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Paul D. Petruzzi, Criminal Defense Attorney

Paul D. Petruzzi

Attorney

Paul D. Petruzzi has devoted his career to representing individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal investigations and prosecutions nationwide. He assists clients through investigation phases (interviews, grand jury proceedings, subpoenas), trial, appeal, and post-conviction proceedings, and has provided assistance with extradition and rendition matters abroad. His practice encompasses a wide range of matters including narcotics, fraud and theft, money laundering, RICO, murder, firearms, sex crimes, and many other felonies and misdemeanors. Paul graduated from Hamilton College in 1990 and the University of Miami School of Law in 1993, where he received a legal writing book award and served as Executive Editor. He began his career in 1993 with Roy Black and established his own firm in January 1999.

The Law Offices of Paul D. Petruzzi, P.A. represent individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal matters nationwide. Our firm handles investigations, trials, appeals, and post-conviction relief. For a free consultation, contact our office or call us. We serve clients in Miami, Miami-Dade, Broward, and throughout Florida and the United States.

Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Our team supports clients facing federal charges, state charges, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, white-collar crime, assault, DUI, and more. We assist with bond hearings, arraignment, pretrial motions, trials, sentencing, appeals, compassionate release, and habeas corpus. Whether you need a Miami criminal defense lawyer or representation in federal court, we are here to help. View our case results and practice areas for more information.

The Law Offices of Paul D. Petruzzi, P.A. serve clients in Miami, Miami-Dade, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, and nationwide. We represent individuals and corporations in investigations, grand jury proceedings, trials, and appeals. Our criminal defense practice covers drug offenses, fraud, RICO, firearms, sex crimes, and other serious charges. Free consultations are confidential. Contact our office by phone or through our contact form to discuss your case.

Recognition

  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers (American Trial Lawyers Association, 2007–2020)
  • AVVO Rating: 10.0 "Superb"
  • Highest rating by Martindale Hubbell (over fifteen years)
  • Life Member: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Life Member: Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Miami Chapter
  • NORML Legal Committee (over fifteen years)