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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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

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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 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Damian | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZING ATTORNEY - EXTREMELY SATISFIED with HIS SERVICES

I was referred to Frank Gaviria from a former client. I was arrested and charged with Second Degree Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud. The evidence was strong against me and I was facing a lengthy prison sentence of several years. Frank skillfully managed my case. I was able to avoid any ja...il because of his perseverance and reputation. I would highly recommend Frank and his helpful staff!!

Posted by Ricardo | April 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Definitely Recommend

Mr. Gaviria is a very experienced and knowledgeable federal criminal defense attorney. I was federally indicted on serious drug trafficking charges. I was facing 20 yrs in prison. He ultimately resolved the case so that I will be back home very soon (a fraction of what I was told I would serve) . He... is great at what he does. If you or a loved one need a professional to help you through a difficult case - Frank is the man.

Posted by Katherine | February 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST, DEF RECOMMEND!!

I was arrested after being charged with committing a violent crime on my ex. I was recommended to Mr. Gaviria by a former client. Mr. Gaviria fought the case and took a personal interest in the case. He filed a “ Stand your Ground” motion to dismiss the case. He destroyed my ex’s credibility on cro...ss-examination. A few days later Mr. Gaviria called me with the good news. That my charges were being dropped !! Hopefully I’m never in a similar situation again, but if I am, I know who I’ll be calling! Thank you for all you’ve done!

Posted by phillips | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

the best attorney

“ I was arrested on serious federal charges. My family contacted Frank Gaviria after he was referred by one of his previous clients. He appeared at court and within hours I was released. I am not from the us by all I heard was that federal cases where impossible to win and impossible to get... dismissed. When the initial evidence was produced, it looked very damaging. Frank never gave up and continued to believe in me and my case. He eventually was able to get my charges dismissed. He is simply the best.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Save Your Money

First initial meetings were good, Frank seemed to show much interest and very knowledgeable about my family members case. However, once we retained his services there was an entirely different story. We never received requested copies of requested court documents and communication became minimal. F...rank did the bare minimum and was an embarrassment when it was time for court, you could easily see his lack of preparation for the case. Please save your money, better off without his services.

Frank Gaviria

Replied last October 20, 2020

Sorry if you feel this way. By writing that I was knowledgeable about your family members case- leads me to believe that it is not the actual client that is writing this review. Please understand that my office doesn’t share court documents with family members. I haven’t had court in close to 7 months - so your statement that I was an embarrassment in court is very suspect. My office and I am available for consultation upon request. I am always easily reached. Understand that if your family member is in custody —visitation has been only available thru video conferences. You also don’t state what happened to your family member - what was the result of my representation. My results speak for themselves. Again, I apologize if you perceive my representation as being deficient but I honestly don’t feel this is a valid review. I prepare diligently for court and have yet to be embarrassed.

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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

Dismissed

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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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