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Biography
I am very concerned about the increasing aggression for warrantless searches against citizens shown by law enforcement that I see in my practice. It appears that many of them do not even care about the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, and pretend that front doors to homes do not mean anything. They even make traffic stops for no other purpose but to search "suspicious" vehicles.
We defense attorneys need to be zealous about defending the Fourth Amendment rights that belong to ALL of us-- they are a precious heritage from our Founding Fathers!
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
31 years
Family
30%
24 years
DUI and DWI
10%
Divorce and Separation
10%
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2022 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
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Philip Averbuck's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (39)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (13)
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Drug Crime (4)
Litigation (3)
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Domestic Violence (2)
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Administrative Law (1)
Animal Law (1)
Appeals (1)
Child Custody (1)
Education (1)
Expungement (1)
Gun Law (1)
Juvenile (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Violent Crime (1)
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Case Results (63)
Advocacy (32)
Recommendation (32)
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Responsiveness (15)
Cost of Services (14)
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Character & Conduct (10)
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Posted by Darren | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Took care of everything
Mr. Averbuck is my go-to lawyer. He handled my traffic ticket without my having to worry about it at all. His assistant Joeann communicated with me through every step of the process. Adjudication was withheld and the fine was reasonable.
Posted by Mary | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Do not use this Attorney
My husband was referred to this attorney by someone we know. His rates are way overpriced for the services he provided. My husband rarely was able to speak with him and he misled my husband to believe that he was in the Florida Diversion program when he was not. I had tp finally reach out to the Flor...
Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
drug case
In two years and 6500$ later I was still sentenced to the first offer plus work release.
Posted by Janice | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Do not hire
Do not hire this attorney unless you want to pay out money for nothing! He cost me an arm and a leg to represent my son for sentencing. I could have saved the thousands of dollars because the outcome of the sentencing was the same as if we had no lawyer. He is horrible when it comes to communicati...
Philip Averbuck
Replied last November 27, 2019I am very sorry this case did not get a better result for your son. It is always an uphill battle to represent a client after they have been found guilty at jury trial and have a significant number of "sentencing points," but we try to do everything in our power to improve our chances with the judge at sentencing. I believe in this case we also filed a motion for judgment of acquittal notwithstanding the verdict, which may be useful for him in a potential appeal. I hope we can rebuild your confidence in us.
Philip Averbuck's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the occasion to resolve a sensitive matter with Attorney Averbuck on the opposing side. His professionalism and candor was extraordinary in light of the nature of the situation. A true scholar and gentleman."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Averbuck is an excellent litigator and is very proficient in the rules of evidence and criminal procedure."
Lee Cohen
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Elizabeth Albert
Juvenile law lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, Averbuck Law
Associations
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Burglary--Life Felony
Not Guilty of Burglary and Grand Theft
Education
1994
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
Spanish
English
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Q&A
Can i testify on my co-defendant behalf before I'm sentence?
29 May 2014
Q&A
What is a snapout memo in sentencing on my pending felony charge?
30 May 2014