Former Legal Counsel For The 6th Largest Teachers Union In The Nation.Former FBI Agent And Prosecutor. Over 30 Years Of ExperienceFormer Legal Counsel For The 6th Largest Teachers Union In The Nation.
Steve Rossi has been a member of the Florida Bar for over 20 years. He has been recognized as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.
Mr. Rossi is a former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.). He was employed in both the New York and Miami field offices. He investigated civil and criminal matters.
He was a former prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney Office. During this time, Mr. Rossi received several accolades including being recognized for most jury trials twice by the State Attorneys Office. While at the State Attorney's Office, Mr. Rossi prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases.
Mr. Rossi has represented the Broward Teacher's Union (BTU) as its local, legal counsel. The Broward Teacher's Union has more than 15,000 members. The Broward Teachers Union's members are in the 2nd largest district in the state and the 6th largest in the country. He has handled various teacher-related cases in both civil and criminal matters. He has presented various lectures and workshops focusing on education law. He has been an annual instructor for the Broward County School District's New Teacher Orientation Program discussing various issues in teacher liability matters.
Mr. Rossi is a lawyer deeply rooted in the community. He is a long time South Florida resident. He has attended grade school, high school, college, and law school all in South Florida. He attended Barry University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree and the University of Miami School of Law where he obtained his law degree. He has handled various legal matters throughout the state of Florida and around the country. He speaks Italian and conversational Spanish.
Practice areas
State and Federal Crimes Misdemeanors and Felonies
33 years
Languages spoken
Italian
533 Ne 3rd Ave # Ste2
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333013273
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1988 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 32 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Board Certified - Criminal Trial | Florida Bar | 1998 |
Prosecutor of the month award | Broward State Attorneys office | 1990 |
Twice awarded most jury trial award | Broward State Attorneys office | 1990 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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FL Bar Scope mentor program | Mentor | 1998 - 2009 |
Volunteer Attorney for abused women cases | Broward Lawyers Care | 1997 - 2009 |
Attorney | Private practice | 1991 - 2009 |
Prosecutor | Broward State Attorneys Office | 1989 - 1991 |
Special Agent | Federal Bureau of Investigations FBI | 1987 - 1989 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Advisory Council Member Kaiser University | Advisory Board | 2010 - Present |
Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2009 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Life member | 2007 - Present |
Florida Education Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1993 - Present |
Society of Former Agents of the FBI | Member | 1989 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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FBI Accademy | Special Agent | 1988 |
University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
Barry University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Broward County School Board New Teacher Liability Orientations | Criminal And Civil Liability in School settings | 2008 |
School Liability Issues | Education Law | 2004 |
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Travis Stock, Education Attorney on Aug 5, 2020
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I highly recommend Steve for all education and criminal law matters.
Joseph Fasone, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 19, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer who is extremely thorough in his preparation and tireless in his relentless pursuit for the best possible result for his client.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on May 21, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.