Russell Jay Williams

Russell Jay Williams

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +2 more

12 S.E. 7th Street Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

South Florida’s Leading Criminal Defense Lawyer. All Federal and State criminal cases. Offering Free Consultations.

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

We Will Help Fight Your Drunk Driving Charge. Helping you deal with the most complex DUI cases and ready to represent you. Set up a FREE consultation today

20%
Domestic Violence 15%

If you have been accused of domestic violence in South Florida, let us protect your rights. Time is a factor when you have been accused of domestic violence. Please do not hesitate, Call Now- Free Consultations

15%
Federal Crime 15%

We understand that being faced with federal cases can be extremely overwhelming, With The Law Firm of Russell J. Williams P.A. by your side you have a full team behind your case defending your rights. Free Consultations

15%
Sex Crime 10%

A conviction for a sexual offense has serious life long implications. If you are a target of an investigation involving a sexual offense do not speak to anyone. Call Immediately- Free Consultations

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Russell J. Williams, P.A.

12 S.E. 7th Street Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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Russell Jay Williams's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Adam | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer I have ever retained

Russell is an amazing attorney. He helped me with one very difficult case. A true miracle worker! I would highly recommend him above any other lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Russell Williams

I was arrested for a DUI after a crash. Russell was described as thorough, understands the system and professional. He has proven himself to be all of those and MORE. He shepherded my case, made dozens of calls on my behalf, and, in the process has become our friend. As a 27-year-old, I owe my newly ...defined future and refreshed outlook on my life (clean and sober 2 years and 8 months), to Russell's legal expertise, his counsel and his amazing ability to determine the "right" next step. Russell also helped put my parents' minds at ease throughout the legal process, which was exceptionally long and tenuous. He always kept in constant contact with continuous updates on my case. Please do not hesitate to call or contact me or my father if you would like a more detailed endorsement of Russell . . he is a RARE talent and a true credit to his profession. Sean Griffin [email protected] 412-760-9114 (father) Dan Griffin [email protected] 412-215-1544

Posted by SethSolomon | March 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

You now found the best.

I hope this review will negate the bad review here. I dont know the circumstances of that case but I can tell you that I was in a lot of trouble for dealing drugs. I was arrested several times and the cops had found drugs in my vehicle and after retaining a search order for my home the cops found som...e more. He brilliantly wrote some motions to get the evidence dismissed and it worked. I owe my freedom to Russell. Do not hesitate in hiring him, it could be the difference between freedom and prison.

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Russell Jay Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Forman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Russell is a great criminal trial lawyer who will take any case to trial. Despite the fact that he is well known and respected, he still fights extremely hard for his clients. Highly recommended."

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Eric Schwartzreich

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A great Attorney, who knows how to work up a case. A great motion writer. Russell gets great results before trial. Not afraid to go to trial. Russell will fight for you."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Lawyers in Florida, Legal Network

2016

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

2013

Hat Trick, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Partner, Williams, Hilal, Wigand, Grande, PLLC.

1987 - 1990

Associate, Norman, Elliot, Kent, P.A.

Associations

2008 - Present

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

1997 - Present

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1991 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

1987 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - 2011

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2007 - 2009

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Vice President

Education

1987

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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