Joseph Patrick Vredevelt

Joseph Patrick Vredevelt

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor

9155 S Dadeland Blvd Ste 1412, Miami, FL

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 94%

AV Rated through Martindale-Hubbell for excellence in litigation and ethics. Specializing in criminal defense.

20 years | 1,000 cases

94%
Civil Rights 5%

Filing civil rights law suits based upon police misconduct and abuse.

21 years | 25 cases

5%
Employment and Labor 1%

Workplace Discrimination

24 years | 200 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Membership Lapsed

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joseph Patrick Vredevelt

9155 S Dadeland Blvd Ste 1412, Miami, FL, 33156

Law Offices of Joseph Patrick Vredevelt

9155 S Dadeland Blvd Ste 1412, Miami, FL, 331562740

Law Offices of Joseph Patrick Vredevelt

9155 S Dadeland Blvd Ste 1412, Miami, FL, 331562740

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Joseph Patrick Vredevelt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Nick | October 3, 2012

Great Experience With Joseph!

I hired Joseph for a second DUI charge. Right from the start, before I even hired him he was very easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable. He knows his stuff and had several angles to defend me. My case was dismissed and no longer hanging over my head. :) Also, he always got right back to me w...hen I reached out to him. Just a great overall experience. I highly recommend Joseph Vredevelt.

Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2009

Excellent Lawyer!

JI have had a few lawyers represent me on various types of cases. Joe Vredevelt happens to be the best one I have ever worked with. He does look young, but I've never met anyone with more compassion for law. He was always available to me and comforted me when I called, which may have been a little ...too much. We went to trial and he had an ability to speak to the jury with a down to earth attitude and his closing argument made me cry. He did such a good job explaining my story and why I was innocent. I put my trust in him and I recommend any one else who is seeking a lawyer to do the same. He was exceptional. Thank you Joe. I owe you one.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2009

Way To Go Joe!

Joe defended me on a criminal case. He did a great job. He made some motions in before the trial and questioned the officer on the stand and he got the officer to admit that much of his report was incorrect. In the end the prosecutor dismissed the major charges that I was looking at doing up to 5 ...years in prison for and I took a plea to resisting the officer. Walked out of court a free man. Joe did a great job and he turned into a real bull dog when he argued my case.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2009

Great Job Defending My Case

Joe Vredevelt represented me on a recent DUI and criminal possession charge. He did an awesome job. I am a professional and can't have a conviction on my record. Joe kept me calm and handled my case perfectly. He got my case dismissed.

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Joseph Patrick Vredevelt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leonard Sands

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over the past year I have had the pleasure of working with Joseph Vredevelt and his firm in connection with two major complex criminal matters. His enthusiasm, dedication, and, commitment to his clients is the mark of a true professional. Joseph is an up and coming young lawyer. We expect great things from him and look forward to continuing our work together."

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Nadia Sanchez

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is very considerate of his clients' interests and fights (endlessly) for them. I can say he is very, very persistent. I think he would die trying to get what he wants for his client and if he can't get it he will go to trial and get it there."

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Peter Heller

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Leonard Sands

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Nominated Up & Coming Lawyers, Florida Bar

2009

Outstanding Educators, City College

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Amazing Young Lawyer Award, Grand Rapids Lawyers Association

2008

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Best Advocate, National Moot Court Organization

2006

Best Advocate, National Mock Trial

2005

Mentor and Tutor Award, Cooley Law School

2001

Mentor Award, GRCC

N/A

Nominated Pro Bono Award, Florida Bar

N/A

Nominated Outstanding Lawyer, Miami Lawyers Association

N/A

Nominated Young Lawyer Achievment, Young Lawyers Division

N/A

Outstanding Teacher Award, City College

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner Attorney, Best Vredevelt & Associates

2006 - 2007

Legal Specialist, Disability Advocates of Kent County

2006 - 2006

Clerk, Michigan Court of Appeals

2002 - 2002

, United States Dept. of Labor

Associations

2010 - Present

Eastern District of Michigan

Member

2006 - Present

Cooley Alumni

Member

Michigan State Bar Association

Member

Florida State Bar Association

Member

Southern District of Florida

Member

National Moot Court

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Miami Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI

Not Guilty

DUI Homicide

Dismissed

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Education

2006

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Juris Doctorate

2003

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2003

Michigan State University

Speaking Engagements

2010

Legal Aid in Miami

Legal Matters Involving the Indigent

2009

Trial Practice and Strategy

Trial Techniques and Strategy

2009

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

2008

University of Miami Legal Symposium

Alcohol, DUI, and College Students

N/A

Miami Criminal Defense Symposium

Criminal Defense

Publications

2009

Miami Herald Rap Star Acquitted of Charges

2009

Miami Herald Pitbull DUI Trial

2009

Miami Herald Homicide Suspect Released After Bond Hearing

2009

Miami Herald Charges Against FMU Student Dropped

2009

Miami New Times School Beatings

2009

EG Radio.Com Rapper Thanks God For Beating DUI Charges

2009

CBS 4 Miami Bond Set on Homicide Suspect

2009

Disboards.com Open Container Laws in RVs

2009

All Hip Hop.com Pitbull Talks DUI Trial

2009

Channel 10 News Miami Pitbull Goes to Trial

2008

DUI Blog How To Defend a DUI Charge

2008

Miami Herald Man Steals 40 Foot Light Post

2008

DUI Blog Defending DUI Homicide Cases

2005

Cooley Newspaper Legal Resource Review

N/A

DUI Blog Driving Under the Influence of Diabetes

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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