Joshua David Rydell

Joshua David Rydell

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Estate Planning

6th Street Law, 111 SW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Joshua David Rydell

6th Street Law, 111 SW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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Joshua David Rydell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg K | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in the Biz

I interviewed about 5 law firms. Selected Josh and could not have been happier with the choice. He walked me through the process. He gave me his personal cell phone, actually called me back and responded to my texts. He was able to have my charges reduced from two felony charges and than a few mo...nths later, dropped. Meet him, talk to him and I bet you hire him. I am glad I found him!!!

Posted by Dan | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply Amazing

I'll start by I can't praise Josh enough for his abilities as a lawyer and as a genuine person. He cares about his clients and does everything a decent person would do. It's not about the money for him. I wish more lawyers would emulate the way he goes about his business and daily life. If you're in ...need of any help please consider using him. You will not regret it. Again, there's so much praise I could give him. Just know He's there to help you and does so with excellence. I'm truly grateful he came into my life when he did. Thank you Josh!

Posted by Pepper | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

THE BEST ATTORNEY EVER & HE NEVER LEFT A STONE UNTURNED!!!

At 57 and having to deal with a few attorneys in my younger years, I didn't like any of them. I would say "I didn't like ANY attorney" because they ALL had the "better than anyone attitude", etc. I ALMOST didn't call an attorney; was just going to Public Defender & plea out because wasn't interested... in an attorney just out for the money when they knew the "End Result" would be the same; however, at the suggestion of my bondsman, I decided to call & talk to Josh figuring nothing to lose by making the call. THANK GOD I made that call in May 2014; With 1 question from Josh I realized it was not that cut & dry; AND, I felt he was being honest, not just trying to suck a client in for money! I hired Josh. Since the beginning, I could feel his sincerity with my case. 1st time I can honestly say an attorney (Joshua Rydell) went above & beyond any expectations I ever had!! I had F3 & M1 charges; March 2017 (almost 3 years after arrest), F3 & M1, was amended to M1 only with 12 mos prob & possible off in 6 mos; total court & probation costs will be $318; AND all would have been thrown out due to the warrant if my employment time clocks had been working both days in question. From the beginning I told Josh I didn't want any charges, that I wanted everything just thrown out like nothing ever happened. Haha, right? Josh was thorough, detailed, creative, exceptionally knowledgeable with the laws (AN ASSET FOR ANY CLIENT), and never in a million years did I even expect the AWESOME outcome he got for me. He is even going to file for early release of Probation to get that over in the 6 months, as well as have the records sealed since adjudication withheld. I honestly can't say enough good about this attorney and how he really did save me from what could have ruined me personally & professionally. Now, after I do the probation and we go back, it will be as though nothing ever happened which is just as good as everything thrown out to me. He is VERY reasonable with his costs which is usually unheard of with attorneys, again, Joshua is just different. He has very rare qualities not usually seen in criminal attorneys. I will and would recommend this attorney, Joshua Rydell, to any friend or family member should they ever need representation with the utmost confidence they would receive the ABSOLUTE BEST legal representation possible!! He is truly the best and I thank the good Lord for helping me find my way to Joshua for help. I hope my review helps anyone needing a good attorney find their way to Joshua Rydell as he is by far the BEST CHOICE in criminal defense!!! THANK YOU AGAIN JOSH for Everythint!!!

Posted by Danielle | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely THE BEST

Arrested for the 1st time at 30 was terrifying. Josh not only got several of my charges dismissed immediately but he got what shouldve been 1st degree GT knocked down to 3rd and kept me from being rearrested when addtl funds missing were realized. He kept me from doing any time and got me probation. ...Literally the scariest time in my life and between his professional yet friendly demeanor, his experience, his knowledge and the repoir with the Prosecutor and Judge, I made it out without major repercussions to my life, name and can even expunge my record now and start clean. HE IS FANTASTIC

Posted by Roberto | January 31, 2015

Great person, Excellent attorney!

I can only speak for myself and past experiences, but all these reviews have accurately described how I feel about Joshua Rydell. The first time I was arrested, by a flute, I was issued Josh as my attorney pro bono. Every thing went pretty smooth and it seemed as though I was in the clear and dodged ...a bullet. Then the second arrest came. I was convinced that I was done for, but Josh helped me keep my cool and worked out a way to resolve the mess I put myself into. THEN, you guessed it...A third arrest. This time with numerous counts of more serious offences. I just knew that that was it, and that I had dug myself so far into a hole that I couldn't see the light anymore. I spent month waiting, barricaded in my home, preparing for the day that I would have to go into that court room and ultimately spend a good portion of my life locked in a cell. To my surprise Joshua Rydell, the man who spent two years working on my case and keeping me out of jail, was able to run everything concurrent and today here I stand, a free man.

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Joshua David Rydell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Balsom

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Josh is a lawyer who will develop a real and lasting relationship with his clients. He is genuine and thorough in his representation"

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Lyle Long

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is highly respected by judges, prosecutors, and other defense attorneys. He is a lawyer who you can trust with you life. He zealously fights for his clients everyday in court. When he is not able to achieve a nolle prosse or favorable plea for his clients, he is an absolute bulldog in trial."

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Adam Rossen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is an excellent attorney who knows the law and cares about his clients. He goes the extra mile to get the very best results for his clients"

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R. William Barner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Rydell for nearly ten years. I have handled matters against him when I was a prosecutor, then with him when I joined the defense bar. He is an outstanding defense lawyer, always prepared. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Forman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Josh is a dedicated and tough lawyer who is willing to go to trial on any criminal matter. He is well prepared, well liked, and of course, well respected. I highly recommend him if you are facing a Federal or State criminal matter!"

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Tendler

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is an outstanding advocate. He has the respect of all of the Judges."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joshua. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gary Englander

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roger P. Foley

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is not scared to go to trial and fight a case. I will only endorse an attorney that I know will fight the fight and do not endorse lawyers that I have not seen argue or actually fight a battle."

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Edward Pamintuan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Joshua on a matter and have seen him in court numerous times. Joshua is an excellent criminal defense attorney who is known to get great deals of his clients and a master of overwhelming witnesses and opposing counsel in trial and hearings. He is experienced, sharp and aggressive. It would be a great idea to hire him for any type of criminal defense matter."

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Jason Haber

Unknown lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Grant Schwarz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Blank

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Padowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rydell is an excellent Criminal Trial Lawyer who fights hard for his clients. He is well prepared and cares about each and every case."

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Jason Kaufman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Malove

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Rydell is a rising star in the legal community, Josh possesses unique combination of superior level of legal skills and likable personality to the table on each matter he handles. I endorse Josh Rydell without any reservation whatsoever."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Hat Trick Award, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

President, The Law Office of Joshua D. Rydell

Associations

2006 - Present

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2006

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Delaware

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

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