Top Rated Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Winter Park)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Benjamin D. Wurtzel is a Florida Bar Board-Certified Criminal Trial Attorney defending the rights of individuals throughout Central Florida. In awarding him the distinction of Board Certification, the Florida Bar has recognized Mr. Wurtzel as an e...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Spring Hill, FL)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Review: "William J. Sheslow is THE BEST in FLORIDA! This law firm is the best in Tampa, not just Spring Hill. If you find yourself in a situation where you never thought, you would be, fighting for your life with a felony/misdemeanor and you don't know who..."

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (West Palm Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Appeals and more

Bio: Glenn is a former Florida state prosecutor and judge who became a defense attorney and has successfully defended thousands of clients in his 40+ years of experience. He has been a prominent figure in the South Florida legal community since becomin...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Punta Gorda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: During my time at the University of Kansas School at Law, I interned as a Judicial Clerk and a research assistant for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which works in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the in...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Longwood)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Corporate & Incorporation

Bio: I have practiced law in Central Florida for over 35 years, 8 of which were spent as a Government Prosecutor. I will aggresively represent you, while doing so diplomatically, in my efforts to secure the most advantageous result for you.

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Sarasota)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Review: "Peter took my case after my first attorney dropped the case. Opposing counsel was someone known to file every motion imaginable regardless of facts and truth. Settling was not an option for the first 2 years with the other side as the terms were s..."

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Clearwater)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "I had several attorneys to choose from that I knew well. I chose Mr. Westmoreland because I knew he would be the most responsive, discreet, and thorough. He was all of those things. He's an excellent communicator and kept me well apprised at every..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Jacksonville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Reid was referred to me by another lawyer. My son got into some trouble when he was 8 years old. The issues I faced as a parent were quieted once Reid came on board and helped me navigate the tough road ahead. Needless to say, I consider him a gre..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Okeechobee)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Premier Representation. On call 24/7. Offices in Stuart, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Vero Beach. Free Consultation! Adam has lived in the Treasure Coast since 2004. He attended the University of Miami and earned a Bachelor of Business Administratio...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Miami)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Bio: At the Spatz Law Firm, PL, in Miami, Florida, you can expect more than just strong representation. Attorney Russell Spatz truly cares about his clients, and strives to help them not only resolve their legal problem, but also to help them find a be...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Orlando)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: David is a hybrid specialist in both criminal trials and criminal appeals. He is one of just a handful of lawyers in the country who is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in criminal trial law and in criminal appellate law. He carries a third boar...

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Jacksonville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Russell B. McCormick was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. McCormick graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School in 2001. Mr. McCormick would then earn his bachelor degree at the University of Central Florida in 2005. Mr. McCormick t...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Boca Raton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Guy Fronstin, Esquire, began his career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office in 1992. As a Prosecutor, Guy handled misdemeanor, juvenile and felony cases. While serving as a Prosecutor, Guy handled countl...

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Casselberry)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

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Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Ocala)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a lifelong resident of Gainesville and I have practiced exclusively criminal defense since I left the State Attorney's Office in 2001. I am a former prosecutor and past president of the Florida Association of Crime Defense Lawyers. The experi...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Florida (Jacksonville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Diana L. Johnson is a Florida Bar Board Certified Expert in Criminal Appellate Law. She is an experienced and accomplished criminal trial and criminal appellate attorney dedicated to representing individuals charged, investigated, or convicted in ...

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