Leifert & Leifert - Delray Beach, FL

Tenacious Criminal Defense Representation in Delray Beach

Facing criminal allegations or a sudden arrest in South Florida is an overwhelming crisis that threatens your freedom, reputation, and livelihood. At Leifert & Leifert, individuals facing state or municipal charges in Delray Beach and across Palm Beach County receive battle-tested legal representation from former prosecutors. Founded in 1990 by attorneys Brian S. Leifert and Douglas I. Leifert, the firm leverages more than six decades of combined courtroom insight. Because both partners began their careers prosecuting criminal cases for the state, they understand the precise investigative tactics, weaknesses, and procedural rules prosecutors use, using that invaluable knowledge to build formidable defense strategies for the accused.

Strategic Defense for Serious Felonies and Misdemeanors

When the government brings formal charges against you, you need a defense lawyer prepared to examine every piece of evidence from warrant issuance to trial testimony. Whether you must hire a criminal defense attorney in Delray Beach for a first-time offense or an escalating felony investigation, Leifert & Leifert delivers personalized representation across a wide spectrum of criminal defense matters, including:

• Drug crime defense, handling charges of illegal possession, prescription drug fraud, trafficking, and manufacturing under Florida and federal statutes.
• Violent crime defense, defending clients against aggravated assault, armed robbery, battery, and homicide charges.
• Theft and burglary defense, including grand theft, petit retail theft, dealing in stolen property, and residential burglary.
• Domestic violence allegations, protecting constitutional rights in restraining order injunction hearings and related criminal proceedings.
• Weapons and firearm violations, probation revocation hearings, and bench warrant recalls.
• Record sealing and expungement, clearing eligible criminal records to restore employment and educational opportunities.

Aggressive DUI Defense and Driver License Protection

Driving under the influence arrests in Florida trigger both administrative license penalties from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and criminal court prosecution. The attorneys at Leifert & Leifert possess comprehensive experience challenging breathalyzer calibrations, unlawful traffic stops, and improper field sobriety test procedures. The firm defends motorists against first offense DUI charges, repeat offenses, felony DUI with serious bodily injury, and commercial driver violations, striving for charge reductions, statutory dismissals, and hardship driving permits.

Florida Traffic Ticket Defense and Point Reduction

Moving violations and civil traffic infractions can result in heavy fines, soaring insurance rates, and potential driver license suspension. As veteran traffic ticket lawyers, Leifert & Leifert regularly appears in Palm Beach County traffic courts to contest speeding citations, careless driving charges, red-light camera citations, and driving with a suspended license tickets, helping drivers avoid license points and mandatory driving school requirements.

Former Prosecutors Available 24/7 for Your Urgent Defense

Arrests and police interrogations rarely occur during standard business hours. When you urgently need a lawyer following an arrest or investigation in Delray Beach, immediate legal intervention is critical to protecting your right to remain silent. The partners at Leifert & Leifert are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to review your circumstances, answer your questions, and begin constructing your defense. Contact the Delray Beach office right away to schedule your free consultation.