Practice Area · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Criminal Law (State & Federal)
At MK Law, P.A., our criminal defense lawyers are second to none! We handle all types of criminal cases, both State and Federal, including:
- DUI & DUI Manslaughter / Vehicular Homicide
- Drug Crimes — possession, trafficking, and distribution
- Violent Crimes — aggravated assault and battery
- Domestic Violence
- Theft Crimes — burglary, robbery, grand theft, and shoplifting
- Weapons and Firearms Offenses
- Sex Offenses
- Federal Crimes (state and federal court)
- White Collar Crimes — fraud and embezzlement
- Homicide and Manslaughter
- Human Trafficking
- Juvenile Offenses
- Traffic Offenses & Driving With a Suspended License
- Probation Violations
- Record Sealing and Expungement
Why Choose Our Criminal Lawyer?
We fight hard to get your charges dismissed or reduced!
When dismissal is not possible, we work aggressively to ensure that you are not convicted, even if this means fighting your case at trial.
Even if you simply want to resolve your case without a trial, we have an excellent track record of negotiating favorable plea deals with prosecutors.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for or charged with a crime, call our office at 954-865-6032 for a free consultation and find out how our criminal lawyer can help you!
From our attorneys on this topic
Hit-and-Run Criminal Charges in Florida: What Leaving the Scene Really Costs
When leaving the scene of a crash is a misdemeanor and when it's a felony in Florida — the penalties at each level, the mandatory license revocation, and what to do if you're accused.
What Are Federal Criminal Charges — and How Are They Different From State Charges in Florida?
What makes a criminal charge federal instead of state, who prosecutes federal cases in South Florida, and how federal court differs on bail, grand juries, sentencing, and time served.
If Your Charges Are Dismissed, Do You Still Have a Criminal Record in Florida?
A dismissal ends the case, not the paper trail. What stays on your Florida record after charges are dismissed, how automatic sealing works, and when expungement can clear the arrest.
Can a Victim Drop Criminal Charges in Florida?
Why the State Attorney — not the alleged victim — controls criminal charges in Florida, what a victim's wishes can actually change, and what both sides should avoid while a case is pending.
How Criminal Charges Can Affect Immigration Status in Florida
What Florida arrests, pleas, and convictions can mean for green cards, visas, and removal — and why a plea that looks favorable in state court may not be immigration-safe.
You're Getting Pulled Over and There's Weed in the Car? Whatever You Do, Don't Do This!
Pulled over in Florida with marijuana in the car? The split-second move most people make can turn a citation into a felony. A Fort Lauderdale lawyer explains.
Prescribed Xanax, Percocet, or Another Controlled Substance? Keep Your Prescription Nearby
Carrying Xanax or Percocet without the bottle can mean a Florida drug arrest. MK Law's Fort Lauderdale attorneys explain how to protect yourself.