Florida · Criminal Defense
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Florida
4,651 Florida attorneys list criminal defense in their official bar profile. They are ranked below by the objective public record — federal court activity first, then years admitted — and every listing is in active good standing per the The Florida Bar (unified/mandatory bar). This is not a paid placement or a rating of skill.
Ranked criminal defense attorneys in Florida
Abril Beatriz Abad
Lake Worth, FL
- Bar #
- 1054284
- Firm
- Law Office of Jan P. Weiss, P.a.
Edward John Abare, III
Vero Beach, FL
- Bar #
- 874590
- Law school
- Western New England College School of Law
- Firm
- Edward J Abare Iii, PLLC
Shawna Marie Abbatiello
Jacksonville, FL
- Bar #
- 1026371
- Law school
- Wake Forest University School of Law
- Firm
- Office of Public Defender Charlie Cofer
Omar Abdelghany
Tampa, FL
- Bar #
- 105682
- Law school
- California Western School of Law
- Firm
- Oa Law Firm
Patricia Abdi
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Bar #
- 85692
- Firm
- Office of Statewide Prosecution
Emmett Christopher Abdoney
Tampa, FL
- Bar #
- 54402
- Law school
- Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
- Firm
- Law Office of E. Christoper Abdoney
Mildred M Abdullah
Pensacola, FL
- Bar #
- 10124
- Law school
- Yale Law School
- Firm
- Mildred Moultrie Abdullah
Benjamin Abdulnour
Fort Myers, FL
- Bar #
- 71362
- Law school
- Florida State University College of Law
- Firm
- Atlas Defense Law
Adriene Lea Ables
Clearwater, FL
- Bar #
- 818801
- Law school
- University of Oklahoma College of Law
- Firm
- Office of Public Defender
Daniel Everett Abrams
Jupiter, FL
- Bar #
- 115029
- Law school
- Hofstra University School of Law
- Firm
- Daniel E. Abrams, Esq.
Ivan Samuel Abrams
Miami, FL
- Bar #
- 72441
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law
- Firm
- Abrams Justice - Trial Attorneys
Marc Lawrence Abramson
Boca Raton, FL
- Bar #
- 702498
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
- Firm
- Westpark Capital Group, LLC
Roberto E Abreu
Coral Gables, FL
- Bar #
- 691119
- Law school
- University of Houston Law Center
- Firm
- Abreu Law, PLLC
Diane Lorena Aburto
Coral Gables, FL
- Bar #
- 84858
- Law school
- Florida Coastal School of Law
- Firm
- Law Office of Aburto P.a.
Victor Omar Acevedo
San Juan, PR
- Bar #
- 1064362
- Law school
- University of Puerto Rico School of Law
- Firm
- Casillas, Santiago & Torres Llc, Parq de Santa Maria, M-6 Calle Clavel
David Paul Ackerman
West Palm Beach, FL
- Bar #
- 374350
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
- Firm
- Akerman LLP
Laurel Alexandra Marois Ackerman
St Petersburg, FL
- Bar #
- 1010770
- Law school
- University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- Firm
- Anderson & Ackerman Law Group
Jordan Ordway Ackley
Palatka, FL
- Bar #
- 1018928
- Law school
- Regent University School of Law
- Firm
- Public Defender'S Office - 7th Circuit
Evan Everette Acle
Miami, FL
- Bar #
- 1024649
- Law school
- University of Miami School of Law
- Firm
- Florida Department of Homeland Security
Sergio Enrique Acosta
Chicago, IL
- Bar #
- 515523
- Law school
- George Washington University Law School
- Firm
- Akerman, LLP
Alberto Emilio Acuna
Miami, FL
- Bar #
- 545791
- Law school
- University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- Firm
- Albert E. Acuna, P.a.
Hali Maclister Adair
FL attorney
- Bar #
- 105685
- Law school
- Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Gabriel E Adam
Sanford, FL
- Bar #
- 27371
- Firm
- The Adam Law Firm, P.a.
Frankie Adamo
Colorado Springs, CO
- Bar #
- 58108
- Law school
- Florida A&m University, College of Law
- Firm
- Law Office of Frank Adamo
Blake Michael Adams
Jacksonville, FL
- Bar #
- 111324
- Firm
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Jasmine Adreonna Adams
Tallahassee, FL
- Bar #
- 1049446
- Law school
- Florida State University College of Law
- Firm
- State Attorney'S Office
Joshua Eli Adams
Orlando, FL
- Bar #
- 58112
- Law school
- Florida State University College of Law
- Firm
- Office of Principal Legal Advisor
Mark R. Adams
Sarasota, FL
- Bar #
- 740381
- Law school
- Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Micah Ann Adams
Bushnell, FL
- Bar #
- 1032030
- Law school
- University of Mississippi School of Law
- Firm
- Adams & Adams Law, PLLC
Tyrone Afrasan Adams
Tampa, FL
- Bar #
- 298877
- Law school
- Florida A&m University, College of Law
- Firm
- Office of the Public Defender, Tyrone Afrasan Adams
Jared Michael Adelman
Orlando, FL
- Bar #
- 86715
- Law school
- University of Miami School of Law
- Firm
- Marshall Dennehey
Clay Brown Adkinson
Defuniak Springs, FL
- Bar #
- 20500
- Law school
- Florida State University College of Law
- Firm
- Adkinson Law Firm, LLC
Richard Kerry Adkison
Chipley, FL
- Bar #
- 843253
- Law school
- University of Mississippi School of Law
- Firm
- Kerry Adkison, P.a.
