Take Back Control With A Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are under investigation or have been arrested or charged on suspicion of a serious crime, your next steps can determine how your future will unfold. Will you reclaim your freedom to live and work wherever you please? Or might you go to jail and face huge fines? Will you keep your name clear or carry the burden of a criminal record? Whatever you do, don’t face the criminal justice system alone. Get a proven defense lawyer on your side to protect your good name.
At Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., in Fort Lauderdale, our two-person attorney team, Michael A. Gottlieb and Clark Alan Strandell, offer clients the opportunity to work with highly experienced defense attorneys. Each of us has years of experience and a solid track record of favorable outcomes.
Request legal counsel as soon as possible. Get out of jail or stay out of jail. Get a proven advocate on your case before negotiating with a prosecutor or standing before a judge and jury in a courtroom.
Our Collaborative Defense Approach For Your Future
If you enlist our services in a timely manner, we will go to work immediately to keep you out of jail with a reasonable bail, if necessary, after you have been accused of a crime such as:
- A white collar offense, including money laundering, fraud, embezzlement or racketeering
- A federal drug crime such as trafficking or any other federal crime
- A drug- or alcohol-related crime, such as DUI, opioid possession without a prescription, manufacturing or distribution
- A sex offense such as sexual assault or solicitation of a minor
- Assault and battery, domestic violence or a violent criminal offense
Attorneys Gottlieb and Strandell are both former public defenders with years of private practice under their belts. Together, they will work to discover the key to a promising defense strategy on your behalf.
Criminal Defense Frequently Asked Questions
At Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., our criminal lawyers can help you better understand your legal options. We have collected a list of frequently asked questions past clients have asked us. Here is what you should know:
Why should I get a criminal defense attorney instead of a public defender?
A public defender benefits many people who could not otherwise afford legal representation when they are faced with criminal charges. While a public defender would have your best interests in mind, many public defenders have overwhelming caseloads. That makes it difficult for them to provide the same level of attention to your case that a private criminal lawyer can.
A private criminal defense attorney could make a huge difference in your case. We can provide legal counsel unique to your difficulties. With over 30 years of experience, we can handle your case no matter how complex it may seem.
At what point should I hire a criminal defense attorney?
You should reach out to a criminal defense attorney as soon as you learn you are being investigated for a crime or following an arrest. The sooner you act to defend your legal rights, the better chances you may have during a criminal case. Our attorneys can help you understand the severity of a case and determine your best options, whether that means looking at plea bargains or going to trial and fighting the charges.
If I am planning on pleading guilty, do I need a criminal defense lawyer?
Yes, you should consult a criminal defense lawyer even if you plan to plead guilty. An attorney can help you negotiate a better plea deal because they can offer mitigating factors to the court and even challenge certain aspects of the prosecution’s case.
In general, you are always likely to have a better outcome in your legal situation when you have an attorney’s assistance than when you try to handle the process on your own. Your attorney will also make sure that you fully understand the potential consequences of your plea bargain, including any long-term implications beyond fines, incarceration or probation.
Contact A Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney To Protect Your Future
When you become a client of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., you will have one attorney leading your case. With input from both of us, you will also benefit from the sum total of our extensive knowledge of criminal law in Florida. Attorney Gottlieb’s membership in the judiciary committee of the Florida House of Representatives speaks to his interests and involvement in this area of the law at multiple levels.
The next step is obvious when you have been accused or are under investigation in or near Fort Lauderdale. Contact Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., at 954-355-7286 or send an email inquiry.