Leading Florida DUI Lawyer & Attorney

Drunk driving is a very serious crime.  A single mistake or lapse of judgment can have lifelong consequences unless you act quickly and make the right choices to protect your rights, freedom, and finances.  A drunk driving DUI arrest in Miami or South Florida is an extremely traumatic experience: being handcuffed, booked, detained, and forced to endure the cold hand of the impersonal criminal justice system can shock and overwhelm even the strongest of personalities.  For over the past 58 years, people throughout the Maimi Florida area and across the United States have turned to Essen, Essen, Susaneck, Charnota & Cohen, P.A. to help them during their DUI or DWI drunk driving case.

Charged or arrested in Florida for DUI?

Since 1949, one law firm has set the standards for representing people accused of DUI/DWI.  Although primarily based in Miami Florida, Essen, Essen, Susaneck, Charnota & Cohen, P.A has provided dedicated and committed defense to people throughout locations as diverse as:

  • Palm Beach County
  • Miami Dade County
  • Broward County
  • Palm Beach
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • The Keys
  • Tampa
  • Tallahassee
  • Orlando
  • Naples
  • Fort Myers
  • As well as cases through the entire United States

Our Miami and South Florida DUI/DWI defense lawyers are ready to help you get the justice you deserve. We have represented people just like you for over the past 58 years all over Florida and across the country. Our team is ready to take your case and get you the justice you deserve. Contact us today.

Case Results: Recent Victories

  • Defendant was observed driving without head lights. Officer claimed driver showed "usual" signs of impairment. Defendant admitted to drinking, but refused to take the breath test. Jury found defendant "Not Guilty".
  • Defendant stopped by police after he fell off his motorcycle and was trying to lift it. Police were called to the scene by witnesses, they observed all the signs of impairment and suggested sobriety tests which the defendant refused. He admitted to drinking and taking Xanax on the night of the arrest. After several motions were filed attacking the illegal stop, the State dismissed DUI charges.
  • Defendant was arrested for weaving, speeding and allegedly cutting off other vehicles. Officers noted bloodshot eyes, flushed face and a distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage. Defendant failed roadside tests and when arrested blew a .142/.130 on the breath test. After many motions were filed and the breath test (which we won on appeal) was suppressed due to tap water used for machine testing, the State dropped the DUI charge.
  • Client was attending bike week in Daytona, when he was assaulted by several other bikers and severely beaten. He escaped from his assault on his motorcycle, only to be stopped by the police for speeding. Covered with blood, a broken nose, head injuries and being covered with alcohol from the drinks thrown on him by his attackers, he was asked to do a field sobriety test and take a breath test in his condition. Unable to do the tests because of his medical condition, he was arrested, thrown in jail for eight hours and charged with D.U.I. After a two-day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict within minutes of not guilty.
  • Defendant driving on rims, did not stop on demand and later resisted arrest. Officers further alleged driver showed usual symptoms of intoxication and refused both roadside sobriety and breath test. After numerous motions were filed by the defense the case was dismissed.

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Miami Florida DUI lawyerMeet Richard Essen

Richard Essen graduated from the University of Miami in 1960 before attending the university’s School of Law.  He was quickly admitted to the Florida Bar after receiving his J.D. in 1963, and is a member of the bar of the State of New York and the District of Columbia.  Mr. Essen is also admitted to practice in U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

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