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    Luis Fernandez

    Luis Fernandez

    5.01 review
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Entertainment and more
    Bio: Our firm originated in 1949 Cuba and 1976 Miami, FL USA. We are a third generation law firm that hopes to serve our community for many more years. Our firm has been AV-Rated Preeminent for over 20 consecutive years. Attorney Luis Fernandez is the ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Russell Andrew Cohen

    Russell Andrew Cohen

    5.01 review
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Russell handled an eviction for me and was excellent. He took care of everything. All I had to do was go to the Mediation hearing."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Michael David Gelety

    Michael David Gelety

    5.04 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Attorney Michael D. Gelety, based in Fort Lauderdale, litigates cases and tries cases and handles appeals and criminal defense trials from around the state of Florida, including the tri-county area, Miami-Dade, Broward , and Palm Beach, and federa...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Aston Roy Wilson

    Aston Roy Wilson

    5.06 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate
    Bio: Aston Wilson, P.A. represents clients that have had a brush with law enforcement and also represents various parties in real estate transactions across the State of Florida. Our firm focuses on details to provide our clients with in-depth and comp...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Andrew Barrett Shein

    Andrew Barrett Shein

    4.713 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "I will NOT seek another lawyer as long as I live. I spilled my guts to Andrew Shein; which I never actually do (I act) and he held me together. I thought I already wrote this but alas, here goes: HONEST, WISE, FAIR, PROFESSIONAL, FUNNY, REAL, BEST..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Michael George Butash

    Michael George Butash

    5.03 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I cannot say enough good things about Mike Butash and his team. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would. They have truly been a lifeline for me during one of the most difficult and emotional periods of my life. Navigating a high-c..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Sean Blane Mendez-Catlin

    Sean Blane Mendez-Catlin

    5.01 review
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Intellectual Property and more
    Bio: Sean Méndez-Catlin earned his Bachelors Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 and his Law Degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Sean also earned his Masters in Music Business from The University of Miami's Frost School of...
    Rating:  10
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    Patricia Hernandez

    Patricia Hernandez

    5.016 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Bio: Patricia Hernandez is a founding partner of Rotella & Hernandez, a full service immigration and family law firm. Ms. Hernandez focuses her practice exclusive to the area of Immigration and Nationality Law. Throughout her career, Ms. Hernandez has ...
    Rating:  10
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    Bruce Alan Zimet

    Bruce Alan Zimet

    5.02 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was set up and falsely accused of domestic violence by my ex husband. He controlled our finances so I had no money to defend myself, and couldn’t get a public defender. Because his family is well known, other attorneys did not want to help me. B..."
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    Elizabeth Louise Parker

    Elizabeth Louise Parker

    4.08 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Elizabeth L. Parker received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University in 1994 and her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana in 1998. She began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Palm B...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Asma Anwar

    Asma Anwar

    5.06 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have had over 55 First Chair Jury trials to verdict, and over 70 trials total to date. I have fought Punishable by life charges, Minimum Mandatory Cases, and have extensive experience in Felony crimes, as well as minor crimes. I have handled ove...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Aaron Michael Wayt

    Aaron Michael Wayt

    5.035 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I have litigated hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanors to high level felonies. A lot of lawyers say they've "handled" cases which can mean anything from making a phone call or appearing in court once. I actually litigate. After graduating fr...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Chase Crick

    Brian Chase Crick

    5.08 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Brian grew up in Jacksonville, where he attended The Bolles School. Thereafter, he received a Bachelor in Science degree from Florida State University with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After college, Brian moved to Detroit, Michiga...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kenneth Lee Weisman

    Kenneth Lee Weisman

    4.8158 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very Excellent Lawyer. It’s a blessing to have you as my favorite lawyer. Thank you so much Kenneth. This Is Jasan. I Just wanna say Thank you so much again for Dismissing my case for me today. You had promised me that we will win. And we did win...."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Adam Jared Komisar

    Adam Jared Komisar

    5.014 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Adam is extremely sharp and dedicated. He is intelligent, level headed, straightforward, and does what he says he's going to do. His communication, negotiation and diplomacy skills are top notch. Adam is a knowledgeable and persistent attorney who..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Dale Christopher Carson

    Dale Christopher Carson

    4.913 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I practice state and federal criminal defense, ranging from minor misdemeanors to homicides. I also have extensive experience assisting drivers (commercial and civilian) in defending traffic citations. Please visit my website for more information.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael Leslie Broadus

    Michael Leslie Broadus

    1.02 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Former Felony Prosecutor A graduate of William and Mary School of Law, Michael offers a record of success in demanding professional and academic endeavors. In 2005, Michael began his career in the Tampa area by accepting an appointment as an Assis...
    Rating:  10
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    Howard James Williams

    Howard James Williams

    5.02 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "I met Mr Williams on day one of my court journey. It is early, but I feel confident and well represented with Mr Williams. (I have a coach and a leader as I attempt to move forward."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Benjamin Ryan Stechschulte

    Benjamin Ryan Stechschulte

    4.836 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Ben Stechschulte, a board certified expert in criminal trial law, has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area for nearly 15 years and has tried over 60 cases to verdict. His experience is both varied and comprehensive, which makes him uniquely quali...
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony Salvatore Arena

    Anthony Salvatore Arena

    4.25 reviews
    Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I was born and raised in Tampa. I have been practicing law in the Tampa Bay Area since 1987. I have a great deal of experience in the local legal community. Let my experience work for you.
    Rating:  8.7
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