Athas Law Firm PLLC - Miami, FL
Athas Law Firm PLLC is a high-profile federal criminal defense and civil advocacy practice in Miami, led by former federal prosecutor and DEA Special Agent William Lenny Athas, representing clients facing serious federal charges and grand jury investigations.
High-Stakes Federal Criminal Defense in Miami
Facing federal indictment, government surveillance, or sudden asset forfeiture can permanently upend your life and career. Established in 2014 by seasoned litigator William L. Lenny Athas, Athas Law Firm PLLC delivers aggressive defense representation across South Florida and international jurisdictions. Located at 701 Brickell Avenue in Miami, Florida, the firm provides rare insider insight into federal law enforcement practices. Mr. Athas previously served nine years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Florida and twenty-eight years as a Senior Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. If you are targeted in a federal task force probe and need to find an attorney who understands how the government builds its case from the inside out, Athas Law Firm provides decisive defense strategies.
Focused Criminal Defense and Trial Practice Areas
The practice concentrates on high-stakes white-collar and federal criminal matters where your liberty and assets are at stake:
- Federal Criminal Defense: Serving as dedicated criminal defense lawyers, the firm defends clients accused of federal racketeering, wire fraud, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, public corruption, and conspiracy charges in United States District Courts.
- Drug Crime Defense: As seasoned drug crime defense lawyers, the practice handles major international narcotics conspiracies, Title III wiretap challenges, maritime interdictions, controlled substance importation, and DEA diversion cases.
- Violent Crimes and Weapons Offenses: Experienced violent crime defense lawyers and theft and burglary defense lawyers represent defendants in firearm offenses, armed carjacking allegations, robbery charges, and capital crime investigations.
- DUI and Driving Offenses: Trusted DUI/DWI defense lawyers assist individuals facing vehicular offenses and driver license suspensions under Florida law.
- Commercial Litigation and Whistleblower Actions: Practicing as business litigation lawyers, the firm resolves corporate disputes, grand jury subpoenas, false claims investigations, and qui tam whistleblower defense.
- Extraditions and Cross-Border Defense: Mr. Athas coordinates international extradition proceedings, consular negotiations, and foreign evidence preservation across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
Insider Federal Law Enforcement Insight
Most criminal defense attorneys only know how the defense functions. As a former federal prosecutor and career DEA special agent who played key roles in high-profile international prosecutions such as the Manuel Noriega trial, Mr. Athas knows how federal agents gather evidence, use confidential informants, and structure indictments. This unique background allows the defense team to uncover investigative flaws, challenge invalid search warrants, and expose government overreach before trial begins.
Bilingual Representation and Global Strategy
Federal cases often involve international ties, requiring fluent cross-border communication. Athas Law Firm provides complete bilingual representation in English and Spanish, supported by certified court interpreters. Whether negotiating favorable plea agreements, seeking sentence reductions for cooperating witnesses, or litigating before a federal jury, the firm customizes each defense strategy to achieve the best achievable resolution.
Contact Athas Law Firm PLLC for a Defense Consultation
Early intervention is vital in federal criminal investigations. If federal agents have contacted you or served a target letter, take immediate protective action. Athas Law Firm PLLC provides confidential consultations to evaluate the government allegations and establish an immediate defense posture. Call the Brickell office today to hire a lawyer with decades of federal investigative and trial credentials.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated along Brickell Avenue in the highly active and prestigious Brickell Financial District, offering immediate access to the waterfront.
Building Location
This is a landmark 33-story Class A office skyscraper known as 701 Brickell, featuring efficient floorplans and beautiful bay views, located steps away from Brickell Park.
Parking Details
The building features a secure covered parking garage operated by Legacy Parking with entrances on Brickell Avenue and Southwest 8th Street, offering hourly and daily self-parking options.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 24 (Brickell Station); nearest stop is at Brickell Avenue @ Southeast 8th Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk into the newly renovated main lobby from Brickell Avenue, present identification to check in at the secure guard desk, and take the passenger elevator up to the 15th floor to Suite 1550.