Philip Louis Reizenstein

Philip Louis Reizenstein

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

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

2828 Coral Way, Suite 540, Miami, FL

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Phil is a trial lawyer pure and simple. Phil has served as lead counsel in over 120 jury trials in State and Federal Court. In federal court cases, Phil specializes in white collar criminal defense, including wire fraud, tax fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, and medical fraud cases. With the increased scrutiny on medical practitioners, including medical clinic owners, MD's and chiropractors, Phil has the ability to meet with the medical provider to determine their criminal vulnerabilities.

40 years

60%
Appeals 20%

Phil also handles a select number of appeals. In State v. Davolos, 988 So.2d 130 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2008) Phil was successful in reversing a Judge who sentenced a young man to thirty years in prison. Phil successfully argued that the sentence was a vindictive sentence. The new sentence after appeal was seven years.

40 years

20%
Litigation 20%

Phil meets the Florida Supreme Court standards for representing clients in death penalty cases and he has represented clients charged with the death penalty over a dozen times in the last twenty years.

40 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Woodward & Reizenstein

2828 Coral Way, Suite 540, Miami, FL, 33145

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Philip Louis Reizenstein's Reviews

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Posted by KORY | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST LAWYER

My case didn't stand a chance, all odds were against me and I really thought that the outcome was going to be bad. I was facing a 25 year min mandatory, meaning I would of came out around 50yrs old. I had fired my original attorney and hired Phil to take on my case. Phil is the best attorney ever, h...e makes sure that everything is done right and takes the appropriate steps in getting the best outcome on your case. Even when my family was nervous, Phil always kept his calm and it helped keep my family relax. He doesn't deal with you like any regular attorney. He lets you in on the entire case and explains everything in detail to help you understand what is going on with your case. What I really admire about him is that, he works diligently until he gets you the best outcome. He never lets up and everyone in the courthouse respects him on the highest level. My family and I are forever grateful, and are blessed to have Phil by our side during this difficult time. Like I said when all odds were against me, Phil got my case dismissed. CASE CLOSED!!!!!!!

Posted by A. Rodriguez | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

An attorney you can trust

Phil was an incredible help to me and my family in a really difficult and frustrating time. Phil is hard working, experienced, diligent, professional, and extremely knowledgable. He is always available to speak to you and goes the extra mile to reassure you. If you hire Phil, you are in good hands.

Posted by lemplz | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

knowledgeable

He is a knowledgeable, well mannered, and experience attorney that dedicate his time devotion to his clients. For my situation which I'm still going through come with no bond, with Philp experience in the law field he got me an Arthur Hearing (is a specialized court procedure whereby a criminal defen...se attorney requests that his or her client receive a bond) for a bond and i was granted now back home with my family its all smiles.

Posted by Giancarlo | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

There when I needed him the most !

Very grateful to him, I met Philip through a mutual friend of ours..... he assisted me at solving a family issue with the Law. Could not recommend him enough; very professional, clear, to the point,.....very comforting with his particular and own pedagogical approach in all matters involved in solv...ing the issue we had to deal with in the family . Will always have a special opinion of him no doubt.

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Philip Louis Reizenstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Lowther

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I met Phil in 2008 when we represented co-defendants in a federal health care fraud case. Phil's representation of his client in that case was extraordinary, and I've consulted and worked with him on numerous other federal criminal cases since then. He's a knowledgeable, innovative, and tenacious defender of his clients, and his reputation—among defense lawyers and prosecutors alike—as Florida's "go to" criminal defense attorney is well-deserved. I look forward to continuing to work with him in the future."

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Evelyn Alonso

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Worked together on a matter. He gets great results for his clients and has an unbeatable work ethic."

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Prosper Shaked

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Relentless and extremely experienced. I endorse this lawyer."

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Alejandro Sola

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Philip Reizenstein has a winning combination: trial experience, a great knowledge of the law, and hard work for his clients. I highly recommend Phil and his firm for criminal defense."

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Robert Amsel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch criminal defense attorney."

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Julio Gomez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Phil is extremely knowledgable in all aspects of criminal defense litigation and a true professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AGAINST ALL ODDS, MIAMI CHAPTER FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Work Experience

2001 - 2016

Owner, Woodward & Reizenstein, P.A.

1992 - 2001

Owner, Philip L. Reizenstein, PA

1986 - 1992

Assistant State Attorney, Dade County State Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers chapter

Board Member

2012 - Present

Gordon Schools at Beth David

Board Member

2008 - Present

Friends Of Drug Court

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Davon Francis

85 year sentence vacated as unconstitutional

State v. Escobar

Hung Jury and then a plea to credit for time served

Davalos v State 988 So.2d 130

The 30 year sentence was overturned as vindictive

State v. Moore

Not Guilty

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Education

1986

Brooklyn Law School

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

1982

New York University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

Speaking Engagements

2013

Lunch and Learn

The TAO Of Cross Examination

2013

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Certification course for Criminal Discovery in Florida

Languages

English

Spanish

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