If you live in Boca Raton but were arrested in Broward County, you may be wondering whether to hire a criminal attorney in Boca Raton or someone based in Fort Lauderdale.
This is a common situation—and your decision matters more than you might think.
Here’s why it’s usually smarter to hire a criminal attorney familiar with Broward courts, not just one closest to your home in Palm Beach County.
🔹 Arrested in Broward, Living in Boca Raton?
Many people who live in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or West Palm Beach are arrested just a few miles south in Broward County. This often happens during:
A night out in Fort Lauderdale
A routine traffic stop on I-95
An incident while visiting friends or attending an event
But even if the location is nearby, Palm Beach and Broward counties have different systems, procedures, and outcomes. That’s why hiring a criminal attorney outside Boca Raton—but inside the county where your case is filed—can make a big difference.
📌 Related:Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney – Local Insight Matters
⚖️ Why a Criminal Attorney in Boca Raton May Not Be the Best Fit for a Broward Case
Each Florida county has its own:
Prosecutorial policies
Diversion programs (like PTI or DUI court)
Judicial preferences and courtroom routines
An attorney who doesn’t practice regularly in Broward might miss local opportunities for dismissal, diversion, or reduced sentencing.
On the other hand, a Broward-based lawyer:
Knows the prosecutors and judges
Understands how to position your case
Can file, appear, and negotiate faster
📌 Related:Public Defender vs. Private Attorney
🧠 Why We Represent Clients from Boca Raton
At Michael White, P.A., many of our clients live in Boca Raton or elsewhere in Palm Beach County, but face charges in Broward. We offer:
Remote consultations via phone or video
Digital paperwork and e-signature options
Flexible in-person meetings near courthouse dates
Full coverage of your Broward court appearances
Even if you’re more comfortable meeting with a criminal attorney in Boca Raton, we help you understand why representation in Broward is often more effective.
💡 Choose a Lawyer Where the Charges Were Filed
You don’t need a defense lawyer down the street—you need one in the right courtroom. That’s the one that will determine your future.
Our Fort Lauderdale office defends clients arrested throughout Broward County, even if they live in:
Palm Beach
Boca Raton
Coral Springs
Aventura
North Miami
📌 Related Link:15th Judicial Circuit – Palm Beach County Criminal Courts
📞 Arrested in Broward County but Live in Boca Raton?
We defend out-of-county clients every day. And we know how to work the system that controls your case—not just where you live.
📞 Call (954) 270-0769 or request your free case review.
We serve Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Plantation, and all of Broward County.
📞 Arrested in Broward County but Live in Boca Raton?
Q1: Should I hire a criminal attorney in Boca Raton or Broward County?
🎯 You should hire someone in Broward. Local knowledge of prosecutors, procedures, and outcomes makes a major difference.
Q2: Can I still meet with my lawyer if they’re based in Broward?
✅ Yes. We offer remote and flexible options that work with your schedule.
Q3: What’s the risk of hiring a lawyer outside the county?
⚠️ They may miss strategic opportunities based on unfamiliarity with local prosecutors or diversion programs.
Q4: Is it common to live in one county but be charged in another?
📍 Yes. It happens frequently with clients from Boca Raton, Aventura, and Coral Springs.
Q5: Will a Broward-based attorney cost more?
💵 Not necessarily. What matters most is whether they can protect your record and your future.