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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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Acquired: 1985
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214 SE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Sam N | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Helene Raisman Lawyer Extraordinaire
Helene and Steve were the most helpful, perseverant, and supportive professionals I have experienced to date. They made the impossible possible and performed nothing short of a miracle. I would highly recommend them for your legal needs, they are experienced and well renowned making for a great fit. ...
Posted by Pat | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Angel on earth
Friend of my husband told us about Ms Raisman when to her office because I was arrested she had a consultation with me and my husband she told us she can help me with my case I just need to tell her the truth and I did was very nervous because I’m a green card holder ms raisman was on top of my case ...
Posted by Marie | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very excellent
My lawyer reopen a case that was closed for me wish that was a felony and I didn't no. It was a felony at first but it was affecting my immigration status and they did fix
Posted by Hope | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Terminator
I was desperate! I was about to lose my healthcare professional license. My nerves were completely shot because I am a single parent of 3 and the only bread winner in my household so if these criminal charges that I was facing didn't disappear like "Houdini" I would have lost everything as I can't ha...
Posted by Jeremy | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very Good Attorney
I met Helene Raisman when I was 16 years old. I am almost 40 now. She tried very hard back then to give me good advice unfortunately I didn't listen. My most recent cast she handled was a 2011 DUI charge. After taking the deposition from the officer it was found that I was pulled over illegally. T...
"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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