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I am the Founder and Managing Partner of Fernandez Legal Group, P.A. I was raised in Miami, Florida, where I attended and graduated, with honors, from Florida International University in 1995 with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Relations, and a concentration certificate in Latin American Studies. After graduation from Florida International University, I attended law school at Nova Southeastern University, where he graduated with honors in 1999.
Upon graduation from law school, I was selected, from amongst thousands of applicants nationwide, to serve as an Assistant State Attorney at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, which is one of the four largest prosecuting offices in the United States. As a prosecutor, I was responsible for prosecuting various criminal offenses, from Driving Under the Influence to Homicides, and was quickly promoted as Assistant Chief of the Misdemeanor Division, where I performed important administrative functions, as well as supervised and trained incoming prosecutors.My career as a prosecutor was served with the utmost honor and distinction, which allowed me to be selected to be part of the specialized Economic Crimes Unit, where I investigated, charged and prosecuted individuals accused of committing a myriad of financial offenses, ranging from Embezzlement to Racketeering.
In 2005, I culminated his stellar career as a public servant and went into private practice. Since then, I have represented countless of individuals and corporations throughout the United States and abroad in civil, administrative and criminal matters. In addition, I often advise small and large corporations on matters of corporate structure, governance and compliance.
My practice is primarily focused on litigation and trial work, where I have successfully represented clients in a wide array of cases, including commercial litigation, shareholders and partnership disputes, trade secrets, non-compete, temporary restraining orders and injunctions, banking litigation, collections, criminal defense, family law (including, divorces, domestic violence injunctions, child support, alimony, and paternity), professional malpractice, personal injury (including dog bites, slip-and-falls, dangerous conditions, car accidents, and negligent security), and insurance litigation (including property and casualty claims negotiations, denials, and bad faith), administrative proceedings, and appeals.
I have also counseled corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of transactional, administrative and regulatory matters, including governmental audits, purchase and sale of businesses, corporate governance, personnel and labor issues, employment matters, business transactions, statutory and regulatory compliance, contract drafting and negotiations, partnership agreements, purchase and sale agreements, employment agreements, franchise agreements, and non-compete agreements.
I am the proud recipient of an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is an honor only bestowed upon a select group of lawyers nationwide who have received the highest peer reviews in the areas of legal knowledge, communication and analytical skills, judgment, ethical standards, and overall legal experience. I have also received the distinct honor of being recognized by the Daily Business Review as one of Florida's Top Rated Lawyers in 2016, and have been selected by the National Trial Lawyers organization as one of Florida's Top 100 criminal defense attorneys for 2017.
I am fluent in written and conversational Spanish and I am a member of various courts and organizations, including the Florida Bar; the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; the Association of Federal Defense Attorneys, the Cuban American Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association.
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8321 NW 12th Street Doral, FL 33126 |
| Phone: | (305) 592-1586 |
| Fax: | (800) 507-6602 |
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I represent individuals and corporations in a variety of litigation matters, including commercial disputes, partnership disputes, and breach of contracts, to name a few.
I represent clients in all aspects of criminal defense, including criminal investigations, meetings/debriefing by law enforcement, trials, appeals and post-conviction relief.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Grievance Committee | Member | 2010 - 2011 |
| Association of Federal Defense Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section | Member | N/A |
| Cuban American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Dade County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2017 |
| 10 Best Law Attorneys (2017) | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| America's Most Honored 5% Professionals | American Registry | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| 2016 Top Rated Florida Lawyer | ALM Daily Business Review | 2016 |
| Dean's List | Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center | 1998 |
| Dean's List | Florida International University | 1994 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Florida International University | Certificate/Area of Concentration | 1994 |
| Florida International University | Dual B.A. | 1995 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Father's Girlfriend Not Allowed Around Minor Child | Motion to Preclude Father's Girlfriend from Coming Around Child is Granted. |
| Father's Timesharing Severely Reduced | Motion to Reduce Timesharing is Granted. |
| Mr. Fernandez wins trial over failed real estate closing. | Verdict for Real Estate Buyer |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 176427 | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Fernandez Legal Blog | When Going Through a Divorce: Do Not Take Matters Into Your Own Hands | 2015 |
| Fernandez Legal Blog | Have Banks and Lenders Learned Their Lessons or Do They Continue to Play the System? | 2014 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Miami SAO Training | Delivering Persuasive Closing Arguments | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Prosecuting Attorney | Miami Dade County State Attorney's Office | 1999 - 2005 |
| Managing Partner | DMGPA | 2006 - 2012 |
