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Criminal Defense

Juvenile Offenses

Court diversion and delinquency adjudication.

Statistics
01
~40%
Drop in Florida DUI arrests over the past decade
Florida Department of Law Enforcement · 2023
02
~90%
Federal cases that end in a guilty plea
Bureau of Justice Statistics · 2023
03
73,741
Sealing & expungement petitions granted (FL, recent FY)
FDLE · 2023
About this practice

Juvenile Offenses sits inside our Criminal Defense practice.

Criminal defense is not just courtroom advocacy — it is early-stage strategy: bail arguments, suppression motions, discovery fights, and charge negotiations. We do all of them with equal seriousness.

Video Insight

3 segundos pueden cambiar tu vida — y las consecuencias, mucho más tiempo.

Lo que pasa en tres segundos de negligencia se vive durante meses o años. Cómo preservar la evidencia desde el primer momento.

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When to Call

If any of these applies — reach out today.

You were just arrested

Do not make a statement. Do not consent to a search. Call counsel immediately.

You received a target letter

Federal target letters indicate an indictment may be imminent. Response strategy starts now.

Police want to 'ask you a few questions'

A non-custodial interview is still evidence. Bring counsel or decline.

You're on probation and missed a condition

Self-surrender with counsel is materially better than a warrant arrest.

You want to seal or expunge a closed case

Many Florida adults qualify and never realize it.

Chronology

What happens after you call.

  1. Hour 0
    Free consultation
    Attorney-level review of the facts — no fee, no obligation.
  2. Day 1
    Case accepted & evidence hold
    Litigation-hold letters go out; records and footage are preserved.
  3. Week 1
    Medical workup begins
    Treatment plan under a letter of protection where needed.
  4. Month 1
    Demand / formal filing
    Pre-suit demand or complaint filed; carrier put on notice.
  5. 6 – 18 mo
    Resolution
    Mediation, settlement, or trial verdict — most cases settle.
Timeline varies by matter · deadlines apply
Video Insights

Criminal Defense, explained on camera.

Short, plain-language explanations of the questions we answer most often. Full library lives on YouTube.

Full Channel

3 segundos pueden cambiar tu vida — y las consecuencias, mucho más tiempo.

Lo que pasa en tres segundos de negligencia se vive durante meses o años. Cómo preservar la evidencia desde el primer momento.

¿Quién tiene la culpa en un choque? Lo que dice la ley de Florida.

La regla de negligencia comparativa modificada al 50% — cómo se reparte la culpa y cómo afecta tu recuperación.

Accidente de auto en Florida: 3 errores que arruinan tu caso.

Declaraciones grabadas, acuerdos rápidos y atención médica retrasada — los tres errores que reducen el valor de un caso.

Accidente grave en Miami — reclama tu compensación ya.

Plazos, aseguradoras y la importancia de actuar pronto tras un accidente catastrófico en Miami-Dade.

Detenido y separado: la súplica de una cubana con I-220A.

Qué es el I-220A, qué opciones existen para quienes están en proceso de deportación, y cuándo conviene pedir audiencia.

Client Reviews

4.9 stars across 2,200+ reviews.

4.9 / 5 · 2,200+ reviews on Google
2 weeks ago
They treated me like family. Recovered more than I thought possible and they did it in Spanish when I couldn't do it in English.
E. Rodríguez
Car accident · Miami
1 month ago
We were facing deportation and lost. Maria walked us through every filing. Today we are legal permanent residents.
G. Pérez
VAWA petition · Hialeah
3 months ago
The construction company denied everything. Gallardo's team had the medical records, site photos, and depositions lined up. We settled for more than double the original offer.
J. Martin
Workers' comp · Houston

Reviews sourced from clients who agreed to share. Representative examples — individual results vary by case.

Common Questions

Answers that cite the statute.

Do I have to take a breathalyzer in Florida?

Florida's implied-consent law means refusal can trigger a license suspension, but the decision has strategic and evidentiary consequences either way. Counsel can advise in real time.

What's the difference between sealing and expungement?

Sealing hides the record from most public view; expungement removes it from public records entirely. Eligibility depends on the charge and disposition.

Request Consultation

Talk to an attorney aboutjuvenile offenses.

Tell us briefly what happened. An attorney — not an intake screener — will review the facts and reach out within one business hour. English or Español.

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Arrested or under investigation? Every hour matters. Call now.

There is no fee for the consultation and no obligation. Speak with an attorney — not an intake screener.

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