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Marc William Morris
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Are you facing criminal charges? Have you been arrested? Is a family member or friend facing charges? A warrant? An arrest can have a devastating effect. The government has many resources at their disposal, including the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. Were your rights violated? Was a search and seizure conducted on your car or home? You need an experienced attorney to challenge the government and to protect your constitutional and civil rights. You need an attorney who will fight for you.
As a former Prosecutor for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and a former Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County, Marc Morris has the experience to represent you aggressively and professionally. For over 23 years, Mr. Morris has prosecuted narcotics trafficking, violent crime and homicide. As an Assistant Public Defender, Mr. Morris has defended all criminal cases from drug possession to Death Penalty litigation.
If you have any type of criminal issue facing you right now, contact Mr. Morris for a complimentary consutation 24/7. Mr. Morris will give you an honest assessment and discuss all possible defenses and strategies. If you need an experienced negotiator and trial attorney, speak to Mr. Morris about how to protect your rights and understand the State's evidence against you. Call now.
1991-1995 Assistant State Attorney, Miami Dade County
1995-2004 Marc W. Morris PA, State and Federal Criminal Trial Practice
2004-2014 Assistant Public Defender, Miami Dade County
2014-Present Marc W. Morris PA, State and Federal Criminal Trial Practice
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
34 years
Constitutional
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Marc Morris, PA
750 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 204, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Drug Crime
Posted by Adam | July 02, 2015 | Drug Crime
Possession charge
Mr. Morris represented me on a case I picked up while on vacation in Miami. I was arrested on Miami Beach for possession after a traffic stop. He got the charge thrown out and I didn't have to go to court to resolve anything. Very professional and reasonably priced. I recommend him to anyone facing c...
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015 | Drug Crime
Aggressive and Professional Representation
Mr. Morris represented me on a possession of marijuana charge after a traffic stop. From the beginning of the case until it was dismissed, Mr. Morris kept me informed, answered or returned all of my phone calls and was on time to court. He understands the law on searches and challenged the search by ...
Marc William Morris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I enthusiastically endorse Marc Morris. He is the kind of experienced and knowledgeable attorney that a person charged with a criminal offense in South Florida needs on their side. His thoughtful and well-informed answers on the AVVO public forum give the potential client a glimpse of the sort of high caliber advocate they will have in their corner when facing the awesome power of the state or federal government in criminal proceedings. Marc Morris will not back down."
"Attorney Morris is well respected in the legal community and for criminal defense. He demonstrates his knowledge and provides a public service to those in need providing helpful and insightful answers on AVVO. Clients would do well to retain Marc as counsel. I endorse this lawyer."
"I can see by Mr. Morris' carefully thought out and helpful answers to questions on Avvo that Mr. Morris is knowledgeable and dedicated to the pursuit of justice. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Marc Morris for criminal defense. He uses his past experience from the State Attorney's Office to effectively represent clients and obtain great results. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a colleague or potential client."
"It is rare to find a lawyer that has spend time as both a prosecutor and a public defender. With Marc, you are hiring a wealth of knowledge and honed ability that will obtain the best possible outcome in your case."
"As a former prosecutor and former public defender, Marc brings a wealth of experienced to solving his client's problems. His knowledge and experience of the Miami-Dade County legal system make him the go to choice for clients facing challenging legal issues."
"I am honored to be the first lawyer to endorse Marc Morris on AVVO. I have know Marc for more than 20 years and am proud to be his colleague and friend. I first met him while he served under Janet Reno as a specially assigned narcotics prosecutor. Having worked against him I was later privileged to work with him when he entered private criminal defense practice. We tried many cases together and, not withstanding my more extensive experience as a defense lawyer, Marc's knowledge and skill from serving as a prosecutor taught me tricks that I continue to use to this day. Marc is knowledgeable, highly skilled and experienced to the hilt. There is no lawyer whom i would rather have in my corner, on my team, than Marc Morris."
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Experience
Honors
1991
Distinguished Achievement in the Art of Advocacy, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Criminal Defense Lawyer, Marc Morris, PA
2004 - 2014
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, Miami-Dade County
1995 - 2000
Criminal Defense Attorney, Marc W. Morris, P.A.
1991 - 1995
Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, Miami-Dade County
Associations
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
2006 - 2014
Florida Bar, Government Lawyer SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Florida v. Andre Bullock
Case Dropped
State of Florida v. Michael Rodriguez
Jury found Mr. Rodriguez Not Guilty
Education
1991
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Connecticut College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can two felonies get expunge or seal?
16 Aug 2018
Q&A
After getting sentence can I do more cooperation to reduce my sentence or get probation instead of going jail?
14 Jul 2015
Q&A
How long after being arrested does the state have to furnish you with the evidence
13 Jul 2015