As a partner in the firm of Parks & Braxton, I have dedicated the majority of my legal career defending those clients charged with DUI. I am nationally published and have spoken at seminars throughout Florida. I invite everyone to view the firm's track record on our website at www.parksandbraxton.com.
Practice areas
I have been a partner of Parks & Braxton for the past 10 years. I have tried over 100 cases to jury verdict. We concentrate on DUI and criminal defense. The firm's track record can be viewed on parksandbraxton.com.
25 years, 8,000 cases
As a partner in Parks & Braxton, I have been to trial on cases ranging from DUI and drugs to manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
25 years, 3,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Parks & Braxton, PA
116 SE 6th Court
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 34 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Ten Best 2014 Client Satisfaction Award | The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2014 |
Top Lawyer | American Lawyer | 2012 |
Top Attorneys | Newsweek | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Parks & Braxton, PA | 2000 - Present |
Partner | Essen, Essen, Susaneck & Cohen, PA | 1997 - 2000 |
Assistant State Attorney | Broward County State Attorney's Office | 1996 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National College of DUI Defense | General Member | 2003 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2002 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Aspatore Book publication | Strategies For Defending DUI Cases In Florida | 2012 |
DWI Law & Science Journal | Excluding Breath Blood and Urine Results: The Doctrine of Judicial Estoppel | 2000 |
DWI Law & Science Journal | Citizen Informants, Traffic Stops And The Fourth Amendment | 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hofstra University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Strategies In Handling DUI Cases in Florida | Winning a DUI with motion practice | 2003 |
Dismantling The State's DUI Case | Motions to Dismiss | 2000 |
Lorman Educational Services | An Expert's Approach To Defending A Drunk Driving Case | 1998 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Yacko | Judge granted the motion and excluded all of the evidence. |
State of Florida v. Byers | Motion to Suppress granted. |
State of Florida v. Bauers | Motion to Suppress granted. |
State of Florida v. Gott | The Motion to suppress was granted and subsequently upheld at the appellate level. |
State of Florida v. Tonya Lynn | The appellate court upheld the lower court ruling. |
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Dave Simmons, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Callahan, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Luis Cartaya, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As a fellow lawyer in the community, I constantly see Mr. Parks working hard for his clients in Court. For this reason, I endorse him as an attorney.
Christopher Chenevey, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Summer Goldman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Bohm, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Andrew Parks is a highly skilled and very knowledgeable attorney who gets results. He is a lawyer you want in your corner.
Michael Leader, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. One of the few that really knows and understands that art of truly attacking a DUI case. Can't go wrong with Parks.
Sema Yildirim, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 2, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this Attorney Andrew Parks. I have worked with Parks & Braxton on numerous matters in the Tampa Bay area. They are dedicated and tenatious. Not afraid to go to trial and fight for their clients' rights.
Adam Harmelin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Parks is an excellent DUI Attorney. It is well known throughout the legal community that Andrew is extremely knowledgable in the area of DUI defense.
Frank Gaviria, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 15, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I strongly endorse Mr. Parks. He is a skillful lawyer who fights for his clients.
Michael Braxton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 18, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andrew parks is one of the preeminent DUI attorneys in the State of Florida. His knowledge on DUI defense is well recognized. Perhaps more important, however, is his selflessness in sharing his knowledge. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member to him.