Ira D Karmelin

Ira D Karmelin

4.2
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals, Administrative Law

3897 Haverhill Rd N Ste 127, West Palm Beach, FL

About Ira

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

100% of my practice is devoted to representing the accused, either at the trial or appellate level.

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

Having previously been a DUI and breath testing instructor, I handle many DUI cases, including both the criminal accusation and the administrative suspension of the driver's license.

25%
Appeals 20%

100% of my practice is devoted to representing the accused, either at the trial or appellate level.

20%
Administrative Law 5%

Because most DUI cases create an administrative law case, my practice includes the overlapping of administrative and criminal laws

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ira D Karmelin

3897 Haverhill Rd N Ste 127, West Palm Beach, FL, 33417-8162

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Ira D Karmelin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Mr. Karmelin

Mr. Karmelin handles my case 14 years ago and it was the best outcome possible. I am returning and hopefully he can handles my expungement. I am forever thankful to Mr. Karemlin, I have not been in any legal trouble since.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very effective

Ira is a very conscientious, detail-oriented attorney. He will thoroughly review the report of your case for inconsistencies and possible leniencies. Although I was very upset to be in a situation where I needed a lawyer, I was fortunate that I chose him as my lawyer. The situation was resolved relat...ively quickly. Unfortunately, like many quality services, it was expensive. He also seems to have many connections in the courthouse – that always helps. The ‘justice system’ is definitely not just or even a vaguely fair system. I’m glad I chose him.

Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Makes assumptions without inquiring about facts. Very quick to judge you personally.

Upon responding to my question i believe he made assumptions that i am making certain choices for selfish reasons. I believe he failed to ask sufficient questions to unknown circumstances and instead jumped to conclusions, something i personally never want to experience during a session with any att...orney. I believe he Had no concern as to why, what, when, where, who or how. He was knowledgeable and i was able to take away legal advise but i would not recommend.

Ira Karmelin

Replied last September 5, 2016

This anonymous individual is not a client of mine. He's upset because he wants to obstruct the judicial process by refusing to testify in court because it's inconvenient for him. He posted a question on Avvo for information on avoiding service of process, in other words, obstructing the judicial process. Attorneys are prohibited from advising people on how to violate the law, in this case obstruct the process. He's upset that I would not help him violate the law, hence the negative review.

Posted by Dave | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Ira

I ra took on a case for my girlfriend. He answered many questions for her. Always patient and informative, he put up with the both of us during a high stress time. Thankfully, the matter was solved before a court date. Thank you Ira!

Posted by Mike | July 2, 2015

Great DUI Attorney

Ira knows all the technicalities of the law. He came highly recommend and I will always recommend him to others. I have used him twice now. I hope I don't have to call on him again. If needed he is my first call!

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Ira D Karmelin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paula Coffman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Other

"Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Karmelin face-to-face, I find his contributions to this forum to be consistently insightful, concise, and delivered with compassion."

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Scott Reiter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you want it done and done correctly, this the lawyer to go to. I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Bell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Ira D. Karmelin, Attorney & Counselor at Law

1993 - 2003

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

1989 - 1993

Consultant, Ira D. Karmelin, DUI Consultant

1984 - 1989

Deputy Sheriff, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office

Education

1992

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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