State & Federal Defense in Miami

A Miami former prosecutor, now on your side.

Miami Criminal Defense Attorney — State & Federal

I spent four years as a Miami-Dade prosecutor learning how to investigate cases and take them to trial. I've spent fifteen using all of it to defend people like you. I know how the State thinks — because I was on that side.

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Erick Cruz, Miami criminal defense attorney

15+ yrsDefending in Miami on my own

50+ trialsTaken to a jury verdict

5,000+Cases handled since 2007

4 yearsAs a Miami-Dade prosecutor before defending

Who will defend you

From prosecutor to defender.

I was born and raised in Miami, the son of hardworking parents. I grew up bilingual in English and Spanish, so I understand where you come from and what you're going through.

I always knew I wanted to be a defense attorney. But first I spent four years as a prosecutor in Miami-Dade: I started in the DUI division, then juvenile, and I was the first in my class to move up to serious felonies. I finished as a founding member of the mortgage fraud unit, investigating complex financial crimes.

In 2011 I opened my own firm. Since then I have taken more than 50 cases to trial and handled over 5,000 in all. I know exactly how the State builds a case against you — because I used to build them.

Today I also teach criminal procedure at the University of Miami and train police officers. In federal court I'm a CJA panel attorney, appointed by the judges to defend federal cases.

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I won’t hand you off to an associate or an interpreter. I handle your case myself.

Erick Cruz

What to expect from me

The arrest is the worst part. It gets better from here.

When someone calls me the night of an arrest, they're scared. The first thing I tell them is the truth: the arrest is the worst part of the process. From the moment I step in, things only get better.

It is usually a long process that takes patience and trust. My job is to carry the worry for you — so you can trust me and let me handle it, without scare tactics or drama.

To me, you're not a case number. My clients are friends I help through a hard time, and I treat your case the way I'd treat my own family's.

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Practice Areas

Aggressive defense of your rights and your future.

Representation on state and federal charges throughout Miami-Dade County.

Federal Crimes

Health care fraud, wire and bank fraud, money laundering, drug trafficking, and immigration offenses.

Drug Crimes

Trafficking, possession of controlled substances, cultivation, and distribution.

Fraud & White Collar

Credit card fraud, insurance fraud, Medicare fraud, organized fraud, and identity theft.

Organized Crime (RICO)

Conspiracy, firearm charges, money laundering, public corruption, and racketeering (RICO).

Violent Crimes

Homicide, robbery, domestic violence, kidnapping, resisting arrest, and aggravated assault.

Sex Crimes

Sexual battery, prostitution, human trafficking, pornography, and lewd conduct.

Theft & Burglary

Burglary, grand theft, shoplifting, criminal mischief, and possession of stolen property.

DUI & Traffic

DUI, vehicular homicide, leaving the scene, boating under the influence, and reckless driving.

Criminal Justice

Juvenile offenses, investigations, probation violations, bond hearings, warrants, and arrests.

Cases like yours, resolved.

I update this section as I close cases. Representative results — every case is different, and past results don't guarantee a future outcome.

Violent Crimes

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The consultation is confidential and free. I'll explain your options clearly so you can decide how to move forward.

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Office

2420 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145

Phone

305-444-3844

305-495-9445

cruz@erickcruzlaw.com

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