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Miami Criminal Defense Attorney serving Miami-Dade County, Florida
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I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree from National University in 2002 while serving full time in the United States Navy. From there, I went on to Stetson University College of Law where I earned my Juris Doctor Degree and was awarded the William F. Blews award for outstanding Pro Bono service.
While in law school, I also earned a Master of Forensic Science Degree from National University and a Master of Criminal Justice Degree from Boston University, completing all requirements online. I was honorably discharged from the military in 2002 after five years of service to my country.
After graduating from Stetson, I joined the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State Attorney where I prosecuted misdemeanor domestic violence cases, juvenile cases, and felony cases ranging from serious DUIs to armed robbery.
I decided to open my own law office in order to practice entiirely in the field that I love and to help others in a more effective way. I only handle criminal cases and only a few cases in a given time. This ensures that I am able to devote all my time and energy to your case and your needs. I do not believe in law firms that advertise heavily and only care about the business side. They want to get as many clients as possible and have many paralegals and associate lawyers working on the case. They try to plea the case as quickly as possible without doing much investigation or work on the case. I will not be that lawyer or have that type of law firm. Each case is important to me and will be handled as if we were going to trial. This means that every detail of your case will be analyzed and we will take as long as it requires. I don't believe in a plea bargain until we analyzed all the options and the plea is in your best interest. I will truly work hard to defend your rights and will fight for you.
Nothing less will be accepted.
Bar Memberships:
The Florida Bar, Bar No. 21022
Association Memberships:
Florida State Bar, American Bar Association; Cuban American Bar Association, Dade County Bar Association, and the Criminal Law section of the Florida Bar.
Continuing Education:
I attend many seminars on criminal law, professionalism, and ethics. While a prosecutor, I attended week-long trial training courses in South Carolina and in Gainsville which provided me with CLE hours and practical trial training. I have already completed all hours required by the Florida Bar during each 3 year time period. I will continue to attend Basic Skills Courses and seminars, such as the last one attended: Criminal Law Seminar.
Papers and Publications:
Published an article for the Florida Bar Criminal Law Journal titled Testimonial Defined: An Update on Crawford, Florida Criminal Law Journal, Volume XXXV, No.3 (Fall 2006)
Professional Organization Memberships:
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Example Cases:
In my time as a prosecutor, I have handled hundreds of felony cases including theft, driving with license suspended, Felony DUI, Burglary, Robberies, Sexual Battery, Trafficking of Drugs, and many more. I have also prosecuted serious domestic violence cases such as aggravated battery and cases involving firearms. I am very knowledgeable of the 10-20-LIFE law and the consequences of being charged for a crime under this law. Finally, I can effectively handle clients charged with drug trafficking.
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Degree: |
Juris Doctor |
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School: |
Stetson University |
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City: |
St. Petersburg |
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State: |
FL |
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Year: |
2005 |
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Honors: |
Pro Bono Award |
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Focus: |
Trial Advocacy and Criminal Law |
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Degree: |
Master of Criminal Justice |
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School: |
Boston University |
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City: |
Boston |
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State: |
MA |
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Year: |
2006 |
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Focus: |
Criminal Justice |
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Degree: |
Master of Forensic Sciences |
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School: |
National University |
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City: |
San Diego |
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State: |
CA |
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Year: |
2004 |
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Focus: |
Forensic Sciences |
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Degree: |
Bachelor of Arts |
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School: |
National University |
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City: |
San Diego |
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State: |
CA |
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Year: |
2002 |
Contact me today to discuss in detail your legal problem.
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