Michael Thomas Rabideau

Michael Thomas Rabideau

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Federal Crime

Downtown Office, 120 S. Dixie Hwy., Ste. 203, West Palm Beach, FL

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Licensed in Iowa for 11 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2015

Exempt

Location

Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael T. Rabideau

Downtown Office, 120 S. Dixie Hwy., Ste. 203, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401-5425

Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael T. Rabideau

Wellington Office: Lake Wellington Professional Centre, 12161 Ken Adams Way, Ste. 110-K, Wellington, FL, 33414

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Michael Thomas Rabideau's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

5 Star Attorney

Things were looking dark at the beginning and I wanted more than anything to return home to my family. Mike was responsive, informative and genuinely cared about my case. He got me the plea deal I asked for and helped me get back to my family. Would recommend to anybody.

Posted by Brianna | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing DUI lawyer

Michael Rabideau gets things done fast. I met with him on a Monday and by Thursday not only did he withdraw the word ent for my arrest he got me off probation all together easily. He was very professional and easy to talk to. He was on my side the whole way and put me at ease when he spoke about seri...ous matters. I highly recommend him. At the end of it all I told him he was the man!

Posted by Jacob | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This man saved me from a crooked probation officer

I genuinely believe Mike was put here to help people who are doing the right thing. This man did an amazing job and got me out of an incredibly sticky situation, I was facing 5 years for probation violations. And as it turns out because of his effort and tenacity I had been on probation for an extra ...18 months and I couldn't have proved it without him. He's willing to work with you on payments and even offered to pick me up from jail since I have no friends or family in the states of Florida. Best lawyer ever

Posted by Ela | January 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Marchman Act

I wanted to take the time to share my experience with others regarding the process of a Marchment Act. My story is long for caring for an alcoholic, so this is the synopsis of my journey. Deciding to Marchment Act someone is not an easy decision, but it was my last attempt to try to save someone... I care deeply for and feel it was important not only to save them but myself from the hardship of living with an alcoholic. Since I wasn’t familiar or educated on the process or even had heard of a Marchment Act in the State of Florida, I wanted to secure the top attorney in Florida that had experience with this process. After carefully investigating three attorneys and interviewing them over the phone, I decided that Michael Rabideau was the best, and I only would accept the top attorney for this journey. Entering into court with someone you care about is a stressful situation and is hard on both parties, so be prepared mentally. Michael was not just my attorney, but my partner in the court case. Michael explained the entire process to me so that I would be prepared mentally and have the knowledge of the court procedure. He was always available to me and communicated with me regularly as well as answered all my questions but also came up with solutions. Michael is someone that not only cares for his clients but also has concerns for the person that is being Marchment Acted. In my final words, if you are living or know someone that has a substance abuse, I highly recommend you considering Marchment Acting them and hiring Michael as your partner. Save yourself and the ones you love from this horrific illness.

Posted by Taylor | November 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Helped me out of a sticky situation

I had 6 charges. 3 of which were violent offenses. Going into this mess before I had Mike I was scared I would end up in jail with a tarnished record. Instead I only have 6 months of probation and my record will stay clean. So grateful and thankful for him. I'd recommend him to anyone. Very supportiv...e and didn't charge me an arm and a leg!

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Ronald Baum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Great attorney!"

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Harvey Greenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very competent, reliable, truly cares about his clients. Highly recommended for all areas of law he practices in."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2008

updated on 03/16/2011

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association Criminal Law Practice Committee

Co-chair for Federal Criminal Defense CLE

2010 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Committee

Member

2000 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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