Miami Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The Miami Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers was formed in 1963. Today it has grown to more than 450 members. As one of the largest and most active bar associations in Miami-Dade County, members include criminal defense attorneys in private practice and those that work for the regional conflict office or the public defender's office in either state or federal court.

Members can serve the Miami Chapter on the executive board, on the board of directors, as a statewide chapter representative, or as a young lawyer director. Members also have a chance to give additional financial support to the Miami Chapter by becoming a Lifetime Member.

Benefits of Membership in the Miami Chapter of FACDL

For criminal defense attorneys in Miami, FL, the benefits of becoming a member in the Miami Chapter of FACDL include:

discounts and quality continuing legal education (CLE) seminars;
networking opportunities with many of the most experienced criminal defense lawyers in the county;
exclusive listserver where members can communication with each other on topics of common concern; and
access to the members only expert list and motion bank.

As a chapter of theÂ Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersÂ (FACDL), the organization helps criminal andÂ DUI defense attorneys in MiamiÂ and throughout South Florida as they fight to protect their client against criminal charges.

Recent Past Presidents / Director Emeritus of the Miami Chapter of FACDL

The recent past presidents / director emeritus of the Miami Chapter of FACDL include:

2016
2015 Â Â Â Teresa Enriquez
2014Â Â Â Â Â Margot Moss
2013Â Â Â Â Â Eduardo X. Pereira
2012Â Â Â Â Â Jude M. Faccidomo
2011Â Â Â Â Â Beatriz A. "Betty" Llorente

2010Â Â Â Â Â Sabrina Puglisi

2009Â Â Â Â Â Hector L. Flores

2008Â Â Â Â Â Rick Freedman

2007Â Â Â Â Â Barry M. Wax

2006Â Â Â Â Â David O. Markus

2005Â Â Â Â Â Brian L. Tannebaum

2004Â Â Â Â Â H. Scott Fingerhut

2003Â Â Â Â Â Kenneth P. Hassett

2002Â Â Â Â Â Paul M. Rashkind

2001Â Â Â Â Â Leonard A. Sands

2000Â Â Â Â Â Gregory A. Prebish

1999Â Â Â Â Â Jeffrey E. Feiler

1998Â Â Â Â Â Kenneth M. Swartz

1997Â Â Â Â Â Pamela I. Perry

1996Â Â Â Â Â Honorable Richard L. Hersch

1995Â Â Â Â Â Steven M. Potolsky

1994Â Â Â Â Â Honorable Robert N. Scola, Jr.

1993Â Â Â Â Â David B. Rothman

1992Â Â Â Â Â Â William Aaron

1991Â Â Â Â Â Honorable Milton Hirsch

1990Â Â Â Â Â Benedict P. Kuehne

1989Â Â Â Â Â Jose M. Quinon

1988Â Â Â Â Â Honorable Theodore Klein (dec.)

1987Â Â Â Â Â Edward R. Shohat

1986Â Â Â Â Â Richard A. Sharpstein

This article was last updated on Friday, March 4, 2016.