Law Offices of Peter S. Heller, P.A.9155 South Dadeland BoulevardSuite 1412Miami, FL, 33156United States (305) 284-8000 (305) 670-0088

Peter Stuart Heller

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Miami, FL
Licensed for 38 years
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38 years

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Law Offices of Peter S. Heller, P.A.

9155 South Dadeland Boulevard
Suite 1412
Miami, FL, 33156

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
FL	Member in Good Standing	1984	08/25/2022

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
AV Preeeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating	Martindale-Hubbell	2014
James Edward Knight Child Advocate Award	Lawyers for Children of America Organization	2009
Pro Bono Service Award	11th Judicial Ciruit and Dade County Bar Association	2007

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
President	Law Offices of Peter S. Heller, P.A.	1992 - Present
Head of Criminal Defense Division	The Cochran Firm - South Floirda	2006 - 2011
Partner	Heller & Rubin, P.A.	1985 - 1992
Associate Attorney	King, Leavy & Rabin P.A.	1984 - 1985

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	Member	2011 - Present
United States Tax Court	Member	2010 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	Member	2009 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association	Member	2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit	Member	2001 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida	Member	1999 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida	Member	1985 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	Member	N/A

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Miami School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1983

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AMAZING!

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Posted by Tiffany
November 19, 2022

This attorney went above and beyond to help me when I was detained by customs at the end of vacation. He was the ONLY person able and willing to do what no one can else could. Not only did he help me be released, but I was able to catch my flight home on time as well. He worked tirelessly until my family I had answers and results. I’ve never met an attorney so selfless and who really knows how to truly help his clients. I cannot recommend this man enough. He truly saved my life.

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Peter Heller is the best attorney!!

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Posted by Rebecca
August 4, 2022

I have dealt with many criminal attorneys in my life,I have never met anyone such as Peter!!! I have so much trust in him. He always calls you right back no matter how busy he is, he speaks to you like a actual human being. He cares, he knows the law, he’s a honest man. Thank you Peter for putting up with everything during this case. You made things so much easier as hard as they were for my family. I will never forget this during the time of grief that we have been going through losing our mother the way we did.

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The Best Lawyer in town guaranteed!

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Posted by Frank
October 11, 2015

I came to Peter Heller with 7 felony charges which 2 of them were punishable by life. He got all my charges dropped but one which I was more than happy to take. I was recently released from prison and I was facing a very long time. I ended up with one year probation which I've already completed. I've had a lot of lawyers in the past but have never come across such a hard working and powerful one as Peter Heller. Thanks Pete!

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Passionate, Devoted and Brilliant!

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Posted by anonymous
December 5, 2014

I was facing very serious felony charges and thought my life was coming to an end! Peter Heller came highly recommended at the time. During our initial meeting, I immediately understood why. Hiring him was the best decision I ever made. Throughout the entire process, Peter was always responsive and kept me well informed. He was exactly what I needed...respected, fierce and effective. My sincerest appreciation for successfully fighting for my freedom.

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Attorney Extraordinaire!

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Posted by anonymous
December 3, 2014

Peter Stuart Heller, Esquire saved my life. I began my case with a younger, less experienced attorney, whom I soon realized was not the best person for my situation. I then interviewed five (5) lawyers in Miami –some of them quite high profile and very well known. My intuition guided me to choose Peter, and he did not disappoint! A lawyer’s reputation and character are extremely important. When Peter realized that I’d already spent thousands of dollars, he set a price for his services that was reasonable and fair. He did not take advantage of the fact that I was in a desperate situation. When Peter walks into a courtroom, he exemplifies a professionalism that other lawyers admire and judges respect. And perhaps more importantly-and depending on your situation, the State’s Attorney's Office has high regard for his integrity and knowledge of the law. I was facing 25 years on a drug trafficking charge, and I have never sold drugs to anyone! I emerged from this situation without a conviction. I am a well-educated professional with a wonderful family. Had this case gone “the other way”, I would have had no chance for a meaningful life. Peter gave me my life back. Our client-attorney relationship was open and honest. I was always able to reach him by cell phone when I needed him to discuss concerns or quell my anxieties. He is shrewd, brilliant, gracious, a perfect gentleman, an attorney’s attorney and he knows Florida law. My family and I put our complete trust in Peter Heller. When I say my prayers at night, I thank God for Peter. My family and I will be forever grateful to Peter Heller, attorney extraordinaire!

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Best Defense Attorney in Town

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Posted by anonymous
February 19, 2014

Mr. Heller represented me on a "Bad Arrest" case, he believed in me and felt so strong about my case that he actually interviewed witnesses himself and personally met with the filing State Attorney and got a felony arrest dropped. He stayed on top of the case researched every aspect and was extremely informative and professional. He is in a category all his own, one of the top defense attorneys in Florida.

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Slick, polite and creative

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Posted by Winnie
January 30, 2014

I hired Mr. Heller to represent my son, who had a number of felony counts against him. Our first meeting was a pleasure, as he fully advised me of my son's rights, the hurdles we could expect and the best way to defend his case. The district attorney didn't want to give my son a fair deal, so peter tried the case and got my son acquited with his brillance and agressiveness. we will always be grateful.

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Posted by anonymous
March 8, 2012

Mr. Heller is a fantastic attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable and did a wonderful job defending me. His immaculate reputation succeeds him.

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Daniel Silver, Unknown Attorney on Jul 7, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Peter and I worked together in the mutual defense of a client. I handled the family aspects of the case and Peter handled the client's criminal case. Peter zealously represented our client and he was able to get the criminal charges dismissed. Peter is a pleasure to work with and I endorse him as an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney.

Gary Blaustein, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I wholeheartedly endorse Peter Heller. He is a superb defense attorney, he diligently prepares every client's case to get the best result, and is definitely not afraid to take it to trial .

Alberto Quirantes, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
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Criminal defense attorney Peter Heller is a master at the art of Legal finesse. I have practiced alongside Peter for over 20 years and I know him to be thorough, well prepared and very effective. He is a true gentleman, well-liked by judges, prosecutors and clients alike. Peter possesses the skills, experience and abilities that have earned my recommendation as a successful top notch criminal litigator.

Brian Hersh, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
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Arthur Berger, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Heller spent much time on pre-trial preparation. This attorney had a consistent and clear defense. Mr. Heller thought excellently on his feet, made sure that legal issues were preserved, in order to provide complete protection to his client, and developed a great relationship with the judge and the jury. This attorney maximizes his chances of winning the best result for his client.

Leonard Sands, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

During the last year I have had the pleasure to work closely with Peter Heller on two major criminal matters. His professionalism, knowledge of the case, and, dedication to his client are unsurpassed. His low key, gentlemanly approach endear him to colleagues and adversaries alike. Clients love him. Peter is an effective, hard working, gentlemanly lawyer who gets results. It is an honor to work with him and have him as an ally in the defense of our clients.

Joseph Vredevelt, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 2, 2010
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Peter is an exceptional attorney. It is rare to see an attorney be so revered by attorneys and judges alike. I am privileged to work for and learn from an attorney like Peter. Through years of hard work and dedication to the law he has risen to a level high above all others in the field. Are there some other attorneys that are as great...possibly, but none better.

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AMAZING!

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Peter Heller is the best attorney!!

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The Best Lawyer in town guaranteed!

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Passionate, Devoted and Brilliant!

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Attorney Extraordinaire!

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Best Defense Attorney in Town

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Slick, polite and creative

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