MIAMI ATTORNEY EDELSTEIN HANDLES ALL TYPES OF CRIMES INCLUDING FELONIES, MISDEMEANORS AND JUVENILE CASES.
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Being charged with any crime is a frightening experience. You need to know your rights under the law and act to protect them immediately- before memories fade, evidence is lost, or witnesses disappear. Don't wait to get help. The longer your criminal defense attorney has before trial, the stronger your defense can be. |
Mr. Edelstein is a former attorney 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 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 lawyer, 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 looks forward to each new case as a fresh challenge to succeed. Call him today for a FREE CONSULTATION at 305-538-4545.
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Nine who were wrongfully convicted plead for reform - Houston Chronicle
Friday, May 9, 2008
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Wilkes announces dean of law school initiative - The Citizen's Voice
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Wilkes announces dean of law school initiative The Citizen's Voice, PA - 20 hours ago He and his wife, Nancy Ann, a criminal defense lawyer , have two grown children. “The folks at Wilkes have given a very warm welcome. ... .. read more
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Wilkes announces dean of law school initiative Citizens Voice, PA - 47 minutes ago He and his wife, Nancy Ann, a criminal defense lawyer , have two grown children. “The folks at Wilkes have given a very warm welcome. ... .. read more
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Goode family retains civil-rights lawyer - Philadelphia Inquirer
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Nomination Of Council Slate Expected Saturday - Rocktown Weekly
Friday, May 9, 2008
Nomination Of Council Slate Expected Saturday Rocktown Weekly, VA - 11 minutes ago ... 45, and criminal defense attorney Tracy Evans, 31, are expected to be nominated, said City Republican Committee Chairwoman Kerri Wilson on Thursday. ... .. read more
‘The World Turned Upside Down’ (Part II of II) - Rockwall County Herald Bann..
Friday, May 9, 2008
‘The World Turned Upside Down’ (Part II of II) Rockwall County Herald Banner, tx - 8 hours ago ... a couple of little thugs reminds me of the lack of judgment used by Florida criminal defense attorney David Lamos in 1999 while representing JG Parker. ... .. read more
Judge will weigh Bollea's fate today - Tampabay.com
Friday, May 9, 2008
Judge will weigh Bollea's fate today Tampabay.com, FL - 39 minutes ago Largo-based criminal defense attorney John Trevena, who is not connected with the case, said Bollea's decision is "somewhat unusual and extremely risky. ... .. read more
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Hulk's son won't fight charges Tampabay.com, FL - 3 hours ago Clearwater-based criminal defense attorney John Trevena, who is not connected with the case, said Bollea's decision is "somewhat unusual and extremely risky ... .. read more
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Judge rejects subpoenas seeking files for Carona Los Angeles Times, CA - 1 hour ago ... office related to cases involving Haidl's son, former Assistant Sheriff George Jaramillo and prominent criminal defense attorney Joseph Cavallo. ... .. read more

Miami Criminal Lawyer David Edelstein Announces Expansion
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David M. Edelstein, PA
Miami Criminal Attorney
MIAMI
 (305) 538-4545
FORT LAUDERDALE
 (954) 414-4132
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 (561) 209-1677
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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. Mr. 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. Attorney Edelstein successfully convinced a federal judge to give his client probation. Result: Client avoids prison.