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Attorney Jonathan Blecher is the founding lawyer of the Miami DUI defense law firm, Jonathan Blecher, P.A. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida, College of Arts and Sciences in 1978, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida, College of Law in 1981. Mr. Blecher was admitted to the Florida State Bar in 1982, and is licensed to practice before all Florida courts. In addition, Attorney Blecher is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the Eastern District of Michigan. He is also a member of the Federal Trial Bar in each of those jurisdictions. Attorney Blecher is a member of numerous associations including the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of Miami, the National Assocation of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the American Civil Liberties Union, and a Judge for the University of Miami Law School Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions. In the beginning of his legal career, Attorney Blecher represented felony prosecutions in cases ranging from DUIs to murder, and was an assistant state attorney in Miami-Dade County. After this, he worked as a senior trial attorney at Essen & Essen, P.A. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Blecher has led seminars instructing attorneys on DUI defense, and has taught lectures on courtroom procedure for police officers at the Miami-Dade County Police Academy.
Mr. Blecher has been practicing law for over 30 years, and founded Jonathan Blecher, P.A. in 1992. If you would like to find out more about the representation Attorney Blecher may be able to provide you with, contact Jonathan Blecher, P.A. today.
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9150 S Dadeland BoulevardSuite 1010 Miami, FL 33156 |
| Phone: | (305) 330-1976(305) 670-1800 |
| Fax: | (305) 670-4827 |
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Defended over 3,000 DUI and DWI cases since 1982. Florida has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the country. If you have been charged with driving under the influence, you need to retain an attorney who has the experience to represent you effectively in court. I am a Miami DUI lawyer with more than 30 years of experience and am a specialist in the field of DUI. I understand the laws that affect your situation and I am prepared to offer the strong and effective defense.
Defended over 3,000 criminal cases as a Criminal Defense Attorney. As an Assistant State Attorney, I prosecuted thousands of cases
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section | N/A | N/A |
| National Eagle Scout Association | Life Member | N/A |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Trial Bar Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Trial Bar Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Traffic Court Rules Committee | Member | 1999 - 2003 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-MIAMI | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | Trial Bar Member | N/A |
| BNI Referral Professionals | Membership Committee | 2008 - 2010 |
| BNI | Member | 2008 - 2015 |
| BNI Referral Professionals | President | 2010 - 2011 |
| BNI Miami-Dade | Ambassador Executive Committee | 2010 - 2012 |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | N/A |
| BNI | Ambassador Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
| California Deuce Defenders | Member | N/A |
| NORML Legal Committee | Member | N/A |
| Florida Lawyers Network | Member-Coral Gables Chapter | N/A |
| Florida Lawyers Network | President - Coral Gables Chapter | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami Chapter | Board of Directors | 2016 - 2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Florida SuperLawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| AV Rated Preeminent 5.0 | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2018 |
| Florida SuperLawyer DUI | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Florida Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Florida Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top Contributor Award | AVVO | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
| 10.0 Superb Rating | AVVO | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer 2015 | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| 10.0 Superb Ratng | AVVO | 2014 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| 10 Best Attorney in Florida | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2014 |
| Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2013 |
| 10.0 Superb Rating | AVVO | 2013 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| AV Pre-eminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbel | 2012 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| AV-Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Who's Who | Cambridge Who's Who | 2009 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| Judge | University of Miami Law School Client Counseling Competition | 1998 |
| Judge | University of Miami Moot Court and Mock Trial Competition | 1997 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| North Miami Beach Senior High | High School Diploma | 1975 |
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | Juris Doctor | 1981 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. B.G. | Felony charges dropped, client's DUI charge reduced to misdemeanor reckless driving. No conviction |
| State v. CERRATO | Conviction overturned, deportation teminated |
| State v. J.M. | State dropped DUi down to reckless driving and client got record sealed. No conviction. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 337821 | Member in Good Standing | 1982 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CriminalDefenseLawyers.com | DUI in Florida: An Overview | 2010 |
| DUILAWDEFENSE BLOG | DUI RELATED ARTICLES | 2009 |
| Coral Gables Tribune | Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! | 2009 |
| Kendall Gazette | Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! | 2009 |
| South Miami News | Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! | 2009 |
| Palmetto Bay News | Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! | 2009 |
| Coral Gables News | He Who Represents Himself May Have a Fool For a Client | 2009 |
| Clarity News Magazine | No More Wedding Bell Blues | 2008 |
| How To Defend a DUI Case | The Physiology of Breath Testing | 2008 |
| criminaldefenselawyer.com | Miranda Warnings and How They Work in a Criminal Case | 2024 |
| criminaldefenselawyers.com | Consulting a Criminal Defense Lawyer | 2024 |
| criminaldefsenselawyers.com | Accepting Plea Negotiations (Bargains) | 2024 |
| criminaldefenselawyer.com | Miranda Warnings and How They Work in a Criminal Case | 2024 |
| criminaldefenselawyers.com | Consulting a Criminal Defense Lawyer | 2024 |
| criminaldefsenselawyers.com | Accepting Plea Negotiations (Bargains) | 2024 |
| criminaldefenselawyer.com | Miranda Warnings and How They Work in a Criminal Case | 2024 |
| criminaldefenselawyers.com | Consulting a Criminal Defense Lawyer | 2024 |
| criminaldefsenselawyers.com | Accepting Plea Negotiations (Bargains) | 2024 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Lawyers Network | Criminal Defense in Florida | 2015 |
| Handling Your First DUI Case | DUI Practice | 2013 |
| How to Handle Your First DUI Case | DUI Practice Seminar | 2012 |
| Business Network International | The Value of Networking and Word of Mouth Marketing | 2012 |
| Fried on Business Radio Show | DUI and the Holiday Season | 2011 |
| Fried on Business Radio Program | The Business of DUI | 2011 |
| CLE | Handling Your First DUI Case | 2011 |
| GALLA Lawyer's Luncheon | DUI: What Every Lawyer Should Know | 2010 |
| Business Netwrok International | Criminal Defense | 2009 |
| BNI Miami-Dade | Criminal Defense Issues | 2009 |
| Sandpiper's Breakfast Meeting | Record Sealing and Expungement | 2008 |
| MDGLCC Business Luncheon | Criminal Defense | 2008 |
| Dadeland Referral Professionals | DUI Defense | 2008 |
| BNI-Kendall Chapter | Criminal Defense Topics | 2008 |
| BNI Dadeland | Criminal Defense Topics | 2008 |
| BNI | Criminal defense | 2008 |
| Dade County Police Academy | Courtroom Techniques for Police Officers | 1985 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant State Attorney | Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office | 1981 - 1984 |
| Associate | Entin, Schwartz, Dion and Sclafani, P.A. | 1984 - 1986 |
| Senior Attorney | Essen & Essen, P.A. | 1986 - 1992 |
| Managing Partner | Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | N/A |
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