Dave L. Simmons

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Dave L. Simmons

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

633 South Federal Highway, #200B, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About Dave

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

27 years

70%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Expungement 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2019

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Dave L. Simmons, P.A.

633 South Federal Highway, #200B, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

broward-county-criminal-attorney.com/

Dave L. Simmons's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

5 star (26)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Shifra | December 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dave is the best

I had no idea what I was doing, Dave explained everything step-by-step was with me the entire time so I understood the process. Dave is great. Definitely recommended.

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommned

I cannot recommend Dave Simmons enough. From the very first conversation, he was professional, honest, and truly invested in helping me. He explained every step clearly, answered all my questions without rushing me, and made a stressful situation so much easier to navigate. What really stood out w...as his responsiveness and attention to detail—emails and calls were returned quickly, and I always felt informed and supported. His expertise was obvious, and the outcome of my case was far better than I expected - not guilty! If you’re looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about their clients, Dave Simmons is the one. I’m incredibly grateful for his work and wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again. Highly recommended !!!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Fort Lauderdale Lawyer Dave Simmons

I had an exceptional experience with attorney Dave Simmons. He was very professional and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. I highly recommend him. The results were great too as my case was dismissed!!! Thank you Dave!

Posted by Dana | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Case Dismissed!

I found my self in need of the services of an attorney for a very stressful situation. After receiving a recommendation from a colleague, I contacted Fort Lauderdale attorney, Dave Simmons. This was a great decision! I hired his firm and he went straight to work on my case. He was professional thr...oughout the process and with his expertise, my case was dismissed! Thank you Dave!

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, he listened, respected me and had my case dismissed!

I found my self in a very difficult and stressful situation that required the services of a an experienced lawyer. Based on recommendations, I gave Mr. Simmons a call. After about an hour consultation where Mr. Simmons layed out a plan to handle my case, I made the decision to hire him. It was the ...best decision I ever made. From the beginning, Dave was very professional and communicated with me throughout the process. Over several months, he meticulously went through all the evidence and found issues in the cases that eventuality led to the case being dismissed. It became very evident that he knew his way around the Ft. Lauderdale courthouse. I highly recommend his services! Thank you Dave!

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Dave L. Simmons's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Weinstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Direnzo

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lloyd Golburgh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is an excellent lawyer. He’s knowledgeable and cares about his clients. He’s not afraid to take a case to trial. If I were in trouble, I’d have no hesitation to hire him."

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Scott Levine

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a knowledgeable and passionate attorney."

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Jose Izquierdo

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Other

"Dave Simmons is a lawyer that cares for his clients and knows the law. I have discussed many a legal issues with Dave and always appreciate his input and knowledge."

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Christopher O'Toole

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Reinfeld

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with David at the Public Defender's Office. He is a fine attorney and credit to the profession."

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Daniel Callahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Direnzo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Levine

Family lawyer

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Andrew Parks

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Clement Dean

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher O'Toole

Personal injury lawyer

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Bradford Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Reinfeld

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2025

10.0, Justia

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client's Choice, AVVO

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Featured Attorney, Broward County Bar Association

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Law Offices of Dave L. Simmons, P.A.

2000 - 2003

Public Defender, Public Defender Office

1998 - 2000

Prosecuting Attorney, State Attorney''S Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession Case

Case Dismissed

Criminal case

Case dismisswd

Drug case

Dismissed

Criminal felony charge

Case reduced to 2nd degree misdemeanor

Criminal charged sealed

Case sealed by clerk of Court

Criminal Charge

Dismissed

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Education

1998

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Florida state

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2024

Blog Understanding How a Theft Conviction Impacts Your Career

2024

Blog Unsteranding Common Probation Violations

2024

Blog Protecting Your Rights When Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence

Languages

English

Activity

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