David Stuart Seltzer

David Stuart Seltzer

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Personal Injury ... +2 more

10750 NW 6th Ct., 2nd Floor, Miami, FL

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Practice limited to Criminal, DUI & Cyber Crime Defense. Former Miami Dade County Cyber Crimes Prosecutor. Focus is on Cyber and White Collar defense. Practice in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the State of Florida, and the United States.

18 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Firm has large Personal Injury Practice. We don't get paid unless YOU get paid. Let us fight for you!

18 years

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

David Seltzer, Miami White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney.

18 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 3 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 5 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2020

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Seltzer Mayberg, LLC

10750 NW 6th Ct., 2nd Floor, Miami, FL, 33168

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David Stuart Seltzer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Melvin | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Recommendation

I was charged with child abuse. And I hired David Zeltser as my lawyer to handle my case. Hi did a great job on my case he is always there for you. And ready to answer any question don't matter the time you call him. He is always available to help you and answer his cellphone. I highly recommended hi...m.

Posted by Khaled SOUMANOU | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

David l'incontournable, Avocat de renom

Mon séjour aux Etats-unis était accompagné d'antécédants criminels ( permis de conduire, violation de la plaque de voiture). Bien après des années que je sois rentré chez moi au Bénin, ces antécédants figuraient toujours dans mon casié et m'empêchaient d'immigrer au Canada. Alors j'ai dû prendre ...contact avec plusieurs avocats de Avvo qui me promettaient de belles sorties d'affaire mais étaient très chers: $2,500 voire $3,000. Je suis tombé fortuitement sur David et toute suite comme un coup de foudre, mon Dieu m'a éclairé et je lui ai envoyé un message et David a répondu dans les minutes qui ont suivi. Il m'a simplement expliqué le processus et allait me sorti de cette situation. David est très raisonnable quand il s'agit de vous dire combien son travail vous coutera. Tres honnête, je lui ai payé $950 en 2 tranches et en moins d'une semaine et demi, il a fermé ce dossier une fois pour de bon. David est définitivement votre homme, il maîtrise son travail et connait tous les pièges. Il est passionné de ce qu'il fait et je reste confiant qu'il vous sortira à 100% d'affaire. Je vous le recommende hautement et ne réflechissez même pas deux fois avant de l'appeller. Il répondra à votre appel, à votre message même au milieu de la nuit. Un homme de parole. Merci David. Dieu bénisse ta famille et toi.

Posted by Andrew | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

David seltzer is the man I didn't worry for a second

In April of last year I was charged and accused of being in possession of felony drugs.. Thank you mr. David I'm forever indebted to you... I'm so blessed to have met him and for david to come into my life and to help me and push me into the right direction.. Everything happens for a reason... He sav...ed my life !!!! I felt safe and well defended with him and his team by my side thank god for mr seltzer.... He knows how to work the court system better than anyone I have ever seen he is well spoken and thinks before he speaks he is a man of few words but when he speaks people listen and respect what he says... If your looking to have some one defend your rights on a high level and go in there with your best interest in mind,, best bet is to roll with a former state prosecutor by the name of David seltzer

Posted by Julien | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

L atout incontournable pour un expat d'une Amérique parfois dangereuse

Une expatriation réussie passe, malheureusement, souvent par une case procédure légale/litigieuse. Celle ci peut s avéré fatale et lourde de conséquences dans un pays qui n est pas le nôtre, aux systèmes et loi, radicalement différente. Pour une première expérience dans cette océan judicia...ire américain je navigais a l aveugle quant au référence, et j ai ete séduit par le côté humain (canadien) de David et son français qui pour des détails de dossiers était important. Que ce soit pour un dossier contre un employé aux fins malicieuse ou un requins de grand chemin au désire de mettre sur la paille son prochain, David était la carte maîtresse, plus puissant qu un requin aguerris a la recherche de chaire fraîche et fragile française, et plus complexe que le schéma mit en place pour mon employé, David m a littéralement sauvé, et n ayant qu une seule carte a joué, je m estime avoit été chanceux de l avoir confié a la bonne personne.

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

David Seltzer Is A Life Saver. A+ Lawyer

Thank you for all of your help David!! I was given a Promise To Appear In Court (Written Arrest) in Miami Dade County for a first degree misdemeanor marijuana possession charge and drug paraphernalia possession charge. My job does yearly background checks and thanks to David getting my charges dismis...sed in court I did not lose my job. David always answered and returned my calls and text messages and kept me updated with all the details about my case. My experience with him was awesome!! He will not sugar coat anything or bullshit you, he will tell you your possible penalties and case outcomes to prepare you for your worst case scenario, but will always reassure you that he will do everything within his power to win your case. I highly recommend you hire David Seltzer as your defense attorney if you have gotten in trouble with the law. He will treat your case as if it were his own. Thanks again for your help David!!

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David Stuart Seltzer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evelyn Alonso

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is one of the very best at what he does. He is honest and dependable, he goes above and beyond for his clients and does not give up until he obtains the best results possible. Highly recommend him to anyone for all his practice areas."

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David Molansky

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is not afraid to take on the most difficult cases and fight for his clients. He is a skilled advocate that is willing to do the hard work to get excellent results."

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John Ralls

White collar crime lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Robert Lane

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for years now. He was a brilliant student in law school and has developed a strong reputation through his practice. I highly endorse him."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is an outstanding trial lawyer and a true warrior for justice."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a superb criminal defense lawyer. He is aggressive, compassionate, and fights like a warrior for his clients."

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Sara Dill

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with David on a number of matters. He goes above and beyond to zealously represent his clients. He is always accessible, which is important in matters of criminal defense and immigration. His work product is outstanding and he obtains amazing results for his clients. For David, representation is not just about winning the criminal case, it is about examining the entire picture for the client and pursuing the best outcome."

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Antonio Jimenez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know David from our time at the State Attorney's Office and we opened our respective practices at the same time. I highly respect him as a lawyer and what he does for his clients every day."

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Mark Terry

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. David provides quality legal services for an affordable price. Additionally, David exhibits a superior understanding of the law and the criminal legal process. If I had a criminal defense matter that needed attention, I'd hire David to represent me."

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Michael Grieco

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. DS and I are both products of the Miami prosecutor's office and I have never heard anything but praise from our mutual professional and personal contacts. David is an intelligent and hard-working attorney."

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Dennis Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"David's knowledge in his practice area is impressive even to other criminal defense attorneys. His experience in cyber crimes is unique."

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Jillian Seltzer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Molansky

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Robert Lane

Insurance lawyer

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Matthew Ladd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Menachem Mayberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sara Dill

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Grieco

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danny Grande

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dennis Phillips

Personal injury lawyer

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Marc Gregg

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Rising Star Award, Florida Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, Seltzer Mayberg. LLC

2008 - Present

Partner, David S. Seltzer, PA

2004 - 2007

Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office

Associations

2008 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami chapter)

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

2007 - 2009

Cuban American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Solicitation of a Minor Online

Client pled to lesser charges and was not required to register as a sex offnder

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Education

2004

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Goucher College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Florida Judicial Conference

Demystifying Cyber Crimes and Evidence

2010

Florida Judicial Conference 2010

Demystifying Cyber Crimes and Evidence

Publications

2008

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

Languages

French

Hebrew

Spanish

English

Activity

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