White Jay - Miami, FL
Jay A. White is an acclaimed Miami criminal defense attorney situated in the Ingraham Building on SE 2nd Avenue. Board certified in criminal trial law with over thirty-five years of experience, he focuses on international extradition, transnational drug trafficking, federal conspiracy, and civil asset forfeiture with confidential case evaluations.
International Criminal Defense and Extradition Advocacy in Miami
Confronting federal indictments or international extradition proceedings demands an advocate with proven courtroom authority and cross-border capabilities. Practicing from his downtown Miami office in the historic Ingraham Building on SE 2nd Avenue, attorney Jay A. White provides formidable defense representation across South Florida and international jurisdictions. A graduate of American University Washington College of Law admitted to the Florida Bar in 1987, Mr. White began his legal career as an assistant public defender before establishing his private defense firm. As a Florida Bar board-certified criminal trial specialist, he brings over three decades of courtroom mastery to complex federal matters. If you need a criminal defense attorney in Miami who regularly manages high-profile cross-border litigation, Jay White offers the sophisticated trial skills necessary to challenge federal prosecutors.
Strategic Defense in Federal Drug Trafficking and Extradition
Federal agencies such as the DEA, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations commit immense resources to prosecuting transnational cases. Individuals seeking to hire a defense lawyer for cross-border charges require seasoned counsel capable of dismantling conspiracy indictments and challenging extradition treaties. As experienced criminal defense lawyers and drug crime defense lawyers, the firm defends clients against high-stakes charges:
- International Extradition Defense: Representing foreign nationals and American citizens facing formal extradition requests between the United States, Latin America, and European nations.
- Transnational Drug Trafficking and Smuggling: Defending high-level allegations involving maritime narcotics interdictions, cocaine and fentanyl distribution, and cross-border conspiracy charges.
- Federal Conspiracy and RICO Allegations: Challenging broad conspiracy indictments where prosecutors attempt to hold multiple individuals liable for collective enterprise actions.
- Deportation and Crimmigration Matters: Working alongside deportation defense lawyers and immigration lawyers to vacate past convictions and mitigate deportation risks for non-citizen defendants.
- Theft, Burglary, and Financial Crimes: Defending corporate executives and private citizens as theft and burglary defense lawyers in white-collar allegations.
- Traffic Citations and Municipal Warrants: Providing dedicated representation as traffic ticket lawyers to protect clean driving records and avoid bench warrants.
Aggressive Defense Against Federal Asset Forfeiture and Cash Seizures
The federal government frequently seizes bank accounts, real estate, aircraft, luxury yachts, and business assets before obtaining a criminal conviction. Attorney Jay White is widely recognized for contesting unlawful government seizures under federal civil and criminal forfeiture statutes. By demanding prompt preliminary hearings, challenging defective search warrants, and proving legitimate property origins, he fights tirelessly to recover seized wealth for clients throughout the United States and abroad.
Cross-Border Representation and Fluent Bilingual Communication
With established representative offices in Bogota, Colombia and San Jose, Costa Rica, Jay A. White provides seamless cross-border legal coordination that few American law practices can match. A recognized media commentator on CNN en Español and Univision, Mr. White and his legal team communicate fluently in English and Spanish without translators. When you urgently need a lawyer to stop an extradition, contest an asset seizure, or defend your liberty in federal court, attorney Jay White offers confidential consultations and dependable advocacy.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the vibrant center of Downtown Miami, near the historic Flagler Street commercial corridor and within walking distance of many dining spots, shops, and administrative buildings.
Building Location
This is a historic 13-story commercial office building known as the Ingraham Building, designed by Schultze & Weaver and built in 1927. The property showcases classic Chicago School architecture with an elegant hand-painted lobby ceiling, located near local dining favorites like Giardino Gourmet Salads and New York Bagel Deli.
Parking Details
While the building does not operate its own dedicated parking lot, ample paid public parking is available in the surrounding area, including the Premier Cruise Parking - 7th Floor garage and local surface lots like Lot 19-6.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 93 (Southbound); nearest stop is at Southeast 1st Street & Southeast 1st Avenue.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk through the main entrance of the Ingraham Building, proceed through the historic ground-floor lobby, and use the passenger elevators to reach the 8th floor, where you will find the law firm in Suite 808.