Criminal Defense Lawyer In Fort Lauderdale

Hollywood, Hallandale, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and Coral Springs. I can also help you in Miami and Palm Beach.

Guy Seligman is a criminal defense lawyer and juvenile defense lawyer in downtown Fort Lauderdale

954 760 7600

Years Of Criminal Defense Experience

I started my criminal defense career at the Dade County State Attorney’s office and later, the Broward County Public Defender’s office in the late 1980’s. Then I opened my criminal defense law office in downtown Fort Lauderdale at 320 SE 9th St, Fort Lauderdale and have been there ever since. I am a native Floridian, and have spent the last 25 years building relationships with prosecutors, judges, law enforcement officers and court officials.

24 Hour Criminal Defense Hotline

Call me at 954 760-7600 I can respond 24 hours a day for Fort Lauderdale , Hollywood, Hallandale, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and Coral Springs. I can also help you in Miami and Palm Beach.

Need a Fort Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer For Felony Charges

A Fort Lauderdale felony charge could result in a lengthy jail sentence if you are convicted. Fort Lauderdale  felonies are classified as capital, life, first-degree, second-degree and third-degree felonies.

Fort Lauderdale  Felony Defense Lawyer

Murder, Aggravated assault or battery, Manslaughter, Animal cruelty, Vehicular homicide,
Larceny, Arson, and Burglary are felony charges I defend. Felonies can be first degree thru fourth degrees and the penalties get worse depending on the felony degree.

• First-degree felonies: murder, rape, kidnapping, arson and fraud
• Second-degree felonies: aggravated assault, felony assault, arson, manslaughter, possession of a controlled substance or child molestation
• Third-degree felonies: assault and battery, elder abuse, transmission of pornography, driving under the influence, fraud or  arson
• Fourth-degree felonies: involuntary manslaughter, burglary, larceny or  resisting arrest

Choose Your  Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer Carefully

First-degree felony: 3 to 11 years
Second-degree felony: 2 to 8 years
Third-degree felony: 9 months to 5 years
Fourth degree felony: 6 to 18 months

Fort Lauderdale  Misdemeanor Criminal Defense Lawyer

Misdemeanors are less serious then felony crimes. They are usually punishable by up to one year in county jail and classified as misdemeanors of the first or second degree. Misdemeanors I have defended include: Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Disorderly Conduct, Driving Under the Influence, Loitering, Marijuana Possession (Cannabis Possession), Petty Theft, First Offense Prostitution,Resisting an Officer without Violence, Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, Indecent exposure, Lewd behavior, Loitering, Marijuana possession (under twenty grams), Possession of drug paraphernalia, Shoplifting, Ticket Scalping, Trespassing and Vandalism.

Fort Lauderdale Juvenile Defense Lawyer

When your juvenile child is suspected of violating a criminal statute, the procedure is different from that used for adult offenders. Florida has created a special juvenile court system for minors who get into trouble with the law.

 Fort Lauderdale Federal Criminal Lawyer

Specific crimes can be charged in Federal court. The consequences of being charged in Federal court are serious and you will need a criminal lawyer who is admitted to practice in Federal Criminal Court. I have defended: Child Pornography charges, Computer Crimes, Conspiracy charges, Credit / Debit Card Fraud charges, Drug Manufacturing charges, Drug Trafficking and Distribution charges, Embezzlement, Extortion, Forgery, Insurance Fraud, Racketeering / RICO, Securities Fraud Charges, Tax Evasion and Fraud, Telemarketing Fraud, Uttering a forged Instrument, White Collar Crimes, Wire Fraud, PVP and Frakka possession of trafficking.