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Helene B. Raisman has been practicing criminal law exclusively in Broward County since she graduated from the University of Miami School of Law with top honors. Ms. Raisman also completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Miami, where she graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Sociology.
While attending the University of Miami School of Law, she worked at the Dade State Attorney’s Office for State Attorney Janet Reno. She also did an internship for Judge Michael A. Salmon where she was responsible for helping the judge conduct research and draft orders.
After receiving her Juris Doctorate degree in 1985, she joined the law firm of Essen & Essen. While acting as supervising attorney for the firm’s Broward office, she and the firm were featured on 60 Minutes, highlighting the best winning record in the country for DUI defense.
After working for Essen & Essen for several years as lead trial counsel, she tried over a hundred DUI cases and successfully argued hundreds of DUI motions which led to the suppression of breath tests and the finding of illegal arrests.
TAKING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO YOUR MATTER
Ms. Raisman formed her own firm in 1990, focusing on criminal law. As one of the first highly successful female Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys in Broward County concentrating in all areas of state court criminal defense litigation, she quickly earned the admiration of judges for her excellent courtroom presentations and winning style.
When her brother, a highly successful attorney, left the Broward Public Defender’s Office, they joined forces to work as a team at the innovative firm of Raisman & Raisman, P.A. Pooling their years of trial experience and dedication to clients along with their love of criminal defense, they have worked together representing thousands of satisfied clients.
Ms. Raisman is a member of the following professional organizations:
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214 SE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Christopher | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The silent defender!
Although this woman seems nice and quiet in side a court room shes hell on wheels to all those people that think law is a joke this woman will change your mind 100% love the authenticness of this lawyer no doubt in my mind she can beat any charge
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very human and professional
Helene Raisman of Raisman & Raisman PA in Fort Lauderdale helped me on a road rage incident and from the start she was very straightforward on the situation that I was facing, never made unrealistic promises. Her constantly dedication in the case was remarkable and above all she was very human and pr...
Posted by Kirk | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
DUI Dismissal
Helene Raisman is an outstanding attorney and an asset to the community. She has an abundance of knowledge and legal expertise which resulted in a favorable outcome for my case. Attorney Raisman did everything in her power to ensure the legal process had truly been as smooth and comfortable as possi...
Posted by Ray | February 06, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Bogus DUI
After being caught up in a DUI trap and arrested, I blew 0.00, and still had to spend an entire week- end in jail. I contacted Helene Raisman for legal guidance and Ms. Raisman was professional, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable of the law. She reassured me from the start that I would emerge...
Posted by Lesia | March 01, 2013 | Criminal Defense
TOP-RATED, IF YOUR LIFE IS ON THE LINE YOU NEED HELENE!!
Helene Raisman of Raisman & Raisman PA in Fort Lauderdale was retained in 2010 to defend against lies my old boss made up. I immediately felt comfortable with her and I knew she would put every ounce of effort into my defense. I told her everything good, bad, foolish and even my anxiety about my ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Helene is a preeminent lawyer in all areas, but especially in DUI defense. I know Helene since 1987. While I handle criminal defense, I refer all my DUI cases to Helene. She is an expert in that area and totally versed in the law and the science. The only way you can go wrong with hiring Helene is by making the mistake of not hiring her. Make her your DUI lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked Helene Raisman for 26 years. She is an outstanding attorney. I have referred her numerous cases. Her work has always been exemplary."
"Helene is a brilliant and relentless lawyer. I strongly recommend her for the handling of any state court criminal defense case."
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2004 - Present
Owner, Raisman & Raisman PA
1996 - 2003
Owner, Helene B. RAIsman P.A.
1990 - 1995
Owner, Raisman and Cohen
1985 - 1990
Associate, Essen & Essen
1984 - 1984
Law Clerk, Judge Michael A. Salmon
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1985
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
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