Miami Criminal Lawyers for State & Federal Criminal Defense
If you are being charged with a criminal offense in South Florida, you need an experienced Miami criminal lawyer on your side. Being prosecuted for a state crime or federal crime is a frightening experience. This is especially true for someone who has never had contact with the criminal justice system. As practicing Miami criminal defense lawyers, we never forget how traumatizing facing criminal charges can be from a client's perspective.
We specialize in criminal law and limit our practice to defending criminal cases. Unlike some other firms, our focus is exclusively on state and federal criminal defense in Miami-Dade County, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout Florida. The experience we have gained defending clients as trial lawyers and a personal commitment to the people we represent combine to offer the prospective client competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment.
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Learn more about the experience and qualifications of top-rated Miami criminal attorney David Edelstein and the other skilled criminal defense attorneys associated with our criminal law firm.
We Are the Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers for You
When you hire a member of The Edelstein Firm as your Miami criminal defense attorney, you will benefit from our cumulative years of experience and a track record of success. Hiring an accomplished crime lawyer can make all the difference from a federal case to a domestic violence case.
Instead of simply recommending a plea bargain, we will explore every option and give you the legal advice you need to make an educated and informed decision about your defense strategy. Suppose you decide to fight the case and go to trial. In that case, you can count on an experienced criminal defense lawyer to review your legal rights thoroughly, consider every potential defense, and fight tirelessly for your acquittal. If, after carefully considering your options, you feel that going to trial will not be in your best interest, we will negotiate the best possible resolution to your case. Regardless of your path, we are committed to doing everything in our power to resolve the matter to your satisfaction so that you can move on with your personal and professional life.
When we meet our clients, it is usually during one of the most stressful times of their lives. We understand an arrest's impact, no matter your situation. Each Miami criminal defense attorney in our firm understands our clients' stress and tries to support them by providing them with the information they need to make informed decisions.
When you are a professional, a criminal conviction can devastate both your career and personal life. For doctors, athletes, celebrities, and other professionals, even something as minor as a shoplifting charge can be a career-ender. If you are being investigated or charged with a crime, you should take immediate steps to protect your rights, career, and reputation.
It is bad enough to be arrested, but it is doubly traumatic for tourists. Whether you came to South Florida for business or pleasure, being arrested certainly was not something you or your family anticipated. In addition to the obvious logistical complications of being detained in a strange city, state, or country, being forced to hire a defense attorney in an unfamiliar place only adds to the stress. We understand your situation and can help you resolve your case—frequently without you having to return to Miami for future court hearings.
Whether they are high school, college, or graduate students, all have unique concerns when facing criminal charges. Just being arrested can trigger a school disciplinary proceeding, affect the chances of admission to other schools and negatively impact future employment. A criminal conviction can also make you ineligible for student loans. You should take immediate steps to protect your rights and future career by retaining an experienced crime lawyer to defend you.
Non-United States Citizens have unique concerns when they are arrested or prosecuted for crimes. Therefore, hiring a Miami criminal defense lawyer who understands criminal defense law and how criminal offenses can adversely affect a client's immigration status is extremely important. A dispo