MIAMI ATTORNEY EDELSTEIN HANDLES ALL TYPES OF CRIMES INCLUDING FELONIES, MISDEMEANORS AND JUVENILE CASES.
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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 criminal lawyer with the Miami-Dade County 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 as a private criminal defense lawyer, he has handled and tried a wide range of criminal cases in Miami and Fort Lauderdale as well as other jurisdictions in Florida. 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 attorney, 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 305-538-4545.
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David M. Edelstein, PA
Miami Criminal Attorney
MIAMI
 (305) 538-4545
FORT LAUDERDALE
 (954) 414-4132
W.P.B.
 (561) 209-1677
ORLANDO
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Case No.F0X309XX - Client arrested at Miami International Airport for allegedly making a false report of a bomb on a plane, facing 15 years in state prison. Criminal defense lawyer David Edelstein convinced the Miami-Dade County State Attorney not to file charges arguing that the whole incident was an overreaction by airport officials. Result: charges dropped.
Case No. 0X000972 - Client arrested and charged with drug trafficking, facing a 25 year minimum mandatory sentence in state prison. Mr. Edelstein convinced the State Attorney to offer his client community control and probation. Result: Client avoids prison.
Case No. 0X-CR-205XX - Peruvian national arrested at Miami International Airport for not reporting over $90,000 to federal customs officials. Client charged with bulk cash smuggling as well as three counts of false statements, facing 12 to 18 months in federal prison. Criminal defense attorney David Edelstein successfully convinced a federal judge to give his client probation. Result: Client avoids prison.