Deric Zacca

Deric Zacca

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime

110 Tower, 110 SE 6th St, Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Deric

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Defending those accused of crimes in State Criminal Court including Capital Crimes, Life Felonies, Felonies, Misdemeanors & DUIS.

27 years | 200 cases

30%
Federal Crime 30%

Defending those accused of crimes in Federal Criminal Court including Drug Offenses, Violent Offenses, Robbery, Alien Smuggling, Healthcare Fraud, Identity Theft, Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, Immigration Offenses, Visa Fraud & Firearm Offenses

27 years | 120 cases

30%
White Collar Crime 20%

Defending those accused in State and Federal Court of insurance fraud, securities fraud, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud and theft.

27 years | 60 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Deric Zacca, P.A.

110 Tower, 110 SE 6th St, Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301-5000

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Deric Zacca's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Practice Areas

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Marlon | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Peace of Mind

I was wrongfully accused of a crime. After retaining then firing another defense attorney. I retained Mr. Zacca who immediately advocated on my behalf reaching out the police department on a daily basis. Mr. Zacca went above & beyond communicating with me during and after business hours always reassu...ring me that everything would be resolved. He treated me like a top priority! Within a few days the detective on the case called me and said after speaking to Mr. Zacca the department was no longer seeking charges against me! I strongly recommend him. My peace of mind and results gain through his service are priceless! Praise God! And Thank YOU Mr. Zacca.

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional Great Supportive Lawyer

When I found out I was under investigation I contacted Deric immediately. He was professional and non-judgmental. He served as the contact between me and the investigators, that way I didn't have to worry about talking to anyone. Fortunately, the investigation was closed and I could breathe again.... I thank Deric for having my back as he was the only person I could talk to.

Posted by Micki | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely helpful

I was fortunate enough to have Mr. Zacca as my attorney and I could not be more grateful. Throughout the entire process, I knew that Mr. Zacca had my best interest in mind and was truely fighting for me. He included me in every aspect of my case, kept me well informed and updated, and was availible t...o me 24/7. He is extremely passionate about his job and his clients. I would highly recommend Mr. Zacca to anyone in need of a criminal defense lawyer

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent professional

Some months ago my husband and I contacted the law firm of Deric Zacca for a consultation. The matter had to do with an alleged criminal offense and we did not know our rights. Mr. Zacca sat with us listened and took copious notes after which he asked very pertinent questions. We were so impressed... by his professionalism and genuine attention that we did not hesitate in hiring him. The case took months to settle (a positive outcome) and Mr. Zacca provided us with consistent feedback on how the case was moving forward. All our calls were returned, email exchanged in a regular and timely manner. He kept us abreast during every step of the way. We felt we were truly being protected and that we were in good hands. We absolutely made the right choice in hiring him and we were very happy to have had him on our side.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Level Attorney

Deric Zacca is one of the top trial attorneys in the South Florida area.  He provided me with dedicated, personal attention and ensured that every aspect of my case was analyzed in specific detail. Mr. Zacca routinely stayed in contact with me reassuring that my case was under constant review. Due t...o his knowledge and skill level he was able to have my case dismissed prior to the filing of any official charges. His professional and confident demeanor instilled a sense of relief during an extremely challenging time.

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Deric Zacca's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Barrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I came to know and respect Deric Zacca when we were opposing counsel on a case. We have since co-counseled cases, and Deric is professional, knowledgeable and personable. He is very well-versed in criminal law and always prepared. I wholeheartedly endorse Deric Zacca."

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Jose Izquierdo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Deric on a few cases and he has always been exceptional to work with. I am constantly impressed by his knowledge of the law. I believe you are in good hands with Deric Zacca."

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Martin Roth

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Deric is a top flight criminal defense lawyer who consistently obtains outstanding results for his clients. He is aggressive, persistent and very knowledgeable about the law and the latest developments."

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Ergio Fernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Deric is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys I know. He is extremely knowledgeable, and is very effective in his craft. I would wholeheartedly recommend his services."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Board Certified - Criminal Trial, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2007

Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar

1998

Graduated Top 5% of Class - Magna Cum Laude -, University of Miami Schoold of Law

1998

Dean's List, University of Miami School of Law

1997

Dean's List, University of Miami School of Law

1996

Dean's List, University of Miami School of Law

1995

Dean's List, University of Miami School of Law

1995

Dean's Honor Scholarship, University of Miami School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Lawyer - Partner, Deric Zacca, P.A.

2010 - 2015

Lawyer - Partner, Cabrera & Zacca, LLP

2006 - 2009

Member & Chairperson, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee

2004 - 2010

Lawyer - Partner, Dray Cabrera & Zacca, LLP

2002 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Wolpe Leibowitz Alvarez & Fernandez, LLP

1998 - 2002

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney

1997 - 1997

Summer Associate, Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Banck, & Strickroot Miami Fl

1996 - 1996

Judicial Internship, Third District Court of Appeal

Associations

2016 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Top 100 Criminal

Education

1998

University of Miami School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1994

Florida International University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) / Minor in English,

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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