Atty. David Roth
The Bronx, New York, June 16, 1945; Member, Board of Editors, University of Florida Law Review, 1967-1968; Judicial Research Aide, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal, Vero Beach, Florida, 1968-1970; United States Magistrate Judge, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1971-1978; Special Assistant State Attorney, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, 1972-1973; Special Prosecutor Palm Beach County Grand Jury, 1972-1974; Special Assistant Public Defender, Capital Cases, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, 1971-1976; Chairperson, Palm Beach County Criminal Court Advisory Committee, 1977-1978; Member, Grievance Committee:
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About David Roth at a glance
David Roth is a Member based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Roth and Duncan, P.A.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and health care. Admitted to practice in Florida (1969), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Ci (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court (1972). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1968) and Brooklyn College and The City College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Palm Beach County (President, 1981-1982) and Palm Beach County Junior (President, 1975-1976) Bar Associations The Florida Bar Palm Beach County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Council of 100 Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- The Bronx, New York, June 16, 1945
- Member, Board of Editors, University of Florida Law Review, 1967-1968
- Judicial Research Aide, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal, Vero Beach, Florida, 1968-1970
- United States Magistrate Judge, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1971-1978
- Special Assistant State Attorney, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, 1972-1973
- Special Prosecutor Palm Beach County Grand Jury, 1972-1974
- Special Assistant Public Defender, Capital Cases, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, 1971-1976
- Chairperson, Palm Beach County Criminal Court Advisory Committee, 1977-1978
- Member, Grievance Committee: The Florida Bar, 1975-1978
- U.S
- District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1981
- Vice Chairperson, United States Magistrate Judge Selection Committee, 1984
- Member, Governor’s Partnership for Narcotic Overdose Prevention and Education Task Force, 2003-2007
Member
- City of West Palm Beach Police Chief Selection Committee, 1982
- Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court Nominating Commission, 1983-1987
- Florida Senate Criminal Defense Lawyers Cost Conflict Committee, 1984
- Partner Cone, Wagner, Nugent, Johnson and Roth, West Palm Beach, Florida 1972-1992
- Founding Partner Roth, Duncan and Labarga, 1992-1996
- Roth and Duncan, 1996 - Present
- Peer Recognition Best Lawyers in America, 30+ consecutive years (including 2025)
- Martindale Hubbell AV rated (Preeminent) 50 years consecutive, 5 time Martindale Hubbell Champion (less than 1% of lawyers)
- Florida Super Lawyers (since inception)
- Town and Country Magazine Best Lawyers in America
- Florida’s Top Lawyers
- Palm Beach Elite (Legal)
- Palm Beach Hall of Fame Legal
- South Florida’s Best Lawyers from inception
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel Member of Nation’s Top One Percent
- Meets Very High Criteria of General Ethical Standards
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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