Robert Elliott Adler
Boca Raton, FL
- Bar #
- 259942
- Law school
- University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- Firm
- Robert E. Adler
James Rogers Agar, II
Clermont, FL
- Bar #
- 1040409
- Law school
- University of Oklahoma College of Law
- Firm
- Mr. James R. Agar II
Angelique Bettina Agoston
Fort Myers, FL
- Bar #
- 31577
- Law school
- University of Miami School of Law
- Firm
- The Joe Viacava Law Firm
Gladys Maria Aguero
Cooper City, FL
- Bar #
- 846635
- Law school
- South Texas College of Law Houston
- Firm
- Gladys M. Aguero, P.a.
Annette Adelle Del Aguila
Coral Gables, FL
- Bar #
- 40546
- Law school
- St. Thomas University School of Law
- Firm
- Your Insurance Attorney PLLC
Fiorella Francesca Del Aguila
Pembroke Pines, FL
- Bar #
- 68592
- Law school
- St. Thomas University School of Law
- Firm
- One For Law Group
Miguel Del Aguila
Coral Gables, FL
- Bar #
- 232033
- Law school
- University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- Firm
- Miguel del Aguila, P.a.
Syed Sharik Ahmed
Tampa, FL
- Bar #
- 157848
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School of Law
- Firm
- Legal Advocate Group, P.a.
Christina Ariel Ahrens
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Bar #
- 1025070
- Law school
- Florida State University College of Law
- Firm
- Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli, & Albright Pl
Kaisha Ahye
West Palm Beach, FL
- Bar #
- 1058786
- Law school
- St. Thomas University School of Law
Peter D Aiken
Sarasota, FL
- Bar #
- 133253
- Law school
- University of Miami School of Law
- Firm
- Aiken, O'Halloran & Assoc. of Sarasota
Brice L Aikens
Orlando, FL
- Bar #
- 25655
- Law school
- Florida State University College of Law
- Firm
- The Umansky Law Firm, P.a.
Jaime A Aird
Sunrise, FL
- Bar #
- 114903
- Law school
- Florida International University, College of Law
- Firm
- Law Offices of Jaime A. Aird
Huda Ajlani
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Bar #
- 27381
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law
- Firm
- Federal Public Defender Sdfl
Mutaqee Na'Im Akbar
Tallahassee, FL
- Bar #
- 819581
- Law school
- University of Miami School of Law
- Firm
- Akbar Thomas - Personal Injury Attorneys
Stephen D Ake
Tampa, FL
- Bar #
- 14087
- Law school
- Stetson University College of Law
- Firm
- Office of the Attorney General
Seda Aktas
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Bar #
- 58838
- Law school
- Florida Coastal School of Law
Haseen Alam
Miami, FL
- Bar #
- 1018421
- Law school
- University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Maria A Albanese
West Palm Beach, FL
- Bar #
- 98225
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law
- Firm
- Office of the State Attorney
Ryan Michael Albaugh
Saint Augustine, FL
- Bar #
- 11729
- Law school
- Golden Gate University School of Law
- Firm
- The Albaugh Law Firm
John Joseph Albert
Melbourne, FL
- Bar #
- 175617
- Law school
- University of Miami School of Law
- Firm
- Albert & Donnelly, Llc.
A Brian Albritton
Tampa, FL
- Bar #
- 777773
- Law school
- Boston College Law School
- Firm
- Phelps Dunbar LLP
Richard Henry Albritton, III
Panama City, FL
- Bar #
- 54472
- Law school
- Florida State University College of Law
- Firm
- Albritton Law Firm
Joseph M. Albury
Key West, FL
- Bar #
- 515434
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law
- Firm
- The Albury Law Firm, P.a.
Gregory Vincent Alcaro
Miami, FL
- Bar #
- 1007756
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law
- Firm
- Gregory Vincent Alcaro, P.a.
Mark Joseph Alderuccio
Naples, FL
- Bar #
- 56110
- Law school
- University of Dayton School of Law
- Firm
- Alderuccio & Butler, Llc, Greentree Prof Ctr
Frank Nicholas Alessi
Fort Pierce, FL
- Bar #
- 93384
- Law school
- Liberty University School of Law
- Firm
- Alessi Law, P.a.
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Frequently asked questions
How are these criminal defense attorneys ranked?
By the objective public record, not by who pays. Attorneys with a verifiable federal court footprint surface first, then by years admitted, and only attorneys in active good standing are listed. None of this is a rating of skill or a paid placement — it is a summary of the official record from the The Florida Bar (unified/mandatory bar) and federal court dockets.
How do I verify a Florida criminal defense attorney's license?
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Data sources & last updated
- Licensing roster & status: The Florida Bar (unified/mandatory bar). Public licensing roster.
- Resident-attorney benchmark: ABA National Lawyer Population Survey 2024.
- Data on this page as of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
This site republishes official public records and is not legal advice, a lawyer referral service, or a consumer reporting agency. Information here may not be used to make decisions about employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA). Records are shown as published by their official sources and may contain errors or be out of date; consult the linked official source to verify. To correct or dispute a record, contact the licensing authority of record.