MIAMI ATTORNEY EDELSTEIN HANDLES ALL TYPES OF CRIMES INCLUDING FELONIES, MISDEMEANORS AND JUVENILE CASES.
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David Edelstein is a former criminal lawyer with the Miami-Dade County Public Defender who devotes his practice exclusively to criminal defense in the state of Florida, with a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy. During his career as a private criminal defense lawyer, he has handled and tried a wide range of state and federal |
criminal cases in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as well as other jurisdictions in Florida. His trial experience, along with a personal commitment to his clients, combine to offer the prospective client competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment. As a criminal defense attorney, his philosophy is grounded in the strong belief that his clients should be fully informed about every aspect of their case as it progresses.
Mr. Edelstein is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida's Legal Elite-- one of only 42 criminal lawyers selected statewide to receive the honor. Additionally, the South Florida Legal Guide recently named him a top criminal lawyer in the region. He has also been identified as a "Rising Star" in criminal defense by Super Lawyers Magazine --an honor limited to the top criminal defense attorneys who are 40 years old or younger.
Although he considers himself first and foremost a trial lawyer, Mr. Edelstein also routinely represents individuals whose main interest is in resolving their case as expeditiously as possible. While every situation is different, Mr. Edelstein strives to minimize the effects and ramifications of a criminal case to allow his clients to put the case behind them and move on with their professional and personal lives. If you or someone you love has been arrested, is being investigated, or, has been charged with a crime, call Mr. Edelstein today for a FREE CONSULTATION on how to best put the experience behind you: 877-321-4545.
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David M. Edelstein, PA
Miami Criminal Attorney
MIAMI
 (305) 538-4545
FORT LAUDERDALE
 (954) 414-4132
W.P.B.
 (561) 209-1677
ORLANDO
 (407) 956-4365
TAMPA
 (813) 434-4125
TOLL FREE
 (877) 387-0324
Case No.F0X309XX - Client arrested at Miami International Airport for allegedly making a false report of a bomb on a plane, facing 15 years in state prison. Criminal defense lawyer David Edelstein convinced the Miami-Dade County State Attorney not to file charges arguing that the whole incident was an overreaction by airport officials. Result: charges dropped.
Case No. 0X000972 - Client arrested and charged with drug trafficking, facing a 25 year minimum mandatory sentence in state prison. Mr. Edelstein convinced the State Attorney to offer his client community control and probation. Result: Client avoids prison.
Case No. 0X-CR-205XX - Peruvian national arrested at Miami International Airport for not reporting over $90,000 to federal customs officials. Client charged with bulk cash smuggling as well as three counts of false statements, facing 12 to 18 months in federal prison. Criminal defense attorney David Edelstein successfully convinced a federal judge to give his client probation. Result: Client avoids prison.