Criminal Defense
Florida criminal defense attorneys represent individuals and companies facing criminal charges at the state or federal level, from arrest and investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal. This includes general criminal defense matters as well as white collar and regulatory investigations involving grand juries, fraud allegations, and government inquiries.
Kelley Kronenberg’s criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing arrest, criminal charges, or investigation throughout Florida. Our attorneys are respected for their courtroom skills and jury trial experience. They also bring a reputation for persistence and aggressive litigation to every case. An arrest or charge can change daily life right away. License status, employment, immigration standing, and personal freedom can all be at stake before a case reaches a courtroom. Because of this, our team steps in early. Decisions made in the first days after an arrest often shape the rest of the case.
Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients in matters including:
Because these cases move quickly, our team starts by understanding the full picture at the first consultation. This includes the facts of the arrest, the evidence involved, and the options available before charges are formally filed. Being involved in a criminal case can be life-altering. Our attorneys make sure clients understand the charges they face and the choices in front of them at every stage. A felony or misdemeanor conviction can carry fines, community service, probation, jail, or prison time. The earlier a defense strategy is in place, the more options a client has.
White Collar and Regulatory Defense
Beyond general criminal matters, our criminal defense attorneys also represent individuals and companies in complex federal crimes and fraud-based allegations, including:
These matters often involve parallel proceedings. For example, a single investigation can trigger a grand jury subpoena, an agency inquiry, and a civil suit at the same time. Our criminal defense attorneys work alongside colleagues across regulatory, corporate, and civil litigation practices to manage that overlap directly. Grand jury and pre-indictment investigations also move quickly, often without warning. Because of this, our team represents clients from the moment an investigation surfaces, working to shape the record before charges are ever filed.
Whether a case involves a single charge or a multi-agency investigation, our criminal defense attorneys prepare every matter as if it will be tried. This preparation is what gives clients leverage at every other stage. As a result, this approach has led to dismissals before trial and favorable outcomes in serious cases.
Clients facing a criminal charge or investigation deserve diligent, dedicated representation that protects their rights and treats them fairly at every step. Kelley Kronenberg’s criminal defense attorneys bring that commitment to every case, from arrest through trial and appeal.
Criminal Defense FAQs
Immediately. Statements made to law enforcement before an attorney is involved can be used against you, and early decisions affect bond and charges. Kelley Kronenberg’s criminal defense attorneys can be reached right after an arrest to protect your rights from the first conversation forward.
Yes, and this is often the best time to get involved. Kelley Kronenberg’s criminal defense attorneys represent clients during pre-indictment investigations, working to shape the record and open a dialogue with prosecutors before charges are ever formally filed.
Bring any paperwork you have received, such as an arrest report, citation, subpoena, or notice of investigation, along with names of anyone involved. Kelley Kronenberg’s criminal defense attorneys use this information to assess the case immediately and identify next steps.
Yes. Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients in Florida state courts and in federal court, from DUI and violent crime charges to federal fraud and white collar investigations. This range allows one team to handle a case even if it moves between systems.
Federal investigations move differently than state cases and often involve grand juries, subpoenas, and parallel civil proceedings. Kelley Kronenberg’s criminal defense attorneys have experience navigating these overlapping processes and coordinate with colleagues across the firm as needed.
It depends on the charge and how the case was resolved. Kelley Kronenberg’s criminal defense attorneys evaluate expungement and record sealing eligibility as part of an ongoing case or after it concludes, so clients understand their options at every stage.
White collar crime refers to non-violent offenses involving fraud or financial deception, such as securities fraud, bank fraud, and public corruption. These cases often involve federal investigations and regulatory agencies, which is why early, experienced representation matters.
