Cases we defend
- Felonies and misdemeanors in county and circuit court
- DUI and driving offenses, including license suspension hearings
- Drug possession, sale, trafficking and paraphernalia charges
- Theft, fraud, worthless checks and property crimes
- Battery, assault and domestic violence charges
- Weapons charges
- Violations of probation and community control
- Juvenile delinquency cases
- Sealing and expunging criminal records
- Pre-arrest investigations and grand jury matters
If you have been arrested or contacted by police
You have the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer. Use both. What you say to an officer, a detective or a cellmate, and what you post online, can be used against you. Write down what happened while it is fresh, keep any paperwork you were given, and call us before you talk to anyone else about the case.
Early work matters: evidence disappears, witnesses move, and the first weeks often decide whether a case is dropped, reduced or tried.
Common questions
How soon will I see a judge?
Someone who stays in custody after an arrest in Florida is brought before a judge for a first appearance within 24 hours, where release conditions are set.
Should I just take the plea offer?
Not before a lawyer has reviewed the evidence and explained the consequences, including the ones outside the courtroom: your license, your job, immigration status, and your record. Some offers are good; some are not.
Can my record be cleared?
Florida allows one sealing or expunction in most circumstances, if the charge and the outcome qualify. We can tell you whether yours does.
This page is general information about Florida law, not legal advice about your situation. Deadlines and procedures vary and change; talk to an attorney about yours.