Dave Raben, Esq. - Miami, FL

Over Four Decades of Elite Criminal Defense Advocacy in Miami

When the government launches an investigation against you, having counsel with decades of battle-tested courtroom experience can determine the outcome of your life. Practicing from 2250 SW 3rd Avenue in Miami, Florida, attorney David Raben is a distinguished partner at Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980 after graduating from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Mr. Raben has dedicated his entire forty-five-year legal career exclusively to state and federal criminal defense. For fifteen years, he has served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Miami School of Law teaching pretrial litigation skills. A recipient of the prestigious President Award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he has maintained an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over twenty-seven consecutive years. If you need a criminal defense attorney in Miami with an unmatched courtroom record, David Raben provides authoritative trial leadership.

Fearless Defense Across Federal Indictments and State Charges

Early legal intervention often dictates whether an investigation proceeds to formal charges or quietly resolves without indictment. Individuals seeking to hire a defense lawyer benefit from Mr. Raben formidable cross-examination skills and deep procedural mastery. As one of Florida most respected criminal defense lawyers, he defends clients across an extensive spectrum of high-stakes matters:

• Major Narcotics Conspiracies: Serving as veteran drug crime defense lawyers, including securing a landmark federal acquittal in United States v. Lostal involving the alleged transshipment of over 400 kilograms of cocaine.
• Violent Crimes and Law Enforcement Defense: Functioning as resolute violent crime defense lawyers defending against homicide, robbery, and high-profile allegations against law enforcement officers.
• Federal Grand Jury Target Defense: Providing critical pre-charge representation to prevent federal indictments and protect witness rights before grand juries.
• Domestic Violence and Injunctions: Serving as compassionate domestic violence lawyers in domestic battery allegations and protective restraining order hearings.
• DUI and Impaired Driving Offenses: Acting as seasoned dui and dwi defense lawyers challenging breathalyzer accuracy, field tests, and vehicular stops.
• Theft, Burglary, and White-Collar Matters: Protecting corporate executives and professionals as theft and burglary defense lawyers in grand theft and fraud claims.
• Traffic Citations and Municipal Violations: Serving as traffic ticket lawyers to protect driving records and prevent license suspensions.

Comprehensive Asset Forfeiture and Property Seizure Defense

In federal and state investigations, prosecutors frequently attempt to freeze or seize bank accounts, cash, real estate, aircraft, and luxury vessels before trial. Attorney David Raben possesses profound knowledge of state and federal forfeiture proceedings, challenging government seizures to successfully recover client assets and ensure their financial stability throughout criminal proceedings.

Direct Partner Counsel and Fluent Bilingual Legal Services

At Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC, the firm operates on the core principle that accessibility is a promise, not a slogan. Clients work directly with David Raben rather than being delegated to associates. With complete bilingual legal services in English and Spanish, the firm ensures transparent communication across the South Florida community. When you urgently need a lawyer to defend your freedom against federal or state prosecution, David Raben provides confidential consultations and unwavering trial advocacy.