Criminal charges move fast. Before you have all the facts, you may already face decisions about court dates, your driver’s license, your job, or your family. The stakes are immediate, and the Miami-Dade County justice system doesn’t slow down while you figure out your next move.
We focus solely on criminal defense for clients throughout Miami-Dade County. Our trial team includes former Miami-Dade County prosecutors and a former public defender—which means we understand how the state builds its cases and how to counter them before the first hearing.
Our overview offers a closer look at the range of cases we handle across Miami-Dade County.
Criminal Defense For Different Types Of Cases
A criminal accusation doesn’t fit neatly into one category, and neither does a thoughtful legal response. We represent clients facing everything from everyday allegations to complex cases that require close attention to the forum, charges, and circumstances involved. State and federal proceedings are distinct systems with different courts and procedures. We handle both, so clients can bring questions about either type of matter to one focused legal team.
Our criminal defense work includes:
- DUI cases
- Drug charges and drug trafficking cases
- Juvenile criminal cases
- Domestic violence cases
- Felony charges
- Federal white-collar cases
DUI allegations can raise concerns about a driver’s license, court obligations, and the facts surrounding a traffic stop or arrest. DUI defense has been an established part of our practice for 15 years, alongside the broader criminal defense work we handle throughout Miami-Dade County.
A Team Built Around Miami-Dade Criminal Courts
Our firm is led by Justin K. Beckham, a fourth-generation Miami lawyer, and George T. Pallas, who has spent 41 years in Miami’s criminal courts. Those local roots matter when you’re trying to understand the setting in which a case is moving, not just the charge on the paperwork. Former prosecutors on our staff understand how the state builds and tries cases, while our former public defender brings a distinct perspective to defense preparation. Together, we’ve handled more than 10,000 cases.
Our senior attorneys hold AV Preeminent® ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, and we’re an A+ rated accredited business with the Better Business Bureau. Our lawyers have also been selected for Super Lawyers® and hold Superb 10/10 Avvo ratings.
Starting With A Clear Conversation
Legal trouble doesn’t keep business hours, so we’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer free consultations, including virtual appointments, and our bilingual staff communicates in both English and Spanish. You don’t need to have every answer before you call—we can discuss the charge, the circumstances, and whatever concerns are most pressing right now.
If you’re facing a criminal charge in Miami-Dade County, Beckham Law Firm is ready to talk through your situation. Reach our team at (786) 244-8010 to schedule your free consultation.
