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Posted by L on the Label | May 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Felony- 4th Offense DUI within 10 years

One of the most AMAZING men I have ever met as a person and a lawyer. In August of 2015 I was arrested on a felony (4th) offense DUI charge within 10 years AND driving on a suspended license. Being new to FL I did not know who to contact for representation. I was given Rob's name by my bail bondsman,... who strongly recommended him. The same day, right after I left the bail bondsman's office, Rob took the time to meet with me and discuss my case, but before any case talk, he wanted to know about me and how I was doing (sensing my fear) in a very sincere manner. After discussing my case, Rob did not sugar coat anything and let me know the severity of my crime (prepare for the worst, hope for the best), honesty I would rather have than false promises and later disappointment. Immediately Rob guided me on what I should do, not just to ""help" my case, but to help myself and my addiction first, blunt enough to let me know the drinking thing wasn't working for me, yet genuinely concerned for my well-being. I followed his advise and went into an inpatient treatment and began attending AA meetings. The sentence for my crime was looking at 18 months or more in prison, which I just assumed I should prepare for, that there would be no way around it. I was SO scared I would literally lose everything if I went away, I thought my life was over. Rob was not willing to settle for that. He moved mountains and worked with the prosecutors fighting tirelessly in my defense. My case continued until May 2017, although that may see like a long time, Rob knew what he was doing (as he would say "that's what you hired me for"). He made sure all resources were exhausted and in that almost 2 years worth of work, unlike some lawyers, he never charged me another dime. During that span of time, Rob kept in contact with me regularly, and mainly to see how I was out of genuine concern. And any time I needed to reach him, he made himself available and if he wasn't he would answer and tell me he'd call me back or text me, and HE DID. He always made me feel at ease and I knew I could trust him to get the best possible outcome for me. I thought the best possible outcome would have been a lesser jail sentence. Little did I know what best outcome meant. On the day I went to court to resolve my case, I was prepared to serve jail time. That day Rob pled for a downward departure (less severe sentence) the prosecutor finally agreed to 1 year of house arrest and probation. Yet again, in COMPLETE AWE, Rob got them to agree to no jail time, 6 month house arrest (no ankle bracelet) and 3 years of probation. I NEVER in my wildest dreams thought this would be the outcome. A MIRACLE I left the courtroom without handcuffs. Today I still see daylight, can go to work and I can sleep in my own bed every night. It didn't happen overnight but Rob made it happen. Rob, as an attorney, kept me out of prison, as a great guy convinced me to save myself from addiction. He said in the very beginning "this isn't the end, it is just a new beginning", he was right. There cannot be enough THANK YOUs to justify what Robert Malove did for me. I don't even know the words I could possibly use to express my GRATITUDE and all he asked in return was for me to keep my end of the deal staying sober and be honest with him. I will forever be in debt to Rob for having the chance to live life right and not behind bars. God forbid if you are ever in my situation , but if you find yourself there I VOTE ROB MALOVE for representation, hands down the best man to have in your corner. You will NEVER regret it. Not only is he very well respected among his peers and the courts, he has ALL my respect someone I would always want on my side.