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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 Assistant 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, he has handled and tried a wide range of criminal cases in West Palm Beach, as well as other courts throughout Palm Beach County. 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 (561) 209-1677.
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Illegal Alien Sentenced for Cash Smuggling on I-10 - KFDM-TV News
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Illegal Alien Sentenced for Cash Smuggling on I-10 KFDM-TV News, Texas - 6 minutes ago BEAUMONT TX - United States Attorney Rebecca A. Gregory announced that a 31-year-old illegal alien has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for ... .. read more
Central Florida Woman Sentenced for Participation in Mortgage ... - All American..
Friday, May 9, 2008
Central Florida Woman Sentenced for Participation in Mortgage ... All American Patriots (press release), Sweden - 18 hours ago Using those fraudulently obtained loans and working with Hanse, Grant and her family members purchased expensive homes in Orange, Broward, and Palm Beach ... .. read more
Strip club manager seeks sentence reduction - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Friday, May 9, 2008
Strip club manager seeks sentence reduction Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL - 7 hours ago Bishop, 41, of Palm Coast was convicted in February of illegally funneling $1500 to the campaigns of two 2005 candidates for Daytona Beach City Commission. ... .. read more
Bad loans, bad people - Palm Beach Post
Friday, May 9, 2008
Bad loans, bad people Palm Beach Post, United States - 19 hours ago ... in Palm Beach County. The US Attorney's Office accuses Berry Louidort and Ralph Michel (also known as Ralph Duverneau) of using inflated appraisals, ... .. 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 - May 8, 2008 On Thursday, Nick Bollea and his mother, Linda, were seen leaving the office of his criminal attorney , J. Kevin Hayslett, around 5 pm Hayslett said he was ... .. read more
Session Roundup: HI, VT, NE, FL - Progressive States Network
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Session Roundup: HI, VT, NE, FL Progressive States Network, MT - 1 hour ago Currently 300 million gallons of sewage a day is released into the sea through pipelines from Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. ... .. read more
Former Vets' Council president in Indian River County suspended ... - Vero B..
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Former Vets' Council president in Indian River County suspended ... Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription), FL - 3 hours ago The council is composed of delegates from the county's various veterans' groups and gets county aid to take sick veterans to the West Palm Beach Vetera.. .. read more
Federal jury indicts Port St. Lucie man - TCPalm
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Federal jury indicts Port St. Lucie man TCPalm, FL - May 6, 2008 ... the US Attorney's Office announced Tuesday. Muniz-Santos, a non-US citizen living in Port St. Lucie, and Jorge Luis Perez, 37, of West Palm Beach , ... .. read more
Legislature Is Getting Tough With Street Gangs - Tampa Tribune
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Legislature Is Getting Tough With Street Gangs Tampa Tribune, FL - May 6, 2008 Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach , and Rep. William Snyder, R-Stuart, has passed comprehensive anti-gang legislation that will assist Florida's citizens in ... .. read more
Port St. Lucie man among 23 people indicted on human smuggling charges - Vero Be..
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Port St. Lucie man among 23 people indicted on human smuggling charges Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription), FL - 4 hours ago Yoel Muniz-Santos, 36, a non-US citizen living in Port St. Lucie, and Jorge Luis Perez, 37, of West Palm Beach , were charged with trying to bring 27 Cuban ... .. read more
Lines drawn over US gun-carry laws - Palm Beach Post
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Lines drawn over US gun-carry laws Palm Beach Post, United States - 5 hours ago Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said the new state law changes nothing for law enforcement. Residents already had the right to keep guns in their ... .. read more
Eric H. Sussman, Deputy Chief, Financial Crimes and Special ... - Earthtimes (pr..
Monday, May 5, 2008
Eric H. Sussman, Deputy Chief, Financial Crimes and Special ... Earthtimes (press release), UK - 16 hours ago The firm's Regulatory Enforcement and White Collar Litigation practice represents clients in a wide range of areas, including securities fraud, criminal ... .. read more
Bank on mistakes - Mail Tribune
Sunday, May 4, 2008
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Florida lawmakers aim to eliminate gangs - Orlando Sentinel
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Florida lawmakers aim to eliminate gangs Orlando Sentinel, FL - May 3, 2008 Attorney General Bill McCollum, along with co-sponsors Sen. Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach , and Rep. William Snyder, R-Stuart, proposed the bill in ... .. read more
Editorial: Budget woes may hurt anti-gang efforts - Tallahassee Democrat
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Editorial: Budget woes may hurt anti-gang efforts Tallahassee Democrat, FL - 35 minutes ago In Palm Beach County, where the gang problem has been severe, local officials have used a similar ordinance effectively to reduce gang activity there. ... .. read more
Eager to vote, Muslims file stack of lawsuits over citizenship delays - Palm Bea..
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Eager to vote, Muslims file stack of lawsuits over citizenship delays Palm Beach Post, United States - 2 hours ago Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include Osama Qasmieh, a Royal Palm Beach engineer originally from Jordan who has not been outside the US in 20 years. ... .. read more
Gardens couple says bounty hunters harassed them - WPTV
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Gardens couple says bounty hunters harassed them WPTV, FL - 3 hours ago A local bail bonds agency is deflecting charges it badgered and harrassed a Palm Beach Gardens couple in a case of mistaken identity. ... .. read more
No disbarment for convicted lobbyist Boose - Palm Beach Post
Saturday, May 3, 2008
No disbarment for convicted lobbyist Boose Palm Beach Post, United States - 3 hours ago By TOM DUBOCQ A judicial referee has recommended a three year suspension rather than disbarment for lawyer William R. Boose III, a once-powerful Palm Beach ... .. read more
Attorney in Duke gang rape addresses Palm Beach County lawyers - Sun-Sentinel.co..
Friday, May 2, 2008
Attorney in Duke gang rape addresses Palm Beach County lawyers Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - May 2, 2008 Defense lawyer Michelle Suskauer, of West Palm Beach , said the Duke case is indicative of how times have changed. "You have an electronic witness vs. a ... .. read more
STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATION TARGETING - Lawfuel (press release)
Friday, May 2, 2008
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'Wouldn't say he was trying to kill me:' FAU shooting victim - Sun-S..
Friday, May 2, 2008
Sun-Sentinel.com 'Wouldn't say he was trying to kill me:' FAU shooting victim Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 15 hours ago First appearance for Omar E. Graham Jr. in the courtroom at the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department on Thursday. Graham is accused of firing a gun on the .... .. read more

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Case No. F06012788 - Client arrested for presenting fraudulent insurance card to police, facing 5 years state prison. Mr. Edelstein persuades prosecutor to drop the charges. Result: no action taken by the State Attorney.
Case No. F06009462 - Client arrested on three felony drug charges facing up to 35 years in state prison. Mr. Edelstein convinced prosecutor to reduce the charges and allow client to participate in drug diversion program. Result: upon successful completion of program, State Attorney will dismiss the charges.
Case No. J061164 - Juvenile client charged with sale of drugs on school grounds, facing committment to juvenile program and criminal record. Mr. Edelstein convinced the State Attorney's Office to reduce the charges to simple misdemeanor possession charge. Result: No jail, conviction, or felony record.