Law Office of David Pettus - Miami, FL

Experienced Criminal Defense Advocacy in Miami and South Florida

With more than two decades of dedicated criminal courtroom experience, the Law Office of David Pettus delivers fearless advocacy for individuals accused of criminal offenses in Miami-Dade County, throughout Florida state courts, and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Situated at 1000 Brickell Avenue, attorney John David Pettus earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 2000 and has concentrated his career exclusively on criminal justice defense. When an arrest occurs or law enforcement targets you in an active investigation, the consequences can jeopardize your freedom, profession, and personal reputation. Clients who need to find an attorney with dedicated courtroom experience and a hands-on approach rely on David Pettus for unwavering defense and tactical litigation.

Federal Criminal Defense and Drug Trafficking Allegations

Federal criminal indictments often result from extensive surveillance operations conducted by federal task forces, including the DEA, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations. These high-stakes prosecutions carry mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines and harsh federal forfeiture penalties. If you discover that you are the target of a federal grand jury or need to hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately, having counsel intervene early can uncover constitutional violations and evidentiary flaws. The firm defends complex federal and multi-jurisdictional matters including:

• Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy: Defending individuals accused of large-scale cocaine, fentanyl, and controlled substance distribution, challenging warrantless searches, wiretaps, and informant reliability.
• Weapons and Firearms Offenses: Countering federal indictments involving felon in possession charges, interstate firearms transport, and armed career criminal enhancements.
• RICO and Conspiracy Offenses: Representing clients against racketeering enterprise allegations, mail and wire fraud conspiracies, and complex ongoing organized criminal charges.
• White Collar Crimes: Defending allegations of financial fraud, identity theft, money laundering, and bank fraud before state and federal prosecutors.

Florida State Felonies, Violent Crimes, and Theft Charges

In Florida circuit courts, state prosecutors aggressively pursue felony charges that carry severe prison sentences. The Law Office of David Pettus represents defendants facing major felony indictments, including aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, grand theft, and domestic violence allegations. By conducting independent witness interviews, examining forensic crime lab reports, and filing aggressive motions to suppress unlawfully gathered evidence, David Pettus works tirelessly to obtain charge dismissals, reduced offenses, or trial acquittals.

DUI Defense and Traffic Offense Representation

Driving under the influence allegations can lead to driver license revocation, steep monetary fines, mandatory probation, and permanent criminal records. As an experienced DUI defense lawyer, David Pettus scrutinizes police roadside stops, field sobriety exercises, and breathalyzer maintenance logs to expose procedural non-compliance. The practice also resolves criminal traffic citations and driving with suspended license charges, helping clients preserve their driving privileges and avoid compounding legal penalties.