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Barner has successfully represented individuals in Federal Criminal, State Criminal, and Immigration courtrooms throughout Florida and the U.S. Barner has also counseled foreign nationals from over 30 different countries on both criminal and immigration issues. Moreover, he has advised State congressmen and countless criminal defense attorneys on immigration legal issues, and has been published in his field.
A recipient of two “Client’s Choice Awards,” Barner handles every case with individual care and treats every client with dignity. He has appeared in Sun-Sentinel, American Immigration Lawyers Association’sVOICE Magazine, The Ring Magazine, 1320AM’s The Law you Need to Know, and 1580 AM’s Ambiance Radio. Barner has also lectured at numerous local high schools universities, and traffic / DUI schools including NOVA Southeastern, Florida International University’s Forensic Science Panel, Keiser University, Everest, Broward’s Police Athletic League, Comedy Fix Traffic School, and Boca Bay DUI School.
Always in the know as to breaking changes in immigration law, Barner was a party to a White House briefing with senior officials from the Obama Administration in advance of the President’s 2014 announcement regarding immigration executive actions.
Before going into private practice, Mr. Barner was appointed by Mike Satz as Assistant State Attorney. He was both a trial attorney and a case filer [the attorney filing official charges in a criminal case], working in both the Misdemeanor Trial Unit (handling criminal and traffic offenses) and the Felony Trial Unit. Attorney Barner has tried cases before Broward jurors ranging from traffic offenses to such felonies as kidnapping, drug dealing, and attempted murder. Additionally, Attorney Barner was recognized as a Convictor of Habitual Offenders by the Broward State Attorney’s Office.
Prior to working as a Prosecutor in Broward County, Mr. Barner went to law school at the University of Akron [Ranked Top 10 by U.S. News and World Report for Trial Advocacy] where he received top marks in Trial Advocacy, a Board of Trustees Scholarship, acted as a Student Mentor, and was voted President of Phi Delta Phi, an International Legal Fraternity with a focus on charitable work. Further, Attorney Barner became certified in legal research by both Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
"I work every case tirelessly and treat every client with dignity." - R. William Barner III
| Richard W Barner, III: | Member at The Barner Legal P.A. |
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6190 NW 11th St Sunrise, FL 33313 |
| Website: | http://www.BarnerLegal.com |
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Barner Legal P.A.
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Criminal Defense of both felonies and misdemeanors throughout South Florida including state, federal, and municipal courts. Co-Counseling criminal cases and advising other defense attorneys of the immigration consequences of a criminal plea.
Deportation Defense, Naturalization (Citizenship), Legal Permanent Residence (Green Cards), Fiance Visas, Replacement Resident Cards, Asylum, Work Authorization, TPS, U Visas, S Visas
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar | N/A | |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter) | N/A | |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | 2008 - 1900 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter) | N/A | 2008 - 1900 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter) | N/A | N/A |
| Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | N/A |
| National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2015 - 1900 |
| National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | |
| National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top Attorneys of North America | Who's Who Directory | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
| Ten Best Attorneys for Florida | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Top Rated Lawyers | Legal Leaders | 2015 |
| Top Attorneys of North America | Who's Who | 2015 |
| Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2012 |
| Habitual Felony Offender Convictor | Office of the State Attorney | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
| Youngstown State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
| University of Akron School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2006 |
| University of Akron School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2006 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Meljarejo v. US Dept. of Justice, et al | Government complied with our demands |
| State v. Astudillo | Case dismissed |
| State v. Valle | Most serious charges dropped |
| US v. Joseph | Motion for Reduced Sentence Granted |
| US v. Santos | Motion Granted Sentence Reduced |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 31311 | Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AILA VOICE | Florida Court Circumvents Padilla | 2011 |
| Homeless Voice | Florida Trespass Statute and the Poor | 2009 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DUI School | DUI | 2015 |
| Continuing Legal Education | CLE: Immigration Consequences of Florida Convictions | 2015 |
| Legal Studies Class | Criminal Procedure | 2011 |
| The Law You Need to Know | Haitian Temporary Protected Status | 2010 |
| Legal Studies Class | Criminal Procedure | 2010 |
| Forensic Panel | Forensic Science | 2010 |
| Ambiance Radio | Criminal and Immigration Law Issues | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Intern | Canton Municipal Prosecutor | 2004 - 2006 |
| Legal Intern | Canton Municipal Prosecutor | 2004 - 2006 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Broward State Attorneys Office | 2006 - 2008 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Broward State Attorneys Office | 2006 - 2008 |
| Partner, Attorney | BarnerRossen PA | 2008 - 2015 |
| Partner, Attorney | BarnerRossen PA | 2008 - 2015 |
| Owner / Attorney | Barner Legal P.A. | N/A |
| Owner / Attorney | Barner Legal P.A. | 2015 - 1900 |
| Owner / Attorney | Barner Legal P.A. | N/A |
