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. This is especially true for a person who has never had contact with the criminal justice system. Suddenly, you find yourself thrust into a world you never imagined you would be a part of. You are subjected to indignities you never thought you |
would experience. The stress of being the subject of an investigation or the trauma of being arrested and booked into a jail can truly be overwhelming. It will make you question your most basic assumptions about what kind of person you are.
The first three things that go through your mind:
1) How will this affect my job?
2) How will this affect my family?
3) How will this impact the opinion everyone has of me?
A criminal conviction can also impact your ability to rent a home or live in certain communities. If you are not a citizen, a criminal conviction can even get you deported.
Fortunately, there's a chance that your life can go back to normal. But timing is critical. You need to know your rights under the law and act to protect them immediately.
Don't wait to get help.
Timely intervention, negotiation, and preparation by an experienced criminal defense attorney is your best option.
David Edelstein, an AV rated former assistant public defender, devotes his practice exclusively to criminal defense in Miami and other cities, with a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy. During his career as a private criminal defense lawyer, he has defended a wide range of state and federal criminal cases in Miami, 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.
Over the past 15 years, David Edelstein, has guided countless people through this emotional and legal maze with two goals in mind:
1) avoiding jail if at all possible, and,
2) avoiding a criminal conviction.
Every case is different. Mr. Edelstein strives to minimize the effects of a criminal case on your life.
You want to put your case behind you and move on with your life. Call Mr. Edelstein today for a CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION at (305) 538-4545 or simply take a moment to fill out our confidential and secure intake form. The additional details you provide will greatly assist us in responding to your inquiry.
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And The Tide Turns…
March 21st, 2012
by David Edelstein
As the smoke clears, evidence is starting to mount that conflicts with George Zimmerman’s claim that Trayvon Martin was the aggressor in this tragic incident. It’s pathetic and deplorable that Trayvon’s family had to hire an attorney to follow up on obvious leads that were overlooked by the Sanford Police Department. With each passing day, the momentum–and [...] Read More
Be Careful for What You Wish For…
March 20th, 2012
by David Edelstein
The biggest challenge to bringing criminal charges against the “neighborhood watch captain” for the shooting of Trayvon Martin may be the lack of evidence disputing Zimmerman’s account of the incident. In order to file a manslaughter charge, prosecutors must believe that they have enough evidence to prove to a jury–beyond a reasonable doubt–that Zimmerman’s actions [...] Read More
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but Words…
January 26th, 2012
by David Edelstein
There’s something special about being a cop. Not only do you get to carry a badge and gun and put people in jail. You also get the special power to keep them there. How, you ask? Simple. Just open your mouth and say whatever you feel like saying. In other words: you get the power [...] Read More
5 Things You Should Never Do When Talking with a Cop
December 30th, 2011
by David Edelstein
The following 5 tips assume that you aren't a hothead who lacks impulse control, and you would rather avoid spending the night in jail:
1. Never raise your voice or challenge the officer even if he is confrontational and raises his. It's not a bad idea to address the officer as "sir," "officer" or "officer (last name). Ask yourself if you'd rather be right or arrested? Read More
Fallout Continues Over Urban Week Miami Beach Police Shooting
December 25th, 2011
by David Edelstein
Seven Months after being shot ostensibly by a barrage of bullets by police, three innocent bystanders try to piece their lives together while they continue waiting for answers Last Memorial Day Weekend, Miami Beach police officers (together with some of Hialeah’s finest) fired over 100 bullets at a suspect’s vehicle–despite the fact that there were [...] Read More
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer David Edelstein...
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Picked by South Florida Legal Guide, Fort Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer David Edelstein... picked by the South Florida Legal Guide...one of criminal lawyers in Florida .. read more..
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney Pick by SuperLawyers Magazine...
Monday, August 10, 2009
David Edelstein was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as one of only 42 Florida criminal lawyers ...in their annual Legal Elite edition of. .. read more..
Miami Immigration Judge: No Evidence of...
Friday, ?Oct 9, 2009?
At the urging of an immigration attorney Miami, immigration judge Kenneth Hurewitz wrote in an opinion released this afternoon. Judge Kenneth Hurewitz had already dismissed the deportation case against Megahed ... read more..
Fort Lauderdale: Criminal Lawyer David Edelstein Selected...
Thursday, August 20, 2009
attorney David Edelstein was selected ... "rising star" in the criminal defense category ... Mr. Edelstein .... honored by the recognition .. read more
Miami Criminal Lawyer David Edelstein Announces Launch of Criminal Law Blog
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Attorney David Edelstein has created a criminal law blog which contains the most recent .. read more
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David M. Edelstein, PA
Miami Criminal Attorney
Mellon Financial Center
1111 Brickell Avenue
Suite 2050
Miami, Florida 33131
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One East Broward Blvd., Suite 700
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