Sam Rabin - Miami, FL

Elite Criminal Defense and High-Stakes Trial Advocacy in Miami

Headquartered on the twenty-sixth floor of the SunTrust International Center at 1 SE 3rd Avenue in Downtown Miami, the Law Offices of Samuel J. Rabin Jr., P.A. (operating as Rabin and Lopez, P.A.) represents the pinnacle of Florida criminal defense. Founded by Samuel J. Rabin, Jr., one of the state's most revered trial lawyers, the firm brings more than four decades of battle-tested courtroom experience to complex criminal litigation. Attorney Rabin began his legal career in public service as a prosecutor, ascending to Deputy Chief Assistant State Attorney under former State Attorney Janet Reno, where he prosecuted major narcotics syndicates, capital murder cases, and public corruption, while also being cross-designated to try federal offenses. Since establishing his private defense practice in 1985, he has focused exclusively on criminal defense in federal and state courts across the nation. When business leaders, professionals, or public figures need to hire an attorney with supreme courtroom gravitas, Sam Rabin delivers an unyielding defense.

Specialized Criminal Defense Practice Areas

The firm represents clients in federal district courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and Florida state courts. Defendants seeking to find an attorney with profound litigation acumen rely on the firm across critical areas of defense:

• Federal criminal defense: Serving as elite criminal defense lawyers defending clients against multi-count Department of Justice indictments, grand jury subpoenas, and complex federal investigations.
• White-collar crime and financial fraud: Representing corporate executives, attorneys, and entrepreneurs accused of securities fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, tax evasion, and insider trading.
• Healthcare fraud and Medicare defense: Defending physicians, medical clinic owners, and pharmacies against allegations of Medicare and Medicaid overbilling, anti-kickback violations, and false claims.
• RICO racketeering and money laundering: Litigating complex racketeering charges, cross-border financial transactions, offshore asset allegations, and contested federal civil asset forfeiture actions.
• Drug crime defense lawyers advocacy: Defending clients charged with major international narcotics trafficking, multi-state drug distribution conspiracies, and maritime drug interdictions.
• Violent crime defense lawyers representation: Providing zealous courtroom defense against severe allegations, including homicide, vehicular manslaughter, armed robbery, and weapons violations.

The Janet Reno Deputy Chief Prosecutor Advantage

Samuel J. Rabin's background as Deputy Chief Assistant State Attorney provides an invaluable strategic advantage to every defendant he represents. Having supervised and prosecuted complex felony dockets, he knows precisely how government prosecutors evaluate evidence, direct law enforcement task forces, and prepare cases for trial. He uses this forensic insight to identify constitutional violations under the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, challenge illegal wiretap authorizations, and negotiate dismissals before formal charges are filed. When an indictment proceeds to trial, Attorney Rabin's commanding presence and ability to communicate complex facts clearly to jurors have resulted in numerous notable acquittals.

Legendary Client Loyalty and Round-the-Clock Counsel

Sam Rabin is celebrated throughout the legal community for his steadfast devotion to his clients. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over twenty-five consecutive years and is consistently ranked among Florida Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers in America. For clients facing sudden arrest or federal grand jury inquiries who need to consult an experienced lawyer, the firm provides twenty-four-seven availability, free confidential case assessments, and bilingual representation in English and Spanish.