30+ years defending South Florida
Knowledge.
Experience.
Integrity.
As a criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of handling cases in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, David Williams has the knowledge and experience to help you with any criminal or traffic matter.
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The firm
A defense firm built on personal attention
We are a criminal defense law firm with an emphasis on DUI defense, traffic defense, and all other major crimes and felonies. Our goal is to protect you, your family, and your business — and to resolve your matter quickly and effectively.
David Williams handles every aspect of your criminal or traffic matter personally. He will quote a fair fee for the work required and extend a payment plan suited to your situation.
Defending South Florida
Criminal Defense Practice Areas
The Law Offices of R. David Williams handles DUI and traffic defense, drug charges, and serious felonies in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties — with the attorney personally on your case.
Additional areas of practice
Our case coverage
Cases we take
Broward County criminal defense attorney David Williams represents clients in all of these types of cases.
- Aggravated assault / battery
- Child abuse / neglect
- Conspiracy
- DUI / DWI
- Assault
- Driving on a suspended / without a license
- Drunk in public
- Embezzlement
- Expungement
- Fraud
- Grand theft
- Drug possession / sales / transportation
- Hit and run
- Identity theft
- Murder
- Robbery
- Sexual assault / abuse
- Manslaughter (involuntary / voluntary)
Case results
Successful past cases handled
Results are specific to the facts of each case and are not a guarantee of a similar outcome.
Case facts
My client was stopped for an equipment violation, asked to perform field sobriety exercises on suspicion of DUI, and arrested. He refused to provide a urine sample.
Result
I filed a motion to suppress the request for urine, arguing it was unconstitutional and unreasonable given the facts. The judge granted the motion. The DUI charge was dropped and my client received no conviction — court costs only on a reduced charge of reckless driving.
Case facts
My client was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Parking-lot video showed the defendant making contact with another vehicle, getting out of his car, and then leaving.
Result
After deposing the officer, I found inconsistencies between the investigation, witness statements, and the video evidence. Through several hearings and communication with the prosecutor, I convinced the state to drop the charges completely.
Case facts
My client was stopped by officers in his parking garage. They noted a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a flushed face; he performed poorly on all roadside exercises and was arrested.
Result
After thorough investigation I filed a motion to suppress, arguing the arrest was improper due in part to the length of time between the initial stop and the arrest. I was able to have the charge reduced to reckless driving.
Case facts
My client was stopped for weaving and failure to maintain a single lane, asked to submit to field sobriety tasks, then arrested and charged with DUI.
Result
I filed a motion to suppress the arrest, arguing the officer lacked probable cause. After argument, the judge granted the motion to suppress the arrest and all charges were dropped.
Case facts
My client was charged with felony fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, facing a mandatory felony conviction among other penalties.
Result
After deposing the arresting officer, I established that actual intent to flee would be difficult to prove. I convinced the prosecutor to amend the charge to a traffic criminal charge of reckless driving. The felony was dropped.
Case facts
My client was charged with possession of cannabis over 20 grams, a third-degree felony, found in his pocket and in the vehicle after a traffic stop.
Result
After deposing the arresting officer I filed a motion to suppress, having determined this was an illegal stop and illegal search. Before the motion was argued, the state agreed to drop the felony charge.
Our core values
The principles clients come back for
Highest standards
Every motion, deposition, and hearing prepared as if it were going to trial.
Great service
Calls returned, questions answered — including after hours.
Professional team
You work directly with the attorney and a staff that knows your file.
Integrity
A candid read on your case, a fair fee, and a payment plan that works.
Real clients, real testimonials
“Not gonna lie, I was scared at first. But David was professional, honest and true to his word. I felt so much better and confident that he was going to help me — and he did. I'm truly grateful for him and his staff.”
Maria Cabrera · Client
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We usually respond within one business day, and often the same day. Your questions are welcome.
Our office
Fort Lauderdale.
Always nearby.
Our office sits minutes from the Broward County Courthouse, and we appear in Dade and Palm Beach counties as well. Can't make it in? We will arrange a phone or video consultation the same week.