Andrew Franklin Rier

Andrew Franklin Rier

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

11900 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 510, Miami, FL

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

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Location

Rier Jordan P.A.

11900 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 510, Miami, FL, 33181

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Andrew Franklin Rier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

167 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 130 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Andrew Rier is a Beast in the courroom

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Attorney Andrew Rier is truly a force in the courtroom. From the moment he stood up, you could see the respect he commands. His confidence, intelligence, and preparation were unmatched. He helped my brother secure a bond for a very serious charge when we felt hopeless. What seemed impo...ssible became possible because of his dedication and legal skill. He didn’t just represent my brother — he fought for our family with passion and professionalism. If you are looking for a top-tier attorney who will not back down and knows exactly how to work the courtroom, look no further. We are beyond grateful and highly recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by Jimetra | October 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The absolute best

From the first moment we met, we felt more like family than clients. Through one of the most difficult times our family has ever endured, they treated us with kindness, respect, and genuine care not just as a case, but as people whose lives were deeply affected. Their professionalism and legal ski...ll were evident at every turn. They listened attentively, explained every step of the process in clear, honest language, and made sure we felt supported. When things felt overwhelming, they provided calm leadership and reminded us we were not alone in this. Their preparation for the trial was outstanding they left no stone unturned, and their strategy reflected both a deep knowledge of the law and a sincere commitment to justice for my brother. We are endlessly grateful for their hard work, their heart, and the way they stood by our family. Thanks to them, my brother has his life back, and we have a tremendous sense of relief and appreciation. If you are looking for attorneys who will fight tirelessly for their clients and treat you like part of their family, look no further — we wholeheartedly recommend them. Thank you for everything.

Posted by Arnelle | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

I’m currently fighting a second degree murder case. After being incarcerated for a year, Rier represented me during my Arthur hearing, I was granted a bond along with house arrest and I’ve been reunited with my family.

Posted by Nikitha | April 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

I hired them for my son case. Murder dropped to manslaughter then all charges dropped.

Hands down this firm made my sleepless nights turn into a praise story! Their the best! 10/10

Posted by Johnkelly | March 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best

This group is amazing. I got arrested for a DV case on Christmas Eve, my mom and sister hired them on a Saturday, and Sunday morning an attorney named Hugo came to see me. He gave me hope and assured me that they would do everything in their power to get me out. Because it was the holidays, plus they... added a felony hold on my bond due to another case I had open. They fought to get me out. Once i got out i was assigned another lawyer, her name is Dayna Clark, and she is amazing. Not only she got my DV case dismissed, but she got me back on a program to just take a course and do some community service hours for my case to be dismissed as well, wish the PD told me was in impossible. Thank you so much! 100 STARS from me

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Andrew Franklin Rier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Gregg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Andy. He literally pulled a miracle by winning a murder trial where the evidence was overwhelming in which I had the co-Defendant and due to his skills, my client's case also got dismissed. Andy is also one of few attorneys in Miami who is never afraid to go to trial and gets the results for his clients."

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James Doherty

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Attorney Rier for more than 20 years on cases; he works tirelessly for his clients with impressive results. Most importantly, he is fearless and an aggressive in the courtroom and won't back down from anyone. Do yourself a favor- hire Attorney Rier; you will not regret the decision."

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Gennaro Cariglio

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've handled cases with Andy for the past 22 years. Andy is one of the top trial attorneys in Miami and never backs down when he takes on the prosecutors and the judges. He is a real pro."

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Ramon Crego

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Rier is an exceptional trial attorney and is widely respected in the legal community. I had the pleasure of trying cases with Mr. Rier and have personally witnessed his zealous representation of his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Silver

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"i have known andrew tier since law school. he is a powerful and well-respected advocate."

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Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

President, Rier Jordan, P.A.

2002 - 2015

Owner, Law Office of Andrew Rier

Associations

Broward County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1994

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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