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Madsen Marcellus Jr.

1.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at North Miami Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

16921 Ne 6th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Madsen

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

criminal defense, including filing motion to suppress, duis, traffic tickets, drug trafficking,

23 years | 200 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2005

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Law Offices of Madsen Marcellus Jr.

16921 Ne 6th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL, 331622407

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Madsen Marcellus Jr.'s Reviews

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1.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wish I could pick 0 stars

MADSEN IS THE WORSE LAWYER IN LIFE! If I know where he works I’m calling to tell them about my experience with this POS attorney! This man did NOTHING on my case, he was NEVER PREPARED and showed his lack of experience or caring at my hearing. I’m glad he’s no longer in FL but in MN or WI causing har...m to people. DONT EVER EVER HIRE THIS MAN!

Posted by Lameka | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

less than 1 star

All i have to say is that he was not prepared, very unprofessional. Don't spend your money on this man. I do not have the words to describe of how helpless i was feeling when i saw his performance in court. BIG REGRET HIRING HIM. I would never ever hire him again

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense

No Justice

I want to inform the public about Mr. Marcellus. I'm not bashing him or on some witch hunt to get him. I feel the public deserves to know how he handled my case. Mr Marcellus did not show any real interest in this case. He never did any type of investigation of his own with information that was provi...ded to him. He neglected to prepare his client for trial. He failed to provide the client with a copy of the discovery. He failed to act with due diligence (slacker). Failed to communicate with client. He did not prepare to deliver an opening statement or a closing argument. Mr Marcellus created his closing argument as he went along. I could not believe the foolishness that was coming out of his mouth. I was in disbelief. I was and still am disappointed with the closing argument he delivered. It was a fiasco more so a circus. I watched some of the jurors laughing as he was making his closing argument. I knew I was going to be found guilty just with Mr Marcellus overall performance from beginning to end. He was only interested in getting his money. He showed no concern that his client's life was in his hands. s Serving 10 years thanks to Mr. Marcellus. The case was a beatable case based on other lawyers that has reviewed the case after the trial. Please do your research before hiring a lawyer. Just because a lawyer says they do criminal defense doesn't mean they have the expertise to give their client the best defense.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hired him for a federal case.

He has to be the worst lawyer in the state of Florida. Very unprofessional with the lack of experience. All he want is money, money, money and didn't do anything for me. He is a compulsive liar who does a poor job. Doesn't like to answer the phone when I called but when it's time to get paid he avai...lable bright and early. If he was the last lawyer left you're better off defending yourself. Please anybody out there looking to hire this guy please look elsewhere. He's a waste of your time. In all honesty, this is not to bash. But to inform you into what you're getting yourself into. In court he lied to the judge about looking over my discovery when in fact he never in looked at the evidence. Overall I don't think this will be a good choice for anybody. Do your research and choose wisely. You're investing a lot into your life and once that money is handed over ain't no turning back.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly Disappointed

Not pleased with his overall performance as an attorney. Unable to communicate effectively. Vocabulary is very limited, unable to reference to certain cases. I wouldn't recommend someone to him, not even for a traffic citation. Lacked experience for handling this type of case. He should be able to go... back to the Public Defenders Office to brush up on his skills. I wish more people would take the time out to rate these attorneys to prevent a travesty from happening to someone else.

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in MN, 2024

updated on 01/22/2025

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2022

updated on 03/24/2023

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension issued in FL, 2018

updated on 06/14/2018

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Education

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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

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Languages

French

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