MK Law
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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
24 firms listed · all 24 in Fort Lauderdale · 18 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Law Office of Joseph R. Fasone
“Its been about 25 years but Mr Fasone did a great job assisting me with my legal troubles.”
Law Office of Matthew Glassman
“From Start to Finish, He was so communicative during my legal proceedings.”
Glenn R Roderman P.A.
“They recently won my case, and I am beyond grateful for their expertise and dedication throughout the entire process.”
The Law Offices of Robert David Malove
“I'm extremely grateful I turned to this firm for help rather than another and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance.”
Law Offices of Mark Eiglarsh
“After two years of uncertainty, I finally received the answer I've been waiting for, thanks to the incredible support of Mark and Yani.”
The 24 firms listed for Fort Lauderdale, FL defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Fort Lauderdale, FL
All 24 firms we list here are in Fort Lauderdale itself. We have 106 firms in Fort Lauderdale on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,708 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "attention to detail". 18 are open around the clock and 21 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), drug crimes (4), dui (4), personal injury (4) and sex crimes (3). 1 shows a license on its website. Domain records put 20 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 18 offer urgent consultations; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Fort Lauderdale open on Saturdays or Sundays?
21 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
GMV Law Group
“I would highly recommend GMV law firm to everyone because my attorney, Allan Gringberg went above & beyond for me.”
The Law Office of A. Randall Haas
“Always picked up on my phone calls and answered all the questions I had.”
Mark Stephen Lowry
“He was always available to take my calls and answer all my questions.”
Kaufman Legal Group, PA
“Kaufman go through so much to make sure that my son had a good outcome on his case I will recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer, because he will definitely fight for you.”
The McFarlane Firm
“He keeps on top of your case and ensures everything that needs to be done is dealt with.”
The Ansara Law Firm
“You can tell he truly cares and works hard for his clients!!!”
Bacchus Law Firm
“Bacchus helped me incredibly, she is very professional and puts up a great fight.”
The Law Offices of Joshua S. Danz
“Days later, we had agreement from the prosecutor's office on our issues — which never, ever happens, in my (vast and unfortunate) experience with them.”
Phillip Menditto Broward Attorney
“Philip and his partner Jonathan were absolutely fantastic to work with throughout the course of my 2-year process.”
Law Offices of Brian Silber, PA
“They were so sincere and caring during initial consultation and comforted me throughout this process.”
Shane & Shane
“From the initial consultation to the resolution of my case, Shane & Shane demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and dedication.”
Law Offices of Dave L. Simmons
“He is now family to me because at a time in my life when my back was against the wall he came through and resolved this matter at hand.”
Gary M. Zeidwig
“I was extremely satisfied with the legal services that he provided me with and highly recommend him.”
Joffe Law
“Joffe law was detailed, upfront, and successful with my legal matters, and highly recommend them for any legal issues others may need.”
The Salazar Law Firm
“I had a great experience with this firm, they resolved my tickets in a very smoothly process.”
Friedland & Associates
“Getting into an accident is an extremely difficult and draining experience, but the Friedland team makes the journey all that easier with their unmatched professionalism.”
Parks & Braxton, PA - DUI Defense Attorneys
“Michael Braxton was able to get my DUI reduced to reckless driving and I couldn't be more relieved.”
The Law Offices of David J. Gillis
“This guy never gives up , and he held his own all the way to the end , it been a long journey but definitely my go to lawyerr”
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