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Michael Maz Raheb
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About Michael
Biography
Michael Raheb has successfully handled hundreds of cases in the state and federal courts of Southern Florida, in both the criminal and civil arenas. He believes in aggressively attacking all aspects of the opposing side’s case to obtain the most favorable outcome for his clients. As part of this aggressive representation, Mr. Raheb makes sure each of his clients’ cases is handled personally and that they have access to his skills and counsel anytime of the day or night.
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Background
Mr. Raheb served as lead defense counsel in one of Florida’s most publicized sexual battery cases, State v. Hiatt. The victim’s case received national coverage through personal interviews with Governor Bush and a Lifetime network documentary. Several state laws were passed in the victim’s name. With an offer to the defendant of life in prison without the possibility of parole, Mr. Raheb successfully defended his client, who was acquitted in less than three hours.
Michael Raheb has also:
Served as Assistant Public Defender
Been an integral part of an appellate opinion, Young v. Shoap
Filed dozens of writs of habeas corpus
Handled jury trials ranging from DUI/BUI to murder and aggravated sex battery.
His educational background includes:
JD—Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, 1997
Summer Abroad Program University of Geneva, International Health Law, Comparative Analysis of Women’s rights
Summer Abroad Program At the Sorbonne, University of Paris: Comparative Analysis of European Union Law
Legal Intern at the Aleph Institute in Surfside, Florida, helping prison inmates with their religious rights during their incarceration
Legal Intern, Legal Society of Broward County
Semi-finalist, F. Lee Bailey Moot Court Tournament
MBA—Specialization in International Business, St. Thomas University, Miami, 1994; graduated Cum Laude
BBA—Major in Management, University of Miami, 1992; President’s list, Provost’s list
Fluent in Spanish and French
Mr. Raheb is an active participant in his professional community, holding memberships with the Cape Coral Bar Association,Collier County Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, North Dade County Bar Association, Collier County Bar Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Lee County and volunteers as counsel/judge for Teen Court in Lee County, Florida.
Helping Clients
Mr. Raheb is fully committed to his clients. If you have a legal matter you’d like to discuss—from immigration issues to criminal law matters—contact Michael Raheb today to start planning your course of action.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Location
Law Offices of Michael Maz Raheb
Mobile
2423 1st St, Fort Myers, FL, 339012905
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Mobile
315 East Olympia Avenue Suite, Suite 224, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
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Fax
1222 47th Street Suite 411, Cape Coral, FL, 33904
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871 Venetia Bay Blvd. Suite 220, Venice, FL, 34285
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150 S Main St Suite 2C Labelle, Labelle, FL, 33935
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Mobile
Fax
4851 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 200, Naples, FL, 34103
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Michael online.
Michael Maz Raheb's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
359 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | 1 star
Posted by GLENN | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Unprofessional
Presumed my guilt without looking at evidence, changed my plea without my knowledge or consent , then got angry and aggressive when asked why. My recommendation is : 1) Check his Bar Record & 2) Steer Clear
Michael Raheb
Replied last March 16, 2021This is the fourth negative review this individual wrote who is a member of a prepaid legal program. He was doing 98 miles per hour in Collier County ( one of the strictest counties in Florida) and also received a second citation. We contacted him multiple times , by email and phone, including the day before the hearing to confirm what he wanted to do. He yelled and screamed at my Legal Assistant Courtneyvafter she tried to explain to him how to get on the zoom the following day. He then said he was going to fire us and then called back and informed my second paralegal Norelle, that he wanted us to handle, didn't have time to appear and just wanted no points. Just a very normal reaction when people admittedly violated the speed traffic rules especially 28 miles over the speed limit! At the hearing we're able to negotiate a Full Dismissal of one citation, and no points and no school on the second citation. The next day, Right after the hearing, we immediately emailed and called him and "he thanked us"! This is the care and attention hat we give to every one of our clients even if we're just handling a civil traffic infraction. It is also the reason that year after year we are ranked AVVO PReferred Attorney in client rankings as we are voted again in 2021.
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2019
First call was so abusive I had to end call
I had only given him one or two sentence summary of what I was looking for. This is no joke this abuse. Believe these people when they say that he treat you like a nightmare He must have a full schedule in order to just swap people away like their flights. I’m a well educated very polite well manne...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2017 | Child Support
He is not for the People He belittles women!
I just got off the phone with the most disrespectful lawyer I ever spoke to. You I called for a consultation about child support because my son's father is in prison I wanted legal advice for how thato works. He proceeds to tell me that I'm not getting nothing. And I that is for for the department of...
