year. He fought and fought and was able to work a miracle. Finally he got my charges dismissed. He is a true warrior.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

BEST LAWYER EVER BEST SERVICE EVER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ANYONE THAT NEEDS A LAWYER

I hired Frank to represent me in a recent legal matter. He came highly recommended from a very good friend of mine so obviously I went straight to him. When I heard what he did for my friend I had zero doubt in my mind that he was the lawyer I was going to hire to represent me. I was so grateful t...o have him recommended to me. When I met him for the initial consultation he immediately put all my worries to ease. The scary thing with lawyers is that unless you know them personally you never truly know how they will handle your case as they can pretty much say anything to get your business. This is NOT how it is when dealing with Frank, he is 100% THE REAL DEAL !!! He immediately put my mind and worries at ease by telling me exactly how he was going to handle my case. I hired him right on the spot without a doubt in my mind. Even though he is on the highest tier of expertise in his field he is also very reasonably priced, his staff is extremely knowledgable and very pleasant to deal with. Frank and his team delivered on everything they said they would and made my legal issue completely disappear. Frank is everything you want in a lawyer he is honest and trustworthy, whatever he tells you is going to happen is exactly what you get. I would hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer. He is EVERYTHING you want in a lawyer so if you are reading this don't waste anymore of your time reading other reviews Frank is the one you need this I promise you, I sleep better every night just knowing that if I ever have a problem Frank Gaviria is there to take care of it for me.

Posted by daniel | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

excellent lawyer

I was recently arrested on an importation of narcotics case in Miami Airport. It was a serious case, I was federally indicted. I was devastated. I was referred to Frank Gaviria and his firm from a previous. My family contacted Mr. Gaviria and retained his services. He was professional, courteous and ...very knowledgeable. He guided my family and me thru this very difficult process. Often going above and beyond what was required. He is a straight shooter and will never sugar coat what is happening in the case. I was expecting a long prison sentence but because of Mr. Gaviria's legal skills I am writing this review from home. Thank you Frank !

Posted by Anthony | August 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Couldn't of been more blessed

I got into some big trouble and I was lucky to have Frank represent me. I had 7 charges 1 being Trafficking 5 felonies and one misdemeanor all drug related. Not only did he get some of the charges dropped but I feel like he got me a 2nd chance. I've been blessed to get the outcome I got it's truly un...heard of. When I spoke with him for the 1st time I met him he told me what the possible outcome was and it was exactly as he said. If your into deep think no further he will do exactly what he says Trust in Frank a true ring leader in helping you out I couldn't of asked for anyone better. Some of my charges were not only dropped and kept me free and clear with less harsh punishment. I would like to thank Frank he's truly the man. I'm out and about working and seeing my family I can't thank Frank enough for helping me with this mess I got into. One stand out feature is he motivated me to do better for myself and my future and for that was a standout alone for other attorney s wanted me to continue my path big ups and respects to Frank I can't thank him enough. If you want a good shot at LIFE over do yourself a favor and think in FRANK you trust.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Hiring Frank is a huge mistake

Frank seems only interested in getting you to give him your case and pay him, and once he has your money all he is interested in is getting your case out of his way so that he can move on to the next one. He answered none of my questions and responded to none of my attempts to contact him before my c...ourt date, and I wound up walking into the courtroom unprepared and not knowing what to expect at all. He advised me to take the first plea the prosecutor offered me and I still have not been able to get him to file the appropriate paperwork to take care of my case. I am on probation right now and I'm afraid that because of his company's complete lack of customer service that I am going to be held in contempt of court for violating my probation for not filing that paperwork. I wish there were a way to rate his responsiveness as a zero instead of a 1. I cannot stress how much you will regret giving Frank your case if you hire him.

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Frank J. Gaviria's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Mote

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Frank as an attorney for over 13 years. He is extremely talented, experienced and knowledgeable. I highly endorse him for all State and Federal criminal defense cases."

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Evelyn Alonso

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank gets great results for his clients and has a great reputation in the legal community. Highly recommend him."

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Eric Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Frank to be a dedicated and hard working attorney who fights for his clients to get results. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a highly qualified defense attorney in South Florida."

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Eric Hayden

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on many legal matters with Mr. Gaviria and can sincerely say that he is one of the top criminal defense attorneys (State or Federal) in Florida. I have witnessed first hand his complete grasp of all criminal issues and how he uses this extensive knowledge and experience to get the best results possible for his clients. He truly cares about the well-being of his clients, and shows this by breaking down even the most complicated legal issues into manageable terms and ideas so that each client truly understands their legal position and can effectively make informed decisions regarding the outcome of their case. I would recommend that anyone with a criminal legal issue seek Mr. Gaviria's counsel."

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Rafael Millares

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Frank. He is an excellent lawyer. A great guy and he is incredibly dedicated to his clients."

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Karyn Todd

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Haber

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Frank to be a reputatble crimianal defense attorney with solid experience in Criminal Law. He is respected by both judges and fellow attrorneys. He has neither disciplinary nor negative ethical histories and he enjoys an unblemished record with the Florida Bar. Frank has my endorsement."

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Chad Piotrowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrea Cunill

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Over the years, I have been privileged to litigate with Mr. Gaviria many criminal matters ranging from Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases to Drug Trafficking charges. I am always impressed with Mr. Gaviria’s courtroom skills as well as his knowledge of the law."

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Todd Michaels

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Frank for over a decade. Frank is not only an outstanding man, but he is also a top notch lawyer who cares about his clients and gets exceptional results for them. Frank has earned the respect of his clients, prosecutors, judges, and his peers. I give Frank the highest endorsement."

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Sandy Becher

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have personally known Mr. Gaviria professionally for 20 years. He is an outstanding attorney who fights hard for his clients. He has earned the respect of Judges and Prosecutors."

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Robert Malove

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Many are called on; few are chosen! After almost two decades of watching Mr. Gaviria in court, it seems like the practice of law called out to him every bit as much as he chose the profession. He is a natural. Frank is very personable, dedicated, hard working, and intelligent. When you combine these traits with his keen analytical skills it is easy to understand why Frank Gaviria is so widely sought out by those in need of 1st class legal representation. I endorse this lawyer without any reservation whatsoever!"

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Vadim Fesenko

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Barzee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gaviria is an agressive attorney with over twenty years of experience. He works hard for his clients and gets great results. Frank J Gaviria understands the life altering event that a criminal proceeding is. His expertise in crafting and applying legal strategies give him the necessary insight to provide his clients the best possible defense."

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Jonathan Perazzo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top-rated lawyer, Avvo

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

TOP LAWYERS IN FLORIDA, THE LEGAL NETWORK

Work Experience

1997 - Present

President, FRANK J. GAVIRIA,P.A

Associations

2004 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

1994 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Dr. accused of illigally distrubuting 10 million dollars worth of pain pills.

Probation

Largest Cash Forfeiture case in Miami History over 20 MILLION in Home Depot Buckets

Barbara Goleman Highschool Stabbing

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Education

1993

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Fordham University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Tv show “ Factores de Poder”

Criminal defense of El Chapo

2009

PUBLIC DEFENDER TRAINING

JURY SELECTION

1998

"EXPERTS APPROACH TO DEFENDING A DRUNK DRIVING CASE"

FELLOW OFFICER RULE/CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Languages

English

Spanish

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