Law Offices of Kawass - Miami, FL

Elite Criminal Defense and Appellate Practice in Miami, Florida

When facing serious criminal allegations or fighting an unjust conviction, finding the right legal representation can alter the course of your life. Law Offices of Kawass provides focused, strategic defense counsel to individuals throughout Miami-Dade County and the entire State of Florida. Founded in 2013 by esteemed appellate attorney Kristen Kawass and bolstered by veteran trial lawyer Tara Kawass, this boutique practice combines aggressive courtroom litigation with meticulous legal scholarship. Whether you need to hire an attorney for pre-file investigations or challenge a trial court judgment on appeal, the firm stands as a dedicated defender of constitutional liberties.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense for Florida and Federal Offenses

The firm represents clients charged with an extensive spectrum of criminal infractions. The legal team approaches every matter with exhaustive case preparation, thorough evidentiary examination, and fearless advocacy. When you urgently need an attorney to protect your freedom, Law Offices of Kawass is prepared to intervene immediately across various areas of practice:

• Violent crime defense: Aggressive representation against charges of aggravated assault, battery, armed robbery, and first-degree murder.
• Drug crime defense: Proven strategies for allegations involving narcotics possession, manufacturing, distribution, and major federal trafficking operations.
• DUI/DWI defense: Diligent challenges to traffic stops, chemical breath tests, and field sobriety procedures to safeguard driving privileges and avoid criminal records.
• Theft and burglary defense: Strategic legal counsel against grand theft, commercial burglary, petit theft, and property crimes.
• Traffic ticket defense: Effective intervention in criminal traffic violations, reckless driving, and driving with a suspended license.

Landmark Appellate Advocacy and Post-Conviction Relief

A courtroom conviction is never the end of the legal journey. Kristen Kawass, a former judicial law clerk with years of concentrated experience in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, directs the firm's robust appellate division. The firm regularly prosecutes direct appeals before the Third District Court of Appeal and other regional appellate bodies, identifying structural errors, prosecutorial misconduct, and constitutional violations that occurred during trial proceedings. Furthermore, their thorough post-conviction motions under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 fight tirelessly to overturn wrongful sentences and secure new trials for incarcerated clients.

Recognized Excellence in South Florida Legal Advocacy

The attorneys at Law Offices of Kawass have earned substantial peer recognition across South Florida legal circles. Both Kristen and Tara Kawass have received honors such as the 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida award, the prestigious Gregg Wenzel Young Lawyer's Award, and the Against All Odds Award from the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Miami Chapter. For those seeking to hire an attorney with verified trial courage and unwavering ethics, the firm provides compassionate, personalized attention to every client.

Schedule an Initial Consultation in Miami

Early intervention often determines the trajectory of a criminal prosecution. If you or a loved one must find a lawyer who will passionately dispute charges before state or federal judges, contact the Law Offices of Kawass at their Miami headquarters today. Flexible consultations, bilingual English and Spanish services, and clear defense plans provide the guidance you need in life's most challenging moments.