Handle all aspects of a criminal case from pre trial defense and jury trials, to appellate and post conviction practice, in Florida State, United States Federal Courts, and Military Courts Martial. I am lead trial defense counsel qualified to defend clients facing the death penalty. Have defended 255 trials to verdict; mostly punishable by life charges, as well as authored 75 appeals. Also experienced and qualified to handle: Auto accident, personal injury, slip/trip and fall, dog bite, medical malpractice, product liability litigation; Divorce, child support litigation/modification, child visitation/custody litigation/modification, paternity litigation; Defense against termination of parental rights or dependency petitions; Immigration law/deportation defense; Military law. Have been practicing since February 13, 1996. I speak and write Spanish fluently.