Michael Raheb
Replied last June 02, 2017So first of all this person is out of their mind. She contacts me and tells me that she wants child support for her child's father even though he's doing 25 years and he's a dirtbag. I tell her I cannot give you child-support I'm not the u.s. government. I tell her if she wants food stamps and child support she needs to call the Department of Revenue. I tell her its 7 at night mam and we don't get people child support . We get hired to get people's child support reduced!. I tell her that lawyers charge for their fees when they can serve you a purpose. This trashy human being was not happy with the fact that she can't get child support from Baby Daddy, even though the man's in prison! I tell her how can you get child support from him when he's doing 25 years?? She does not like the answer of course. She thentells me that she's recording me and demands money. I remind her that it's against the law to record someone and she can go to jail for that. She said she doesn't care, obviously she wants to be like her baby daddy. Sadly a lot of people in the last 8 years who have gotten used to free handouts don't seem to understand that handouts only come from the government. She woke up probably from sleeping all day at 7 at night and wants free handouts. Wonderful human being. Perhaps next time she can make better choices and not have babies with people who are going to prison for twenty-five years. You can judge my reputation in the other reviews versus this this rocket scientist who thinks lawyers can get her child support!
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Part 2- Bad Experience
As the author of the review below, I will tell you that I most definitely WAS a legitimate client of this attorney. I would never hire him again and that is not why I decided to use anonymity. Based off of my experience with him and his staff, I feel that they did not deserve my business. As I said, ...
Michael Raheb
Replied last January 18, 2016Well again certainly like most of my clients you are happy with your charges being DROPPED. That is off course what people generally want when they HIRE a lawyer "to keep them out of jail and prison". Obviously charges don't get dismissed by themselves unless there is some level of skill and experience that the lawyer must use to get these charges to be dropped. I can assure you my reputation with the State Attorney's Office is not of a timid flower. This is officially the first client that I've had in my 18 years who has their charges dropped and claims to be disappointed in how we "professionally"handled their case , while still getting it dropped! While your name remains anonymous, hopefully you won't be needing the services of a criminal lawyer in the future. None the less 99% of my clients speak with 5 stars. You have your charges dropped and give us 1 star.???.Yes that's immensely reasonable on your part.
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Bad Experience
I was a client of this lawyer. He was very rude, abrasive, and disrespectful to me on the phone. Unfortunately I had already paid him for the work , otherwise I would have found another lawyer to do the job. He does not exercise professionalism when it comes to bedside manner. However, the work was...
Michael Raheb
Replied last January 15, 2016I have no idea who this alleged former client is. Perhaps they may wish to not identify themselves in case they get arrested again in the future and want to hire us again to have their charges dismissed. It's true that many of my clients do get their charges completely dismissed. Most people who are facing losing their freedom and going to jail or prison, would be very happy with paying a simple traffic ticket.! Compared to the 99% of the other reviews on this site, you can take whoever this individual claims to be with a grain of salt. Could very well be someone who's never even been a client, but has read all the other reviews about how charges are routinely dismissed, and is trying to sound legitimate. At our firm we don't tell our clients what they want to hear, we only tell them the truth and we get the job done. This reputation for honesty is shared by all of the different state Attorneys Offices that we work with. When we say something they believe it . Please take a moment and look at our results section on our website and you judge for yourself.
Michael Maz Raheb's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Mr. Raheb as a fellow criminal defense attorney and as a friend for over 20 years. He is very smart and very driven to get the best possible results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an outstanding lawyer who is dedicated to providing the best legal representation to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Raheb is an excellent attorney with many years of experience in criminal defense."
"Michael is a tenacious and zealous advocate for his clients which I have witnessed since working on cases with him. I highly recommend him and endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is an excellent attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend him."
"I endorse Michael. Talented, tough and thorough litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Raheb. Michael is a great attorney with a reputation for getting things done on behalf of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for many years. I have found him to be aggressive, thoughtful, caring, and hard-working. I have worked with him on numerous cases and it is with confidence and pleasure that I recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Raheb is a great attorney who will always get his client the best possible result."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a bulldog; he fights hard for his clients and is an excellent trial lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is one of the most energetic and clever criminal defense lawyers around. His clients are in good hands."
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"I have known Mike Raheb for over a decade. I am honored to call him my friend. I wholeheartedly endorse his legal skills and concern for his clients. He will fight to the death to make sure his people get treated fairly. We had a ball trying cases together as Public Defenders in Lee County and never lost one of the half dozen we tried together; including probably the most high profile sexual battery case in that county's history."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Michael for about four years. My observation is that he is a model for great client service. He is knowledgeable, energetic and aggressive when the circumstances require it. If I ever had a problem, I would go to Mike."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Suspension issued in FL, 2013
updated on 07/28/2014Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
Americas Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Best Lawyer - Personal Injury, Expertise
2020
Americas Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
Work Experience
2005 - Present
President, Law Offices of Michael M Raheb P.A.
Associations
2017 - Present
Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Hendry-Glades Bar Association
2011 - Present
Lee County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Collier County Bar Association
2010 - 2017
Broward County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
MBA
1992
BBA
Languages
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Michael earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
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15 Apr 2026
Accused of switching price tags
16 Apr 2026