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Michael Raheb has successfully handled hundreds of cases in the state and federal courts of Southern Florida, in both the criminal and civil arenas. He believes in aggressively attacking all aspects of the opposing side’s case to obtain the most favorable outcome for his clients. As part of this aggressive representation, Mr. Raheb makes sure each of his clients’ cases is handled personally and that they have access to his skills and counsel anytime of the day or night.
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Background
Mr. Raheb served as lead defense counsel in one of Florida’s most publicized sexual battery cases, State v. Hiatt. The victim’s case received national coverage through personal interviews with Governor Bush and a Lifetime network documentary. Several state laws were passed in the victim’s name. With an offer to the defendant of life in prison without the possibility of parole, Mr. Raheb successfully defended his client, who was acquitted in less than three hours.
Michael Raheb has also:
Served as Assistant Public Defender
Been an integral part of an appellate opinion, Young v. Shoap
Filed dozens of writs of habeas corpus
Handled jury trials ranging from DUI/BUI to murder and aggravated sex battery.
His educational background includes:
JD—Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, 1997
Summer Abroad Program University of Geneva, International Health Law, Comparative Analysis of Women’s rights
Summer Abroad Program At the Sorbonne, University of Paris: Comparative Analysis of European Union Law
Legal Intern at the Aleph Institute in Surfside, Florida, helping prison inmates with their religious rights during their incarceration
Legal Intern, Legal Society of Broward County
Semi-finalist, F. Lee Bailey Moot Court Tournament
MBA—Specialization in International Business, St. Thomas University, Miami, 1994; graduated Cum Laude
BBA—Major in Management, University of Miami, 1992; President’s list, Provost’s list
Fluent in Spanish and French
Mr. Raheb is an active participant in his professional community, holding memberships with the Cape Coral Bar Association,Collier County Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, North Dade County Bar Association, Collier County Bar Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Lee County and volunteers as counsel/judge for Teen Court in Lee County, Florida.
Helping Clients
Mr. Raheb is fully committed to his clients. If you have a legal matter you’d like to discuss—from immigration issues to criminal law matters—contact Michael Raheb today to start planning your course of action.
Awards
| Michael Maz Raheb: | Member at The The Law Offices of Michael M. Raheb, P.A. |
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2423 1st St Fort Myers, FL 339012905 |
| Website: | http://www.michaelraheb.com/ |
| Phone: | 239-226-0888 |
| Fax: | 866-428-5829 |
| Offices: |
The Law Offices of Michael M. Raheb, P.A.
Law Offices of Michael M Raheb PA
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dade Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| North Dade Bar Association | N/A | |
| Collier County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association | N/A | |
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | 2010 - 2017 | |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2010 - 1900 |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2010 - 1900 |
| Lee County Bar Association | N/A | |
| Lee County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Lee County Bar Association | N/A | 2011 - 1900 |
| Hendry-Glades Bar Association | N/A | 2015 - 1900 |
| Hendry-Glades Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Hendry-Glades Bar Association | N/A | |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Member | 2017 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
| Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2021 |
| Americas Most Honored Lawyers | American Registry | 2021 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2020 |
| Best Lawyer - Personal Injury | Expertise | 2020 |
| Americas Most Honored Lawyers | American Registry | 2020 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| America's Most Honored Lawyers | American Registry | 2019 |
| America's Most Honored Lawyers | American Registry | 2018 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | BBA | 1992 |
| University of Miami | BBA | 1992 |
| St Thomas University | MBA | 1994 |
| St Thomas University | MBA | 1994 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v Hiatt | N/A |
| State v Hiatt | |
| Young v Schoap | N/A |
| Young v Schoap |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 133752 | Member in Good Standing | 1998 | 04/25/2019 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Law Offices of Michael M Raheb P.A. | N/A |
| President | Law Offices of Michael M Raheb P.A. | 2005 - 1900 |
| President | Law Offices of Michael M Raheb P.A. | N/A |
