Atty. David B. Rothman
More than 40 years ago, I decided to become a lawyer. Not just any lawyer, but a criminal defense lawyer.
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David B. Rothman is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Rothman & Associates, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1980), and U.S. Court Of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Florida J.D. (—) and University of Florida B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- More than 40 years ago, I decided to become a lawyer
- Not just any lawyer, but a criminal defense lawyer
- I wanted
- no, I needed to make a difference
- I was passionate about fighting for people accused of crimes
- I relished the opportunity to stand up against the government on behalf of a client
- I am very proud of my, and my law firm’s track record
- We have made a difference
- Though we certainly have not won every case, never once did we give less than 100%, for any client
- My focus has always been on the client
- Unless the client gets the best possible result, I treat it as a failure
- There are no “lawyer” victories, for the only true victory is the victory of a client
- When I graduated law school, I became a prosecutor so that when I started my own criminal defense law firm, I would have the experience to be a better lawyer, anticipating what a prosecutor would think and do in any case
- Thereafter, along with a couple of other prosecutors, we formed our own law firm
- Ever since, we have vigorously defended our clients in state and federal courts
- Along the way, I achieved Board Certification status, something only a small percentage of criminal trial lawyers ever earn
- It allows me to hold myself out as an expert
- a specialist in criminal trial work
- Today, the only thing that has changed is that I have handled thousands of criminal cases
- It remains important to me to represent each of my clients with complete dedication, passion, and preparation
- Certifications • Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education • Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocacy Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy Honors & Awards • Best Lawyers in America (2009) Past/Present Position • Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law (1995-present) • Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law (1995-present) • Chair (2014/2015) & Member of the Executive Council, Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar (2012-present) • U.S
- Court Of Appeals, 11th Circuit, 1982 • Member of the Board, Florida Bar Foundation (2011-present) • Chair (2012/2014) & Member of the Board, Innocence Project of Florida (2007-present) Affiliations • The Florida Bar Board of Governors (1999-2011) • Miami-Dade County Bar Association President (1997-1998) • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers President (2000-2001) • Lecturer, Criminal Law, The Florida Bar Bridge the Gap Seminars (1989-1995)
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