Armando De Jesus Hernandez III

Armando Hernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a Miami criminal defense attorney who concentrates his legal practice in the area of criminal defense. He received his B.A. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University where he graduated with Honors. He holds an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) License and all flight instructor ratings. He was on the Dean’s list and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law.  He was a member of the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review. A fluent Spanish speaker, Mr. Hernandez represents individuals in and around Miami, as well as throughout the rest of Florida.

Mr. Hernandez has established a prominently successful and reputable private practice. Prior to entering private practice, Armando Hernandez was an Assistant State Attorney in which he handled thousands of cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to Murder. In 2006, MADD presented Mr. Hernandez with the Prosecution Award of Honor for his outstanding dedication to DUI prosecution.  Attorney Hernandez successfully concluded his career at the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office as the prosecutor assigned to anchor one of the two Repeat Offender Courts (ROC). His case load consisted of Life and first-degree felony cases of defendants who qualified as Violent Career Criminals, Habitual Violent Felony Offenders and Prison Releasee Reoffenders.  Mr. Hernandez uses that former prosecutor experience to protect your constitutional rights. He is also a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Attorney Hernandez received the honor of being selected for The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019! This award recognizes Attorney Hernandez as one of the top criminal trial lawyers in South Florida, and is a prestigious achievement.

Mr. Hernandez handles all state and federal criminal cases. He is experienced in handling all felonies and misdemeanors including white collar crimes, money laundering, drug possession and trafficking cases, computer and internet crimes, sex offenses, homicides, theft and burglary charges, assault and battery, DUI, Grand Jury investigations and proceedings, post conviction relief matters, appeals, bond hearings, arraignments, sealing and expunction of records, administrative hearings and professional regulation matters.