Criminal Defense Lawyers in Florida

116 lawyers listed. Defence against state or federal criminal charges, from traffic misdemeanours to felonies.

Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.

Sam Nicholas Masters

Protecting the rights and futures of clients for over 35 years. · Daytona Beach, FL
Unclaimed profileCar AccidentsDrug CrimesTheft and Property CrimesExpungement

Jaya Balani

NeJame Law · Orlando, FL
Unclaimed profileAppealsDrug CrimesTheft and Property CrimesSex Crimes

Rafael A. Castro III

The Law Offices of Rafael A. Castro, III · Miami, FL
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseBusiness and CorporateAppealsInternational

John P. Guidry

Law Firm of John P. Guidry II, P.A. · Orlando, FL
Unclaimed profileDrug CrimesTheft and Property CrimesExpungement

Malcolm Anthony

Malcolm Anthony P.A. (http://www.malcolmanthony.com) · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Unclaimed profileTraffic TicketsMilitaryDrug CrimesAssault and Battery

Jared M Lee

Jackson Lee | PA · Longwood, FL
Unclaimed profileConsumer ProtectionTheft and Property CrimesSexual HarassmentDebt Collection Harassment

About these 116 listings

The practice areas listed most often are White Collar Crime (48), Drug Crimes (42), Theft and Property Crimes (35), Assault and Battery (31), Sex Crimes (30) and Expungement (16). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

Most of these listings are in Orlando (18), Miami (17), Tampa (15), Fort Lauderdale (12), Tallahassee (9) and Clearwater (7).

93 of the 116 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 75% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 1% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1956 to 2018.

The firms and organizations that appear most often are Littler Mendelson P.C. (9), Holland & Knight LLP (9), NeJame Law (6), White & Case LLP (4) and Foley & Lardner LLP (3).

The law schools named most often are University of Florida (22), Stetson University College of Law (14), Boston College Law School (9), New College of the University of South Florida (8) and Harvard Divinity School (8).

These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for Florida, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.

How do I check that a criminal defense lawyer in Florida is licensed?

Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.

What does a criminal defense lawyer in Florida typically charge?

Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.