Philip Louis Reizenstein
About Philip
Biography
Phil was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, before moving to Florida where he fell in love with the Florida Keys as a teenager. Phil returned to New York, where he graduated from NYU in 1983 and Brooklyn Law school in 1986. Phil was recruited by the Miami Dade State Attorneys Office where he worked for Janet Reno. During Phil's career as a prosecutor, he worked in the County Court division handling misdemeanor crimes and DUI's before being promoted to the felony division where he worked in the Major Narcotics trafficking unit before becoming a supervisor as a Division Chief where he handled the investigation and prosecution of murder cases.
Phil is a trial lawyer pure and simple. Phil has served as lead counsel in over 120 jury trials in State and Federal Court. He has also successfully handled appeals in Florida, getting clients new trials, or vindictive sentecnes over-turned.
In 2013 Phil was the recipient of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorney's Miami Chapter's AGAINST ALL ODDS AWARD for his work in getting a prisoner off of death row, a new trial, and a successful outcome.
Phil is known for a few things. He cares about his clients. He is meticulous in his prepation, and he is well respected by judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys alike.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
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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4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
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...
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...
Philip Louis Reizenstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Worked together on a matter. He gets great results for his clients and has an unbeatable work ethic."
"Relentless and extremely experienced. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Top notch criminal defense attorney."
"Phil is extremely knowledgable in all aspects of criminal defense litigation and a true professional. I endorse this lawyer."
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Criminal defense lawyer
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Experience
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 chapterBoard Member
2012 - Present
Gordon Schools at Beth DavidBoard Member
2008 - Present
Friends Of Drug CourtBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
85 year sentence vacated as unconstitutional
Hung Jury and then a plea to credit for time served
The 30 year sentence was overturned as vindictive
Not Guilty
Education
1986
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Speaking Engagements
2013
The TAO Of Cross Examination
2013
Certification course for Criminal Discovery in Florida
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers