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Brian Kirlew began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Miami-Dade Public Defenders office. He received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida. During law school, Brian pursued his passion in litigation and criminal defense. He won the prestigious Feinreder Moot Court Competition finishing 1st out of 100+ students. Brian competed on five interscholastic Moot Court and Mock Trial teams in Orlando, New York City, Washington D.C. and San Diego.
During his last semester of law school, Brian was a certified legal intern at the Miami-Dade Public Defenders office where he participated in two felony jury trials. Brian was recognized for excellence in the art of courtroom advocacy with the prestigious Order of the Barrister designation at his law school graduation. After law school, Brian became an Assistant Public Defender in Miami and worked in that capacity for six years. The Miami Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers recognized his tenacity and dedication by awarding him the Gregg Wenzel Outstanding Young Lawyer in 2012.
After leaving the public defender’s office, Brian opened the Kirlew Law Firm where he continues to practice criminal defense in state and federal court, in addition to civil ligitation in state and federal courts. Brian has succesfuly represented hundreds of clients obtan favorable resolutions to their cases. Brian is the incoming President of the Miami Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Brian has previously served as FACDL-Miami’s Young Lawyers Committee Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President. He is also a an executive board member of the Dade County Bar Association and the Statewide Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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2103 Coral WaySuite 306 Miami, FL 33145 |
| Phone: | (305) 521-0484 |
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The Kirlew Law Firm, PLLC is one of South Florida's premier criminal defense firms. We offer aggressive and effective representation for individuals suspected of, arrested or formally charged with any law violation in State and Federal Courts throughout Florida. The Firm maintains a limited national practice devoted to very serious cases.
Whether in State or Federal Court, the Kirlew Law Firm is prepared to represent individuals or businesses under investigation, under arrest or the threat of an indictment in all areas of While Collar Crime, including but not limited to mortgage fraud, RICO, securities fraud, medicare fraud, staged accidents, insurance fraud.
The Firm also maintains Family Law practice including Divorce, Paternity, Child Custody and related family law issues. Brian Kirlew litigates all of the contested cases that the Firm handles. He is assisted in the preparation of the files by Heidi Kirlew, Esq., who focuses her practice on Family Law, Real Estate & Business Transactions.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County Bar Association | General Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | General Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Miami chapter) | Executive Board | 2013 - 2017 |
| Dade County Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2015 - 2017 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami Chapter | President | 2016 - 2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Greg Wenzel Outstanding Young Lawyer Award | Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami Chapter | 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
| Nova Southeastern University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State of Florida v. S.H. | Probation with a Withhold of Adjudication |
| State of Florida v. Seay | Negotiated plea. |
| State of Florida v. Young | Charges were dismissed |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2012 | 07/11/2019 | |
| FL | 67218 | Member in Good Standing | 2009 | 04/25/2019 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Public Defender | Miami Dade Public Defender's Office | 2008 - 2014 |
| Owner/Attorney | The Kirlew Law Firm, PLLC | N/A |
