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  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed for 33 years
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About Steve

Former 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.

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Practice areas

Criminal defenseEducation
  1. Education: 75%

  2. Criminal defense: 25%

    State and Federal Crimes Misdemeanors and Felonies

    32 years

Languages spoken

Italian

Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice 2018
Client's Choice 2017
Client's Choice 2014

Contact

533 Ne 3rd Ave # Ste2
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333013273

Website
https://attorneyrossi.com/ 

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      FLMember in Good Standing198806/11/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers29
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
      Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
      DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2016
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2016
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2011
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2010
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2009
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2008
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2007
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2006
      Board Certified - Criminal TrialFlorida Bar1998
      Prosecutor of the month awardBroward State Attorneys office1990
      Twice awarded most jury trial awardBroward State Attorneys office1990
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      FL Bar Scope mentor programMentor1998 - 2009
      Volunteer Attorney for abused women casesBroward Lawyers Care1997 - 2009
      AttorneyPrivate practice1991 - 2009
      ProsecutorBroward State Attorneys Office1989 - 1991
      Special AgentFederal Bureau of Investigations FBI1987 - 1989
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Advisory Council Member Kaiser UniversityAdvisory Board2010 - Present
      Broward Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2009 - Present
      Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife member2007 - Present
      Florida Education AssociationMember1999 - Present
      National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember1993 - Present
      Society of Former Agents of the FBIMember1989 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      FBI AccademySpecial Agent1988
      University of Miami School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1987
      Barry UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1984
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Broward County School Board New Teacher Liability OrientationsCriminal And Civil Liability in School settings2008
      School Liability IssuesEducation Law2004

      Reviews

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      Steve Rossi is the BEST!!

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      I was under investigation by my job for something to do with social media. I didn't understand my rights or what was my actual accusation. I wanted to just resign and throw away my pension and a career that I loved because of this situation. I am not a fighter and the situation was depressing. Luckily, I found Mr. Rossi. He took charge and immediately realized the injustice I was being served. Within a week, the case was resolved and I can continue to do what I love with a clear name. He is the BEST and I will forever be grateful to him. His staff is also top notch.
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      Helpful and Responsive

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      Mr. Rossi listened to all of my concerns and was timely in his responses. He was highly knowledgeable and provided accurate answers to all of my questions. He accomplished all of the goals that we set for my situation in a timely manner with no complications. He was polite and amiable in his demeanor. He helped make an unpleasant situation far more tolerable and I am grateful for his hard work.

      Mr Steve Rossi

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      We recently found ourselves in need of legal representation and I am so grateful to have had Mr Rossi on our side. My 11-year-old son was being recommended for alternative school. The school tried to push him away but Mr Rossi and his team did not. When I initially called Mr Rossi I explained our situation and what was going on. He patiently listened to me vent and he decided he would help us. When going over Mr Rossi's fees to retain him I offered a higher amount as a retainer fee but he declined and only asked for half of what I offered. I don't know too many attorneys that would turn down a higher amount to make it more comfortable for their client. He truly wanted to help my boy.Monica and Ella ( Mr. Rossi's assistants) we're in constant communication with me and we're always very pleasant to deal with. Needless to say my son is not going to alternative and I am grateful to Mr Rossi and his team for making this possible. You are truly amazing people. Thank you again so much we are eternally grateful.
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      I’m a teacher thanks to Mr. Rossi

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      I hired Mr. Rossi just two months ago to help me with a certification investigation. When I suddenly found myself in a legal crisis that could destroy my career, Mr. Rossi called me himself and simply listened to me. I mean, wow. They really took it off my hands. Essentially, Mr. Rossi and his team received all the paperwork I had and I never had to do a single thing after that. The entire staff is superb and most importantly, understanding. In fact, if I had done everything myself, the process would usually take months. Mr. Rossi called me with the exact outcome I needed just a few weeks later. Additionally, I feel more confident going through life now, knowing that I have a net to support me if I come across any legal issue.
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      Back to school!

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      I hired Mr. Rossi to represent my 6th grade daughter after she made a mistake and brought a knife to school. She was carrying it for protection from a sex offender that had recently moved into our neighborhood not realizing the consequences of her actions at her school. Mr. Rossi drove up to our appeal and was professional and well-spoken. Her sentence to an alternative school was modified to "time-served" and she was allowed to return to her school with all of her friends. She learned a valuable lesson after spending 3 weeks at the alternative school. Thank you to Mr. Rossi and his staff!
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      Phenomenal

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      In 2019 I was very upset with my school so I applied to drop out. He helped me with everything I needed. My parents signature, since I am under 18. And he only charged me 500$. I definitely recommend choosing Steve Rossi!
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      He’s the BEST!

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      Steve did an incredible job in helping me back in 2013. I ended up in the absolute best possible position after trusting him to take care of my situation. His knowledge and expertise is unsurpassed. Recently, I needed urgent assistance with getting the court documents for 2013 as I currently live out of state. His wonderfully polite and professional staff assisted me in procuring the documents. I will be forever grateful to him and his team. Thank you!!
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      He came through for me and had my termination reversed.

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      While I was on medical leave, my employer terminated me. Mr. Rossi with his legal wrangling was able to get the termination rescinded; therefore, I was able to take an additional year of medical leave and go to Mayo Clinic for care. Mr. Rossi was on vacation when I called his office, and he still took time out of this busy schedule to speak with me. He was very patient with me and explained my case to me very thoroughly. Mr. Rossi also has an excellent understanding on how school systems function and how teacher contracts should work. This was helpful since most attorneys do not understand the working intricacies of the education profession. I am most grateful to Mr. Rossi that he was able to help me since the union was powerless. I found Mr. Rossi's staff to be very professional that gave me beneficial assistance. I would definitely recommend Mr. Rossi, and I feel fortunate that I found such a highly equipped lawyer.
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      Great Attorney Money Well Spent

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      Sometimes administrative proceedings can be confusing and scary, not if you hire Mr. Rossi! His many years of experience really separate him from the competition. Who better to defend you than a former FBI agent who knows the ins and outs of both criminal and administrative situations. If you want someone who cares about your individual situation and will make time to really appreciate the circumstances then this is the team for you! Great experience, if you have a doubt you should do a consultation!
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      Best Lawyer, highly recommend!

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      Mr. Rossi and his team were amazing! I had an allegation against me, and for the free consultation, he talked for me for over an hour trying to get all the information and wanting to learn and succeed in this case. During the process for the meetings and hearings, he was in attendance and guided me throughout the entire process. Everyone in his office was so sweet and nice, they always knew the up to date info on the case, very cooperative and worked with me on pricing to hire him. He has a lot of experience and I could definitely identify and realize his qualifications throughout the process. I definitely will be calling him if I ever need another lawyer again.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Travis Stock, Education Attorney on Aug 5, 2020
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I highly recommend Steve for all education and criminal law matters.

      Joseph Fasone, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 19, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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

      Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.