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    792 criminal defense lawyers serve Fort Lauderdale, FL. Compare the best based on 5565+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Broward County are listed below.

    Fort Lauderdale Has 792 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 5565 Reviews

    Robert David Malove

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    5.0215 reviews
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    The Law Offices of Robert David Malove
    200 SE 9th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    ARRESTED? Expert Criminal Trial Lawyer Robert Malove will relentlessly fight for you! Call now.
    Todd Alan Onore

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    The Onore Law Firm
    1209 SE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Dedicated and Aggressive Former Prosecutor Defending the Accused. Call now for a consultation!

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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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    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 Weinstein

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    4.961 reviews
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    Michael D. Weinstein, P.A.
    Courthouse Place, 12 Southeast 7th Street, Suite 713, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
    The Law Offices of Glenn R. Roderman, P.A.
    6400 North Andrews Ave, Suite 505, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    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...
    Russell Jay Williams

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    4.919 reviews
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    Russell J. Williams, P.A.
    12 S.E. 7th Street Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Successfully defending hundreds of clients, tirelessly preserving their constitutional rights.
    Steven Kenneth Bell

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    4.987 reviews
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    Meltzer & Bell, P.A.
    110 SE 6th St Suite 1749, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Meltzer and Bell P.A. Over 2 decades of combined experience in DUI and Criminal trail work.
    Carey Wagner Meldon

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    Meldon Law
    1 East Broward Blvd #730, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Have you been arrested or injured? Meldon Law is here to help because you matter most!
    Gary Kollin

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    4.632 reviews
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    Gary Kollin
    1856 N Nob Hill Road, Suite 140, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals and more
    I represent clients in the state and federal courts charged with all levels of crimes ranging from petit theft to first degree murder including federal charges of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprises. I utilize my 41 years of exper...
    Joshua Scott Danz

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    5.0103 reviews
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    Joshua S. Danz, P.A.
    101 NE 3rd Ave., Suite 110 (Lobby), Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: As a former Prosecutor, Mr. Danz has handled thousands of cases and taken over a hundred cases to trial, with great success. Mr. Danz is uniquely qualified to handle any case given his experience both in and out of the courtroom. Throughout his ca...
    John Stephen Hager

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    Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
    12 S.E. 7th St., Suite 611, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: John Hager has had over a decade of experience representing clients in the Miami area with their criminal defense related matters. If you are living in the Miami area and been convicted of a crime such as burglary, DUI, assault, or any other crimi...
    Mark Russell Eiglarsh

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    5.055 reviews
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    Law Offices of Mark Eiglarsh
    3107 Stirling Road, Suite 207, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Best Criminal Lawyer in South Florida! Over 30 years of experience, is a former prosecutor, veteran criminal defense attorney, and adjunct law professor. From DUI to murder in state court to complex white-collar matters in federal court. He's defi...
    R. William Barner

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    Barner Legal P.A.
    612 SE 5th Ave. Suite 6, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Former Prosecutor. AV Rated. State & Federal.
    Fairuze Sofia

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    5.059 reviews
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    The Sofia Law Firm
    3313 W Commercial Blvd #190, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer - Call for a free consultation. We speak Span, Portug, French
    Adam David Rossen

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    Rossen Law Firm
    6400 N Andrews Ave, #510,, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bad things happen to good people. Perfect 10.0 Rated Criminal Defense Attorney here to help.
    Kenneth David Padowitz

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    4.981 reviews
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    Kenneth Padowitz P.A.
    888 S Andrews Avenue, Suite 205, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Preeminent Criminal Defense -Trial Lawyer 36 years. Former Homicide Prosecutor. 300+ Jury Trials.
    Brett Michael Schwartz

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    Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
    12 S.E. 7th St., Suite 611, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Your Dedicated Defender in Miami's Criminal Courts - Experience, Commitment, Results.
    Gustavo Eduardo Frances

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    4.019 reviews
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    The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, 151 NE 16th Avenue. Suite 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Creative Family Law Solutions For Your Needs. Call 954-371-0628 for a free consultation!
    The Ansara Law Firm
    800 SE 3rd Ave #410, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A MESSAGE FROM ATTORNEY RICHARD ANSARA: "There are many lawyers to choose from, however, there is only one Ansara Law Firm. I have dedicated my life to defending those chargedwith criminal offenses as well as prosecuting claimsinvolving serious in...
    Michael Perry Mirer

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    Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A.
    110 East Broward Blvd, Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime
    Arrested For A Crime? Call Now To Speak With A Former Prosecutor! 305-770-6908
    Lawrence Michael Meltzer

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    5.038 reviews
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    Meltzer & Bell, P.A.
    110 SE 6th St Suite 1749, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
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