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The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Florida, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Florida should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Elizabeth Khristeen Boorujy

Elizabeth Khristeen Boorujy
6300 N Wickham Rd 132j
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 13 years, Elizabeth Khristeen Boorujy is a Motor Vehicle Accidents and Immigration Law lawyer... read more >

Andrew Lorenz Dressler

Andrew Lorenz Dressler
Office of the State Attorney
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg D
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 9 years, Andrew Lorenz Dressler is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Maurice A. Deane School of Law - Hofstra University... read more >

Steven James Rice

Steven James Rice
Office of the Public Defender
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 13 years, Steven James Rice is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida A&M University College of Law... read more >

Wendy L Diaz

Wendy L Diaz
Public Defender's Office 19th Judicial C
2000 16th Ave Ste 235
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Licensed for 9 years, Wendy L Diaz is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Duana L Boyles

Duana L Boyles
18th Judicial Circuit Public Defender
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 20 years, Duana L Boyles is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School... read more >

Veronica Wooten Brace

Veronica Wooten Brace
State Attorney'S Ofc
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 28 years, Veronica Wooten Brace is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of Law... read more >

Jeremy A Cleckner

Jeremy A Cleckner
Office of the Public Defender, 18
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg E
Melbourne, FL 32940
Licensed for 13 years, Jeremy A Cleckner is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Stephen M Snyder

Stephen M Snyder
Office of the Public Defender Nin
2000 16th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Licensed for 23 years, Stephen M Snyder is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Boston University School of Law... read more >
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Certified Specialist in Criminal Law

Florida Bar Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law - The criminal trial law specialty certification field was established in 1987 in Florida. Under Rule 6-8.2 the term "criminal law" is defined as the practice of law dealing with "the defense and prosecution of misdemeanor and felony crimes in state and federal trial and appellate courts."


Attorneys certified by the Florida Bar in criminal trial law have meet minimum standards provided in Rule 6-8.3, including: at least 5 years of practicing law; substantial involvement in the specialty of criminal trial law (30% or more during the 3 years immediately preceding application); handling at least 25 contested criminal cases (with 20 jury trials, tried to a verdict, 15 which involved a felony, and 10 as lead counsel).


The Florida attorneys certified as specialist in criminal trial law have also submitted to peer review, passed a rigorous written examination and completed a specified number of continuing legal education (CLE) courses in the specialty area of the law.


In the State of Florida, only certified attorneys are allowed to identify themselves as "specialists" or "experts" or to use the letters "B.C.S." to indicate Board Certified Specialist. Depending on the designation earned, the attorney is allowed to use the phrase "Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law" or "Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law."


Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1988, FACDL promotes excellence in the practice of criminal law while protecting the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in the State of Florida are active in this trusted organization. FACDL unites and educates attorneys in the criminal justice system in Florida.



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