👨⚖️ Michael White – Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney
Former Prosecutor | Trusted Advocate | South Florida Courtroom Veteran
Michael White is a seasoned Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer, known for his fearless advocacy and institutional insight. Known for his fearless advocacy and deep institutional insight, Michael brings a rare combination of prosecutorial experience and defense strategy to every case he handles.
Before opening his private practice, Michael served as a Broward County Assistant State Attorney, where he litigated hundreds of criminal cases—from DUIs and theft to drug trafficking and violent felonies. He later became General Counsel for the Broward County Police Benevolent Association (PBA), where he defended law enforcement officers and negotiated on their behalf throughout South Florida.
Today, Michael defends clients in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and beyond. Whether you’re facing misdemeanor charges or a serious federal indictment, he provides a hands-on, aggressive, and personalized defense.
🔹 Prosecutorial Insight—Now on Your Side
As a former prosecutor, Michael knows how the State builds cases—and how to tear them apart. He has argued suppression motions, conducted jury trials, and secured acquittals in some of Broward County’s most complex cases. In 2018, he was nominated for Prosecutor of the Year by MADD for his DUI litigation work.
Now, he brings that same tenacity to defending individuals accused of crimes across South Florida.
🔹 Former General Counsel to the Police Benevolent Association
Michael’s time representing officers gives him rare insight into how law enforcement operates—both in the field and under internal investigation. He understands how to cross-examine officers, challenge police reports, and uncover inconsistencies that others overlook.
🔹 White Collar Criminal Defense Backed by Finance Experience
Before practicing law, Michael worked in the financial sector as an analyst and associate for Davis Selected Advisors, Deutsche Bank, and Nomura Securities. This experience equips him to defend clients facing:
Embezzlement
Securities fraud
Wire fraud
Bank and mortgage fraud
Federal white-collar investigations
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🎓 Education & Credentials
B.A. in History, Cum Laude – Tulane University (1999)
J.D., with Honors – George Washington University Law School (2003)
Admitted in Florida, New York, and the Southern & Middle Districts of Florida
⚖️ Criminal Defense in Fort Lauderdale—By a Trusted Lawyer
When you hire Michael White, you don’t get passed to a junior associate. You get strategic, trial-ready, personalized representation from start to finish.
He defends:
White Collar & Federal Crimes
Juvenile Offenses
His goal? Get the charges dropped. Get them reduced. Or win at trial. As a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer, Michael White represents clients facing charges in all South Florida courts.
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🌴 Serving Clients Across South Florida
Michael White represents clients in:
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Pembroke Pines
Davie
Sunrise
All courts across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties
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📞 Put a Former Prosecutor in Your Corner
Charged with a crime in South Florida? Don’t wait. Call Michael White, P.A. for a free consultation today.
📞 (954) 270-0769📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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